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Jocelyn Burton Seashell and Moonstone Encrusted Sterling Silver Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with miniature silver sea shells and bezel set with 2 moonstone cabochon gemstones. The sides of the
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Ray Simonini "Salt Sea" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
featuring a close-up of an oyster shell against a calm soft grey and beige background. About the artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Shell, oil painting on copper, Style of Realism, Florence, Sound of Sea
Located in Houston, TX
Shell is inspired by the moment you put your ear to a shell and hear the sound f the sea. If you
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Copper

Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell
Located in Firenze, IT
the ring. The engraving depicts a sea hare emerging from a shell, both symbols associated with Venus
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Mid century illuminated wall panel by Angelo Brotto (1914-2002)
By Angelo Brotto
Located in London, GB
crystal elements representing a sea shell. This wonderful panel is a stunning and functional art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Totem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
serves as a dish for the fragile, beautiful top piece—a pale, spiny sea urchin shell. This handmade
Category

Late 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Ceramic Planter Vase in Pale Pink Matte Glaze by Deanna Nichols
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Arsenal Wardle Majolica Nautical Ocean Coral Shell Sea Pitcher Jug 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique Arsenal Pottery after Wardle Majolica nautical Ocean pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a coral seashell and seaweed theme. Dimensions: 8" x 7" x 8" (Width x Depth x Hei...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

”Pearl” realist still life painting, oyster shell and rare gemstone from the sea
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
would witness Baymen set out to sea in their dories to cast nets offshore to earn a living from their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Decorative Wall Panel in Aluminum by Touch With Eyes
Located in Geneve, CH
for their projects from the environment sprang up: trees and stumps discarded by the sea, shells on
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Decorative Wall Panel in Aluminum by Touch With Eyes
Located in Geneve, CH
for their projects from the environment sprang up: trees and stumps discarded by the sea, shells on
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Totem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your home in the romance of the sea with this magnificent vintage shell-encrusted obelisk
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Resin, Wood

Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figural Fountain Jardinière Planter
By Giovanni Battista Lombardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
standing Putto and a Satyr supporting a sea-shell, on a rockwork base (drilled for water). Attributed to
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Castellani 42.06ct Black Opal Venus Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
over the sea shell. The deep purple iridescence of the opal is pronounced in the daylight. The GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Retired Whaling Captain s Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack
By Eugene J. Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
captain's chest are set off to the side with a small sea shell set atop. All painstakingly researched to
Category

1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Derby Porcelain Figure of Neptune and Dolphin on a Shell, ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning porcelain figure of Neptune with a dolphin standing on a sea shell, made by
Category

Antique 1780s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 85 Pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
The fascinating patterns created by the surging sea, and a stylized shell symbolizing Neptune's
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 70 pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
The fascinating patterns created by the surging sea, and a stylized shell symbolizing Neptune's
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Painting "Mother and Daughter Listening to the Sea in a Shell" Oil on Canvas
Located in Sofia, BG
'Mother and daughter listening to the sea in a shell' Oil on canvas, charming scene with very vivid
Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 59 Pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
The fascinating patterns created by the surging sea, and a stylized shell symbolizing Neptune's
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Another Vanitas 2" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, books, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
, turtle shell, sea shell, skull, blue vase and flowers. Guy Robinson is inspired by the work of Paul Klee
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Diamond and Akoya Sea-Water Cultured Pearl Spiral Shell Pendant in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
An 18 carat Yellow Gold Pendant designed as a spiralling shell decorated with round brilliant-cut
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Nenka Tapestry by Ruda Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
wire, brass, Black Sea shells, leather. Weight: 15 kg. A tapestry that represents power and glory of
Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Brass, Other, Wire

Natural Sea Urchin Vessel with Silver Interior
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
A striking pen or matchstick holder crafted from a natural sea urchin shell, its distinctive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand Painted Asian Persian miniature painting on a sea oyster shell. Middle Eastern Moorish design
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as
Category

20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

"Sea Harmony"
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Sea Harmony" - Acrylic Texture Painting with Dolphins decorated with natural stones and shells
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

