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Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps

$5,400 / set

Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960’s Italian polished bronze shell table lamps. Measurements: Height of body 22" Diameter: 7" Base 4.25" square.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Large Shell Lamp by Rougier
Mid Century Large Shell Lamp by Rougier

Mid Century Large Shell Lamp by Rougier

$2,000

Mid Century Large Shell Lamp by Rougier

By Maison Rougier

Located in Dallas, TX

Very large Mid-Century Modern Shell lamp stamped Rougier, Canada 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp

$1,300

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Space Age Postmodern conch shell lamp with light fixture inside. Giant conch shell mounted on a chromed metal base. Europe, the 1970s. Measures: W 20 cm, D 20 cm, H 64 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid Century Natural Conch Shell Table Lamp Mounted on Marine Shell Base
Mid Century Natural Conch Shell Table Lamp Mounted on Marine Shell Base

Mid Century Natural Conch Shell Table Lamp Mounted on Marine Shell Base

$649

Mid Century Natural Conch Shell Table Lamp Mounted on Marine Shell Base

Located in Nottingham, GB

Constructed around 1960, the lamp represents the mid-century trend for maritime curiosities and natural organic homeware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Torchiere Floor Lamp With Capiz Shell Shade
Mid-Century Torchiere Floor Lamp With Capiz Shell Shade

Mid-Century Torchiere Floor Lamp With Capiz Shell Shade

$1,380

Mid-Century Torchiere Floor Lamp With Capiz Shell Shade

Located in Dekalb, IL

A two-toned brass and nickel lamp originating from around the middle of the 20th century. This floor lamp features a delicate and intact capiz shell shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp

Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp

$1,250

Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp

By The Marbro Lamp Company, Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Capiz shell lamp Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair
Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair

$3,895 / set

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 16 wide x 14 deep x 16.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair
Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair

$3,347 / set

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid century oyster shell shaped porcelain lamps - pair The open oyster lamp measures: 16 wide x 14 deep x 17 inches high The semi-closed oyster lamp measures: 14 wide x 12.5 deep x ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern
Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

$1,650

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural white plaster shell lamp, American, circa 1960s. Rewired and ready to use. The lamp shade is not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Table Lamp in Egg Shell Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Table Lamp in Egg Shell Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Table Lamp in Egg Shell Porcelain

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Table Lamp in Egg Shell Porcelain

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bronze Table Lamp Egg Shell finish 25 h to socket x 13 diameter Preowned vintage. No shade is included Refer to images

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Style Tortoise Shell Standard or Floor Lamp
Mid Century Style Tortoise Shell Standard or Floor Lamp

Mid Century Style Tortoise Shell Standard or Floor Lamp

$1,407

Mid Century Style Tortoise Shell Standard or Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Style Tortoise Shell Standard or Floor Lamp This is a very stylish piece, the round base of the lamp and the column have a simulated tortoise shell finish The lamp is i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, West Germany 1970s
Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, West Germany 1970s

Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, West Germany 1970s

$1,750

Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, West Germany 1970s

By Fischer Leuchten

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp done in brass with gorgeous Capiz shell shade, which provides beautiful light.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps
Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps

$750 / set

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of vintage Capiz shell over wood table lamps. Perfect working condition, UL-Listed and each uses a max. 60 watts regular or LED light bulb. The set comes with harp and finials...

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Co.
Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Co.

Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Co.

$795

Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Co.

