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Opaline Shell

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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Shell wall lamp, white opaline, Italy, 1980
Shell wall lamp, white opaline, Italy, 1980
$1,327
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Single Opaline Glass Nautical Shell Shaped Wall Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1260 Single opaline glass shell shaped wall sconce. Takes one 60 watt Edison based bulb.
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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pink Opaline and Lattimo Glass Shell Bowl or Ashtray by Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Opalescent shell bowl / ashtray by Fratelli Toso, Italy, circa 1959. This shell bowl / ashtray is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Opaline Glass

Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
quality Murano opaline glass and has a unique organic form. The shell has a very rare pink coloration
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Opaline Glass Shell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg. Shell shaped opaline glass shade with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Shell Shaped Opaline Glass Wall Sconce, by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of opaline glass clam shell shaped wall sconces by Limburg, Germany. Each takes one
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Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Ashtray Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano opaline glass ashtrays set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Cannon Shell Model 9040, Brass & Opaline, 1950s Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano opaline bowl set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer: Cenedese
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Pair of Visor-Form Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Diffusers, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Matching 1960s table lamps with a hinged visor shell that swivels around an internal opaline-glass
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass, Wood

Pair of Gothic Revival Style Opaline Lamps and Gilt Bronze, circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Gothic Revival style lamps baluster shaped in egg-shell coloured opaline. Decor of blue and
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival More Lighting

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Bronze

Seguso Murano Orange White Art Glass Shell Bowl Ashtray
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
-catching Murano glass piece features a shell design bowl with an interior part in orange glass summerged
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Seguso Murano Orange White Art Glass Shell Bowl Ashtray
Seguso Murano Orange White Art Glass Shell Bowl Ashtray
$651 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.17 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 2 Hillebrand Art Deco shell opal glass wall lamps, 1960
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
lamps enables a pleasant, subdued light. The classic shell design allows the lamps to be placed in
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sconce 'Shell' by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall fixture 'shell
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Archimede Seguso Murano Blue & Pink Alabastro Glass Shell Bowls
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Murano Sommerso pink and blue opalescent glass shell bowls. Attributed to Archimede Seguso
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Set of Archimede Seguso Murano Blue & Pink Alabastro Glass Shell Bowls
Set of Archimede Seguso Murano Blue & Pink Alabastro Glass Shell Bowls
$1,652 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.56 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Opalescent Pink White Sea Shell Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely Murano hand blown pink over opaline white glass sea shell bowl / ashtray. Attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
. These elegant wall lamps are executed in shell shaped opaline glass and metal. Each lamp has 1 x E27
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Copper and Glass Pendant Lamps for Hiemsrta Evolux, 1960's
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Steenwijk, NL
out of an opaline glass shell hanging on a copper shaft. It gives a very warm light due to the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

“Telegono” Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1969 Italy
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
diffuser nested within a bold, cylindrical shell. The adjustable opaline shade allows control of the light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flush mount ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. " Cannon Shell" series
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell
Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell
$16,000
H 10 in Dm 23.5 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
$8,221 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
$8,221 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
$8,221 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
$8,221 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Vico Magistretti Sconce "Grande Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s Large
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti sconce "Grande Mania", Large Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vico Magistretti Sconce "Mania" in Glass, Italy circa 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamp "Mania" Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vico Magistretti Sconces "Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s a pair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Mania", a pair Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vico Magistretti Sconces "Grande Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s Large
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Grande Mania", a pair Large Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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White Gilded Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Kidney Shaped, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens Village, NY
. What's the point of holding off? The kidney-shaped, double scallop-shell, Opaline glass serving dish is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

1970s Opaline Shell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1970s opaline shell chandelier.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Opaline Clam Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass shell attached to brass hardware. Has 1 light
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Seguso Pink Opaline Conch Shell
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegantly fluted glass sculpture/vase by Seguso.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Pink Opaline Conch Shell
Seguso Pink Opaline Conch Shell
H 11 in W 13 in D 9 in
Pair large Opaline glass shell sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-939 Pair opaline glass sconces
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair large  Opaline glass shell sconces
Pair large  Opaline glass shell sconces
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Shapely French Pale-Blue Opaline Glass Shell-Form Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shallow bowl with scalloped sides and gilded edge, all in a translucent opaline glass.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Opaline Glass

