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Set of Two Stone and Shell Decorated Garden Balls, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Large Stone Garden Sea Shell Covered Spheres as fabulous sculptural accessories for home or
Category
English Garden Ornaments
Life-size Angel Statue Holding Porcelain Clam Shell Bowl with Light
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
A life-sized, hand painted angel statue, holding a large, porcelain clam shell. In the shell is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
William Hutton Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Clam Shell Bon-Bon Dish
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
base with three dolphin supports with the dish modeled as large open clam shell. The dish has impressed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Multi-Shell Chandelier Lamp by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with single ceramic canopy housing wire connections. Larger compositions with multiple shells can be
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Maitland Smith Brass Footed Salmon Stone with Black Cabachon Large Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith One-Of-A-Kind Box with Salmon Stone and Black Cabachon
Fitted with Brass Feet and Clasp
Rosewood inlays, with tesselated stone detailing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Shell Dish with Flower and Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
Large antique hand-painted Majolica shell platter from France, circa 1860. With beautiful shape
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Majolica
Monumental Tessellated Marble Clam Shell with Giant Pearl as Coffee Table Base
Located in Topeka, KS
she ever had one this large!? We found this fabulous monumental tessellated marble clam shell
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Georgian Burl Yew and Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Conch Shell Panels
Located in Downingtown, PA
inlaid in satinwood with a large conch shell with a green surround and satinwood bands around the sides
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Burl
Large Deconstructed Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus) in a Custom Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
Large Deconstructed Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus) Under a Custom Glass Case.
Cancer pagurus, also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
Large Vintage Natural Real Sea Coral Reef Specimen Beach Decor
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Natural Real Sea Coral Reef Specimen Beach Decor
A stunning piece of nature for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Elegant 13-Inch Large Mounted Lobster Claw on Italian Hand-Turned Base
Located in New York, NY
Large Mounted Lobster Claw, expertly showcased on a meticulously crafted Italian base. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell
A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is modelled as a large Snail Shell decorated on the sides and cover with wriggle work
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Boxes
Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897
Located in London, GB
A Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners dated London 1897.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Conch Shell and Triple Frog Base Porcelain Posy Vase, England, circa 1890-1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
support a large conch shell glazed in white, beige, and pink. One frog is glazed in a deeper green than
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Porcelain
George III Satinwood Double Tea Caddy with Oval Conch Shell Inlay on Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
inlay, the top inlaid with a large ovel enclosing a conch shell, the bottom edge inlaid with a chevron
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood
Large French Deconstructed Clawed Lobster Sculpture in a Glass and Brass Case
By Claude Beauchene
Located in New York, NY
Large deconstructed clawed lobster mounted on a wooden base with a patinated brass and glass
Category
2010s French Napoleon III Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper, Brass
Large French Deconstructed Clawed Lobster Sculpture in a Glass and Brass Case
By Claude Beauchene
Located in New York, NY
Large deconstructed clawed lobster mounted on a wooden base with a patinated brass and glass
Category
2010s French Napoleon III Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper, Brass
Large French Deconstructed Clawed Lobster Sculpture in a Glass and Brass Case
By Claude Beauchene
Located in New York, NY
Very large deconstructed clawed lobster mounted on a wooden, black painted base with a patinated
Category
2010s French Napoleon III Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, GB
An elegant & large, arched top silver & tortoiseshell frame by Mappin Bros., dated London 1908
Category
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Intact Footed Gigas Clam
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare, large clam shell with top and bottom still united. The exterior with graceful curves and an
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Large Art Deco French Silver Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco silver plated bowl from France, 1930's. Large low bowl with lovely shell detail
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Large Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box.
Vintage 1950s Mosaic
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Fruitwood
Large Seashell Encrusted Box with Slivered Crustacean Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
metal lobster feet and crab and shell finial. Large, dynamic and very appealing. Probably Maitland Smith.
Category
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Boxes
Large Ancient Fossilized Sea Creature with Sculptural Form
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large fossilized shell of a prehistoric sea creature known as a nautilus or ammonite, exhibiting
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Large Mid-20th Century Bamboo Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Mid-20th century bamboo ikebana vase, Japan
A large tortoise shell bamboo Ikebana vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish
Lobster Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large off white crackle glaze ceramic vase by Habitat 1980s
By Habitat International
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful large off white crackle glass shells ceramic vase produced by Habitat in the 1980s. This
Category
Vintage 1980s French Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Bowl in the Shape of a Large Leaf, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian decorative mid-century bowl in the shape of a large leaf or shell.