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in New York, NY

Voguish faux tortoise shell finish table lamp by the noted American manufacturer Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company. The lamp is in good original and working condition, clean a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Iridescent Gold Ceramic Pottery Clam Shell Table Lamp - Pair
Mid Century Modern Iridescent Gold Ceramic Pottery Clam Shell Table Lamp - Pair

Mid Century Modern Iridescent Gold Ceramic Pottery Clam Shell Table Lamp - Pair

$1,350 / set

Mid Century Modern Iridescent Gold Ceramic Pottery Clam Shell Table Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Iridescent Gold Ceramic Pottery Clam Shell Table Lamps on Clear Lucite Bases - a Pair.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

$1,200

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp. One side with white pearlescent finish the other with contrasting smooth white finish.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Conch Shell Table Lamp
Conch Shell Table Lamp

Conch Shell Table Lamp

$1,400

Conch Shell Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table lamp with conch sea shell shades. Brass stem.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Lamp by Michelle Mahé, Circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Lamp by Michelle Mahé, Circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Lamp by Michelle Mahé, Circa 1970

$1,910 / item

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Lamp by Michelle Mahé, Circa 1970

By Atelier A, Andre Cazenave

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This handcrafted fiberglass lamp emits a soft, warm glow, creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere. Its ingenious design allows for adjustable light intensity: the shell, mounted on...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp
Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp

Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp

$375

Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage table lamp is a tactile, sculptural piece, built as a plump, rounded drum covered in a mosaic of natural shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s

$1,143

Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s

By Este Ceramiche

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern white ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s Table lamp with a shade composed of two white ceramic shells.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Royal Haeger Shell-Form Lamp, Sculptural Coastal Decor, Vintage-Tags
Mid-Century Royal Haeger Shell-Form Lamp, Sculptural Coastal Decor, Vintage-Tags

Mid-Century Royal Haeger Shell-Form Lamp, Sculptural Coastal Decor, Vintage-Tags

$760

Mid-Century Royal Haeger Shell-Form Lamp, Sculptural Coastal Decor, Vintage-Tags

By Royal Haeger

Located in Lomita, CA

Royal Haeger Shell-Form Table Lamp — Coastal / Sculptural Ceramic Lighting This is a distinguished table lamp by Royal Haeger, featuring a rare shell-form ceramic base with a subtle...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Mid-Century / Palm Beach Style Coastal Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century / Palm Beach Style Coastal Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century / Palm Beach Style Coastal Shell Table Lamps

$850 / set

Pair of Mid-Century / Palm Beach Style Coastal Shell Table Lamps

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Rooted in the Mid-Century resort aesthetic of the 1970s–1980s, these lamps embody the breezy glamour of Palm Beach style.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid century Modern " Conch Shell"Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1960
Mid century Modern " Conch Shell"Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1960

Mid century Modern " Conch Shell"Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1960

$2,790

Mid century Modern " Conch Shell"Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1960

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Murano Von he Shell light. Beautiful example manufactured in two two s of glass. A clear later on top of a white one that créates an mesmerizing optical effect when lit. Big at it...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base
Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base

Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base

$1,250

Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base, Mid-20th Century A beautifully handcrafted gourd-form table lamp featuring an intricate surfac...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp
1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp

1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp

$1,400

1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Large 1970s Capiz shell table lamp, with teak base and brass hardware. Shade for photography only. Measure: Height to light socket 24''.

Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charming huge table shell lamp, venus, metal, wood, Mid-Century Design, Italy
Charming huge table shell lamp, venus, metal, wood, Mid-Century Design, Italy

Charming huge table shell lamp, venus, metal, wood, Mid-Century Design, Italy

$2,200

Charming huge table shell lamp, venus, metal, wood, Mid-Century Design, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

Spectacular eye-catcher in your interior. It is a table lamp / floor lamp designed in the shape of a shell, a Venus shell on a base. The wonderful object was made in the 70s of the 2...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

VIntage sea shell table lamp, 1970s
VIntage sea shell table lamp, 1970s

VIntage sea shell table lamp, 1970s

$680

VIntage sea shell table lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Unique table lamp made from cementyed seashells. The base is an art nouveau style metal base, which combines nicely. The sea shells allow the light to come trough so that the lamp ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Metal

Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style
Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

$1,550

Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

By Richard Etts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Plaster Seashell Lamp, designed by Richard Etts, American, circa 1970s. When we first saw this lamp, we thought it was Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank, but it is si...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Italian Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Mid-Century Modern 1960’s
Italian Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Mid-Century Modern 1960’s

