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What is a capiz lamp?
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A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Capiz shell lamp
Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Large Capiz Shell Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Oversized 1960s Capiz shell lamp. Fully restored.
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Capiz Shell Veneered Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a bold and stunning pair of lamps veneered overall with capiz shells and situated on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s Capiz shell table lamp, with teak base and brass hardware.
Shade for photography
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white Capiz shell table lamp.
Hand-crafted with beautiful white capiz shells.
Perfect
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Capiz Shell Mid Century Italian Lamp Shade
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Capiz Shell Mid Century Italian Lamp Shade
From top to bottom there are 5, and not 4, rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
