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Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in Portuguese
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Stadthalle Chair Brown Beech Roland Rainer 1951 Vienna
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
- 2024 ) An iconic chair designed for the Viennese Civic Hall 1951, shows a slightly rounded seat shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Aluminum Clam Shell Bowl
By Bruce Fox
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century bowl crafted in cast and polished aluminum in the iconic clam shell form. Signed in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

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

Barstool In Solid Wood Structure, Upholstered Front Shell and Wooden Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
front shell offers a comfortable seating experience, while the wooden back adds a touch of visual
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Wooden 4-Drawer Chest with Brass Shell Pulls in Charcoal Finish
Located in High Point, NC
smaller top drawers and two full-width lower drawers—each fitted with beautifully aged brass shell pulls
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable). Shell in monochromatic polypropylene
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Decorative Buff Terracotta Composite Order Capitals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
catching stylised fish and characterful time worn shells in a buff terracotta with a well weathered surface
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Bollicine Glass with Gold
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass shell sculpture in Bollicine glass with gold Highlights. Vibrant pink
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Impressive shell mirror with rows of scallops, tortoise and turquoise limpets.
Located in Sullivans Island, SC
All shell work is sold by the linear foot, when budget is finalized DN creates a custom palette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell

Polished Brass Sea Shell Planter
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished brass sea shell planter in the style of Tony Douquette.
Category

Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Sommerso Bollicine Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Sommerso Bollicine glass. Very large stand
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco plaster shell wall light in the style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
of a shell. Beautiful vintage condition, note some pronounced signs of use and age: small chips
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Shell Warm Grey and White
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tropical feeling of Piña Pintada wallpaper is sure to remind you of the islands, all year long. Please note that Piña Pintada has a 4 roll minimum order (2 sets). While this ite...
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

1960s Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell (no base) in Parchment Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Fiberglass Arm Shells, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Fireplace mantel in Inlaid Gray, Black and Yellow Marble, carved Shell, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
carved by an artist of the time with a central shell, and inlaid decorations on the sides. It has a nice
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Italian Art Deco shell-shaped wall lamps in glass and metal, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco shell-shaped wall lamps in glass and metal, 1930s Pair of wall lamps with a shell
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Natural Shell Lamps on Lucite Bases with Shades and Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
base composed of natural shells stacked in a dynamic arrangement. The organic curves and varied
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite

1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair. Each chair
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wall Lamp Sconce in Murano Glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall lamp sconce in Murano glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Ethnic Shell Necklaces with Golden Finish on Metal Stands – Tribal Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set of three ethnic necklaces in golden shells comes from the traditional tribal art of
Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
. A fabulous vintage office chair or desk chair with a red curved seat shell in iconic tulip shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Shell Headboard in Upholstered Fabric and Horse Hair Filling with Wooden Support
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shell bed is fabricated from wood, horse hair and organic latex. The Shell form envelopes the
Category

2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery

Alias 89H Slim Chair Sledge Soft L in Black and Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable version on request). Shell in polypropylene upholstered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Sand Polypropylene Seat with Lacquered Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable). Shell in monochromatic polypropylene
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Light Grey Polypropylene Seat Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable). Shell in monochromatic polypropylene
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat with Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable). Shell in monochromatic polypropylene
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
black pen shell and upholstered in black calf-hair adds the perfect balance between fantasy and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt Pepper Fabric
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
padded upholstered seat and back, and has an outer shell in ebonized wood. These examples have tubular
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Terracotta Plate Modeled by Hand in the Shape of a Shell
By Emilia Palomba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr, 82 - This terracotta plate, with its shape of a shell immediately reminds us of the sea of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, carved central shell, 700 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace, mantle in precious white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with central shell and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

By and Documented Gabriella Crespi Gilded "Walnut" Salt Spice Cellar, Italy 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
detailed outer shell in textured bronze, adorned with organic motifs of small leaves, vines, and blooming
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Silver jar with shell shape in the style of D. João V
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jug
Category

20th Century European Vases

Materials

Silver

Italian Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Leather Swivel Desk Chair
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper
Located in Secaucus, NJ
shell and sleek profile. It's sleek and elegant design will complement any contemporary or mid-century
Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved, and caned. It is decorated in beautiful scenes of foliage, birds, and shells in shimmering gold
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
$1,212 Sale Price
20% Off
1960 s Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
sixties, is absolutely stunning. The model is called “Concha,” which translates to “shell” in Portuguese
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1x Capiz Lotus shell pendant lamp by Rausch 1960s Germany
By Rausch
Located in Krefeld, DE
lamp is made of white and green coloured shells. The lamp is in very good condition, no damages and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
crystalized chambers on one side. There are remnants of the original shell in the spiral center. Ammonites
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Deep XL Armchair in Polypropylene Shell Steel Painted Frame by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep XL Armchair in Polypropylene Shell & Steel Painted Frame by Quinti Sedute Designed by
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Queen Size Bed with Shell-Inspired Headboard in White Fabric, Musa Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Musa Queen bed, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, captivates with its stunning shell
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode from Nimes
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs, embellished with a large shell in the center. The cabinet features a serpentine and bowed moulded
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Teak Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs Two In Stock
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Artifort
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Teak & Ebonised Steel Shell Chairs With Upholstered Cushions In The Style of The
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Large Metal Clam Shell Centerpiece Powder-Coated in Yellow, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage large clam shell that has been powder-coated in bright sunshine yellow. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH07 Shell Chair, made with a white veneer frame and red patterned fabric
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech, Fabric

Shell Vase with Brass and Quilted Details by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell with brass details on the side frame. Available in 2 other sizes, large and medium that can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Space Age Vintage Plastic Yellow Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski for Asko 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Jacobsen and Robin Day. This lounge chair shows a moulded seat shell in glossy surface with an excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair Duquette Style Shell Planters
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern pair of stylized bronze shell jardinieres, in the style of Tony Duquette
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Bronze

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to
Category

20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

Alias 07G New Lady Soft Calyx Chair in Black Leather Seat &Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
swivel base in lacquered steel. Shell in polyurethane covered with fabric or leather (cover is not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sea Shell Cuff Bracelet in Goldtone by Dominique Aurientis of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Dominique Aurientis sea shell cuff bracelet in goldtone. It is marked 'Dominique Aurientis
Category

Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

Alias 07G New Lady Soft Calyx Chair in Black Seat White Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with swivel base in lacquered steel. Shell in polyurethane covered with fabric or leather (cover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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 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, 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
    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 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
    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.