Italian Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Mid-Century Modern 1960’s

$1,489

Italian Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Mid-Century Modern 1960’s

Located in London, GB

There are age-related scratches, marks and oxidation consistent with its history and use, all of which we feel contribute positively to its character. A highly decorative lamp, idea...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair
Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair

Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair

$2,550 / set

Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage table lamps combines warm brass, natural wood, and striking shell elements in a design that beautifully reflects mid-20th-century decorative lighting.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Table Lamps - Pair
Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Table Lamps - Pair

Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Table Lamps - Pair

$2,450 / set

Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Table Lamps - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These vintage table lamps bring a sculptural coastal presence to a room, combining a convincing faux-coral plaster base with a richly textured covering of natural shells. Conch, scal...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Spiked Shell Vanity Lamp
Vintage Spiked Shell Vanity Lamp

Vintage Spiked Shell Vanity Lamp

$275

Vintage Spiked Shell Vanity Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage vanity lamp showcases a striking natural spiked shell, prized for its dramatic silhouette and sculptural presence. Multiple elongated, curling spires extend outward in a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamp, C.1970
Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamp, C.1970

Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamp, C.1970

$450

Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamp, C.1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Capiz shell table lamp, C.1970 15" diameter at the middle x 25" high to the socket x 33" high to the finial Wired and ready to illuminate No shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Vintage Frederick Cooper Shell Lamps - Pair
Vintage Frederick Cooper Shell Lamps - Pair

Vintage Frederick Cooper Shell Lamps - Pair

$2,250 / set

Vintage Frederick Cooper Shell Lamps - Pair

By Frederick Cooper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage pair of Frederick Cooper shell lamps captures the relaxed elegance of mid-20th-century coastal design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Table Lamp by Vest Leuchten Austria
Capiz Shell Table Lamp by Vest Leuchten Austria

Capiz Shell Table Lamp by Vest Leuchten Austria

$650

Capiz Shell Table Lamp by Vest Leuchten Austria

By VEST Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass lamp stand chromed fitted with one E27 socket with a shade with capiz shells. Made by Vest Leuchten Austria in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Impressive Pair Nautilus Sea Shell with Red Fan Lamps
Impressive Pair Nautilus Sea Shell with Red Fan Lamps

Impressive Pair Nautilus Sea Shell with Red Fan Lamps

$968Sale Price / set|35% Off

Impressive Pair Nautilus Sea Shell with Red Fan Lamps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Impressive pair of. Vintage sea Shell nautilus lamps with Red Sea fans and original woven paper shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps

$2,250 / set

Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage table lamps pairs sculptural plaster forms with an array of natural shells — conch, spiral, and scallop — arranged to evoke the organic texture of coral formatio...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp

$1,550

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 6.75" W × 6" D × 15.5" H, this compact yet impactful luminary is ideally scaled to anchor a library desk, an entryway console, or a curated bedside vignette. The lamp remai...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair
Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair

Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair

$1,650 / set

Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage plaster table lamps embodies mid-century modern sculptural design, their shell-form bodies spiraling upward in a graceful nautilus silhouette that captures movem...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Conch Shell Table Lamp, souvenir from Veracruz Etched Coastal Scene
Vintage Conch Shell Table Lamp, souvenir from Veracruz Etched Coastal Scene

Vintage Conch Shell Table Lamp, souvenir from Veracruz Etched Coastal Scene

$580

Vintage Conch Shell Table Lamp, souvenir from Veracruz Etched Coastal Scene

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage table lamp fashioned from a large natural conch shell, with a soft pink interior and creamy exterior decorated with an engraved/etched coastal scene of palm trees, sailboats,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

$4,500

Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

This outstanding oversized snail shell on nickel base lamp has so many details to love. The shell is large and intricate in its design. Double cluster sockets in nickel with chain pu...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1950s Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish
1950s Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish

1950s Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish

$2,516

1950s Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind French vintage table lamp with very large Australian trumpet sea shell mounted on equally large starfish. Light emanates through the soft shiny peach col...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

$1,311Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

Located in London, GB

Pair of bronze table lamps sitting on black marble bases in the shape of a nautilus shell.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps
Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

$1,840 / set

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully large-scale shell-form porcelain lamps glazed in a glamorous gold luster. Note that photo is picking up reflection of surrounding colors. Comes with black paper shades li...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp
French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp

French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp

$554

French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Art Deco Brass goose neck desk light. Flexible brass goose neck arm with brass base and nickel plated shell shade. Brass base. Black cotton wire and plug. Also, available wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Shell Table Lamp on a Brass Base
Shell Table Lamp on a Brass Base

Shell Table Lamp on a Brass Base

$1,098Sale Price|20% Off

Shell Table Lamp on a Brass Base

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice table lamp is made of a shell on a brass base. This a French work. Circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

$4,410 / set

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Shades for display only. Mid-Century modern style.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

$1,250 / set

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring the essence of coastal living into your home with this exquisite pair of vintage shell lamps. Designed with a textured resin base adorned with naturalistic seashell motifs, the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base
Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base

Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base

$750

Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage coastal style conch shell lamp. Blending elements of mid century modern with Hollywood regency to create a simple yet fascinating lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

$9,151

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp is attributed to Willy Daro. The piece is typical of 1970s French design, as the s...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal
1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal

1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal

$3,552 / set

1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in London, GB

A great pair of decorative, shell encrusted table lamps with a highly distinctive and artistic base design, made by Anthony Redmile in the 1970s. The bases are rectangular and dense...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mid Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp in Karl Springer Style, 1970
Mid Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp in Karl Springer Style, 1970

Mid Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp in Karl Springer Style, 1970

$735Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp in Karl Springer Style, 1970

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mid century modern organic floor lamp in Karl Springer style.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s
Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s

Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s

$7,400

Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pair of fully brass shell table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s is a beautiful example of mid-century modern lighting design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Massive Iridescent Pearl Ceramic Clam Shell Table Lamps
Massive Iridescent Pearl Ceramic Clam Shell Table Lamps

Massive Iridescent Pearl Ceramic Clam Shell Table Lamps

$2,800 / set

Massive Iridescent Pearl Ceramic Clam Shell Table Lamps

By Premco mfg, Verceram Ceramique 1, Smania

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of iridescent pearl ceramic matching table lamps with updated dimmer switches

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Rare Maison Rougier White Figural Shell Lamp, 1970s
Rare Maison Rougier White Figural Shell Lamp, 1970s

Rare Maison Rougier White Figural Shell Lamp, 1970s

$5,869

Rare Maison Rougier White Figural Shell Lamp, 1970s

By Maison Rougier

Located in Hastings, GB

This incredibly sleek and highly dramatic table lamp is crafted from frosted opaline acrylic in the form of naturalistic shells, these in turn are set upon a solid brass foot An imp...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo White Floor Lamp with Shell Shades
Faux Bamboo White Floor Lamp with Shell Shades

Faux Bamboo White Floor Lamp with Shell Shades

$2,705

Faux Bamboo White Floor Lamp with Shell Shades

Located in Hastings, GB

1980s faux bamboo and bulrush floor lamp with shell shades An elegant large floor lamp depicting bamboo stems with bulrushes and leaves The 3 bamboo stems have handcrafted metal and ...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Large Shell Table Lamp with Brass Details
Unique Large Shell Table Lamp with Brass Details

Unique Large Shell Table Lamp with Brass Details

$2,631

Unique Large Shell Table Lamp with Brass Details

Located in Rijssen, NL

An unique table lamp with a large real shell on the base. The lamp is ornamented with beautiful brass coral details and comes with a handmade semi-shiny lampshade which gives a warm ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1960s Faux Conch Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Vintage 1960s Faux Conch Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