Midcentury Opaline Glass Shell Wall Lamps, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamps made in the 1960s. Shell shaped glass shades with ceramic
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

Midcentury Pair of Shell Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
beautiful shell shape. The unique glass shade is made from opaline glass. The lights have also a brass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Opaline Glass Shell Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamps by Glashütte Limburg. Shell shaped opaline glass shades
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oval Seashell Encrusted Wall Mirror
By French Opaline
Located in Dallas, TX
Tropical colors with punches of deep light pink and cream bring attention to this textural, oval seashell mirror. Only the best quality seashells used on this piece. This handmade mi...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

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Shell

Rare Shell Form Opalescent Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
These Shell Form Lamps are simply beautiful to place in any room,the shell design is on both front
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Shell Wall Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful opal glass shell sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany.
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Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opal, Brass

Pair of Shell Wall Lights
Pair of Shell Wall Lights
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1960s opal glass shell wall lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany with brass holder.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights
Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights, 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1960s opal glass shell wall lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany with brass holder, wired for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights, 1960
Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights, 1960
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair, 1970s Opalescent Glass Shell Form Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
A large pair of shell form opalescent glass lamps,on Lucite square bases and the original Lucite
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Rare 1970s Shell Form Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of opalescent shell-shaped glass 1970s lamps. Lucite base and finial (original) chrome rise
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Rare 1970s Shell Form Lamps
Pair of Rare 1970s Shell Form Lamps
H 30 in W 14 in D 5.8 in
1970’s Glass Shell Vanity 4 Light Fixture
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous 4 bulb vanity light fixture with satin glass shell shades that appear to only be held in
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Art Deco Rose Pink Glass Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Art Deco Rose Pink Glass and Chrome Clam Shell Wall Sconce Lights - 11"w x 5"d x 8.5"h
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Opalescent Shell Form Glass and Lucite Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of 1970s shell form opalescent glass lamps. Lucite bases and finials, chrome sockets, clear
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lam by Peill & Putzler Glaswerke Düren, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Wilhelm Wagenfeld wall lamp typ Muschel / shell in opaline glass by Peill & Putzler
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opaline Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lam by Peill & Putzler Glaswerke Düren, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Wilhelm Wagenfeld wall lamp typ Muschel / shell in opaline glass by Peill & Putzler
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opaline Glass

Single Wall Sconce by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming sconce has a delicate brass frame and an opaline half shell diffuser. The light
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Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

5 "Mania" Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(2) “Mania” sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Two opaline acrylic molded shells express the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Caviar Opaline Shell Set, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Caviar set including 2 shell shape jars in opaline blue and white glasses. France, circa 1950s.  
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Vintage 1950s French Serving Pieces

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Metal

Caviar Opaline Shell Set, France, 1950s
Caviar Opaline Shell Set, France, 1950s
H 1.97 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in
Opaline Glass Shell Dish
Located in Winnetka, IL
French blue opaline glass shell bowl by Cenedese. Hand applied matte gilt edge
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Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

