19th Century carved shell cameo lamp
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 19th Century Italian carved shell lamp mounted on a carved brass stand, crafted from a genuine conch shell, with the design meticulously hand-carved in relief to ...
Shell
$4,410 / set
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1980s carved wood nautilus shells on gilt metal stands mounted as lamps on new painted wood bases with matching finials.
Metal
Set of Four 19th Century Italian Cameo Carved Conch Shell Lamps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four large 19th Century Italian cameo carved conch shell lamps. Circa 1880. Wired for electricity.
Shell
Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage oriental living room lamp in brassware, height 73 cm for a diameter of 46 cm. Additional information: Material: Copper & brass.
Bronze
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Shell Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Shell Urn Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century.
Marble
Table Lamp Carved in Wood with Shell Shade Brown Color, France, 1950
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is a sculpture, wood with a shade in Shell. We Have an Old Patina and a Brown Color. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950.
Wood
$6,723 / item
Black Shell Table Lamp in Solid Mahogany Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp black shell with solid black lacquered mahogany wood base. With off-white lamp shade. WIth 1 bullb. Available in CE or UL standards. Also available with base in mahoga...
Mahogany
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is meticulously incised with lines to create a brick pattern. Marked at the bottom 3" MK7 MOD 1...
Brass
Set of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
Shell, Eggshell
Set of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
Shell, Eggshell
Set of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
Shell, Eggshell
Set of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
Shell, Eggshell
$768Sale Price|23% Off
White golden Capiz shell lamp ornamentic design 1970
Located in Hannover, DE
The Capiz shell shimmers beautifully in its slightly golden sheen, painstakingly handcrafted into a flower that emits a lovely warm light into the room. Similar to Tiffany glass art,...
Brass
Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Portuguese shell fragment lamps on Lucite bases with white linen lampshades.
Shell
Unavailable
H 18.25 in Dm 3.75 in
French Trench Art First World War Two Carved Brass Shells One Oil Lamp, One Vase
Located in Petaluma, CA
Trench art is a decorative item made by soldiers or prisoners of war where the making6 of it is directly linked to an armed conflict. It offers an insight not only to their feelings ...
Brass
Pair of carved wood shell lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Shell shaped carved custom made wood lamps.
Wood
Pair of Vintage Shell-Encrusted Carved Wood Urn Table Lamps
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage carved wood urn table lamps featuring elaborate hand-applied seashell embellishments.
Shell, Giltwood
Italian Grand Tour Carved Conch Shell Cameo Lamp 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Grand Tour Carved Conch Shell Cameo Lamp 19th Century Good condition From a private collection.
Shell
Italian Grand Tour Carved Conch Shell Cameo Lamp 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Grand Tour Carved Conch Shell Cameo Lamp 19th Century Good condition From a private collection.
Shell
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H 13 in W 5 in D 5 in
Hand-Carved Natural Conch Shell Lamp, Oak Base, Italian, Remade by Stephen McKay
Located in Hudson, NY
Conch Shell Table Lamp No.43T $2,200.00 Assorted vintage brass parts w/ oiled wood base / Natural conch shell with "Napoli" carving / Gold silk cord w/ on-off switch. Can be paired w...
Brass
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H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
Italian Grand Tour Carved Conch Shell Cameo Lamp Muse of Music 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Grand Tour Carved Conch Shell Cameo Lamp 19th Century Good condition From a private collection.
Shell
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H 21 in W 12 in D 6 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Shell Carved Gilt & Faux Marble Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian shell carved gilt and faux marble decorated table lamps in the Hollywood Regency fashion.
Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illuminating white turtle shell with hand-carved peacock and Chinese iconography mounted on a steel and chrome base designed by Karl Springer, American 1970's
Sold
H 10 in W 8 in D 5 in
Small Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Alabaster Shell Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small early 20th century Italian Art Deco Alabaster shell shaped table lamp Italy, circa 1920s. Measures: 10" H, 8" W, 5" D.
Alabaster
Pair of Giltwood Carved Italian Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite carved giltwood lamps with sea shell motif design.
