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Shell Elephant

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
H 9 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects. Despite
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shells in elephant hide gray atop a steel chrome H-base. DSX is an acronym for Dining Height Side Chair
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames DAX fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAR Rope Edge "Eiffel" Armchair in Elephant Hide Grey, initially designed by Ray and
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Zinc

Dry Bar Cabinet Brass Elephants Top by Lloyd Buxton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Huge coconut shell, brass elephants & brass top bar cabinet by
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Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Dry Bar Cabinet Brass Elephants 
Top by Lloyd Buxton
Dry Bar Cabinet Brass Elephants 
Top by Lloyd Buxton
$8,956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 81 in D 22.5 in
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Christos J. Palios - Temptation of St Anthony Puzzle, 2020, Printed After
By Christos J. Palios
Located in Stamford, CT
Title*: Space Elephants, Proverbial Egg Shells, Swallowtail Wings Medium: Archival Pigment Canson
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
$1,250
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow. Greige, rare Ochre & Brown
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aquatic Elegance: Molluscan Diversity Illustrated and Hand-Colored in 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
elephant tusks. 3. **Marginella sp.** - These small gastropods have smooth, shiny shells that are often
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

"Another Vanitas 2" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, books, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and blue. This surrealist still life has an elephant
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey
By Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
Iconic Eames shell armchair in elephant grey.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey
Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Red Vinyl Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This original red vinyl finished Eames Herman Miller elephant grey side shell chair is a great
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elephant and Tortoise Sterling Silver Ashtray
By Patrick Marvos
Located in London, GB
piece rich in African symbolism, it features Tapiwa the bull elephant supporting tortoise shells and an
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2010s Zimbabwean Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Elephant" Cameo Ring with Yellow Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
18mm cornelian shell cameo featuring "Elephant", set on sterling silver, green nano ceramic with
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2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames 'Shell' chairs, 1960s Fiberglass, elephant hide grey H-Base, black tubular
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pl. IX Manege (Horsemanship)
By Denis Diderot
Located in Florham Park, NJ
encyclopedia was quite inclusive. It had examples of everything from the printing press to sea shells, cheese
Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving

JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT
Located in New York, NY
Shell encrusted elephant with trunk raised, on a mother of pearl base. Janine Janet (1913-2000) was
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Vintage 1960s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone

JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT
JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT
H 17 in W 9 in D 18.5 in
Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gliders. Fiberglass shell elephant hide grey
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair
Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Vintage Handmade Elephant Figurine Sculptural Shell Art
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handmade elephant sculpture oyster shell Art. Measures: 12 tall x 12.25 deep x 5.5 wide. Preowned
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Gray Desk Task Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
and Ray Eames. Specifications: Injection-molded eco-fiberglass shell, elephant hide grey color
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A large Elephant s Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Maitland Smith Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elephant Pulls
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
coconut shells and bronze figural elephant head drawer pulls. Ending in four beaded metal feet. Gold
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s elephant hide grey fiberglass shell chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Elephant Grey Fiberglass Side Shells Manufactured by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of four "Elephant Gray" side shells (scoops) designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s French Conch Studded Console Table w/ Elephant Head Feet Glass Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s French conch studded console table with elephant head shaped head and glass top.
Category

Late 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Shell, Glass

6 Charles Eames shell chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Miller. Elephant Hide Grey shells. The armshell is a 1950's Zenith production with with red Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early Eames fiberglass arm shell chair in elephant gray, rope edge, zinc X-base legs and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair
Early Eames Arm Shell Chair
H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Eames. Manufactured by Hille under licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960. Elephant grey fiberglass
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Eames. Manufactured by Hille under licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960. Elephant grey fiberglass
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in L 31.5 in
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Eames. Manufactured by Hille under licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960. Elephant grey fiberglass
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Charles Ray Eames Max Armchair Elephant Hide Grey Fiberglass for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Charles Ray Eames DSX Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early production, zenith shell Eames rocking chair (RAR). Elephant gray.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1955 and has an elephant gray arm shell atop the original birch and iron rocker base.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair
H 26 in W 25 in D 27 in
Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Wooden elephant with clam shell.
Category

1990s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell
Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell
H 16 in W 11 in D 15 in
Collectible Ostrich Egg Shell Handpainted with Elephants Scene
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This beautiful scene of elephants painting on an ostrich egg shell is hand painted and signed by an
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20th Century African Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Eggshell, Ostrich Eggshell

Early Zenith Plastics Eames Shells in Seafoam Green and Elephant Grey
By Zenith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original pair of rare early Eames dining chairs with shells by Zenith Plastics. Original bases with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elephant Trunk Mask Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Elaborately trimmed with shell and hair decoration. Shell eyes. The surface is highly decorative
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20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Textile, Raffia, Beads