Vintage 1960s Faux Conch Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

$1,250

Vintage 1960s Faux Conch Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Ceramic Conch shell table lamp. This is really a stand out piece, gorgeous. Luminescent glaze makes it glow brilliant when lit. Looks like a custom piece from circa 1960s judging ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 26.25 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoise shell. One red and the other blue with corresponding colored bases.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Ceramic brass Scallop Shell floor lamp
Ceramic brass Scallop Shell floor lamp

Ceramic brass Scallop Shell floor lamp

Unavailable

H 49 in W 11 in D 15 in

Ceramic brass Scallop Shell floor lamp

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Portland, OR

This beauty showcases a harmonious blend of nature-inspired aesthetics and mid-century modern influences. The scallop ceramic shell lamp adds a touch of elegance and sophistication t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 23 in W 9 in D 13.5 in

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern style blue Murano glass table lamps in the shape of large Conch shells with contrasting round white color base with foliage trim.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s
Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s

Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 16 in

Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Canaan, CT

just a lovely 70's glam capiz shell lamp with brass detail. its a great lamp and in wonderful shape. i have never seen such a beautiful lamp! very Karl Springer. no markings.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and Shellfish, natural sand crab preserved in a block of resin very special and original table lamp, which unites the st...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Shell

1970s Shell Lamp by Maison Rougier
1970s Shell Lamp by Maison Rougier

1970s Shell Lamp by Maison Rougier

Unavailable

H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in

1970s Shell Lamp by Maison Rougier

By Maison Rougier

Located in Longueil, FR

Perspex resin shell table lamp, by Roger Rougier for Maison Rougier, diffuser in white plastic representing a pearl, 1970. Signed. Electrical system in working order. Original elect...

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp
Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp

Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 31 in Dm 7 in

Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Tulsa, OK

Classic heavy brass table lamp by Frederick Cooper. It has three brass shell feet and a candlestick style body mimicking gorgeous turned wood. It is a timeless lamp and would look gr...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 6.25 in

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

By Arthur Court

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tortoise shell lamp by Arthur Court. Sculptural detail in cast aluminum with pierced opening surrounding its shell. Back lit and mounted on a cast aluminum base. Stamped "Arthur Cour...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970
Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970

Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 30.32 in D 11.42 in

Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970

By Roger Rougier

Located in Wilnis, UT

Beautiful shell table lamp by Rougier, manufactured around 1970. This eye-catching piece has a high quality acrylic hood and grey metal base, giving it a beautiful appearance. It ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp, Shell Shape, Brass Body, 1970s
Floor Lamp, Shell Shape, Brass Body, 1970s

Floor Lamp, Shell Shape, Brass Body, 1970s

Unavailable

H 69.69 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Floor Lamp, Shell Shape, Brass Body, 1970s

Located in Verona, IT

1970s floor lamp with brass body. Lampshade seashell shaped. Halogen light. Made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass
Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass

Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 13 in

Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass

By Fornasetti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Table lamp edited by Piero Fornasetti in circa 1960. Murano blown glass and varnished metal. Fornasetti label at the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps
Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 29 in W 9 in D 7 in

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Water Mill, NY

Very attractive pair of shell-shaped Rougier table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Single Tall Brass Table Lamp with Sea Shell Details

Single Tall Brass Table Lamp with Sea Shell Details

Unavailable

H 28 in Dm 8 in

Single Tall Brass Table Lamp with Sea Shell Details

Located in Bronx, NY

Very tall single brass table lamp with sea shell motif, this lamp is a vintage Mid-Century design, height to the base of sockets is 28, this item is on sale at a clearance price.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960
Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960

Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in

Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960

By Andre Cazenave

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful pair of André Cazenave shells table lamp, circa 1960. In very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s

Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in L'Escala, ES

Big white shell set in a cube of clear resin with a thin layer of light black resin on the back to add texture and depth to the shell. A new black lampshade. Born 1923 Pierre Girau...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s

Unavailable

H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful biomorphic rendering of a nautilus shell with mottled surface, glazed in shades of la...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps
Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 28 in W 12 in D 7 in

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a signed pair of Mid-Century Modern Rougier white resin "shells" and black bases with brass accent, table lamps.

