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Penshell Table

Post Modern Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Table Lamp
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Table Lamp. Strong Post-Modern rounded form in the
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful silvered bronze and a faux tortoiseshell made from penshell table top sculpture, mid to
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Signed Karl Springer Penshell Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Signed Karl Springer Penshell coffee table with glass insert. Glass top has some scuffs due to age
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Penshell Pagoda Console or Hall Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The iconic form of the Qing hall table or altar table is represented here as a modern clean version
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Shell

Karl Springer Pair of Large Tessellated Penshell End Tables 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted pair of large 2 tier end tables with curved ends in tessellated penshell by
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern End Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze/Penshell Hot Air Balloon Table Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze/Penshell Hot Air Balloon Table Lamp The Lamp is a stunning
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Penshell Snail Table Lamp c.1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sculptural and rare table lamp by Maitland-Smith, renowned for their intricate craftsmanship and
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Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Regency Style Maitland-Smith Penshell Faux Tortoise Side Tables Iron Bases - S/2
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of penshell side tables with a faux tortoise appearance by Maitland-Smith. The black
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell w/Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell with Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980. Brown
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning pair of table lamps by Maitland-Smith. Body of the obelisk featuring a penshell veneer
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A Karl Springer desk in Tortoise color Pen-Shell with 3 recessed drawers. Signed with brass plaque.
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood

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1980s Maitland-Smith Penshell Round Pedestal Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Geneva, IL
Striking round penshell table by Maitland-Smith. The entire surface is covered in polished mollusk
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Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood

Art Deco Style Penshell Tables
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Art Deco style tables covered in a penshell mosaic and featuring long elegant legs over silver
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2010s American Organic Modern Tables

Art Deco Style Penshell Tables
Art Deco Style Penshell Tables
H 25 in W 16 in D 12 in
Karl Springer Pair of Tortoise Style Penshell Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Karl Springer lamps. Completely done in tessellated penshell rectangles with a glossy
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Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Exceptional 2 Tier Tessellated Penshell Table 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted 2 tier side table with curved ends in tessellated penshell with brass inlays
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Art Deco Figural Bronze Female & Penshell Table Lamp 25"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table lamp featuring a bronze female figure standing on a stacked
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Penshell Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A classical penshell urn shaped table lamp with brass detail. Penshell is a beautiful alternative
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1990s Philippine Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faux Bamboo and Penshell Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
splayed feet, featuring two tiers of tessellated penshell.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Large coffee table in brown penshell by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large coffee table, heavy parson style in lacquered brown penshell, designed by Karl Springer
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in Penshell, 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in dark brown tessellated and lacquered penshell with
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Carlo Furniture Yellow Sea Penshell Writing Table Desk
By Carlo Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
Another stunning design by Carlo Furniture, this Yellow Sea penshell dining table is just as
Category

2010s Modern Desks

Materials

Shell

Round Penshell Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Coffee table with a round bowl form entirely clad in a dark lush penshell mosaic.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell

Round Penshell Coffee Table
Round Penshell Coffee Table
H 15 in Dm 45.5 in
Karl Springer Tessellated Penshell Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Karl Springer LTD tessellated penshell coffee table with brass trim.
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Coconut

Regency Style Bamboo And Penshell Gallery Style Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Late 20th century Regency style bamboo and pennshell side table with galllery. It is in very good
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Late 20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Maitland-Smith Penshell Monkey Light
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a penshell monkey lamp made by Maitland-Smith probably from 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Table Lamps

Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Penshell Hot Air Balloon Table Lamp 8135-17
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table lamp with round black base supporting a bronze hot air balloon basket
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Maitland-Smith Penshell and Silvered Brass Lamps
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of silvered Maitland-Smith lamps having penshell shades and figural bronze eagle finials
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Maitland Smith Brass Tessellated Penshell Articulating Library Desk Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table / desk lamp featuring a round tessellated base supporting a brass
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Penshell Octagonal Garden Stool or Side Table by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Penshell octagonal garden stool by Maitland-Smith. Could also be used as a side table. Brown
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools

Materials

Shell, Wood

Penshell Occasional Table Made by Celestina, circa 1990s
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small and fabulous penshell occasional table labeled Celestina and sold through Neiman Marcus in
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Late 20th Century Philippine Side Tables

Penshell, Brass Waterfall Console Table by Maitland-Smith, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
An elegant sofa table console in a waterfall form comprising brown penshell tiled veneer and brass
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Shagreen and Penshell Console, Brass Details, France, 2018
Located in Firenze, IT
Contemporary shagreen console with a design pattern in grey and black penshell and brass, France
Category

2010s French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maitland-Smith lamps
By Maitland Smith
Located in Highland Park, IL
Pair of figural giraffe Maitland-Smith table lamps having penshell shades with beaded trim upon
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Maitland-Smith lamps
Pair of Maitland-Smith lamps
H 21 in W 23 in D 9 in

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Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps
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

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Paul Evans Style Etched Copper Square Coffee Table c. 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Glowing 1970s etched copper coffee table is an immediate Brutalist injection of Paul Evans style in depth, tone and shape. Etched black forms dance over a glowing copper backdrop. Th...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Copper

1970s Paul Evans Cityscape Burled Wood Chrome Base Coffee Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular cityscape Coffee Table from Paul Evans. Signed. Typical even crazing throughout indicative of vintage lacquering. Original finish. It’s monumental. The color is magnifice...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Coffee Table in Tessellated Horn, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table in tessellated horn, custom design, American 1970s. The organic nature of horn makes this table a work of art.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Horn, Wood

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Karl Springer "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" In Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in bisque lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The curvature of the table’s form and edges showcase Springer’s superb cr...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Lizard

Karl Springer Exotic Leather and Patinated Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Karl Springer coffee table in what appears to be sea snake leather with Patinated brass accents. Lovely simplistic form with nods of elegance through the reversed arched sides. Brass...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

White Rounded Square Fiberglass Quad Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut, Cane

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Penshell Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic penshell table available at 1stDibs. Each penshell table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and brass. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage penshell table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect penshell table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A penshell table, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made penshell table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Carlo Furniture and Neiman Marcus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Penshell Table?

The average selling price for a penshell table at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $1,195 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.