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Large Shell Shaped Gold Ceramics Midcentury Bowl, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Large shell shaped gold ceramics midcentury bowl or plate, Italy. Great for keys and phones. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Large Shell-Shaped Wooden Dish, circa 1970, France.
By Catherine Noll
Located in Brussels, BE
Very decorative large shell-shaped wooden dish or vide poche, circa 1970, France.
Hand-carved
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Walnut
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell.
It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white
Category
Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Boeltz Style Large Shell Sculpture in Gold with Malachite Elements 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Large shell sculpture model No 22, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with malachite accents
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of Large Shell Topiary Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of shell encrusted topiary balls. A myriad collection of multi colored shells encrusted
Category
20th Century Garniture
Materials
Shell
Large Shell-Shaped Bowl in Metal
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Silver-Plated Metal Bowl in the Shape of a Seashell
PN1238-PN1239
Category
2010s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 1
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Arthur Court style shell bowl. Beautiful details in the cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Signed Seguso Murano Glass Large Shell
By Seguso
Located in west palm beach, FL
Exquisite vintage Italian Murano glass shell by Seguso, signed and crafted with remarkable artistry
Category
Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
By Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element in pink tone
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Bitossi for Peasant Village Large Shell-shaped Bowl, Red Glaze Italy Mid Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Shell-shaped ceramic bowl is glazed in red with complex variations in glaze color accentuating the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Art Studio Ceramics Shell Bowl, F.P.P. Vallauris, France 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Signed at the bottom. Model L.23. Green glazed large shell shaped bowl. Comes in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guinea - please see
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Antique German Hard Paste Porcelain Fantasy Male Mermaid Holding a Shell Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mermaid styled figure holding a large shell with a vibrant pink or mauve luster glazed interior.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 7 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Large Mid-Century Shell Shaped Ceramic Bowl 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Mid-Century Shell Shaped Ceramic Bowl, Europe, 1960s.
This large shell-shaped glazed ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Style Large Blown Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Purple Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Sommerso, circa 1970.
A large shell shaped glass dish, bowl, centerpiece in black and purple from Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
A large bowl "sommerso violetta-aquamarina" by Flavio Poli for Seguso, ca. 1956
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aachen, DE
A very large shell shaped bowl "sommerso violetta-aquamarina" by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 15.75 in
Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water into large shell basin
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Art Nouveau Vase (Antique )Silver Plate Mermaid, Signed and Dated 1897
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Nouveau mermaid vase with a lot of details applied to the vase. Mermaid sitting on a large
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Spelter
Large Umberto Stiaccini Carved Alabaster 'La Perla' Lighted Sculpture or Lamp
By Umberto Stiaccini
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
large shell. The top of the shell or shade slips onto a squared brass post and there is a single socket
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculpt...
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
H 18 in W 12 in D 10 in
Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Austin, TX
high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell
Category
Antique 1890s Portuguese Rustic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique English Joseph Roth Majolica Mantel Clock, 19th Century
By Joseph Roth London
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
and with a large shell to the top of the clock. The clock is painted in typical bright colors against
Category
Antique 1880s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
"Neptune & Salacia Riding Dolphins, " Unique Art Deco Sculptures or Lamp Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
large shells. Neptune is shown with a trident on his lap, while Salacia is shown with a small crown on
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 23 in W 14 in D 7 in
Large Collection of Exotic Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in a tall cylindrical glass container
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The sides have a lattice design above a large shell. All original movement and gilt.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Silver Plated Oval Jardinière Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs; it is further embellished with a large shell in high relief and floral decor. The center piece is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Zinc
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Large Italian Scagliola Shell
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Scagliola shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Scagliola
Sea Shell Large Dish
Located in Paris, FR
Dish Sea Shell Large with all structure in
fine hand-crafted porcelain in white finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
wings (Psyche) holding a large shell above her head as a pen rest. To her left fitment for the inkwell
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Large Porcelain Shell Cachepot
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940's Italian porcelain shell shaped cachepot.
Measurements:
Width: 19"
Depth: 13
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Extra Large Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
An extra large sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1980s. This
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Shell
Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Large impressive sea shell in rusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great selection of sea
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell
Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large multi colored natural sea shell covered hinged box. This hand crafted box is lined in a grey
Category
1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Large Brown Color Genuine Decorative Shell 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brown Color Genuine Decorative Shell 20th Century
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Shell
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
A Vintage Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell
The giant clams are the members of the clam
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Shell
Large Copper Colored Clam Shell Displayed on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant large copper colored clam shell presented on a lucite stand. The shell
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell, Lucite
Large One of a Kind Sea Shell and Crystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on a black color marble base
Category
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Giant natural scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell
The giant clams are the members of
Category
Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Pair of Large Tortoise Shell Candleholders by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of large tortoiseshell candle holders by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s, both pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Collection of Large Abalone Shell Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of striking large abalone shell specimens from a private collection, each presented on
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier New Zealand Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Dark Brown And Black Pair Large Mussel Shells Sculpture, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Borneo pair of large mussel shells on stands.
Tortoise color, glossy finish.
Stands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Large Wood Clam Shell Bowl
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large hand carved olive wood bowl in the shape of a clam shell. Great for decorative purposes or
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Olive
Large-Scale SHELL-FORM GLASS BOWL
Located in Hawthorne, CA
This exquisite, large-scale Italian glass bowl is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large One of a Kind Sea Shell and Citrine Crystal
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base, artistically
Category
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
Murano Oggetti Clear Orange Swirl Seashell Italian Art Glass Snail Sculpture
By Salviati, Oggetti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Oggetti company. The snail is super realistic, with a long neck and antenna, long body and a large shell
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 6.75 in
"Apollo and His Chariot in the Sky", Art Deco Bronze Dish/Bowl by Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
horses a drink -- a large shell brimming with water. The bronze is given several rich patinas -- the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Handmade Sculptural LED Chandelier, Crystal, and Páua Shell, Large
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
structure, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell, native to New Zealand’s east coast and a
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter
By Onnaing
Located in Shreveport, LA
a large shell and floral with the main body features a tiger in the jungle on one side, and a monkey
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...
Materials
Majolica
H 8.75 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
As found Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell , circa 1970's nice
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Shell
Italian Large Clam Shell Bowl in Brass
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large bowl in brass shaped in the form of a clam shell standing on small feet. Great for pure
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
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Large Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of large shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and glass, all large shells available were constructed with great care. Find 190 antique and vintage large shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large large shells, so small large shells measuring 3.55 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large shells over the years, but those made by Art Vannes, Alfredo Barbini and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Large Shells?
Prices for large shells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large shells begin at $75 and can go as high as $18,403, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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