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La Murrina 1990s pair of shell-shaped wall lamps in Murano glass and gilt metal.
By La Murrina
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Set of two beautiful and rare original "La Murrina" shell-shaped sconces from the 1990s, made of
Category
1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950s Rare Eames Zenith Side Chair for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilnis, UT
, black metal frame which makes it an especially rare find. The shell is molded from a single piece with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
AN IMPORTANT AND RARE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY AND CEDARWOOD BLOCK
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Rare All Black Charles and Ray Eames Cats and Cradle Armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Winterswijk, NL
’ base is a rare piece.
The shell shows the famous fiberglass structure and is labeled with the Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in 1860 and lived in Leeds with his wife Rebecca, who was born in 1865. It is very rare to find a
Category
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Eames Red Fiberglass DSR for Herman Miller, ca. 1970
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eames Red Fiberglass DSR for Herman Miller, ca. 1970. Beautiful rare red fiberglass Zenith shell
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Trianon Wood Pearl and Emerald Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon offers what has become iconic designs featuring natural shells, rare wood and gem stones to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Gabriella Binazzi, Unique White Coral Bowl with Swan Shape in Pewter, 1970 Italy
By Gabriella Binazzi, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
decorative objects starting from stones or rare corals and shells.
Each object is rare and unrepeatable.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Coral, Pewter
Elda Swivel Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, 1963
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Parma, IT
Joe Colombo ‘Elda’ swivel chair, prod comfort, 1963.
First edition in leather with rare dark brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Coat Hanger Antique Artiste A. Corneau from Charleville from France, 1850s
By Alfred Corneau
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
1850s. Original, authentic, unique and rare.
Dragons heads, Regency shell, acanthus flowers sculptures
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Sardonyx Cameo of French Flat Racing Scene, in Gold Foliate Setting
Located in London, GB
Remarkable and rare helmet shell cameo intricately carved with five horses racing, spectators and a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Moroccan Mother of Pearl Door, Walnut Wood
Located in Orlando, FL
style / influence, with the help of rare New Zealand shells. Single panel handcrafted door and made in
Category
2010s Moroccan Doors and Gates
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
DAF Swag Leg Fibreglass Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
cream/yellow, on a chromed swag leg metal base. With Herman Miller logo embossed under the shell. Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Antique Marble Fireplace White Carrera Exceptional Quality France, 19th C
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
handcrafted from that period, original and authentic, very unique and rare.
Very detailed leaves and shell on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Dutch Brass Tobacco/ Smoking Oval Box 18th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
tabatières shaped like shells were more rare. And while materials were often enough for their decoration
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch William IV Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Shell Box by Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive and rare box shell in acajou and Oyster shell from Thaiti. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Walnut Wood Side Table, Coquillage
Located in Orlando, FL
Syrian style mother-of-pearl side and rare shells made in Morocco by a fine Syrian artisan
Category
2010s Moroccan Side Tables
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Hors D
oeuvre Set, Shell
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
. The set includes a knife, a server, a fork and a spoon. The handles have shell motif in the Rococo
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Shell Form Opalescent Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
These Shell Form Lamps are simply beautiful to place in any room,the shell design is on both front
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Rare Shell Console Table of Large-Scale
Located in London, GB
A rare early 20th century Italian console table of large scale, profusely decorated with corals and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Console Tables
Pair of Rare Shell Cameos Depicting Queen Victoria
Albert
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare pair of hand-carved conch shell cameos depicting a young Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
Category
Antique 1840s Natural Specimens
Pair of Rare Shell Cameos Depicting Queen Victoria
Albert
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare pair of hand carved conch shell cameos depicting a young Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
Category
Antique 1840s Natural Specimens
Pair of Rare Shell Cameos Depicting Queen Victoria
Albert
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare pair of hand carved conch shell cameos depicting a young Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
Category
Antique 1840s Natural Specimens
Pair of rare shell chairs from the original Eames office
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare swiveling shell chairs from the original Eames office.
