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Brass Turtle Shell Lamp

Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s

Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful Tortoise turtle shell mounted on a brass and acrylic base. In the style of Willy Daro or Maison Jansen creations. Very good condition. H 72 x W 55 x D 30 cm Standard bulb E...

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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp is attributed to Willy Daro. The piece is typical of 1970s French design, as the s...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010

Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010

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Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of gilded brass and turtle shell lamps, 2010.

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2010s Table Lamps

Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.

Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.

By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Lille, FR

Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

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.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp

.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp

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H 38 in W 24 in D 10 in

.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.

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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

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Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

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H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Naples, IT

Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style

Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of table lamps from the 1970s, imitating tortoise shell, with a base in brass and chromed metal imitating tortoiseshell, renewed electrical installation.

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp

Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp

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H 24 in W 17 in D 6 in

Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp

By C Chapman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

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Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

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H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Naples, IT

Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade

Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is a mid-century modern turtle shell lamp with custom-fit brass fittings and a lucite base.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 7.49 in

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970s tortoise shell mounted on brass and bronze lamp probably by Maison Jansen. Great vintage original condition. Lamp has two bulbs that creates a great ambiance.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

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PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS

PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS

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H 14 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

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Vintage Turtle Lamp
Vintage Turtle Lamp

Vintage Turtle Lamp

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H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in

Vintage Turtle Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

A vintage turtle lamp, beautiful mounted and adjustable height. Two lamp fittings.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Brass Turtle Shell Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass turtle shell lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A brass turtle shell lamp — often made from brass, metal and bone — can elevate any home. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage brass turtle shell lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brass turtle shell lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass turtle shell lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made brass turtle shell lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brass Turtle Shell Lamp?

A brass turtle shell lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,755, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $7,706.

Materials: Brass Furniture

Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.

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Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

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Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

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Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.