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Quilted Shell Snap, in Sconce
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
What a beautiful, simple and elegant lamp this is. The clear glass shades have a unique quilted pattern and snap into the lamps copper frame. The glass and frame was styled after ear...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Micromosaic Shells
Located in New York, NY
Set of micro mosaic shells three natural shells filled with micro mosaic in nautical designed tones
Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in PARIS, FR
, 4 legs in black lacquered folded tubular metal, rounded shell in gray-blue fiberglass, attributed to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Shell Figurine of a Lady in 19th-Century Dress France, circa 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
costume. Entirely handcrafted, the skirt is composed of scallop shells, beautifully arranged and
Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

Fluted Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid piece provides great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Dining Table in Shell Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid top is sleek and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Coffee Table in Calacatta Midnight
Located in Carrara, Toscana
Shell coffee table is sculpted from a single, monolithic block of Calacatta Midnight marble. Its
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
overlapping shells, predominantly in warm beige and cream tones, covers the body, while the rim is accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell, Terracotta

Vintage Artisan Sea Shell Wall Art
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant vintage artisan sea shells wall sculpture. Natural specimens Florida sea shells mounted in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

1970 s Handmade Shell Art Vase Made in Philippines
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Unique Handmade rattan and shell Vase made in the Philippines.
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Shell, Rattan

Charles Ray Eames DSX multicolor set 6 Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
shells in the colours: Parchment, Ochre Light, Grey Yellow, Olive Green Dark, Sea Foam Green and Elephant
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
carved shell in the middle flanked with scroll work as is the front of the chair seat and the two front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
black pen shell. Its silhouette is an artistic representation of fluid elegance, blending sharp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Shell

Birdcage Floor Lamp in Black Rosewood, Shell Linen Sheer Fabric by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Birdcage Floor Lamp in Black Rosewood, Shell & Linen Sheer Fabric by Artempo Dimensions: D 51 x W
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Shell, Linen, Wood

1960s Italian Capiz Shell Chandelier in the Style of Verner Panton
Located in Cordova, SC
Spectacular three tier capiz shell chandelier, reminiscent of Panton’s 1964 ‘3DM’ design, is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
silhouette. Handcrafted from luxurious pen shell, this sculptural vase is defined by its smooth, undulating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Shell

Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
” shagreen. Each shell is hand-selected before it is inlaid creating a one of a kind piece each time. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, handcrafted from luxurious black pen shell. Its bold, organic form is meticulously shaped to create a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Shell

Lunisolar Single Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell and Wool by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunisolar Single Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell and Wool by Artempo Dimensions: D 93 x W
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Sofas

Materials

Shell, Wool, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer

Lunisolar Three Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell and Wool by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunisolar Three Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell, and Wool by Artempo Dimensions: D 93 x W 254
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Shell, Wool

Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cabinet by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid piece provides great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dresser REEF in Shagreen and Shell Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The REEF 3 drawer dresser is made of sea shell marquetry with shagreen decor on the front of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dark-Grey French Antique Louis XV Style Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass. The top of the frame is adorned with a large detailed shell in bedded in Acanthus leaves. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

Italian Greco Illuminazione Ceiling Lights
By Greco illuminazione
Located in Waalwijk, NL
is a shallow, inverted cylinder, and the outer shell in off-white aluminum flares gently outward. At
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

Guzzini Sirio table lamp by Brazzoli Lampa
By Guzzini, Sandro Brazzoli
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Sirio table lamp made of white plastic shells in very good condition. The two shells of the lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather
Located in Cesena, FC
Game table, openable, Boulle. The beautiful side table, from the 1800s, can be opened by making a rotation of the top. High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather....
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Oyster Shell Round Mirror
By Made Goods
Located in Hudson, NY
The dramatic round mirror, shown here, features oyster shells arranged as petals of a 45-inch
Category

2010s Unknown Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Mirror

Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, handcrafted from luxurious black pen shell. Its bold, organic form is meticulously shaped to create a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Shagreen Stingray, Shell

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Seahorse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
figural form. Meticulously handcrafted, the seahorse is entirely encrusted in natural, ridged shells of
Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Screen Stool in Brass, Shell, Nickel Silver, Green Jade Lacquer by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Screen Stool in Brass, Shell, Nickel Silver, Green Jade & Lacquer by Artempo Dimensions: Ø 64 x H
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Stools

Materials

Jade, Silver, Brass, Nickel

Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Mid Century Tortoise Shell Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage desk entirely clad in organic tortoise shell having a functional gallery with
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Organic Material

Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of 17th Century Antwerp Frames, Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shell, featuring a vibrant yellow bird nestled among wildflowers and grasses. Adorned with a botanical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Nautical Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Scalloped Frameless Circular Shelled Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
You can see the pretty scalloped edges of the antique mirror. The natural colored shells have been
Category

Early 20th Century American Other More Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Glass

Gold Contemporary Three-Door Sideboard, 24-Karat Polished Gold-Plated
By SEM, Paolo Rizzo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Available more colorway variants. External shell in 24-karat polished yellow gold-plated combined with ultra
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel, Gold

Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage British Colonial Tortoise Shell Fan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting British Colonial fan handcrafted in organic tortoise shell with its iconic variegated
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Shell-Decorated Worcester Porcelain Plates, Set of Five, Circa 1820
By Flight Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
1820. Each plate features a delicate hand-painted shell in a roundel at the center. The plates have a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850 Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850. This finely
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

18th Century Italian Marble Angel in a Bleached Turtle Shell on Alabaster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian Carrara marble angel in a bleached turtle shell mounted on a polished
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin Nomade
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'Nomade'. The DS-265
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Vintage Placemats and Napkin Holders in Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 4
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of placemats and napkin holders feature capiz, abalone, pearl shell designs with
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell, Pearlware, Cork

Arne Jacobsen Model 3217 Coloured Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Experience Arne Jacobsen’s classic Series 7 chair with a swivel base and a shell in clear lacquer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Clear Lacquer
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Experience Arne Jacobsen’s classic Series 7 chair with a swivel base and a shell in clear lacquer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Coloured Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Experience Arne Jacobsen’s classic Series 7 chair with a swivel base and a shell in clear lacquer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Natures Beauty-Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell, Glass

Conchiglia Chandelier
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent chandelier from the Conchiglia collection (meaning "shell" in Italian) is defined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles, Mexico 1950s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass & Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles. The pieces were designed and manufactured in the 1950's in
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of Door Pulls in Brass Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950 s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shell designed and manufactured in the 1950's in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñoles. The pieces are
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of Four John Coleman for Allermuir Mollie Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century. Known as the Mollie chair with a gracefully curved wood shell in an ebonized finish. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spherical pendant with a shade made from layered capiz shell petals arranged in a lotus-like form
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shell clusters arranged to mimic blossoming flowers, lending a beautiful, almost Rococo softness to the
Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Kokaku Kidotai / Ghost in the Shell
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1995 Action animation directed by Mamoru Oshii. This cool poster was only used for the soundtrack tie-in with the film and is very hard to find....
Category

1990s Japanese Posters

Materials

Paper

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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.