Beautiful as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Giant Clam on a Footed Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic large clam shell with graceful flowing lines and variegated organic colors. Presented on
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Important Silver
Viennese Enamel Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Cabinet Box
Located in Queens, NY
right sides are four large tortoise shell panels with rosettes, all of which are again framed in silver
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Balinese Egg Cowry and Raffia Necklace on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A decorative seashell necklace from Bali, Indonesia, contemporary.
The large, white Egg Cowry
Category
2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell, Raffia
Group of Four Tonna Mollusc Silvered Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
plate technique. Signed Mario Buccellati on a shell. Priced individually.
Ref: 6026A Large melon shell
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
Anthony Redmile London Stork Sculpture 1970
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Buxton, GB
captures the beauty of birds using a large sea shell for the body. Made in 1970, this limited edition
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Grotto Table
Located in Hudson, NY
scallops shells. The top and lower shelf are silver gilt with gilt accents on the legs. A large conch
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Tables
$3,600
Precious pair of 18th century Roman portapalme
Located in New York, NY
This precious pair of Italian "portapalme” is mounted with two large coral fans, a spotted shell
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Urns
Materials
Wood
Impressive Grouping of Five Nickel Silvered Sea Objects
Located in North Miami, FL
. The star fish has a hook to hang it by and the large conch shell has two baby conchs attached to it
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Impressive Grouping of Five Nickel Silvered Sea Objects
Located in North Miami, FL
. The star fish has a hook to hang it by and the large conch shell has two baby conchs attached to it
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Impressive Grouping of Nickel Silvered Metal Sea Objects
Located in North Miami, FL
. The star fish has a hook to hang it by and the large conch shell has two baby conchs attached to it
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Sculpture of St. Roch with Dog
Located in Greding, DE
Large sculpture of St. Roch carved from wood, with a pilgrim's staff and a large scallop shell on
Category
20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Majolica Palissy Fish and Eel Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
By José Alves Cunha 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with two large fish eels, abalone
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rustic Decorative Art
Materials
Pottery
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Blue by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
single ceramic canopy housing wire connections. Larger compositions with multiple shells can be designed
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Green by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
single ceramic canopy housing wire connections. Larger compositions with multiple shells can be designed
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Earth-Tone by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and multiple shells can be installed with single ceramic canopy housing wire connections. Larger
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Dusty Rose by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and multiple shells can be installed with single ceramic canopy housing wire connections. Larger
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Pink by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and multiple shells can be installed with single ceramic canopy housing wire connections. Larger
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
"Sea Fairy" Bronze Sculpture Signed Luca Madrassi
By Luca Madrassi
Located in Paris, FR
twirling a drape around her while looking into a hand mirror. Standing on a large conch shell, she seems to
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Coalport Botanical Part Dessert Service
Located in Katonah, NY
this service as a whole or in parts as follows:
A large oval dish: $1,750,
A shell shaped dish
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Vintage Royal Copenhagen Glass Designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken
Located in Søborg, DK
in production for more than two decades between 1953 and 1974.
1 large clear blue bowl/ashtray
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian sculpture in solid 800 silver reproducing the Triton fountain in Rome
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
intertwining them, hold a large open bivalve shell, in the center of which stands imposingly the sea god Triton
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Set of Vintage Royal Copenhagen Glass Designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Søborg, DK
17664 designed 1955
1 small clear blue heart vase 15734 designed 1958
1 large clear blue clam shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Antique Silvered Bronze French Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
and rays. The tops of the S-Scrolls have ornamentation of a lily leaves with flowers and one large
Category
Antique 1870s French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Marcell Goldscheider Art Déco Group, Japanese Girl Riding On Turtle, C 1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
, belt and thong sandals, sitting sideways on the shell of a large, moving turtle with its head held high
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Centrepiece Large Shell with Brass
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Centerpiece in the shape of a large shell with metal base, brass
Resin shell shape.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Monumental Garden Cherub Sitting on Large Shell with Apple
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming monumental sized cherub sitting on a large shell with a flute and apple in hand. This
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes
Early 20th century large shell trumpet from Papua New Guinea
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell
Large Shell With Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Centerpiece large natural shell with marmol or alabaster base,
Sea snail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Alabaster
Heavy 6kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl Murano Glass Formia Vetri, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese, Formia Murano
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element extra large in shell Form
Producer:
Formia Vetri
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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An assortment of large shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and glass, all large shells available were constructed with great care. Find 190 antique and vintage large shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large large shells, so small large shells measuring 3.55 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large shells over the years, but those made by Art Vannes, Alfredo Barbini and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for large shells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large shells begin at $75 and can go as high as $18,403, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.
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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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