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English William Mary Period Walnut Oyster Veneered Glove Box on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English William and Mary period inlaid walnut oyster veneered glove box of typical form, the top
Category

Late 17th Century English William and Mary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Vintage Boho Capiz Shell Lampshades - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oyster shell panels, expertly hand-cut and set within a delicate brass-toned metal framework. The design
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Wide Navajo Native American Spiny Oyster Silver Cuff Bracelet by Gilbert Adakai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
oyster shell set in a hand hammered bezel. It sits inside an ornate silver cuff that has petals, beads
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern French MBFA Pornic Pottery Belon Oyster Plate
By M. F. B. A. Pornic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spring green on a crisp white background. The plate has six oyster shell shaped wells, ringed by seaweed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Oysters, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Louise Baker
Located in Yardley, PA
Bring your beach memories indoors! Fun contemporary depiction of oyster shells. Lots of drips and
Category

2010s Impressionist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Acrylic

1970s Sculptural Oyster-Shaped Aluminum Centerpiece, Atelier des Orfèvres School
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro, L atelier des Orfèvres
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Padua school of iron and aluminum craftsmanship. Shaped as an elegant oyster shell, this sculptural
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Aluminum

Full Moon Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage French table lamp made from lacquered capiz (windowpane oyster shell) backed with velum
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Horizontal Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
forms of oyster shells. This unique design creates an intricate, organic tapestry that is both visually
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Wood

Natural Stone Men s Cufflinks Rectangle Shape Natural Stones Men s Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New unique men's cufflink - natural stone. Stone name: "Spiny Oyster Shell" Approx. size 24 x 15
Category

2010s American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Base Metal

Fine Antique French Rococo Scrolled Oil Painting Cherubim Playing - over door
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
within oyster shell scrolled gilt frame overall measurements: 23 x 40 inches provenance: private
Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Oil

Pair of Bronze Cherubs on Marble Bases
Located in London, by appointment only
instrument and the other holding a knife opening a oyster shell. Both standing besides tree trunks suggesting
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used Oyster Shells

Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Snow Cranes on a Willow Tree, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
painted with its own personality and attitude, using the finest pigments and Gofun (Oyster shell lacquer
Category

1860s Japanese Japonisme Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brocade, Wood

Cuff Bracelet by Navajo Artist Aaron Toadlena
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, lapis and spiny oyster shell into a comfortable cuff weighing 51.4 grams. The interior diameter is 2-1/8
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
light green coloring with brown matrix. Surrounded by ten geometric cut spiny oyster shells, accented
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artist was born in Paris
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Set of 12 Ercuis Oyster Forks in Original Presentation Case
By Ercuis
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
oyster fork is short and curved, with three tines, and is designed to fit inside the oyster shell to pull
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver Plate

Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artist was born in
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Untitled (#14-5) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, oysters, pastel
Located in Paris, FR
oyster shells), or a group (such as pears). We are reminded of the very essence of still life by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Michael Kneebone Golden Mother-of-Pearl Salamander Copper Oak Leaf Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
carved in Indonesia from golden South Seas oyster shell. The salamander has inlayed diamonds eyes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Copper

Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Double Loop Pin/Brooch #14648
By Mikimoto
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1/2" high, 1 1/4" wide. Weighs approx 7.5g, 4.8dwt Marked M in an oyster shell (Mikimoto hallmark
Category

20th Century Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
is formed on the interior of oyster shells by coats of nacre, creating its acclaimed vivid coloring
Category

2010s American Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
rim and a hinged lid mounted with its original natural oyster shell. circa 1900. Signature: The
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask o a Guardian, ca. 1750
Located in New York, NY
figure. The mask was covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer).
Category

1750s Japanese Japonisme Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver and Multi-Gemstone Inlay Zuni 4-Piece Ranger Buckle Set, 1992
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Inlaid with Turquoise, Spiny Oyster Shell, Jet, and Mother Of Pearl. Signed "Zora Joe" and stamped
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

"Oyster" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in DE MEERN, NL
an oyster shell, providing an elegant and comfortable seating experience. Its sculptural form is
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Chrome

Oyster murano table lamp by La Murrina Italy 1970s Set of 2
By La Murrina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
captivating nature of oyster shells. The unique design adds an element of sophistication and vintage charm to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Murano Glass

