A French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's capiz light fixtures with three interior lights.
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Abalone
A French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's capiz light fixtures with three interior lights.
Abalone
French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights.
Brass
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 12"
Shell
Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual capiz shell flush mount light fixture, chandelier, in excellent, clean condition, working ready to install condition.
Shell
Vintage 1955 Handmade Midcentury Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Handmade capiz shell flushmount. Takes 75 watt Edison based bulb.
Shell
Vintage French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz shell light fixture with 4 candelabra lights.
Resin
Pair of French Capiz Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950s French capiz pendant light fixtures with a scalloped edge and interior lights.
Brass
Set of Vintage Capiz Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's French capiz fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 5.75" Diameter: 9"
Resin
Vintage French Capiz Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French pendant capiz light fixtures with three interior candelabra lights.
Brass
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights, circa 1940s. Measurements: 19.5" diameter, 12" pres. drop
French Capiz Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French capiz pendant light fixture with cut glass finial and interior lights.
Brass
A Pair of Phenomenal Capiz Shell Lotus Flower Light Fixtures
Located in North Miami, FL
You will RARELY see another like these. Can be used on a wall or flat surface, or even ceiling mounted with some adjustments to the fixture.
Blue and green tinted cap...
Shell
Vintage Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pendant capiz light fixture with three interior candelabra lights.
Brass
Square Midcentury Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950 French capiz light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 10" Width: 18" Length: 18"
Resin
Mid Century French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz pendant light fixture with interior lights.
Brass
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights, circa 1940s. Measurements: 19.5" diameter, 12" pres. drop.
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 12"
Shell
Mid Century Capiz Shell Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A globular shaped capiz shell light fixture with brass frame. Newly re-wired.
Large Capiz Shell Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century large sphere shaped or flower form capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture. Newly re-wired and ready for installation.
Shell
Flush Mount Capiz Shell Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Rare capiz shell flush mount light fixture, having geometric repeating panels, set in a brass frame.
Shell
Midcentury Capiz Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A late 1940's French capiz pendant light fixture with four interior lights.
Brass
1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Capiz shell and brass, floral motif globe light fixture.
Brass
Midcentury Capiz Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French scalloped-edge capiz pendant light fixture with interior candelabra lights.
Brass
Pair of French Capiz Shell Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French capiz shell fixtures with bronze details and there interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop 12.25" Diameter 10".
Bronze
Capiz Shell Orb Shape Pendant Light Fixture, Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern round shape Capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture. Recently cleaned and re-wired.
Shell
Mid-Century Capiz Shell Multi Pendant Light Fixture, American, 1950's-1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique Capiz shell light fixture with three hanging tear drop shape pendants.
Metal
Vintage French Semi Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz shell light fixture with 3 candelabra lights.
Shell
Capiz and Brass Flushmount Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful capiz flushmount fixture catches light and creates a warm luminous feel when lit.
Brass
Large Capiz and Brass Saucer Pendant Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This rare large capiz shell saucer pendant light fixture will bring mid century cool to any space.
Brass
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