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Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell with a bronze-patina brass frame and the interior is inlaid in gemelina wood. This listing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster by Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

French Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Pembroke, MA
An unusual French bronze nautilus form table lamp with faux-brass paper shade (in the style of Maison Charles), mid-20th century. The lamp has been re-electrified for U.S.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

King Bed with Shell Headboard in Caramel Leather and Oatmeal Fabric - Musa Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
shell-shaped headboard. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Musa king bed by
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. 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 Candle Lamps

Materials

Eggshell, Shell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. 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 Candle Lamps

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alias 040 Kobi Chair w/ Small Pad in Red and Aubergine Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Norguet Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Large Pad in Brown and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in expanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in Red and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in expanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Large Pad in Grey and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in expanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. 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 Candle Lamps

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. 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 Candle Lamps

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Mid Century Swan Double Clam Shell Dish, Gabriella Binazzi style, Italy, c. 1970
Located in London, GB
clam shell wings, in the style of Gabriella Binazzi and made in Italy c. 1970. This is a wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage Murano glass shell made in the 1960s. The decorative element is entirely made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Medium Pad in Grey with White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in expanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in White and Grey Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in expanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Small Pad in Green Chromed Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure and arms in lacquered or chromed steel. Shell in monochromatic polypropylene with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge Soft with Small Pad in Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable version on request). Shell in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Giant shell fountain the structure is in iron and the springs are in authentic giant shell
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Fountains

Materials

Iron

French Cheese Spreader in the Shape of a Shell with Four Knives
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently acquired from Paris...A unique set of four cheese spreaders in a holder of a resin shell
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano glass shell lamps - table lamp white light blue - Vintage Space Age Design Italy - 1980s
Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Ceramic Horse Salt Cellar by Alice Ehmann
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" ("Animal with Shell"). In the form of a stylized horse with a bowl on its back. Marked to the front right
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alias 89D Slim 4 Soft Armchair S in Grey Upholstered Seat Chromed Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure and arms in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable version on request). Shell in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Large Pad in Yellow and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with shell in lacquered steel; support belt and legs in lacquered aluminium. Cushion in expanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1, 47kg Floral Glass "Lucid" Bowl Shell Centerpiece Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Ceramic Fitz and Floyd Clam Shell Platter in Yellow and Black
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ceramic clam shell serving platter in yellow, cream, and black. A beautiful addition to a table
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal
Category

1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Heavy xxl Murano Glass "LUCID" Bowl Shell Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated throughout with mother of pearl and shell in intricate floral and geometric designs along the
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chandelier With The Shells Pendant Lamp in Metal Aluminum by Touch With Eyes
Located in Geneve, CH
Chandelier With The Shells Pendant Lamp in Metal & Aluminum by Touch With Eyes Dimensions: D 62 x W
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Brazilian Modern Pair of Concha Armchairs in Green Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
model, known as "Concha" (shell in Portuguese), features a hardwood structure upholstered in gray suede
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Hardwood

Large Italian cup in Red Marble garnished with an assortment of sea shells
Located in PARIS, FR
Large cup made of red marble from Vitrolles turned foot, garnished with shells. Composition of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Vases

Materials

Marble

Curved Back Dining Chair in Gray Fabric and Black Matte Finish, Shell Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek, sculptural, and highly versatile, this contemporary Shell dining chair features a gently
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

French Art Deco Clam Shell Table Light in Brass and Oak, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very early table light with adjustable clam shell shade. Besides the centerpiece in stained oak
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif - Rare This absolutely
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 8 Armchairs and Ottomans by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
request: fabrics +7,000€, leather +12,000€. Foams of usable quality. Fiber shells in perfect condition
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with engraving on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with engraving on the handle. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell and handle to be shipped
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell and handle to be shipped. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Alias 89F Slim Chair 4 Soft L in Grey with Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
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

Chital Bowl Small in Blue Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
the chital bowl in the extra small size in blue pen shell as shown in the first images. The chital
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 Soft M in Grey Upholstered Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable version on request). Shell in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chital Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
creating a different aesthetic each time. Inlaid in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Each shell is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Minton Majolica Putti Shell Carriers
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica figural which features two putti carrying a shell. One draped in grapes, the other
Category

Antique 1860s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
inner shell upholstered in beige linen fabric and an outer shell in beige leather. Its anti-fungal and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Signet Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in black pen shell and bronze patina brass, is an elegant seating piece for any space. Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Antique Fireplace in Red Marble with Carved Central Shell, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace in "Breccia Pernice" red marble, with hand carved shell on the fronton of the
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Breccia Marble

George III antique sterling silver butter shell made by William Plummer in 1777
By William Plummer
Located in London, London
Silver Butter Dish, is of traditional shell form, standing on 3 shell feet, and featuring an engraved
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mondrian Mirror S in Shagreen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
small is a playful graphic piece with it's geometric mixture of mirror parts, blue and black pen shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

2022 Luca Nichetto for Moooi Canal Swivel Shell Chair in Anthracite Chrome
By Luca Nichetto, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Canal Swivel Chair made with a chromed steel frame and grey upholstery. The chair was designed by Luca Nichetto and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dat...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Videre Licet Shell Console by Daniele Albright and Stefan Lawrence, 2017
By Daniele Albright Stefan Lawrence
Located in amstelveen, NL
Handmade custom console, made from beautiful shell pieces in resin with a chrome top, circa 2017
Category

2010s American Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Shell, Mirror

Set of 2 Cognac XO Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
blend of comfort and futuristic elegance. The swivel fiberglass shells in glossy white harmonize
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

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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 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
    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 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.