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
Pair of Antique Carved Conch Shell Accent Table Lamps with Mythological Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These antique carved shell accent lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Renaissance Revival style.
Metal
Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Brass & Shell Conch Design, Oak Wood Base, Italian, 2025
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
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
$6,935 / 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
$792Sale 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
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 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
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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
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze table lamps sitting on black marble bases in the shape of a nautilus shell.
Marble, Bronze
$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 Atlanta, 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
1930's Pair Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1930’s Italian carved alabaster table lamps
Alabaster
$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
Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique pair of sea shells mounted as lamp finials.
Shell
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
Early 1900 Cameo Shell Lamp Greek Mythology Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Cameo Shell Lamp Early 1900 Italy "Three Graces" engraved Metal Base with three sphinxes Perfect working order Excellent Condiction
Metal
Pair of Spider Conch Shells on Antique Wood Stands, Organic Modern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures Beauty marine specimens two spider conch sea shells on 19 th c turned wood stands
Shell
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
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
Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5" W x 3.5" D x 3.25" H. #4843
Shell
Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Solid Rosewood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine quality French Art Deco table lamps made of solid rosewood. The clean organic lines of the bases are particularly attractive and stylish. Suitable for any setting wheth...
Rosewood
$1,981 / set
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
French Riviera and Palm Beach Regency style seashell table lamps, France, 1950s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. French Riviera and Palm Beach Regency style conch shell table lamps, France (La Côte d’Azur), 1950s. Each piece is composed of a lar...
Brass
Classic Pair of Antique Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant sculptural pair of urn shaped alabaster table lamps having pretty wreath decoration around the periphery and silk shades. Shade: 12.25” H x 12” W top.
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Spiral Wood Table Lamps by Light House Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co. Manufacturer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co Dimensions: 29in H x 9in W x 9in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 17in W Materials: Walnut Wood, Pol...
Brass
$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, tubul...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Located in Newtown, CT
Victorian carved whole conch Shell c1880. Beautiful and rare item to find! This was hand carved in Italy, likely a souvenir of a Grand Tour. The subject of the carving is of St Georg...
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."
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