Wire
Antique Italian Sardonyx Cameo Lamp
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique sardonyx cameo carved shell of a rural Italian town scene, now mounted as a table lamp.
Shell
Pair of Carved Shell Cameo Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's Italian shell cameo lamps with interior lights. Measurements: Height: 8" Diameter: 4.5"
Shell
Carved Figural Marble and Capiz Shell Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved marble lamp depicting a bird feeding her babies on a faux nest mounted on a plinth base.
Stone
Italian Alabaster Hand Carved Lamp with Shell Motif
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-739 Italian alabaster lamp with shell motif Original wiring Height top of socket 20.75".
Alabaster
Vintage Coastal Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A chic carved nautilus shell that’s spins inside a metal frame.
Metal
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H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro Flower Table Lamp Seloy Oyster, 1970s Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Hannover, DE
This Willy Daro flower table lamp is of high quality. It is a rectangular brass base with four moulded bronze leaves,brass parts and screws, ten pink oyster shell petals which form t...
Brass, Bronze
Folk Art Carved Shell Lamp
Located in Fall River, MA
Beautiful early 20th century folk carved shell lamp. Working condition, appears to have been rewired and can be used as a tabletop lamp or hung as a sconce.
Shell
C1920 Carved Cameo Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of c. 1920 carved cameo shell lamps. Truly awesome when lit.
Wood
Alabaster Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large alabaster Neoclassical style urn lamp. Some gray coloring throughout the alabaster. Brown discoloration on the neck and body. Please see the photos. Early 20th century. Rewired...
Alabaster
$3,370 / set
H 34 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Candlesticks Table Lamps
Located in East Point, GA
A Pair of Italian giltwood 19th century candlesticks made into table lamps. Silver gilt over Gesso. This pair of 19th century candlestick lamps has been wired for the US.
Gesso, Wood
Italian Figural Table Lamp in Marble and Alabaster, Early 20th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Marble and alabaster figure of Ruth (14" high), resting beside column while gleaning grain; her flesh of carrara marble, her dress of pink stained alabaster, offered with a box-pleat...
Alabaster, Marble
$4,700 / set
H 20.25 in Dm 12 in
Pair Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique exceptional quality Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps with ormolu mounts, circa 1890.
Ormolu
$1,694
H 15.36 in Dm 6.7 in
Pair of Natural Sea Shells on Mid-Century Swedish Skultuna Brass Candlesticks
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Monumental Sea Shells on Swedish Skultuna Brass Candlesticks An unusual and highly decorative pair of monumental natural Giant Tun sea shells (Tonna galea) mounted on Swedis...
Brass
Vintage Deco Nautilus Shell Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the ethereal glow of these vintage Hollywood Regency-style shell accent lamps. This stunning pair features natural shells treated with a lustrous, iridescent n...
Metal
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century circa 1950-1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century (circa 1950-1960) A refined pair of mid-20th-century ceramic table lamps, French in origin, each featuring a hand-crafted cerami...
Brass
1930's Pair Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1930’s Italian carved alabaster table lamps
Alabaster
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French lamp is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with intricate craftsmanship. The base is made of finely cut crystal, s...
Bronze
Pair of Turned Wood Oversized Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Amazing wood grain and rich tone turned wood table lamps with brass knob switch, also dimmable. Double cluster sockets. Shades shown NOT included.
Wood
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French folk art from the 1960s. perfect condition. Can be US wired on request.
Shell
$2,000 / set
H 35 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Pair Adrian Pearsall Style Sculpted Walnut and Brass Table Lamps, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Pair of three dimensional Walnut & Brass Table Lamps, in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Featuring modelled open frameworks, with three smooth abstract Tree like forms, tubular B...
Brass
Monumental Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large and impressive alabaster urn shaped lamp. Newly re-wired. Europe, early to mid 20th century.
Alabaster
$977Sale Price / set|72% Off
H 31 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1960s California driftwood table lamps with custom walnut bases. Rewired.
Walnut, Driftwood
Single Italian Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster urn lamp. Measurements: Height 16.5" Diameter 11.5"
Alabaster
Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.
Shell
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.
Styles to Know
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.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.