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

The iconic zebra-striped pattern provides a playful yet sophisticated design, making these lamps a true statement piece of Mid-Century Modern German design.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Plastic

Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton
Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton

Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton

Unavailable

H 24.41 in Dm 16.54 in

Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag

Located in Bern, CH

The Fun 1TM Table lamp was designed by Verner Panton during the 1960s. Our version is an original edition from the first producer, J. Lüber (Switzerland). This wonderful round tab...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp
Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp

Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 28 in W 25 in D 16 in

Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Extremely unusual English Channel sea urchin lamp on root wood base with copper folliage.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Stunning 'Conch Shell' Lamp in Red < Designed by Louis Weisdorf
Stunning 'Conch Shell' Lamp in Red < Designed by Louis Weisdorf

Stunning 'Conch Shell' Lamp in Red < Designed by Louis Weisdorf

Unavailable

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Stunning 'Conch Shell' Lamp in Red < Designed by Louis Weisdorf

By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

Amazing and iconic Danish lamp by Louis Weisdorf designed for Tivoli in Copenhagen. The shape is like a round going spiral and the lamp is very interesting to spin - gives a cozy ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

French Mid-Century Shell Lamp
French Mid-Century Shell Lamp

French Mid-Century Shell Lamp

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H 13 in Dm 7 in

French Mid-Century Shell Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Illuminate your space with the distinctive charm and retro elegance of this Mid-Century Shell Lamp. With its unique design and timeless appeal, this lamp is a perfect statement piece...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century French Shell Table Lamp, 1950s
Mid-Century French Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

Mid-Century French Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

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H 15.75 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in

Mid-Century French Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in London, GB

An elegant mid-century table lamp from France, circa 1950s, featuring a natural conch shell mounted on a clear Lucite square base, set within a polished brass frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Pair

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H 16 in Dm 12 in

Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps, the shades with capiz shells in the form of flower petals, mounted atop square bronze bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp
Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp

Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp

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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp

Located in Hastings, GB

Fantastic mid century ceramic conch shell table lamp C 1960's / 70's This large sized ceramic conch shell is finished in an off white colour with iridescent glaze, the finish gives...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber
1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber

1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber

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H 16.75 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber

By Lüber Swiss, Verner Panton

Located in Detroit, MI

This incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern “Fun 1TM” table lamp was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Vernor Panton and made in Switzerland by J.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shell Lamp
Shell Lamp

Shell Lamp

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H 13.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Shell Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

A wonderful mounted and electrified shell as a petite lamp. Lamp has been beautifully added atop a brass rod and set on a marble base. Acquired from original owner who purchased in...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Shell Motif Shade, 20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Shell Motif Shade, 20th Century

Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Shell Motif Shade, 20th Century

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H 43.5 in W 18 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Shell Motif Shade, 20th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern Brass Clam Shell Shade Floor Lamp. 43.5" H x 18" W x 10" Diameter base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Shell Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century shell lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century shell lamps — often made from metal, shell and brass — can elevate any home. Mid century shell lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century shell lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Folk Art mid century shell lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid century shell lamps over the years, but those made by Verner Panton, Roger Rougier and J. Lüber Swiss are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Shell Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,727, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $9,103 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation. 

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Shell Lamps

  • How do you identify mid century lamps?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

  • Is there enough surface space on a mid-century nightstand for a lamp and a phone charger?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Most tops measure at least 14 by 14 inches, which comfortably fits a table lamp plus a small charging pad or phone.

  • What bulb type do vintage mid-century modern floor lamps use?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Most accept standard E26 medium-base bulbs, though some sculptural designs use specialty bulbs; listings note the socket type and recommended wattage.

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