Pair of Golden Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of nice wall lights in the style of Barovier &; Toso, Italy circa 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Golden Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of nice wall lights in the style of Barovier &; Toso, Italy circa 1960s.
Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Italian Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout. The shell is surmounted on a horizontal reeded base. Comes with brass backplate with ...
Brass
Wall Lamp Sconce in Murano Glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall lamp sconce in Murano glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy.
Murano Glass
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
$2,303 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell. The Murano glass is smooth on the outside while having a rough inner texture, it also has golden speckles allowing...
Brass
Pair of two Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces – Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces – Italy, 1970s This elegant pair of Murano glass wall sconces, dating from the 1970s, captures the refined glamour of the H...
Brass
Shell wall lamp, murano glass, italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful shell wall lamp designated and produced in italy in the 1970s. Shell shape made of murano glass supported by a gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wo...
Crystal
Shell wall lamp, white opaline, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful shell wall lamp designed and produced in italy in the 1980s. Design wall lamp in the shape of shell in opal glass blan. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and b...
Crystal
Shell Wall Lamp, Opaque Glass, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful shell wall lamp designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s. Design wall lamp in the shape of a glass shell supported by a gilded metal structure. Unique object that will i...
Crystal
Shell Wall Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Large and rare shell wall lamp in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Wall lamp refers to in the shape of a shell supported by a golden and white metal stru...
Glass, Murano Glass
$3,598Sale Price / set|20% Off
Trio of Venini shell-shaped wall lamps in murano glass .
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Three wall lamps with 2 interior lights for each individual wall sconce. White and clear murano glass pulegosa grit inside the wall sconces to thus create the ideal light for your e...
Brass, Nickel
$4,400 / set
Oval Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian bronze shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 14" width: 11" Depth: 4"
Bronze
Pair Of Mid Century Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout. The shell is surmounted on a horizontal reeded base. Comes with brass backplate with ...
Metal, Brass
$3,200 / set
Pair of Shell Sconces.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian shell-shaped pearlescent sconces with interiors lights. Measurements: Height 5" Depth 4" Width 9.5"
Plaster
$710Sale Price|20% Off
Wall Lamp Model Shell Barovier & Toso, 1960, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Oirlo, LI
Wall lamp Model Shell Barovier & Toso, 1960, Italy Vintage design gilded glass wall lamp from the 1960s. We attribute this wall lamp to Barovier because the glassware is truly char...
Metal
Amazing Pink Amethyst Shell Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1980'
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Italian Murano glass sconces with a cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect. Available also a matching chandelier . There are 3 E 14 light bulbs
Blown Glass
Pair of shell wall lights, black ceramic, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in italy in the 1980s. Wall lights in the shape of a shell in black ceramic. Unique object that will illuminate wonde...
Ceramic
Large Italian Blown Murano Glass Shell Wall Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Wanderful large sculptural textured Murano glass wall light. Italy 1970-1980s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Amazing Pink Amethyst Shell Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1980'
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Italian Murano glass sconces with a cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect. Available also a matching chandelier . There are 3 E 14 light bulbs
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Large Oval Brass Shell Sconces a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1788 Pair Italian large Oval shaped Brass sconces Takes one 60 watt candelabra based bulb Rewired
Brass
Satin Elegant Glass Shell Wall Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Satin Elegant Glass Shell Wall Light, 1960s Italy Executed in satin glass and metal. This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs b...
Metal
$5,800 / set
Pair of Shell-Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's shell-shaped two-light wood sconces. Measurements: Height: 19" Depth: 7" Width: 10.25".
Wood
Mid-Century Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite wall lamp from the 1960s is a true testament to Italian craftsmanship, featuring hand-blown Murano glass in a refined shell shape. The structured glass showcases a del...
Brass
$750Sale Price / item|50% Off
Uplight Shell Sconces, 8 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight sconces with hand blown iridescent shell shaped Murano glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches / Height...
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Shell Back Three-Arm Wall Sconces - a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a striking pair of vintage brass wall sconces, circa the 1980s. This pair features bold, sculptural shell-shaped backplates with a radiant, brass finish...
