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Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell. Amazing and traditional old technic handcrafted antique box with hundreds of carved and trimmed seashells depicting floral pa...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with carved seashell motifs, dovetail construction in the corners, brass hardware and unusual stepped feet.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design
Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design

Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design

Located in New York, NY

A porcelain jewelry, ashtray, or soap dish, in the style of the Qing Dynasty, circa mid-20th century, China. This footed porcelain dish has a scallop seashell shape in a bright yello...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Located in Yardley, PA

The teal cabinet is filled with seashells, coral and heirloom china. On the floor is an elaborate rug with cranes and stripes of joyful color.

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2010s Impressionist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood
Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning Porcelain/Bone China Centerpiece of Seashell form, perfect for an elegant coastal chic interior, a rare collector's piece by Wedgwood, made in the Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century English Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting two peacocks and flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

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By Örsjö Industri AB

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GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
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By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built in interior support at bust. Gr...

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1970s American Swimwear

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Munich, DE

"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...

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1990s Italian Skirts

Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown

By Valentino, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

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Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

$3,800 / item

H 17.5 in W 74 in D 14 in

Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...

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Materials

Mahogany

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...

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$7,993 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

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By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

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Materials

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...

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Materials

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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Marchesa pink strapless wedding bustier silk layered dress gown with train 10

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By Marchesa

Located in Milano, Lombardia

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 01 burgundy backless tie neck midi maxi slim line dress XS-S
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Dolce & Gabbana S/S 01 burgundy backless tie neck midi maxi slim line dress XS-S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

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Dolce&Gabbana Vintage S/S 1995 White Crystal Embellished Midi Dress

Dolce&Gabbana Vintage S/S 1995 White Crystal Embellished Midi Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Introducing an exceptionally rare find: a white crystal dress from Dolce&Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1995 collection. Famously worn by Monica Bellucci, Brooke Shields, Celine Dion and Ma...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Seashell China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seashell China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A seashell China — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer seashell China, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each seashell China bearing mid-century modern, folk art or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made seashell China over the years, but those crafted by Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell and Pol Chambost are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Seashell China?

Prices for a seashell China start at $165 and top out at $195,987 with the average selling for $3,400.