Vintage Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces – Set of Three, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
As expected with authentic vintage Capiz shell lighting, the sconces show age-appropriate signs of use.
Metal
Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Small, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of stylized vases.
Shell
Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Large, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of stylized vases.
Shell
Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Each sconce is meticulously assembled from individually selected Capiz shell panels set within a finely crafted metal framework.
Metal
Set of Three Italian Floral Sconces in Gilt Iron by Banci Firenze
By Banci Firenze
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
An enchanting set of three Italian mid-century floral sconces, crafted in gilt wrought iron with hand-applied capiz shell petals.
Iron
Verner Panton Fun 1 DM Capiz Shell Sconce Wall Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1964 thin capiz shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland.
Steel
1960s Hand-Crafted Capiz Shell Floral Flush Mount Wall Sconce, 2 Bulbs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1374 Hand made capiz shell floral flush mount that can be used as a wall sconce Takes 2 bulbs Rewired.
Shell
Pair of Large Capiz Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1950s French capiz shell sconces with brass details and backplate with four interior lights each.
Brass
Pair capiz shell sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-429 Large capiz shell sconce can be used vertically or horizantly can also be cieling mounted
Pair Capiz Shell Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of priod capiz shell sconces. Sconces are a great design with many layers of shells cascading down.
Brass
Pair Capiz Shell Tulip Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1038 A pair of brass single arm sconce having a capiz shell shade.
Brass
Pair of Capiz Shell Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Capiz Shell Sconces, American, circa 1960's. They emit a wonderful warm glow when lit.
Shell
Pair Capiz shell Flower Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-575a Brass frame supporting capiz shell flower.
Brass
Pair of Tulip Capiz Shell Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2- 1779 A pair of single arm darkened brass supporting a capiz shell tulips. Single light 60watt candlabra based bulb.
Brass
Capiz shell vanity lite(1 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-742 capiz shell sconce
Shell
Pair of Mid Century Capiz Shell Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-3025 Pair of brass and capiz shell sconces. Takes one 60 watt candelabra based bulb.
Pair Midcentury Star Capiz Shell Sconces (2 pair available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair midcentury star capiz shell sconces Takes one 60 watt max candelabra based bulb Rewired. 2 pair available
Brass
1960s Capiz Shell Teardrop and Wrought Iron Wall Light Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and stunning, with a nod to Tony Duquette style, this wall sconce or light has a large Oblique Spheroid or teardrop form Capiz Shell pendant light hanging from a shaped wrough...
Wrought Iron
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H 7.5 in W 10.63 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Pair Sconces Capiz Shell & Brass Framing Honsel Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of rare capiz shell sconces from the 1960s. The light of the lamps brings a great atmosphere to every room.
Metal
1960s Capiz Shell 4 Bulb Vanity/ Wall Flush Mount
Located in Charleston, SC
What a rare find! A 1960s capiz shell vanity flush mount/ wall sconce. And its a big one too!
Metal
Mother of Pearls Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two wall sconces made in capiz in form of a shell, very warm light atmosphere.
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Vintage Verner Panton Capiz Sconces
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century sconces,designed by Verner Panton for Swiss manufacturer J. Luber A.G., feature a chrome plated steel frame with discs of nacre, or mother of pearl. Sconces fea...
Pair of Capiz Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of capiz shell sconces, of semi-circular shape with sawtooth edge, the shell pieces set in a brass grid, American 1960s.
Brass
Capiz Shell Sconce by Gwen Carlton
By Gwen Carlton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sconce is wonderful and elegant and casts a beautiful light into the room.
Capiz Shell Sconce by Gwen Carlton
By Gwen Carlton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sconce is wonderful and elegant and casts a beautiful light into the room. Each light is cutom made to order and can be custom sized for an additional cost. Sold individually.
Super Pair of Italian Toleware Sconces With Capiz Shades
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant pair of gold leafed toleware sconces done in the 60's with their original capiz shell tapered shades. 24 HOUR HOLD ONLY.
Shell
Pair of Mid Century Capiz 'Shell' Sconces
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair of Mid Century Capiz shell sconces Hand Crafted 1960's/70's Sconces can be installed Vertically or Horizontally Dimensions: 12-1/4“W X 32-5/8“H X 5-1/2“Deep Each Sconce sup...
Brass
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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