Chapman Shell
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Organically beautiful and sculptural. This 1970s piece by Chapman is a style statement that brings
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Fully Restored Chapman Polished Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
A professionally polished pair of brass tortoise shell accent lamps by Chapman Lamp Co. on black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
CEIL CHAPMAN Black Beaded Two Piece Evening Gown Size 4 6
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceil Chapman ensemble is composed of a beaded black silk. Features an outer shell top and
Category
20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns
A Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce by Chapman
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sconce, with polished brass shade in the form of a tortoise (or turtle) shell, produced
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass and Glass Serpentine End Tables Attributed to Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Brass Scroll leg tables with clam shell motif at top holding Serpentine glass tops. Attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps by Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chapman polished brass tortoise shell lamps.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Capiz shell lamp
Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Pair Brass Tortoise Chapman Floor Lamps in the Style of Tommoso Barbi
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Tony Duquette, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass tortoise / Turtle Shell Shade.
The pair are definitely in the style of Tommaso Barbi, or Tony
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Hollywood Regency 1970s Hart Associates Ceramic Shell & Brass Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Hart Associates 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
, with brass bases. Gives off similar lighting as a sconce. No breaks to ceramic shells, nice warm patina
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 20.63 in W 11.63 in D 7.5 in
Portfolio of Shells
By Andreas Feininger
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Andreas Feininger (1906-1999). From "Portfolio of Shells" , 1970 Gelatin Silver print, measuring
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Portfolio of Shells
By Andreas Feininger
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Andreas Feininger (1906-1999). From "Portfolio of Shells" , 1970 Gelatin Silver print, measuring
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Portfolio of Shells
By Andreas Feininger
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Andreas Feininger (1906-1999). From "Portfolio of Shells" , 1970 Gelatin Silver print, measuring
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Portfolio of Shells
By Andreas Feininger
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Andreas Feininger (1906-1999). From "Portfolio of Shells" , 1970 Gelatin Silver print, measuring
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Portfolio of Shells
By Andreas Feininger
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Andreas Feininger (1906-1999). From "Portfolio of Shells" , 1970 Gelatin Silver print, measuring
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Portfolio of Shells
By Andreas Feininger
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Andreas Feininger (1906-1999). From "Portfolio of Shells" , 1970 Gelatin Silver print, measuring
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Cast Metal Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual form for a table lamp, this cast metal conch shell is finished in a patinated gold with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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By Chapman Manufacturing Company
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Mid-Century Brass "Turtle" Lamp by Chapman
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Located in Mount Penn, PA
A table lamp by Chapman in the form of a turtle's shell. The piece is in cast brass and sits atop a
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Vintage Brass Chapman Shell Motife Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
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Located in Gresham, OR
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Chapman Brass Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Toronto, ON
modern decor. It is fitted with a dimmer and has it's original Chapmans label on the socket.
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Signed Chapman Brass Shell Table Desk Lamp in Style of Antonio Gaudi
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Antonio Gaudi style lamp by Chapman features faux brass shell shade and bronze base with
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Hollywood Regency Style Solid Brass Clam Shell Form Planter Att. to Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Brass brightens every room! This is a large scale Hollywood Regency style shell form planter
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H 8.26 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Pair of Brass Turtle Shell Sconces by Chapman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant pair of polished brass turtle shell sconces by Chapman Lighting Co. Newly lacquered
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pair of brass tortoise shell form sconces by Chapman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass tortoise shell form sconces with wire cover stem by Chapman.
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Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Charles
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Brass Shell Lamp style of Tommaso Barbi
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Located in Rochester, NY
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18th Century English Queen Anne Period Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
with shell carving embellished knees, ending on pad feet.
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Rare Pair of Vintage Adjustable Brass Shell Motife Floor Lamps by Chapman
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Chapman Tortoise Lamps
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Chapman tortoise shell table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chapman tortoise shell table lamp in brass. Rewired with dimmer switch.
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Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
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Mid Century Brass Chapman Tortoise Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Polished brass tortoise shell table lamp by Chapman Lamp Co with brass dimmer mounted on black
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
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Brass
Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass tortoise shell sconce by Chapman. Hangs on the wall; a cord to plug in an outlet hangs down
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Chapman Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chapman shell available at 1stDibs. Each chapman shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chapman shell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chapman shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chapman shell over the years, but those crafted by Chapman Manufacturing Company and Hart Associates are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chapman Shell?
The average selling price for a chapman shell at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $3,800 for the highest priced.
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