【Caelmare】Shell Bloom Turquoise Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
radiant South Sea pearls sway below, adding timeless elegance and a hint of coastal charm. Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold

19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
“valentines” are composed of hundreds of small sea shells of various colors glued onto a backing in intricate
Category

Antique 1880s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early Large Sailor s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
” are composed of hundreds of small sea shells of various colors glued onto a backing in intricate
Category

Vintage 1920s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Purpura and Dragon, by Jakob Demus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
prints as if they were pages from a herbarium. Sea shells also figured in his work from this time
Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Drypoint

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Originally made between 1830 and 1890, these “valentines” are composed of hundreds of small sea shells of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Broken Shell Beach
By Teri Brudnak
Located in Boston, MA
world that exists at the tide line. This piece recalls the mix of broken shells, sea weeds and tiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
6 pcs Large sea stars selection. Marine natural history specimens. In all natural condition, and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a sea shell collectors cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

17th C. Hand Carved Stone Niche Wall Mount Plaque Architectural Element Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
derives from the Latin nidus , via the French niche. The Italian nicchio / sea-shell may also be involved
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rare Antique Large Fountain - Luxury Reclaimed Italian Limestone Statue Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
wrought iron spigots generously spit the water back towards the center. 4 cast iron sea shells and 32
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Wrought Iron

Russian Contemporary Sculpture by Valentin Korzhov - S014-005-S
By Valentin Korzhov
Located in Paris, IDF
sticking out from the sea shells result from aesthetic research of two (epistemic) ideas on human progress
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Russian Contemporary Sculpture by Valentin Korzhov - S014-015-M
By Valentin Korzhov
Located in Paris, IDF
sticking out from the sea shells result from aesthetic research of two (epistemic) ideas on human progress
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Russian Contemporary Sculpture by Valentin Korzhov - S014-010-M
By Valentin Korzhov
Located in Paris, IDF
sticking out from the sea shells result from aesthetic research of two (epistemic) ideas on human progress
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Russian Contemporary Sculpture by Valentin Korzhov - S014-014-M
By Valentin Korzhov
Located in Paris, IDF
sticking out from the sea shells result from aesthetic research of two (epistemic) ideas on human progress
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Monumental Large Black Terrazzo Stone and Black Sea Penshell Damar Cabinet
By Carlo Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
banding made of black sea penshell that is a deep amethyst purple color in a crackled pattern. This piece
Category

2010s Modern Cabinets

Materials

Shell, Terrazzo

Sea Turtle, Original Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
sea turtle. He pictures the shelled reptilian swimming under the refreshing ocean. Blades of kelp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Watercolor

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Gibson Langman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
God Triton holding a trident with a sea shell to his shoulder and standing over a cornucopia*; often
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
, which in turn, have a bottom layer of loose shells, sea-life etc. On this sits a Pedestal, made of shell
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Long Island City, NY
fine bronze Apollo mask, the cabriole legs mounted with sea shell bronze designs with foliate-cast
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Individual Twist in Aquamarine Amber, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Moss Greens III, green clear textured glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an open kiln
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Yellow Motion, yellow amber textured glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an open kiln
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Yellow Fields, gold clear textured cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an open kiln
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Lamellae III, textured grey clear cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an open kiln
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual Courgette Flower, gold cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Blue Fungi, a dark teal clear textured glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an open kiln
Category

2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
By Lerolle Freres
Located in Manhasset, NY
Medusa. The top terminating in a large sea shell. A fine example of the period in a solid bronze case
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Spring Yellows I, a Gold Clear Abstract Glass Sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual in Yellows, amber ridged cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or sea shells. In the making process I shape it hot in an
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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Sea Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sea shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and glass, all sea shells available were constructed with great care. We have 464 antique and vintage sea shells in-stock, while there are 85 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of sea shells available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Sea shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Joseph Malekan, Molla and Chamberlains Worcester each produced beautiful sea shells that are worth considering.

How Much are Sea Shells?

Sea shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,058, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.