Classic and Rare Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Collection Numbers RZ 127 & RZ 127 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Collection Numbers RP 135 & RP 217 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku by Nagoshi Kenji, ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
-1868) Imperial Bunraku puppet of a young beautiful princess. Carved wood with layers of gofun (oyster
Category

1850s Japanese Japonisme Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, sugilite, and spiny oyster
Category

1970s American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Five Strand Black Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
pearl are created naturally by nacre within oyster shells, forming an iridescent luster. High standard
Category

2010s American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern Biscuit Tufted Armchair in the Manner of William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
- features a tapered high back and a tufted biscuit pattern seat and back in new oyster shell upholstery with
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Japanese Edo Period Yoshitsune and Bannerman Warrior Musha Ningyô, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
fine white burnished gofun oyster shell lacquer, finely painted, well-carved and expressive features
Category

Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Sonwai for Hancocks Multi Gem 18ct Gold Cuff Bangle
Located in London, GB
turquoise, lapis lazuli, sugilite, spiny oyster shell and rosarita, interspersed with gold spacers. Period
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Mother of Pearl/ 18k Yellow Gold Wide T Wire Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
material found in oyster shells—creating a bold design with high shine and elegant luster. Wear this sleek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovely Pair of Grosfeld House Marble Top Nightstands Hollywood Regency
By Grosfeld House
Located in Pemberton, NJ
original Carrara marble top offering distinctive stone grain in tones of oyster shell and dove gray. The
Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Zuni Inlaid and Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s. This collectable Zuni set is inlaid with turquoise, jet, Mother-of-Pearl, spiny oyster shell
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
, hands and feet covered in gofun (crushed oyster shell paste), and dressed in silk robes, with silk for
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Thierry Mugler, vintage cat-eye strass frame, 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
, wearable attitude. The frame is cast in pearly ivory acetate with a delicate satin glow—think oyster shell
Category

1990s European Used Oyster Shells

Classic Vintage Zuni Inlay Ranger Buckle Set by Celestine Elizabeth Cooche
By Celestine and Elizabeth Cooche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
consists of turquoise, jet, white shell, and spiny oyster shell. The surrounding sterling silver work
Category

1970s American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

"The salty air of roscoff" abstract acrylique oxidation on linen canvas 100x80cm
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
the need to incorporate structure, evoking the mineral and oyster shells, so I added a protective mesh
Category

2010s Abstract Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Marble

Historic John Gordon Leak Zuni Small Knife Wing Inlaid Pin, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small Knife Wing design Pin set with natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother of
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Historic John Gordon Leak Zuni Knife Wing Inlaid Pendant / Pin, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strikingly beautiful Knife Wing design Pendant/Pin set with natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Untitled (#16-15) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, melon, fruits
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#08-1) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, dice, game
Located in Paris, FR
milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as pears
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#08-23) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, grape, fruits
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#10-11) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, white smoke
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#10-13) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, milk, splash
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#16-21) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, red fruits
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Core Curiculum (#16-13) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, scull
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#10-19) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, pears, fruits
Located in Paris, FR
bowl of milk), a pair (such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (#10-5) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, blue baloon
Located in Paris, FR
(such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as pears). We are reminded
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

American West Sterling Silver Oval and Pear Orange Spiny Oyster Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
piece, making it sure to complement any outfit. Orange Spiny Oyster Shell is believed to provide
Category

2010s North American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

American West Sterling Silver Orange Spiny Oyster V-Shaped Naja Necklace
Located in New York, NY
• Necklace features large naja with 9 oval Orange Spiny Oyster cabochons (7x9mm and 10x14mm) and
Category

2010s Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Untitled (#16-5) by Pawel Żak - studio photography, white flowers, nature
Located in Paris, FR
(such as two pink balloons), a trio (such as oyster shells), or a group (such as pears). We are reminded
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

19th Century Majolica Aqua Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize 19th Century Majolica turquoise aqua oyster platter signed Sarreguemines. The platter
Category

1890s French Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Collection Number RP 164 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet set in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

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Used Oyster Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used oyster shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used oyster shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and earthenware. Used oyster shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used oyster shells made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used oyster shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Longchamp, Oscar Gutherz and Sarreguemines produced popular used oyster shells that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Oyster Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.