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Leather Arm Rest Chrome Safari Lounge Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
One of a kind safari lounge chair with chrome plated tubular frame. Light egg shell canvas and
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce 2031 Ceiling Lamp or Semi Flush Mount, Italy, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
-shell) painted aluminum light with brass accents in original condition (good condition with signs of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Two Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Harlingen, TX
features two molded fiberglass light beige color shells connected on a black metal stretcher frame. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Three Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Harlingen, TX
features three molded fiberglass light beige color shells connected on a black metal stretcher frame. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll model 31 lounge chairs in light shell pink circa early 1950's. These
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Nuphar" Glass Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Vienna, AT
scheme. Five large folds seamlessly grow inward from the outer shell and create a lovely light effect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Verner Panton
s Fun 11DM suspension
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
metal chains. When illuminated, the shells diffuse light to create a warm, shimmering glow that fills
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Palissy Ware Majolica Platter by Alfred Renoleau, French, circa 1885
By Alfred Renoleau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
various smaller fish to the rim, with mussels and shells, on a light blue glazed simulated seafloor, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica
Neo Classical Alabaster Circa 1940 Italian Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
( diameter 6" each ) lighted by bulbes ,and a central dome ( 18" diameter ) surmounting by a flat thick
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dronten, NL
fitted with 4 polished aluminium legs and a curved plywood shell in light mahogany.
Seats in sand
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ella Wetzko-Ehrenberger, Still Life With Chrysanthemums, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
touch and careful handling. Note how the necklace falls from the shell as the light catches the pearls
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
, having aged beautifully. The shell is a light rosewood, with nice grain. A gently used classic in great
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
A Chamberlain Worcester Blue-ground Dessert Service
By Royal Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
ribbed rim in white with gilt details including alternating gilt flowers and sea shells bordering the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
It
s Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
touches of silver have been delicately incised into tortoise shell to color the butterflies. Light in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Set of Six Eames DSX Herman Miller, Usa Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, sea foam green, tan light. Shells are in very good or excellent condition with only slight traces of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Blue and Gold Cocktail Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fun vintage Cocktail Set with stylized shell motif design in light blue and gold decoration. Set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
$850 / set
Marque Dupont Karaté Sofa 1970 by Airborne International
By Marque DuPont, Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Haderslev, DK
French design from 1970.
All original fiberglass shell with original light brown corduroy upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Cord, Fiberglass
Set of 4 DSX Chairs in Blue Vinyl by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
defining feature of the DSX is its single, organically shaped seat shell. This shell was revolutionary at
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Eames DSW Herman Miller, USA Dining Chairs - Grey, Red, Ochre, Beige
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful iconic DSW chairs in colors: Elephant hide grey, terracotta, Ochre Light and Greige
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Charles
Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller 1970-80ca.
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Cascina, Pisa
mitt.”
The Eameses create this iconic lounge chair with light, supportive wood shells and cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Men
s BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size XXL Grey Cashmere Navy Trim Mock Neck Cardigan
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
a button up front, light tortoise shell buttons and high collar. Detailed knit pattern, blue edging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans
Classic Chairs Designed by Charles Eames and Made by Vitra for Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
70s. Original "Light Greige" fibreglass shell mounted on shockmounts and new walnut base. Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 3 C&B Italia Amanta lounge chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of three Amanta modular armchairs in a high-quality platinum/silver boucle fabric with light
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger, 1970s
By Krueger International
Located in Harlingen, TX
features four molded fiberglass light beige color shells and a wood finish side table connected on a black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Eames DSX Herman Miller USA Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Sea Foam Green, Tan Light.
Shells are in very good or excellent condition with only slight traces of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Produced by Mobilier International
By Charles and Ray Eames, Mobilier International
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
. Wonderful subtle ivory leather with down filling on a light wood shell. Difficult to find in this condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rod Leather and Fabric Sectional Sofa by Living Divani
By Living Divani
Located in Boston, MA
light, airy shell, lined with inviting cushions enhanced with quilted details and buttons at sights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large 1920
s Scandinavian Modern Chandelier with 12 arms made by Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
stylized shells which reflect light when the chandelier is lit. Newly polished and lacquered, newly rewired
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Svenskt Tenn Large 1920
s Scandinavian Modern Chandelier with 12 Arms
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
stylized shells which reflect light when the chandelier is lit. Newly polished and lacquered, newly rewired
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Blue Eames Dining Chairs with Eiffel Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
produced as part of a license agreement with Vitra. Shells are light blue with chrome Eiffel Tower bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 C&B Italia Amanta lounge modular chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
and light fiberglass shells. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and covered and offer first
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Grace Period Hammered Brass Ovoid Overscaled Uplight Sconce (Set of 5)
Located in New York, NY
hammered shell shaped up light. The lower section is supported by brass arched element. Secured to the wall
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century Grey Belgian Pair of Lead Table Lamps, Vintage Desk Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of hand crafted lead in good condition. The detailed desk lights are composed with a flexible shell
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Lead
Set of 4 Vintage folding chairs "Sekka" by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Anonima Castelli.