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Opaline Glass, Paint

Opaline Glass Shell Dish
Opaline Glass Shell Dish
H 2 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Pair Opaline Glass Shell Shaped Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-1182 A pair of opaline glass shell shaped sconces
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Antique French Dore Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Sea-Shell Form Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular Antique French dore bronze mounted peach opaline sea-shell form covered box. The
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Vintage 1910s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Motif Bowl w/Gold Fleck & Opaline Exterior
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Motif Bowl w/Gold Fleck & Opaline Exterior *****NOTICE: Our
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass shell bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano opaline bowl set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer: Cenedese
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Blue Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano opaline bowl set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer: Cenedese
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Round Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano opaline bowl set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer: Cenedese
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1960s opal glass shell wall lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany with brass holder.
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Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights
Peill & Putzler Shell Wall Lights
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Large 'Opalescent' Glass Shell Bowl by Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This large shell bowl is made from pink opaline glass under 'lattimo' glass opalescent ribs, with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Classic Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Classic Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Lamps with Chrome Plate Brackets and Rosee Frosted Glass
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Shell Shaped Ribble Glass Wall Lights, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Shell shaped wall lights in ribble textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand Glass and Brass Shell Table Lamps for Fontana Arte, circa 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Max Ingrand glass and brass shell table lamps for Fontana Arte, circa 1960. Executed in opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Opalescent White Blue Italian Art Glass Shell Shape Centerpiece Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Gorgeous large Murano handblown opalescent blue and white with scalloped rim art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Spots Italian Art Glass Scroll Shell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown opalescent and pink spots Italian art glass seashell shape design bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company. Has a scroll decoration on one end. The p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

French Wall Light
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wall light attributed to Mathieu Mategot, opaline glass shell on a perforated, enameled
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Wall Light
French Wall Light
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
Pair of Grande Mania Wall Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. This is the original version, made of two opaline glass shells and with a very nice brass detail at the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Design Wall Sconces from the 1950s - Fontana Arte Attribution
Located in Rome, IT
, attributed to the renowned Fontana Arte. Crafted with opaline glass in a graceful shell shape and adorned
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vico Magistretti Sconces "Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s a pair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Mania", a pair Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

4 "Mania" Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(4) “Mania” sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Two opaline acrylic molded shells express the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti Sconces "Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s Set of 3
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Mania", set of 3 Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bronze and Opaline Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier with Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
AHL3842 An antique cast opaline glass and bronze chandelier with cast shell details over an
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Glass Shell and Brass Pair of Wall Lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
Swedish glass shell and brass pair of wall lamps.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Pair of Glass Shell and Brass Wall Lamps, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Two pair of frosted glass shell and brass structure wall lamps made in Sweden in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Black Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Shining black opaque Murano glass scallop shell bowl with a hand-applied matte gilt edge. By
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Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Clam Shell Bowl by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
clam shell form feet, enclosing interior molded raised letter maker's signature.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Opaline Glass

Wall Light 'Grande Mania' by Vico Magistretti for Artimide Italy
By Artimide, Vico Magistretti
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
piece of cast opaline glass shell. The fixture is equipped with two small Edison screw sockets (SES
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

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Totally authentic and rare 1930's Art Deco matching pair of wall lights or sconces originating from England. These wall lights are in heavy frosted glass in peachy pink colour, held ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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LU Swing Sconce
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Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
$1,800 / item
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Modern Serving Tray Sahara Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier&Toso Style
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier & Toso Style Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in opaline white color. Suits for 12x18...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Murano Glass

Azucena Chandelier Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian 1950 Brass Glass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Chandeliers Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1950 brass and glass.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Iron

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
$1,409 / set
H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
$2,450
H 8.47 in W 9.45 in D 11.62 in
French Art Deco "Feather" Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco "feather" chandelier. Having eight clear frosted glass panels with ribbed geometric motif. Held by a silver nickeled multi-tiered skyscraper geometric design...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
On Hold
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
19th Century French Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French giltwood fauteuil armchairs, pair Offered for sale is a pair of late 19th century Louis XVI French giltwood fauteuil armchairs shown in muslin and in need of uph...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century French Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
19th Century French Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
$595 Sale Price / set
62% Off
H 43 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel. White interior. Measures: Diameter cast iron wall piece 12 cm, 3 holes to secure. Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
$423 / item
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 17.33 in
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Opaline Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic opaline shell available at 1stDibs. Each opaline shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, opaline glass and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect opaline shell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A opaline shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made opaline shell over the years, but those crafted by Cenedese, Peill & Putzler and Glashütte Limburg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Opaline Shell?

The average selling price for a opaline shell at 1stDibs is $979, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $4,999 for the highest priced.