Seat Height 18.5(in)
Category
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1987 Gorgeous Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
1987 Christian Dior rare brooch created in limited edition by parurier Robert Goossens for the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gunnar Nylund, rare shell-shaped bowl, chamotte stoneware, Sweden mid 1900s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Gunnar Nylund shell-shaped bowl in chamotte stonewear. Manufactured by Rörstrand, Sweden mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Shell 1980s Frosted Glass and Brass Art Deco Table Lamp Dimmable
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking and sculptural, this rare 1980s table lamp captures the essence of Art Deco elegance with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
rare CHANEL 98A Karl Lagerfeld Runway Vintage CC logo lace cami skirt set FR40 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 98A Karl Lagerfeld Runway Vintage black CC logo lace cami skirt set FR40 L
Reference
Category
1990s French Camisoles and Shell Tops
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Shell chair by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1963.
When several of Wegner's Shell chairs appear
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Hans Wegner Shell Sofa Model 1935 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare shell sofa model 1935 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Easy Chair Produced by Christensen
Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare shell easy chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner Shell Easy Chair Model 1936 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare shell easy chair model 1936 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
1990
s YVES SAINT LAURENT shell, wood and jasper necklace with large gilt shell
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare shell, wood and jasper necklace with large gilt center shell from Yves Saint Laurent rive
Category
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Mid-Century Modern Brassand Shell Shaped Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare shell shaped sconce with an adjustable gooseneck made in Germany in the 1950s. The light is
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier e Toso Clamshell Sconce, Italy, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso rare shell applique in heavy transparent iridescent glass with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Herman Miller Eames Office Desk Chair in Cherry Red
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
guaranteed authentic. In very good vintage condition with even bold color and no cracks. The is a rare shell
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Rare Polished Abalone Shell, South Seas
Located in Bellport, NY
A magnificent polished Abalone shell, with mother of pearl, beautiful orange and red gem tones.
Category
Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Rare Brass "Shell " Lamp
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare brass "shell " lamp
Italy,
1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,450
Rare Bulgari Shell Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare bracelet manufactured by Bulgari during the 1970s, characterised by an impeccable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$35,000
Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall-hanging mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a beautiful arc top pattern by Karl
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Wood
Marguerite Stix Double Shell Ring, Margaretacea
Located in Riverdale, NY
with her husband, of rare and unique shells in the 1960's. Both of them became avid collectors and 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Rare Tortoise Shell Jewelery Boxe
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Portugese solid tortoise shell jewelery boxe decorated with silver mounts.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Boxes
Materials
Silver
Large Capiz Shell Chandelier in Rare Globe Form
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Capiz Shell Chandelier in Globe Form. Style of Verner Panton Who Designed for J. Lüber AG
Category
Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare
Unusual Hollywood Shell Console
Located in New York, NY
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mirrors on the sides, and is adorned with
a large scale plaster shell that mounts
directly
Category
20th Century Console Tables
Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here are three rare antique Anglo Indian boxes crafted with traditional materials each with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Rare 1953 Parchment Eames Shell Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare parchment color Herman Miller Eames shell dates from 1953, the only year this form and base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Verdura Milan 1941 Iconic Baroque Shell Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry designer of Verdura. These rare shell cufflinks has been first designed in the 1941 and carefully
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SUPER RARE ViNTAGE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SAILOR
S VALENTINE SHELL DISPLAY TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Tables
Materials
Shell, Hardwood
Rare 1940s Italian
Shell
Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
1940s bedside tables in fruitwood, the drawers supported by gilded and painted 'sea shells
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Gold Leaf
Very Rare Fully Restored 19th Century 1880 Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy Stool
By Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
was covered in dirt however it was instantly recognizable due to the exceptionally rare shell seat
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Stools
Materials
Walnut
A Rare
Unusual Horn
Tortoise Shell Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare & Unusual Horn & Tortoise Shell Armchair
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Rare 1950 Mirror Made of Coconut Shells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare mirror made of wood with coconut shell, the patina is so much more beautiful in person, it
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Rare Pair of Vintage Turtle Shell Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of turtle shells polished to a warm glow and crafted into sconces. Here is a unique way
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sea turtle
$4,500 / set
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Large Sea Shell Mirror 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare large and exceptional wall-hanging arc top mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror, Wood
Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing on prolonged silver bun feet this magnificent box features a body of tortoiseshell, engraved hinges, handles and repousse silver mounts and plaques combined with straight si...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Pair of Rare 1970s Shell Form Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of opalescent shell-shaped glass 1970s lamps. Lucite base and finial (original) chrome rise
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Rare Victorian Scottish Agate Shell Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
shapes of beautiful color and patterns as you see in this Agate Sterling Tulip Shell brooch from Scotland
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
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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
Co. each produced beautiful rare shells that are worth considering.
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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