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Red Velvet Shell Armchair
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Poetically inspired by sea shells for their captivating channeled designs, this armchair is a
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
offers a tactile experience that enhances the design's opulence, while the black shell top and bronze
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stylish Sculptural Sofa in Fiberglass with Organic Shell-Inspired Design
Located in Barcelos, PT
The Concha Sofa is a sculptural piece that transcends conventional furniture design. Inspired by the organic elegance of a seashell, its flowing curves create a seamless and fluid fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

White Resin Plastic and Orange Velvet Club Chairs Armchairs, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
white of the resin and the orange of the velvet fabric. Structure of the shell in white resin / plastic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
aesthetic allure. Beyond the classic shell design, the front is adorned with graceful millwork seamlessly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Pineapple Lamp Style of Maison Charles in Faux Tortoise Shell
By Maison Charles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pineapple lamp style of Maison Charles in faux tortoise shell.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

3 Large Nesting Pillar Candle Holders Handmade Mother of Pearl Turned Wood 1970
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
parties, and various holiday events. Nautical Style Mother-of-Pearl See Shells in small square pieces
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle
Category

Antique 18th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
a warm and inviting glow. The structure is made from walnut with a turtoise shell effect finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Neolithic Style Outdoor Shell Lounge Chair Set In Sand Plaster Finish
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Description: sofa crafted of fiber reinforced resin and lacquered in matte white. The armchair is characterized by its organic shape and incomparable durability. Designed to with...
Category

2010s European Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin

Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells
Located in New York, NY
, braided fiber tassels terminate in natural cowrie shells, elements widely associated with wealth
Category

20th Century Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

Alias 041 Kobi Wood Chair in White Lacquered and Natural Oak Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell in lacquered steel; support belt in lacquered aluminium, legs in aluminium oak veneered. Born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alias 040 Kobi Chair in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 040 Kobi Chair in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet Chair with shell in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Madrid, ES
at the company. In 1952, he designed the Coquille (which means shell in Swedish) range of art glass
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Italian Shell Soup Tureens with 4 bowl in White Glazed Ceramic in Rococo style
Located in Roma, IT
the tureen and make it a table centerpiece? The shell-shaped bowls can be adapted to a thousand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful pair of large lapis shell table lamps in a Hollywood Regency design from the 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

René Lalique, France. "Pornic" bowl in art glass designed with shell
Located in København, Copenhagen
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. "Pornic" bowl in art glass designed with shells. Model: Pornic
Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic
By Herman Miller
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century style chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features gray plastic construction with chrome accented legs. 
Dimensions: 17.5w 21d 31h 17sh Condition: This chair f...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available in Primary Colors. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Tacchini Kelly E Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
different-shaped upholstered seats and backrests. The collection offers backrests and shells in various
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Arflex Giulietta Armchair in Lama Fabric with Walnut Base by BBPR
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the armrests of the armchair Giulietta, that with its shell in moulded polyurethane foam, lays on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

French Louis XV style shell mirror in wood and plaster, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Louis XV style shell mirror in plaster and gilded wood with beautiful patina. With a twisted setting and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of shagreen and pen shell inlay creates a graphic 3D quality to the pattern. Available in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English
Located in London, GB
harmonious combination of textures and patterns, meticulously crafted with small white and grey shells
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Oak

Modernist cube plexy fumè Cini Nils Ice Bucket Italian 1970 s home accessory
By OPI Milano, Cini Nils
Located in Milano, IT
the included original tweezers. The outer body is a cubic shell in brownish plexiglass, while on the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Soap dish in cut crystal and silver lid with medallion and shells
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Soap dish in cut crystal and silver lid with medallion and shells. Metal: Silver
Category

Early 20th Century European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Ash Series 7 Chair Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2011. The model no. 3107 Series 7 chair, also called the "Sevener", features a molded plywood shell in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hand-dyed by artisans and the designers calls the final finish “Antique Black” shagreen. Each shell is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Patio Lounge Chairs Roberto Mango Italy, 1950s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Vienna, AT
important design award. These lounge chairs feature a woven wicker seat shell in beautiful condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Murano Glass Shell Dish in Red, Attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Italy in the 1950s, this elegant dish takes the form of a scallop shell, with its bottom edges pinched
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong
Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong
Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong
Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Pair of Abalone Shell Tables in the Style of Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Abalone shell tables in the style of Tony Duquette. The Coral colored finished metal table
Category

1990s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Abalone

Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong
Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Box in Black Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of black shell and bronze-patina brass. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti the daughter of Ria
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1970s Herman Miller Eames EC434 Upholstered Arm Shell Chair w/ Fiberglass Shell
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Arm Shell Chair, Model EC434, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 070 Elle Chair in Black with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Eugeni Quitllet
By Eugeni Quitllet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered aluminium structure; shell in polyurethane TECH®. Born in Ibiza in 1972, where he studied
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Italian Teak Bentwood Chair, Model 112 by Società Compensati Curvi
Located in Rome, IT
chair features a beautifully sculpted bent plywood shell in teak, characterized by a continuous, fluid
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alias 070 Elle Chair in White with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Eugeni Quitllet
By Alias, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered aluminium structure; shell in polyurethane TECH®. Born in Ibiza in 1972, where he studied
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 041 Kobi Wood Chair in Coral Red Lacquered and Natural Oak Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with shell in lacquered steel; support belt in lacquered aluminium, legs in aluminium oak veneered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Enameled Steel Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, US
sculptural chairs that blend modern design with unique materials. These chairs feature a distinctive shell
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Decorative Vintage Vase in Pottery and Sea Shells, France, circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The Vase is in Pottery. It is cover up with sea shells. Grey Color. It has been done in France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Terracotta

Renzo Cassetti Large Shell-Shaped Bowl in Hand-Hammered Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Renzo Cassetti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning very large shell-shaped centerpiece in hand-hammered brass. This unique piece was produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature s Diversity, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity Description: This compilation features
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Discovery of Nature Tufted Wool Rug Luxury Collection In Stock Shells
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Contemporary Discovery of Nature Tufted Wool Rug Luxury Collection In Stock Shells
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sea Shell Big Dish
Located in Paris, FR
Dish sea shell big with all structure in fine handcrafted porcelain in white finish. Delivered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shell Big Dish
Sea Shell Big Dish
$1,319 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
two semicircular bases, with the outer shell in matching natural white American oak veneer and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Sea Shell Medium Dish
Located in Paris, FR
Dish Sea Shell Medium with all structure in fine hand-crafted porcelain in white finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shell Medium Dish
Sea Shell Medium Dish
$901 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sea Shell Large Dish
Located in Paris, FR
Dish Sea Shell Large with all structure in fine hand-crafted porcelain in white finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shell Large Dish
Sea Shell Large Dish
$1,091 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage oriental living room lamp in brassware, height 73 cm for a diameter of 46 cm. Additional information: Material: Copper & brass.
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Verner Panton Fun 10DM Capiz Shell Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed thin capiz shell designed in the 1960s Verner Panton.
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Arflex Giulietta Armchair in Leather Giada with Oak Base by BBPR
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the armrests of the armchair Giulietta, that with its shell in moulded polyurethane foam, lays on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian modern Daiki armchair by Marcio Kogan and Studio MK27 for Minotti 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
armchair, with shell in curved solid wood with matt black finish, seat and armrests upholstered and covered
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Victorian sterling silver Nautilus shell spoon warmer by Elkington in 1894
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a Nautilus shell on a rocky base. The spoon warmer measures
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Squared ice bucket in tortoiseshell-effect Lucite with transparent cover made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.