Italian Murano Glass Shell and Brass Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of wall sconces made in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s of excellent craftsmanship and quality, made from Barovier & Toso, Murano. The glass is of gorgeous Murano manufact...
Brass
Sold|$2,475
8 Murano Glass Shell Form Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative shell shaped Murano glass sconces. These have such a pretty shape with a lovely textural element. Great for a variety of decors!! Note: There 8 sconce. Price listed is for...
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,500
Pair of 1960s Italian Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1960s flush-mount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tones of gold, affixed against a polished brass base. Good condition, consistent with a...
A pair of Italian 1960s Barovier et Toso Murano glass shell wall sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian 1960s Barovier et Toso Murano glass shell wall sconces with brass wall mounts.
Brass
Pair of Murano glass and brass shell wall sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1989
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This refined pair of wall sconces was produced in Italy in 1989 by Barovier & Toso, one of the most prestigious Murano glassmakers.
Brass
Pair Of Murano Gold Flecked 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 ...
Glass
Sold|$1,824
Pair of Italian 1950s Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Large pair of clam shell wall lights made from translucent acrylic that glow with soft moody light.
Acrylic
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of flush-mount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tons of gold, affixed against a polished brass base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 19...
Brass
Pair of Seguso Murano Glass "Conchiglia" Shell Wall Sconces
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Archimede Seguso Murano handblown clear glass "Conchiglia" seashell shaped wall sconces with brass wall mounts, newly wired.
Brass
Amazing Pink 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.
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Brass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of flush mount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tons of gold, affixed against a polished brass base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 19...
Brass
Pair of shell sconces, frosted murano glass, italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare pair of shell appliques designated and produced in italy in the 1980s. Design sconces in shell-shaped frosted murano glass supported by a gilded metal structu...
Crystal
Pair of Modern Sconces Murano Art Glass Shell Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of modern sconces Murano art glass shell.
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,400
Four Murano Shell Sconces, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano shell sconces, 1950s The shell is mounted on a small brass back-plate.
Brass
Murano Sconce Shell Murano Art Glass Transparent Dew 1970 Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano sconce shell Murano art glass transparent dew 1970 Italian design. 1 light E14 Max 40 watt each.
Metal
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
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
Pair of Italian Gilt Brass Swing Arm Shell Sconces, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
A very fine pair of gilded brass swing arm sconces with elegantly turned shell shaped shade. They have one light source inside. These sophisticated sconces feature a double swing arm...
Brass
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 and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Also sold individually.
Brass
Sold|$1,275
Pair Opaline Glass Shell Shaped Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-1182 A pair of opaline glass shell shaped sconces
Glass
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 and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Two lightbulbs fitting p...
Brass
Sold|$900
Pair of Art Deco Shell Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of art deco wall lights with amber shell shaped glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Height 9.5 inches, width 11 inches, depth 4.5 inche...
Brass
Two of Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two shell-shaped wall lamps, in Art Deco style, made in Italy by Barovier & Toso, 1960.
Brass
Six of Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six shell-shaped wall lamps, in Art Deco style, produced in Italy by Barovier & Toso, in Murano glass Graniglia, fixed on a brass base, 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of shell-shaped wall lights, in Art Deco style, produced in Italy by Barovier & Toso, in Murano Graniglia glass, fixed on a brass base, 1960s.
Brass
Four of Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four shell-shaped wall lamps, in Art Deco style, made in Italy by Barovier & Toso, in Graniglia Murano glass, fixed on a lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. The price is each
Brass
Pair of Murano Hand Blown Clear Glass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of sea shell form wall lights, produced in Italy, in textured glass, affixed against a chrome base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 1960s and still relevant today. Go...
Chrome
Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights in Shell Shape with Glitter, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of wall lamps in shiny white Murano glass in the shape of shells. In the glass are incorporated silver glitter, which are particularly visible when the lamps are lit....
Metal
Pair of Hand-Painted Brass Shell Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1245ab, pair of single light hand-painted brass shell shaped sconce. Two pair available.
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
Fine Pair of Brass Shell Candle Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very well-made and beautifully formed pair of European brass shell sconces, imported by Nora Fenton.
Sold|$9,800
Barovier Gold Fleck Shell Form Glass Sconces
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic set of four matching Murano sconces in clear glass with gold leaf flecks in shell form with brass plate backing.
Brass
One of the Four Murano Barovier Glass Brass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 flushmount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tons of gold, affixed against a polished brass base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 1...
