Pair of clam shaped sconces, Sweden 1970
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of clam shaped glass sconces consisting of a metal frame with a glass diffuser held by a brass
Metal
Brass Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions
Metal, Brass
Bronze Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Metal, Bronze
Zink Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Zink clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions
Metal, Zinc
Oxidized Metal Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oxidized Metal clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Metal
Burned Black Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned black clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Metal
Set of 2 Clam Wall Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 clam wall lamps by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Metal, Zinc
Set of 2 Clam Wall Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 clam wall lamps by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Metal, Brass
$1,343
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Italian Murano gold flecked glass and brass Clam Shell Wall Light, Single
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall light with gold fitting
Brass
$2,632 / set
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Italian Murano glass and brass gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Brass
Oxidized Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
curved metal screens hide the lightsource, while smoothly reflecting the light to both sides. Clam Wall
Metal
Set of 2 Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
screens hide the lightsource, while smoothly reflecting the light to both sides. Clam Wall Lamp is the
Metal
Burned Black Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
sides. Clam Wall Lamp is the newest addition to the Clam collection, featuring a single lampshade
Metal
$750 / set
H 7 in W 7 in D 4 in
Pair Shell Shaped Opaline Glass Wall Sconce, by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of opaline glass clam shell shaped wall sconces by Limburg, Germany. Each takes one
Metal
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Large Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of Italian Murano glass large clam shell sconces. Wired for US use.
Murano Glass
Sold
H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Swedish Brass Clam Wall Sconces in the Manner of Lars Holmström, Arvika
By Arvika Konsthantverk
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Pair of clam shaped hammered brass wall sconces, in the manner of Lars Holmström, by Nils Andersson
Brass
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of faux finish clam shell wall sconces. Very well done clam shell wall sconces from a 1950's
Fiberglass
Opaline Clam Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass shell attached to brass hardware. Has 1 light
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Clam Shell Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian clear textured glass clam shell shaped wall sconces with brass mountings, each
Brass
PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
Located in Houston, TX
GREAT PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces in Cast Resin by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of white scalloped clam shell wall sconces in cast resin by Sirmos, American 1970's
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Glass
Pair of Serge Roche Clam Shell Form Sconces.
Located in Bellport, NY
Designed by Serge Roche a pair of Plaster sculptural clam form shell sconces.In excellent condition.
Clam Broth Glass Sconce - 3 matching lamps in stock
Located in Peekskill, NY
These 7.5 inch diameter sconces are similar to milk glass. They are not as white and feel a bit
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 18.51 in
Industrial Yellow Clam Spotlights, Sconces from Lübcke, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Industrial clam spotlights with bright yellow pipe-shaped shades manufactured by Lübcke
Steel
Pair of Art Deco Rose Pink Glass Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Art Deco Rose Pink Glass and Chrome Clam Shell Wall Sconce Lights - 11"w x 5"d x 8.5"h
Chrome
Sold
H 22.84 in W 28.75 in D 9.06 in
A white molded acrylic "Clam" shell mid century modern sculptural wall lamp.
By (after) Raymond Loewy, Roger Rougier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This 1970s wall lamp, designed by the renowned French designer Roger Rougier, stands out for its
Acrylic
Palladio Italian Gilt Shell Wall Lights, 1970s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1970s A pair of gilt clam shell wall sconces Metal arms with
Metal
Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Lights, 1950s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1950s A pair of carved gilt wooden clam shell wall sconces
Metal
Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Light, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, Italian, 1960's. A single gilt wood clam shell wall sconce
Metal
Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Lights, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1960's A pair of gilt clam shell wall sconces Metal arms with
Metal
Pair of Murano Vintage Clam Wall Sconces 1970's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of fabulous and extra large vintage wall sconces. Each sconce has nine pieces of clam shaped
Murano Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass held in place to the mount by a patinated brass ball
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Clam Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano glass clam shaped wall sconces brass mountings, each takes one candelabra size bulb
Brass
Pair c1920's French Art Deco Pink Crystal "Clam Shell" Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1920's French Art Deco Pink Crystal "Clam Shell" Wall Sconces. Nickel bronze mounts. Hard to
Crystal
Vintage German Clam, Headboard Spot Sconces or Shelf Wall Lights, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lights. Up/Down and to all sides. Even the depth of the bulb/socket can be
Plastic
Sold
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Palm Beach Roche Style White Plaster Clam Shell Wall Light Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pair of plaster, Serge Roche style, clam shell wall light sconces. Each sconces take
Plaster
Sold
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Wall Lamps Glass Clam shell Sconces gilt bronze White Gold a pair
By Frederick Cooper, Maitland Smith, Degué, Art Decor, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid Century Art deco Revival Wall Lamps sconces. Made of glass clam shell and gilt bonze The marble
Marble
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Glass
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
Glass
Sold
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
Maison Charles Style Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Clam Shell Wall Lights Sconces
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large pair of mid-century wall-mounted sconces in the style of Maison Charles, France
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of translucent bubble glass clam shell sconces.
Pair of Classic Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Classic Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Lamps with Chrome Plate Brackets and Rosee Frosted Glass
Chrome
Sold
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Scandinavian mid century Clam wall lamps, perforated metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A charming pair of Swedish wall lamps, produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1950s. The
Steel
Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of
Rattan
Pair of Italian Murano Gold Flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Brass
Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Brass
Set of 4 Art Deco Clam shell wall lights blood orange
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Stunning set of 4 Art Deco clam shell wall lights dating to Circa 1930. These beautiful lights
Chrome
Pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights. The ethereal white frosted
Chrome
Sold
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Italian Murano glass and brass gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Brass
Sold
H 10 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
is very realistic and its clam and pearl design will work perfectly in all kinds of interiors. The
Ceramic, Glass
Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of impressive and unusual Gothic inspired clam shell sconces. Perfect for the grotto. (Not
Aluminum Clam Shell Wall Sconce
Located in Oakland, CA
Perfect for the grotto themed environment.
Aluminum
Pair of French Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Southfield, MI
Late 60's pair of French wall sconces desinged around a pair of large clam shells with custom solid
Beautiful Pair Barovier Toso Clam Shell Wall Appliques Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of Barovier & Toso clam shell appliques in a wonderful full and rich shell shape and with a
Glass
Faux Giant Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Two pairs of these decorative sconces available. Very definately old and probably from former
Metal
Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Brass Clam Shell Candle Sconces 9"H x 7"W x 4.5"D
Brass
Clam Shell-Form Wall Sconces by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of clamshell-form wall sconces were created by Sirmos and date to the 1970s-1980s. Note
Fiberglass, Plaster
Pair of Murano Italian Glass Clam Sconces
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass clam shape wall sconces supported on brass backplates. Each sconce uses 1 - 40
Brass
Sold
H 7.68 in W 10.83 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1920s Art Deco Frosted Glass Clam & Brass Shell Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in London, England
A pair of original 1920s Art Deco cinema clam shell wall lights. The white frosted rippled glass
Metal, Brass
Seashell Sconces Glass and Brass, 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Sea shell sconces, brass base with a detachable glass "shell shaped shade" holds a single bulb.
Brass
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