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Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
lamps in particular show off this playful sensibility, with one balancing a pen-shell shade on a
Category
Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Early Old Sheffield Plate snuffer scissors tray or pen tray made circa 1760
Located in London, London
, would make an ideal pen tray, and features a shell and bead border, and a shell detailed handle. The
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Rubber
21st Century Kuo Chair, grey stain proof Fabric and Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
with special stain-resistant treatment that allows even oil and pen stains to be cleaned. Shell and
Category
2010s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,705 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Free Life® fabric with special stain-resistant treatment that allows even oil and pen stains to be
Category
2010s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$919 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Free Life® fabric with special stain-resistant treatment that allows even oil and pen stains to be
Category
2010s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$919 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
decorated with a shell. Pen cases such as this one were an essential part of the Ottoman Empire's writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Matrix Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
is inlaid black pen shell, a cream shagreen version is also available (see image at end of the slide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Saint Germain Armchair in Black Pen Shell
Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
a conversation. This piece is inlaid in black pen shell creating a sleek and luxurious finish. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Cosmos Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell
Hwana R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, Hwana Stone in the medium size and black pen shell in the small size, that is hand-dyed by artisans, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Granite, Brass
Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coffee tables are sold as a set of 4, the large is inlaid in cream shagreen, the medium in black pen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Cosmos Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell
Brass R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, coal black shagreen in the medium size and black pen shell in the small size, that is hand-dyed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...
Materials
Brass
Matrix Mirror in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
is inlaid the cream shagreen, a black pen shell version is also available (see image at end of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Matrix Mirror in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid the cream shagreen, a black pen shell version is also available (see image at end of the slide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Style Pen Shell Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland Smith and dates the late 20th century. The pen shells have been dyed an aubergine coloration
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Urns
Materials
Shell
Large Square Pen Shell Tray on Square Chrome Feet
Located in New York, NY
Large square pen shell tray on square chrome feet, France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
Medium Square Pen Shell Tray on Square Chrome Feet
Located in New York, NY
Medium square pen shell tray on square chrome feet, France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
Small Square Pen Shell Tray on Square Chrome Feet
Located in New York, NY
Small square pen shell tray on square chrome feet, France, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
Vintage R
Y Augousti Sculptural Mosaic Vase in Exotic Red and Black Pen-Shell
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
lacquered pen-shell inlays with geometric patterns in red and black. Comprised of pen-shell over palm wood
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
Mosaic Butterfly Tray in Black, Brown, and Tan Pen Shell by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
pen shell over a wood frame. Rectangular tray features pen shell inlays in tones of black, brown
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
Vintage R
Y Augousti Mosaic Vase with Inlays of Red and Black Pen-Shell
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Wood, Bentwood
Mosaic Pen Shell Vase with Inlays in Red and Black by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Wood, Bentwood
Antique Art Deco Italian Console Mirror Set with Pen Shell, 1930
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Italia Art Deco console table and mirror set with pen shell finish.
Clean and minimal
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Console Tables
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of decorative boxes all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1900
s Rare Tortoiseshell
Swiss Army
Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Metal
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Veneered Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
A Maitland-Smith pen shell veneered Neo-Classic design writing table with three drawers having
Category
Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables
Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Maitland Smith pen shell box having chrome straps with buckles.
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland-Smith round pen shell box. Mahogany wood with brown pen shell overlay and brass accents
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Small Pen shell Box with Silver Scarab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely small pen shell box with silver scarab affixed to top. Inside finished in wood.
Category
20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Andrianna Shamaris Pen Shell Inlaid Parsons Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Striking Parsons table with hand applied pen shell pieces all handcut and polished. 3" top
Category
2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Shell
Karl Springer Pen Shell Decorative Box, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional box clad in pen shell with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (metal
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Pen Shell Coffee / Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fulton, CA
Maitland-Smith organic modern square "Pen Shell" coffee table. Warm shades of brown tiles mounted
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated pen shell and brass jewelry box with black velvet interior attributed to Maitland Smith.
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Carved Wood, Grasscloth, and Pen Shell Sideboard or Buffet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic mid century cabinet with a pen shell mosaic beveled top over a case with two pen shell
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Karl Springer Coffee Table in Tessellated Pen Shell 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fine “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in tessellated and lacquered pen shell by Karl Springer, American
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer 2-Tier Tesselated Pen Shell Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Two-tier side table in tessellated pen shell with brass inlays by Karl Springer, American, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
R&Y Augousti Paris Red Pen Shell Side Tables
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of R&Y Augousti Red Pen Shell Art Deco End Tables. Masterfully created and
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
$6,500 / set
Karl Springer J.M.F. Pedestal in Tessellated Pen Shell, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“J.M.F. Pedestal” in tessellated pen shell with brass edge design by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Chic Midcentury Pen Shell Three-Drawer Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic modern three-drawer desk or writing table covered in a mosaic of pen shell in variegated
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Arte Moderne" Game Table in Tessellated Pen Shell 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Arte Moderne" game table in tesselated pen shell with brass inlays and inset smoke glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pen shell, contrasted against rich coal black and cream shagreen, all encased in bronze-patina brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith frog prince lamp with pen shell shade
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical, reclining frog prince lamp with incredible detail and patina… Still has original tags with a penshell shade arcing over the frog.. 23 inches high by 17 inches wide by 12...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Crackled Pen Shell Veneer Octagonal Bevelled Mirror, 1986
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Melbourne, AU
tortoiseshell. This is a technique developed by Maitland-Smith in the 1980s, utilising the secondary shell
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Fiberglass, Plywood
Oversize Faux Tortoise Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Oversize faux tortoise/pen shell coffee table. The surface and legs are entirely faced in faceted
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell
Faux Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern style cocktail table with a hand-painted faux tortoise pen shell decoration. Framed with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Brass
$4,608 / item
Faux Tortoise Shell End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid-century modern style end table with a hand-painted faux tortoise pen shell decoration. Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,270 / item
Collection of Horn Veneered Boxes by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Three striking horn and pen shell veneered lidded boxes by Maitland-Smith. The largest box is
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Boxes
Materials
Horn
Faux Malachite and Brass Octagon Mirror
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated green pen shell octagon mirror with brass edging.
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Greg Natale Egon Box in White Shell and Brass
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
.
Dimensions: 155 x 100 x 52 H mm
Weight: 0.55kg/1.3lbs
Materials: White dyed pen shell, brass
Shell and stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tessellated Stone Desk or Console Table Attributed to Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated stone and pen shell Carlton House desk or console table attributed to Maitland-Smith
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Stone
Modern Sculptural Vase Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
black pen shell. Its silhouette is an artistic representation of fluid elegance, blending sharp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases
Materials
Shell
Vintage Penshell Sideboard or Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
intricate pattern of pen shell and trimmed with brass lined panels. The interior is fitted with mahogany.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Bowl in Bronze Patina Brass with Black Shell Details by KIFU Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
texture of the pen shell. Each curve and surface of this hand-finished bowl showcases the meticulous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic silver cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Silver, Brass
Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic silver cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Silver
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Find many varieties of an authentic pen shell available at 1stDibs. A pen shell — often made from shell, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage pen shell now, or shop our selection of 60 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pen shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pen shell, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pen shell over the years, but those crafted by R
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