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Eames DSR Rare Magenta Chair Herman Miller, for Claudius
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For Claudius...
Beautiful iconic DSR chair in rare Magenta color. The fiberglass shell is in very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped decorated egg shell tea bowl. Rare black ground.
Additional
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely Pair of Italian Capiz Lamp Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Two gorgeous and large Italian flower ceiling lamps made brass and shell. Beautiful and rare design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica 9 shells platter signed Longchamp, circa 1890.
Usually 12 shells.
Reference / Page
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames seafoam green shell on rare architect's drafting base. Shell near perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Raw Umber
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames RAR rocking chair in raw umber. Rare color. Shell in perfect condition. New
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Art Deco Style Fossilized Polished Stone Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisite and rare polished
stone bookends with shell and
orthoceras fossilized designs
Category
20th Century Brazilian Bookends
Fiberglass Sofa, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
By William Andrus
Located in Las Vegas, NV
interior. Rare original color way.
The shell and base show signs of scuffing and minor wear while 2 seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
1970s Hans Kogl Palm Ceiling Light
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
handcrafted shell shades
The shell shades are rare to find intact on these lights, some of them have losses
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Charles
Ray Eames DSR side chair Medium Blue fiberglass for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/ Vitra. Molded fiberglass shell in the rare contract colour Medium Blue. Assembled on an original zinc
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Herman Miller Eames PSCA Swivel Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kelly green fiberglass and vinyl Eames shell chair with rare back padded support on four point
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Adjustable Drafting Stool Chair on Casters in Medium Blue
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base with wheels and adjustable height. Features rare color shell in Medium Blue. Gorgeous fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminium Tulipe Seat for Steiner Naked 1954
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
their original orange fabric on a cast aluminium shell extremely rare with their original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Lounge Chair MAA, Charles Pollock/George Nelson Associates, Herman Miller, 1958
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Charles Pollock
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelsons Associates in 1954, this chair was only produced from 1958-1964. It is accordingly rare
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
area glazed in yellow ochre.
The border shows a turquoise rim of scrolls and shells. A rarer example
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Capiz and Bamboo Rattan Lotus Ball Table Lamp Light Made by Rausch Germany 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Huge and rare capiz shell table lamp from the 1960s. The light of the lamps brings a great
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Victorian Woman and Dog Cameo Ring Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND VERY RARE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO RING SET IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Teal Blue Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
deeper area glazed in teal blue. The border shows a brown rim of scrolls and shells. A rarer example
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Antique C1910 Carved Mahogany Circular Table Occasional Side Centre
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
.
No loose joints and no woodworm. A rare decorative find, with attractive shell shoulders to the tops
Category
Vintage 1910s Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Victorian Butterfly Pique Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
silver have been delicately applied to our tortoise shell butterfly earrings. Light in spirit, the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Magnificent 14K 585 Yellow Gold
Drop-Shaped Faceted Ammolite Vintage Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
grade
Ammolite is a rare material cut from fossilized shells of sea creatures,
that became extinct
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mid Century F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
(till 1965), that's why this chair is rare.
Molded and pressed wooden shells with a metal round foot
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Ivory Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, circa 1960
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Two rare lounge chairs designed by Carlo Hauner for Forma, circa 1960.
This elegant lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bottega Veneta Purple Suede
Lizard Intrecciato Convertible Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-forward and functional.
This rare Bottega Veneta hard shell clutch/ bag from 1980s done in purple woven
Category
1980s Italian Shoulder Bags
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Meissen Pair of Tall Candlesticks Each of Them Having Five Grommets circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
of rare shape (there are shells visible, too).
