Barovier & Toso Rare Pairs of Murano Glass Iridescent Clamshell Sconces 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso rare pairs of large clamshell sconces in heavy transparent iridescent Murano glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa 1940.
Nickel
Pair of Chapman Clamshell Sconces
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of large-scale Chapman sconces definitly embody the Hollywood Regency style, and their form and finish make a definite statement. Note: These retain their...
Ceramic
Barovier & Toso Rare Pair of Clamshell Sconces
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso extremely rare pair of large clamshell sconces in heavy transparent iridescent glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa 1940.
Nickel
Barovier & Toso Rare Set of Four Clamshell Sconces
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso extremely rare set of four large clamshell sconces in heavy transparent iridescent glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa...
Nickel
Barovier e Toso Clamshell Sconce – Handblown Murano Elegance
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dronten, NL
Expertly handblown in Murano, Italy, the sconce features a radiant clamshell form with beautifully ribbed glass that captures and diffuses light in a soft, shimmering glow.
Brass
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H 6.7 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Clamshell Sconces by Barovier & Toso in Glass, Italy, 1940 circa
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Milan, IT
This rare pair of clamshell sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso are a true masterpiece, with its heavy transparent iridescent glass, deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Ita...
Metal
Barovier e Toso Clamshell Sconce, Italy, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso rare shell applique in heavy transparent iridescent glass with deep ribs and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa 1950 The applique in hand-blown crys...
Brass
1930s Pair of Art Deco Clamshell Wall Lights
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite pair of Art Deco Clamshell Wall Lights from the 1930s. The chrome frames add a touch of elegance and sophistication, while the textured glass with pink shading creates a be...
Glass
Period Art Nouveau Brass Mirror with Oil Lamp Sconces
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Highly unusual 19th century brass beveled mirror with original oil burning sconces, attached to scrolled borders with floral medallions and clamshell decor.
Brass
Barovier e Toso Pair of Clamshell Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dronten, NL
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso rare pair of large clamshell sconces in heavy transparent iridescent glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa 1940.
Brass
Fantastic Pair of French Silvered Shell Wall Lights
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid silver plated brass clamshell sconces featuring a single bulb each. They have been newly rewired-dimensions are 9x8x8" Shipping is complimentary
Pair of French Silvered Shell Wall Lights
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid silver plated brass clamshell sconces featuring a single bulb each. They have been newly rewired and are in very good condition.
Brass
Barovier & Toso Large Clamshell Iridescent Glass Sconce, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso large and impressive single shell-shaped sconce in heavy transparent iridescent glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes with nickel-plat...
Nickel
Opaque Art Deco Clamshell Wall Lamp with Brass Fittings
Located in Verviers, BE
Period wall sconce with a shade modelled as a clamshell. Heavy opalescent white glass shade made of pressed glass, securely held in a wall-mount bracket.
Brass
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H 20.63 in W 11.63 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency 1970s Hart Associates Ceramic Shell & Brass Lamps
By Hart Associates 1, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Great pair of 1970s Hart Associates with off-white glazed ceramic clamshell table or sconce lamps, with brass bases.
Brass
Pair of Large French Mercury Clamshell Sconces or Reading Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a fabulous and large pair of clamshell mercury glass sconces mounted on their original steel brackets.
Iron
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.
Fiberglass, Plaster
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