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Clam Shell Planter

Willy Guhl Style Clam Shell Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Willy Guhl clam shell planters, highlighted by a bold green paint finish, this exceptional piece
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Style Clam Shell Planter
Willy Guhl Style Clam Shell Planter
H 9.5 in W 19.8 in D 11.5 in
Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
H 10 in W 20 in D 20 in
Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive faux sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1990s. This
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Late 20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

Impressive Cast Concrete Clam shell Planter or Sculpture , sold individually
Located in Wichita, KS
Cast Concrete large and impressive scale clam shell. These beautiful planters Can also be used as
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete

A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic elephant ear planters
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Late 20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large natural clamshell we found in a local estate. We’re selling it as we found it filled with blue glass. It is large over 22 inches wide and very heavy. This is too heavy to s...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Shell

Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads
Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads
H 11 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
reminiscent of a clam shell. The red-painted exterior, now beautifully weathered with patina, adds a bold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair Silver Metal Scalloped Clam Shell Vessel Bowl Planter Arthur Court Style
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage footed metal scalloped clam shell clamshell vases urns pots planters vessels
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal

Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells
Located in New York, NY
Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells. Vintage Hollywood Regency style, nicely detailed casting in
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Aluminum

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Giant Brass Nautical Clam Shell Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Giant Brass Nautical Clam Shell seashell on starfish base planter or sculpture. 13" wide x 10.5
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

XL Brass Nautical Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
XL Brass Nautical Clam Shell seashell on starfish base planter or sculpture. 13" wide x 10.5" tall
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Vintage 1960s Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shell Planter
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal planter. A chic glazed ceramic in a clam shell design. Hole for drainage
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Shell

Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
1960s, often referred to as his 'Clam Shell' planters. Resembling the architect's iconic elephant ear
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Clam Shell with Shells
Located in Bellport, NY
A large clam shell filled with shells. Made of a resin cast and finished in a high pewter/silver
Category

20th Century Spanish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Resin

Large Clam Shell with Shells
Large Clam Shell with Shells
H 6 in W 19 in D 11 in
Hollywood Regency Style Solid Brass Clam Shell Form Planter Att. to Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Brass brightens every room! This is a large scale Hollywood Regency style shell form planter
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
South Pacific Sumatran clam shell.
Category

20th Century South Asian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
H 12 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Large Double Clam Shell Mounted on Feet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An amazing double gigas clam shell mounted on feet to stabilize the shell. The top is removable
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20th Century Philippine Planters and Jardinieres

Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nature's art at it's finest- a pair of giant clams shells from the shallow coral reefs of the South
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20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

Shiny Black Ceramic Clam or Oyster Shell Wall Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful ceramic wall planter in a glossy glazed black. This unique piece is created from
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Large Hand carved 19th Century Stone "clam shell" shape Planter and Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine and medium to large sized old and clam shell shaped solid water or plant basin in a rustic
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small brass clam shell cachepot - perfect for the desk or smaller eclectic setting - works well
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Ceramic Pearl Pink Tridacna Clam Shell Bowl Planter or Centerpiece 1965 USA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
planter on a patio. The bottom is signed B C 1965 Made in America.
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Lacquered Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Shell Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid century lacquered Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas) shell vase A large realistically modeled and
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and J...

Materials

Composition

Giant Decorative Clam Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary natural giant clam shell.
Category

Early 2000s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

Giant Decorative Clam Shell
Giant Decorative Clam Shell
H 11 in W 28 in D 17 in
Brass Clam Shell Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large mid-century brass clam shell pot.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Brass Clam Shell Pot
Brass Clam Shell Pot
H 10.75 in Dm 12 in
20th Century Large Composite Clam Shell, Gold Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century large composite clam shell, gold interior.
Category

20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Shell

Clam Shell Polished Brass Cachepot or Ice Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clam Shell polished brass cachepot or ice bucket 1960s - from a Palm Beach estate
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Brass

Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux giant Tridacna clam shell, realistically cast and modeled, all of the look and warmth without
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20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Composition

Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
H 14 in W 28 in D 19 in

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Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
H 11 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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This beautiful large sized 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland has beautiful patina including fine moss and lichens. O...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

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Planter, Willy Guhl
H 14.57 in Dm 27.96 in
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Located in North Miami, FL
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Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Planters
Willy Guhl Planters
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

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Clam Shell Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the clam shell planter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A clam shell planter — often made from shell, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the clam shell planter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A clam shell planter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Nature each produced at least one beautiful clam shell planter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Clam Shell Planter?

The average selling price for a clam shell planter at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,930 for the highest priced.
Questions About Clam Shell Planter
  • 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.