Brass
$6,000Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 8 Uplight Shell Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight sconces with hand blown iridescent shell shaped Murano glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches / Height...
Brass
Unique White Plexiglass Shell Shaped Pair of Large Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique white Plexiglass shell shaped pair of large sconces, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition.
Brass
$5,400 / set
Pair of Gilt Metal Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian gilt metal shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Width: 16.5" Depth: 5.5"
Metal
Satin Elegant Cream Glass Shell Wall Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Satin Elegant Glass Shell Wall Light, 1960s Italy Executed in satin glass and metal. This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs b...
Metal
Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Shell Murano glass with gold leaf and brass wall lamps lights lighting sconces. Minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade work. In...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamp Shell Golden Metal Design Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamp Shell Golden Metal Design Italy, 1970s This vintage Murano glass wall lamp from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian glass art. Shaped like a se...
Murano Glass
Stunning Shell Shaped Murano Ice Glass Sconces, Italy, 1980s 'One of Seven'
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Metal
Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a metal and brass base, 1960s. Rewired fo...
Murano Glass
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass Shell wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Metal
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s. Shell-shaped wall lights in frosted Murano glass supported by a metal structure. Unique object...
Crystal
$1,686Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Vintage Organic Design Wall Lamp Terracotta Shell - Glass Shades, 1980s
By Sergio Terzani
Located in Firenze, IT
This impressive vintage Italian wall lamp, designed by Sergio Terzani in the 1980s, embodies the organic modern style with brutalist influences.
Iron
Handcrafted Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Trio of Exquisite Handcrafted Decorative Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy. This remarkable set of three sconces, featuring large gold shells encas...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Giltwood And Painted Carved Sconces With Shell And Floral Motif, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are lovely and unique. This is a pair of mid-century carved giltwood and ivory painted sconces with an ornate shell and floral motif. They are marked, not electrified and in ve...
Giltwood
$2,500 / set
Beautiful 1970's Murano glass shell sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1970's Murano glass sconces, the glass is amazing quality, thick and heavy
Metal
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 and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Also available as a pair...
Brass
Chic Italian Murano and brass Clam Shell Wall Lights, Gold Flecked, Modern
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Two lightbulbs fitting p...
Brass
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. Each sconce is outstanding as the way the shell is designed in detail on the edges and enhance the way the light spread.
Metal
Italian Art Deco shell-shaped wall lamps in glass and metal, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco shell-shaped wall lamps in glass and metal, 1930s Pair of wall lamps with a shell-shaped diffuser in molded glass. The structure, where the glass rests, is made of m...
Metal
Set of Thirteen Oversized Murano Shell Sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and impressive set of thirteen oversized vintage Italian wall sconces by Barovier e Toso, crafted in the 1950's.
Murano Glass
Murano Shell Sconce with Pink Curl, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with satin frosted Murano glass shade in the shape of a shell with pink curl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 9 inches / width 11.5 inches / D...
Murano Glass
A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s. The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glass shell, a wide...
Brass
Pair of IP44 rated Italian gold fleck Murano Clam Shell shaped Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Two lightbulbs fitting p...
Brass
$1,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of wall lights, appliques, shell, 1980s Murano design Barovier & Toso Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Charming wall lamps, appliques, made of glass - transparent and gold, made in the 1980s, handcrafted by a famous glass manufacturer from Murano, Italy. The two lamps are in fantasti...
Metal
$3,200 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of modern Murano shell form sconces. The color is translucent with touches of gold. Gorgeous for a variety of decors!
Murano Glass
$3,795 / set
Pair of Murano Frosted Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Murano frosted glass shell form sconces. Creates a Classic look!
Brass
$4,800 / set
Set of 12 Silvered Shell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 shell shaped silver-plated single light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height :8.75" Width: 6.5" Depth: 5.25"
Silver Plate
$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear shell shaped Murano glass shade hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Murano Due, circa 1960s Origina...
Gold Plate
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Opalescent Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of vintage Opalescent Murano glass sconces. Featuring lovely textured glass in a shell shape. Simply gorgeous!
Brass
Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces was entirely handcrafted by high skilled artisans in Murano . It is hand-blown Murano Art Glass worked with inclusions of 24 karat gold powder and fl...
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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