Iconic folding chair with chromed steel frame and polypropylene shell and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 C&B Italia Amanta lounge chairs by Mario Bellini
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
and light fiberglass shells. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and covered and offer first
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Certified 10.30 Carat Emerald Pear and Sapphire Cabochon Earring with Diamonds
Located in Jaipur, IN
intense blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon. Attached with a link then are 2 Carved light colour Sapphire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Rosewood / Leather Eames Lounge
Ottoman 670 / 671 Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
rosewood plywood shells that included a light sanding along with multiple coats of tung oil to create a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Rosewood / Leather Eames Lounge
Ottoman 670 / 671 Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
rosewood plywood shells that included a light sanding along with multiple coats of tung oil to create a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
“Nautilus” Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
electric light, he intended it for purely decorative purposes. The shell would modulate the light much
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Set of Four Eames DAX Herman Miller Usa Dining Chairs, No.3
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
light.
Shells are in excellent condition with only very slight traces of use. Replaced shock mounts
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Eames Lounge Chair
Ottoman For ICF Italy
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
rosewood veneered plywood shells. The contrast between the light colour leather and the dark shells is very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Beautiful Art Deco Tortoiseshell Frame by Finnigans of New Bond St. London, 1922
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in London, GB
fine shell has a very attractive light and shade patina which looks stunning when back lit.
The cast
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Picture Frames
Set of Four Dorra Stone Rock Shaped Lamps by André Cazenave for Atelier A, 1960s
By Atelier A
Located in London, GB
, 32 x 27cm, 25cm x 23cm powdered marble on polyester shell. Gives very nice warm light when lit. Good
Category
Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Sabbadini Diamond Wood 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Turtle Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a turtle with a wooden shell
Opaque with light brown to dark brown wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini Diamond Wood 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Turtle Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a turtle with a wooden shell
Opaque with light brown to dark brown wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Martin Stoll Leather Chair 5612 for Giroflex
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
bentwood shell in a beautiful light wood tone shows only on the upper Corners slight signs of wear. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Circa 1940s Silver on Copper Tea Tray by the Crown Silver Co
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Shell & scroll feet . Some light bleeding & spots. Provenance: the 5th Avenue Kirshner home furnished by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rococo Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Cast or Molten Iron Benches, circa 1900
Located in Madrid, ES
lateral ends with the four front legs decorated with a claw finish, a shell in light relief and open-cut
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist Style, Contemporary Bauhaus Design
Located in Dallas, TX
, oyster gray, stone gray, light gray, light grey, Oyster Shell Gray, Harbor Gray, Coventry Gray
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pomellato 18K Turtle Brooch Articulated Yellow Gold
By Pomallato
Located in Fairfield, CT
, showcases a smooth, polished shell that captures light with a warm glow. The design is simple yet elegant
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Floyd
The Wall
Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1982
By Gerald Scarfe
Located in Devon, GB
.
Unfolded thick, glossy paper stock, not backed. Light handling shell marks throughout, with the occasional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
New Grey Moroccan Rug with Modern Bauhaus Style, Gray Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, dark gray, stone gray, oyster gray, light gray, light grey, Oyster Shell Gray, Harbor Gray, Coventry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Pair of French Empire Gilt-Bronze
Tole Bouillotte Candlesticks, E 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
down on the shafts and lock with a gilt thumb screw formed as a scallop shell, allowing the light level
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1970s Modern Purple and Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Poli for Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
a thick, colorless glass shell that catches and refracts light, creating a dynamic and luminous
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of vintage Italian Gino Sarfatti Model 540 table lamps for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Highclere, Newbury
interior surface of the light shell. None of this detracts for the beauty and function of the luminaires
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Capiz Shell Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A globular shaped capiz shell light fixture with brass frame. Newly re-wired.
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Marble Shell Light Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian marble carved woman perched on a shell. Che dettagli!!!
Beautifully detailed piece.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
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