Maison Charles Shell
Maison Charles. Gilded bronze shell lamp. France, 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Charles
Maison Charles. Shell-shaped lamp in gilded and patinated bronze, on a square
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pineapple Lamp Style of Maison Charles in Faux Tortoise Shell
By Maison Charles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pineapple lamp style of Maison Charles in faux tortoise shell.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,000 Sale Price
48% Off
H 31 in Dm 15 in
Hollywood Regency Shell-Shaped Table Lamp by Maison Charles Paris
By Maison Charles
Located in Hannover, DE
and rare table lamp from the French manufacturer Maison Carles. The black granite stone harmonizes
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Brass
$1,994
H 27.17 in W 7.88 in D 6.11 in
French Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Pembroke, MA
Maison Charles), mid-20th century. The lamp has been re-electrified for U.S.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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Maison Charles Erotic Shell Bronze Sculpture
By Maison Charles
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A Maison Charles sculpture representing an erotic shell with a very beautiful gilt finish.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Brass Shell Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles, France 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
An impressive brass shell lamp in the style of Maison Charles. France 60'
Category
Vintage 1960s More Lighting
Maison Charles Shell Table Lamp, Pair, France, 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of shell shaped table lamps designed and manufactured by Maison Charles, France 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Brass and Ostrich Shell Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Rochester, NY
Hollywood Regency brass and ostrich eggshell lamp by Maison Charles, Paris.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Shell Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Paris, FR
1970s shell lamp by Maison Charles, in gilded and patinated bronze, with shade in polished brass.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Maison Charles Style Shell Form Brass Lamps
By Maison Charles
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of circular shell form brass lamps in Maison Charles style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces "Shell" Attributed by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
Bronze shell sconces by Maison Charles.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Shell Lamp by Maison Charles, 1970s, France
By Maison Charles et Fils, Jacques Charles
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Iconic model of shell lamp by Jacques Charles for Maison Charles. All in gilt bronze with the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles, 1970s
By Charles Maison
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles.
This luxurious lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Maison Charles side tables
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Paris, FR
Two beautiful side tables or night stands by Maison Charles. Metal structure and turtle shell
Category
Vintage 1970s End Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Bronze Shell Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s elegant bronze shell lamp.The las has 2 bulbs one for the shade and anothe on the shell.
New
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
Good condition.
Age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Maison Charles Shell Shaped Table Lamp, France, 1970
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shell shaped table lamp designed by Maison Charles, France, 1970. This table lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
By Maison Charles
Located in Vienna, AT
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Formidable pair of large wall
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles Turtle Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Maison Charles cast bronze turtle shell table backlighter lamp, model “CARAIBES GM” France, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles Style Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Clam Shell Wall Lights Sconces
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large pair of mid-century wall-mounted sconces in the style of Maison Charles, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
Pair a Brass "Nautilus" Lamps in the Style of Maison Charles with Blue Shades
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in London, GB
A pair a brass "Nautilus" lamps in the style of Maison Charles. The nautilus shells are on brass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
1960s French Brass Metal Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Maison Charles
Located in Wichita, KS
French brass metal nautilus shell table lamp Maison Charles
Black shade with gold interior is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Spectacular (Maison Charles) Shell Lamp in Bronze (signed)
Located in East Hampton, NY
. The entire lamp is made in bronze - including the shade. Signed Maison Charles
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
1960 Maison Charles Bronze Shell Design Table lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960's bronze shell design over cubic black finish stone with bronze drum shade table lamp by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Table Lamp "Shell" by Maison Charles, France, circa 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant shell table lamp by Maison Charles, designed by Jacques Charles for Maison Charles Paris
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Signed Maison Charles Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century, France
By Maison Charles
Located in Retie, BE
Maison Charles Nautilus Shell Table Lamp by Jacques Charles of the
Marine collection.
This Mid-20th
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles 1960's Table Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in London, GB
Brass 1960's Maison Charles table lamp with tortoise shell shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Shell Shaped Floor Light, Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid brass floor lamp. Shell shaped foot and lamp shade. Lamp shade can be adjusted to left and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Faux Tortoise and Chrome Umbrella Stand, France, 1970s
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
dark brown faux tortoise umbrella stand
chrome accents
very good vintage condition
this item will ship from France
Price does not include handling, shipping and possible customs ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Umbrella Stands
Materials
Chrome
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Maison Charles Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal maison charles shell for your home. A maison charles shell — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a maison charles shell — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A maison charles shell, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made maison charles shell over the years, but those crafted by Maison Charles, Maison Charles et Fils and Jacques Charles are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Maison Charles Shell?
Prices for a maison charles shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $4,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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