Brass
20th Century Italian Pair of Large Murano Glass Sommerso Shell Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of wall appliques made of hand blown Murano glass Sommerso, each of the sconces is composed of five slightly rounded shell glass shad...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Murano Hand Blown Clear Glass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of sea shell form wall lights, produced in Italy, in textured glass, affixed against a chrome base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 1960s and still relevant today. Good ...
Chrome
Three Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Shell Sconces circa 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Barovier style Murano glass shell sconces, glasses in perfect conditions. They work with 110-240 volts and need a regular e14 bulb.
Brass
Vintage Murano crystal Shell Wall Lamp Applique Scone mouth blown, Italy 1980s
Located in København, DK
Never-used stunning Murano wall lamp in mouth blown glass with ribbed shell form. Perfect size for your entrance, in the kitchen, in the bathroom or as a reading lamp in the bedroom....
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 Venetian Murano Glass Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of translucent bubble glass clam shell sconces.
Sold|$4,800
Set of 4 Gold Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine set of 4 gold Murano Glass shell form sconces. Makes a beautiful statement!
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,880
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Shell Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of chic deco style hand blown Murano glass and brass shell sconces.
Brass
Sold|$3,250
Pair of Amber Shells Sconces by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Italian wall light with layers of amber shell shaped Murano glasses mounted on brass frame by La Murrina / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Original mark on glasses Measures: heig...
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1 of 2 pairs
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass stylized shell sconces with light undertones of blue, yellow, and pink glass, brass finials. Each sconce utilizes two candelabra type bulbs. Rewired for use in the USA. ...
Brass
Sold|$3,119
Pair of Shell Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original pair of vintage Italian shell wall lights in ivory and 24 karat gold infused Murano glass body, black trim and 24 karat gold infused Murano glass base / Designed by Barovier...
Gold
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 and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Two lightbulbs fitting p...
Brass
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Shell Sconces
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
For those enchanted by the allure of Mediterranean waters and the timeless artistry of Italian glassmakers, this classic shell-shaped Murano wall sconce is a luminous treasure.
Brass
Pair of Oversized Shell Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with frosted Murano glasses hand blown in the shape of sea shells, mounted on brass frames, by Barovier e Toso / Marked “Barovier Toso Murano” on back pla...
Brass
1 of the 2 Shell Wall Lights of Murano Glass Style Of Barovier & Toso, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light in the style of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s. The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glas...
Brass
Pair of Modern Gold "Granola" Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of decorative modern gold "Granola"Murano glass shell form sconces. The pair is designed in a Murano style, known for its intricate and artistic glasswork, adding a to...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Scalloped Shell Sconces with Brass Bases, a Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Barovier & Toso Murano glass scalloped shell sconces with brass bases, a pair Offered is a pair of Barovier & Toso Italian hand-blown Murano Art Glass scalloped shell form sconces...
Brass
Set Of Two Shell-Shaped Murano Glass Sconces, Attributed to Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of two mid-century shell-shaped Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso. Gold-plated metal frame and brass accessories. E27 bulb. Excellent condition. Width 27 cm...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Shell Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Sconces, Barovier & Toso Style
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large translucent ivory with gold leaf Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s. Brass mounts. One light each, rewired with Cand...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Wonderful Pair of Art Deco Modern Opaline Glass Polished Nickel Shell Sconces 6
Located in Roslyn, NY
These whimsical Opaline sconces with polished nickel housing are sure to brighten your room with the light showing through the ribs reminiscent of the back of a beautiful shell. ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Amber Murano Glass Shell Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by these hand-formed amber-colored wall lights in the shape of a shell. These wall lights are elegant, timeless and yet classy, and they emit a pleasant, wa...
Murano Glass
Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality and artistic pearlescent table lamp. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary table or night lamp then this rare specimen could be just perfect for you. This scu...
Ceramic, Glass
Italian Murano Glass & Brass Spiral Shell Wall / Table Sconce Lamp
By Vetri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare Murano Italian Blown glass with brass accents half Moon shape table wall lamp can be used as a wall sconce or plug-in as a table lamp comes with switch and cord, e...
Brass
Italian Shell Form Pottery Wall Pockets Sconces
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A near pair of Italian pottery wall pockets which can be used as planters or wired for lighting. Each has to holes for easy wall mounting.
Pottery
Sold|$2,800
Large Italian Shell Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Carved Wooden Shell Sconce with 3 Tole Arms and Lights. Original Finish.
Metal
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