Set of Shell Shaped Silver Plated Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four French circa 1940's silver-plated shell shaped sconces in original finish and 2
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Set of Shell Shaped Silver Plated Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four French circa 1940's silver-plated shell shaped sconces in original finish and 2
Metal
Set of Bronze Four-Arm Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940's patinated bronze sconces with 4 lights each. Sold per pair. Measurements
Bronze
$38,000 / item
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 7 in
PAIR of Rare French Shell & Plaster Sconces by Serge Roche & Maison Jansen, 1935
By Maison Jansen, Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Rare and Original French Shell, Sea Life, Plaster and Patinated Gesso Sconces by Serge
Shell, Abalone, Gesso, Plaster
Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Shell shaped wall lights in frosted textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by Glashütte
Metal, Chrome
$3,196 / item
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s. Very fine wall sconces made of
Brass
$9,800 / item
H 23 in W 6 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form Anglo Indian backplates with a verdigris painted surface, brass
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris
Brass
$10,300 / set
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Purple Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated
Brass
$1,436 / set
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Unique White Plexiglass Shell Shaped Pair of Large Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique white Plexiglass shell shaped pair of large sconces, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and
Brass
$4,549 / set
H 5.52 in W 19.49 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern shell wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in clear and
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 10 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of French Art Deco Molded Glass Shell Sconces with Nickel Mounts
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair French Art Deco wall sconces attributed to Sabino with a clear frosted molded glass shell-form
Bronze, Nickel
$1,257 / set
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass shell shaped rare pair of sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany Very nice high quality wall
Metal
$295 / set
H 10 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilt Brass Shell Candle Sconces w/ Scroll Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition These striking Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilt Brass Shell
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra
Bronze
$10,200 / set
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Greek Key Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated
Brass
$1,017 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 8.67 in
Shell Design Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare shell design opal glass pair of sconces by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany Minimalist high
Metal
$5,148 / set
H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Shell Murano glass with gold leaf and brass wall
Brass, Gold Leaf
$2,274 / set
H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 3.55 in
Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of
Murano Glass
$3,800 / set
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Pair of Large Gold Murano Shell Shaped Gold Sconces Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large stylized shell shaped wall sconces attributed to Barovier in semi-opaque handblown
Glass
$1,120
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 5 in
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass Shell wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was
Metal
$2,334 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in
Metal
$1,985 / set
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s. Shell
Crystal
$2,495 / set
H 23 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Italian Giltwood And Painted Carved Sconces With Shell And Floral Motif, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
sconces with an ornate shell and floral motif. They are marked, not electrified and in very good condition.
Giltwood
$2,850 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.
By ASEA
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two ASEA "Coquille" wall lamps in great condition. Elegant wall sconces with acid treated
Brass
$880 / set
H 11.75 in W 10.38 in D 5.25 in
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws
Metal
$2,514 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late
Brass
$4,646 / set
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Pair of IP44 rated Italian gold fleck Murano Clam Shell shaped Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Brass
$2,704 / set
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Pair of chic Italian gold flecked Murano and brass Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
Brass
$1,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 13.19 in D 4.92 in
Pair of wall lights, appliques, shell, 1980s Murano design Barovier & Toso Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Charming wall lamps, appliques, made of glass - transparent and gold, made in the 1980s
Metal
Gorgeous Pair Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets Sconces
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous pair of artisan made sea shell encrusted wall brackets or sconces , decorated with sea
Shell
$11,700 / set
H 15.5 in W 18.25 in D 5.75 in
2 Pairs of Large French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Sconces by Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare and dramatic pairs of French plaster wall lights in the form of sea shells by Serge Roche
Plaster
Pair of Lotus wall lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
features three bulbs, ensuring a warm and ambient illumination for your space. Price is for a pair of wall
Other
$1,556 / set
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
1 of the 3 Pairs of Art Deco Style Milk Glass Shell Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Pairs Art Deco style milk glass wall lights. Manufactured in Germany around 1970. The
Metal
$2,095
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
A pair of white seashell wall sconces by Michèle Mahé and André Cazenave, France
By Atelier Ade, Andre Cazenave
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Beautiful pair of shell-shaped wall sconces by Michèle Mahé and André Cazenave for Atelier A
Fiberglass
$2,490Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
the more valuable! You're going to love this pair of wall lamps. They're so unique and beautiful and
Brass, Bronze
$1,395Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of bronze appliques made in the 1800s, each of which has a pair of original hand-sculpted
Bronze
$2,155 / set
H 8.86 in W 8.08 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Murano Glass Palm Leaves Shell Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Nicely pair of Murano bubble glass and chrome sconces. Italy, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 1.
Chrome
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