THESE CENTREPIECES ARE FINEST MEISSEN ITEMS OF
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Eames
DAW
Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of grey Eames bucket shells with the rare dowel leg base in beautiful original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
$5,500
Rare Shell Panels by Carl Malouf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare still life panels signed by shell artist Carl Malouf. These images are completely made of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Shell
Fine
Rare Shell by Alfredo Barbini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare blown glass shell by Alfredo Barbini, label. Glass is a mix of clear, pink and gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Shell and Marine Life Sculpture (ref.AX134)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical concoction of assorted shells and dried marine plants mounted on a patinated wooden
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
Antonio Pineda Rare Shell .970 Silver Modernist Bracelet
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1950s .970 silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Necklace by Robert Goossens
By Robert Goossens
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS Very rare necklace created in limited edition by Robert Goossens for the
Category
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Fine
Rare Shell on Pedestal att. to Barovier
Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare blown glass shell on pedestal attributed to Barovier & Toso. Glass is a mix of clear
Category
Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS Very rare brooch created in limited edition by Robert Goossens for the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Earrings by Robert Goossens
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS Very rare clip-on earrings created in limited edition by Robert Goossens for
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Exceptional shell mirror by Frederique Lombard Morel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Renowned Parisian artist Frederique Lombard Morel created this one of a kind mirror using rare
Category
20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass, Shell
Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Shell Chair 1957
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in New London, CT
This extremely rare shell chair by Danish modern designer Hans Olsen for Bramin Mobler is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
SHELL V.B 1954. (32x13x13) Rare Original Vintage Oil / Petrol can, complete!
By Shell Oil
Located in Firenze, FI
Rare original vintage Shell oil jug or petrol can.
Period: 1950s
Marked on the underside. V.B
Category
Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Teak Shell Lounge Chair by Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A rare shell chair designed by Kofod Larsen with bent teak seat and backrest and a two tone wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Waltham, MA
Rare shell rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. An entirely original example
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
#1117 Rare Tortoise Shell Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Rare Tortoise Shell Mirror by Francis Frank. Original Glass in Good-Aged Condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century French More Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mercury Glass, Mirror
Rare/Unusual Marine and Shell Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual concoction of assorted shells mounted on a urn-like base crowned with a fan of
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
RARE ANTHONY REDMILE SHELL CHANDELIER
Located in Miami, FL
Rare six light , Anthony Redmile encrusted shell chandelier with silver plate fittings and adorned
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Malachite
Rare Tortoise Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
$1,400
Rare Blue Capiz Shell Hanging Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This stunning blue capiz shell hanging lighted sculpture will dazzle you.
Category
Vintage 1960s Flush Mount
Materials
Shell
Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Located in L
Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large turtle shell sconce, circa 1960.
This original carapace has been mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Rare Lacquered Tortoise Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Tortoise Shell
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Art
18th c. Very Rare Wood Base
Shell Decoration (ref# AX134)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marine and shell decorations on an antique base. A very unique and rare find. Amalfi region in
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Rare Horned Albino Tortoise Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tortoise Shell
Category
20th Century Decorative Art
Rare Tortoise Shell, Gold and Diamond Lady
s Hand Case/Purse
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite antique tortoise shell makes up the handheld case with delicate tassel chain. This
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Shell Encrusted Children
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A quite rare pair of 19th century shell encrusted children. With great detail to the body composed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
A very rare George III hallmarked silver cowrie shell vinaigrette
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and very rare George III silver mounted cowrie shell vinaigrette of the genus 'Mauritia
Category
Antique Early 1800s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cambodian stoneware conch shell-form vessel was made of high temperature fired brown
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics
Rare 1960s Nautilus Shell Console Table
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A rare 1960s nautilus shell console table, carved in plaster with stunning detail finished in white
Category
Vintage 1960s American Console Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Rare 19th C Shell-Work Folk Art Figure of a Lady
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The rare and beautifully worked unique folk art figure of a lady intricately constructed in papers
Category
Antique 1850s United States Minor Outlying Islands Folk Art Sculptures a...
Materials
Shell, Silk
Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A rare First Period Worcester porcelain ten section shell sweetmeat centerpiece, the ten shells
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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Rare Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of rare shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and tortoise shell. Rare shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare shells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco rare shells are of considerable interest. Binazzi, Charles Eames and Tiffany
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How Much are Rare Shells?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,059, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $347,629 highest priced.
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