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Plaster Shell Chandelier

WP Sullivan Plaster Shell Chandelier
By W.P. Sullivan
Located in New York, NY
WP Sullivan the shell chandelier Sculpted shell form chandelier in cast plaster resin. Hung with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin, Plaster

Plaster Shell Chandelier by W.P. Sullivan
By W.P. Sullivan
Located in New York, NY
W.P. Sullivan  The shell chandelier Sculpted shell form ceiling fixture in plaster resin. Can also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Resin

2 French Plaster Shell Chandeliers / Pendants by Jean Charles Moreux, 1930
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
Rare French mid-century dramatic plaster pendants / chandeliers in the form of three intersecting
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Vintage 1930s French Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster

Pair of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1940's French plaster light fixtures with painted finish. The body in the shape
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Resin Clam Shell Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal chandelier. A resin giant clam shell in a matte plaster white. A
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Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan, Two Tiered Resin Chandelier
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A two-tiered twelve-light chandelier with shell formed dish, secured on underside by over-sized
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin, Plaster

Contemporary Chandelier, Sculptural Lamp, Collectible Design "Bosei" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
harmonious blend of light and shadow through strategically positioned cutouts in the robust gypsum shell. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Contemporary Chandelier, Sculptural Collectible Design "Bosei" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
robust gypsum shell. The design emits a warm, comforting glow, bringing aesthetic appeal to any room
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Styled in the Manner of Frances Elkins 1930s Plaster Shell Chandelier
By Frances Elkins
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By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Paris, FR
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WP Sullivan Plaster Shell Chandelier
By W.P. Sullivan
Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s cast plaster shell pendant light. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. Cream gloss finish.
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Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Cast Plaster Shell Pendant. White matte finish. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. UL
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Located in Washington, DC
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Mid Century Plaster Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French plaster and composition painted light fixture. Measurements: Height 31.5
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By Phoenix Day Co. Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in New York, NY
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By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Circular Undulating Smooth Plaster Shell Pendant, 17"
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
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Large Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Light & Canopy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
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Located in San Francisco, CA
A lacquered plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
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By Serge Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Diego Giacometti, (after) Jean Michel Frank
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By Casella Lighting
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By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Paris, FR
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Pair of Plaster Shell Chandeliers
Pair of Plaster Shell Chandeliers
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
nice big plaster chandelier circa 1980 with 3 lights Diam 100 cm / H 100 cm
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1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier
1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic and unique 8 arm chandelier crafted from oyster shells. New wiring.
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H 45 in Dm 40 in
A Frances Elkins Plaster Plafonnier
Located in New York, NY
A Frances Elkins Plaster Plafonnier of Circular Scallopped Shell Form from Suspended Painted Chain
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Superb Lacquered 40's Shell Console
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Lacquered 40's shell console. For additional, consoles, credenzas, sideboards
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Superb Lacquered 40's Shell Console
Superb Lacquered 40's Shell Console
H 31.25 in W 37.75 in D 14.25 in
Plaster Scallop Shell Chandelier in the Manner of Frances Elkins
By Casella
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Scallop Shell Chandelier in the Manner of Frances Elkins circa 1970s plaster manufactured by
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Plastered Shell Chandelier
Located in Newburgh, NY
Vintage chandelier made of plaster inspired by the work of Serge Roche.
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Plaster

Plastered Shell Chandelier
Plastered Shell Chandelier
H 9 in W 23 in D 18 in
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Plaster Shell Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plaster shell chandelier for your home. A plaster shell chandelier — often made from plaster, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage plaster shell chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a plaster shell chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A plaster shell chandelier, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made plaster shell chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Casella Lighting, Sirmos Company and Jean-Charles Moreux are consistently popular.

How Much is a Plaster Shell Chandelier?

A plaster shell chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,150, while the lowest priced sells for $785 and the highest can go for as much as $14,770.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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