Elephant Trunk Mask 
Headdress
Elephant Trunk Mask 
Headdress
H 13 in W 14 in D 20 in
Elephant Head Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
coconut shell mosaic and bronze elephant head legs. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Coconut

Elephant Head Coffee Table
Elephant Head Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 52 in D 52 in
Four Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs in elephant grey. All shells in vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Incredible Eames Zenith RAR Rope Edge Rocker in Elephant Hide Grey
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Eames RAR with rope edge Zenith elephant hide grey shell. Full original label intact. Shell in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Ray Eames DAR Armchair Elephant Hide Grey Fiberglass for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Rocker Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elephant hide grey shell.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames Rocker Chair
Charles and Ray Eames Rocker Chair
H 27 in W 27 in D 25 in
Early All Original Eames Herman Miller Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. This all original example has a beautiful elephant gray fiberglass shell with large shock mounts. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Marine Elegance: Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Mollusk Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
elephantinum** – Known as the elephant's tusk shell, this species has a long, straight, and tusk-like shell. 6
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
characteristic notch or slit on the shell's whorl. - **Dentalium elephantinum**: Tusk shell or "elephant's tusk
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Marine Mollusk Masterpieces: Artistry from the Depths, Hand-Colored in 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
shells or "elephant's tusks," characterized by their long, tubular shells. 6. **Chiton squamosus**: A
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Bone, Shell Wooden Elephant Necklace with Custom Leather Crotchet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VNG Custom Leather Crotched necklace with Bone, Shell & Wooden Elephant Medallions - vintage Silver
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20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Elephant Grey Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
elephant grey side shell chair on a newer, used, DSW dowel base. Though it has faded a little over its long
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elephant Grey Vitra Eames DSW Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A new, used, Vitra, original Eames, fiberglass side shell chair finished in Elephant Hide Grey on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elephant Grey 2nd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
By far one of the most collectable colors; an all original Eames DAX dining arm shell in elephant
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elephant Grey Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Possibly the most coveted colour in the Eames Herman Miller shell chair collection, elephant grey
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elephant Grey Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A set of some of the most coveted colour of Eames shells produced. These original Elephant Grey
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Elephant Hide Gray Side Shells by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful pair of Herman Miller side shells in elephant hide grey. Designed by Charles and Ray
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Eames DSS Side Shell Chairs in Elephant Hide Grey for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set of 6 matching elephant hide grey side shells on stacking bases. Designed by Ray and Charles
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charle Eames DSR Fiberglass Side Shells Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful set of vintage Eames fiberglass side shells in turquoise, elephant hide grey, royal blue
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Epagny, FR
A rare fiberglass "Zenith" elephant hide grey, shell rocking chair with rope edges on a trestle
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DAX Rope Edge Armchair
Located in Portland, OR
. These are extremely rare! Original base and shock mounts. Dark elephant grey shell.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set 10 Ray Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSS Gray Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Miller fiberglass stacking fiberglass shell chairs in elephant hide gray! In wonderful vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fish Antique Bamboo Side Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
England, decoupaged in different patterns, ie, elephants, dragonflies, shells etc. Please call for
Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Fish Antique Bamboo Side Table
Fish Antique Bamboo Side Table
H 26 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pl. LII.1. Angelfish 2. Sting Ray 3.Torpedo
By Denis Diderot
Located in Florham Park, NJ
printing press to sea shells, cheese making to Asian elephants. Many facets of natural history were
Category

Mid-18th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

10+ Carat Sapphire Ruby Gem Shell Elephant Cuff Bracelet Objet d Art Silver Gold
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique. One of a Kind Collection Piece. Jeweled Elephant Cuff Bracelet in Silver and Gold. This
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Cuff Bracelets

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20th Century Solid Brass "Good Luck" Elephant Buddha In A Shell Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Large Solid Brass "Good Luck" Elephant Buddha Sculpture-Door Stop. Features an elephant
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Eames Herman Miller Zenith Rope Edge Armshell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
This is a beutiful early production Eames Rope edge Zenith shell chair for Herman Miller. Elephant
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1st Prod. Eames LAR Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, Zenith
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
underneath each example. Elephant Grey fiberglass shells on original black wire “cat cradle” bases. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Zinc

Pl. XL Manege (Horsemanship)
By Denis Diderot
Located in Florham Park, NJ
encyclopedia was quite inclusive. It had examples of everything from the printing press to sea shells, cheese
Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

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Shell Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shell elephant available at 1stDibs. A shell elephant — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the shell elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A shell elephant, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell elephant over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Elephant?

A shell elephant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,195, while the lowest priced sells for $334 and the highest can go for as much as $12,368.