Ribbed (22") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
Metal
$1,500 / item
H 19.5 in Dm 12 in
Small (12") Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
Metal
$1,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 17 in
Smooth (17") Circular 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
Metal
Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A decorative ceiling light inspired by Jean Michel Franck, featuring a stylized shell-shaped bowl
Plaster
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter
Metal
$14,770 / item
H 22 in Dm 23.5 in
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
Plaster
Set of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 large circa 1940's French plaster light fixtures with silver leaf finish. The body in
Silver Leaf
Set of Large Shell Shaped Plaster Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8, circa 1940s French plaster light fixtures, in the shape of shells, with silver-leaf
Plaster
$2,808Sale Price / item|41% Off
H 16 in W 22 in D 14 in
Serge Roche Attributed Cast Painted Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier, 1950s
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Serge Roche Attributed Cast Lacquered Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier Of the period, France, circa
Metal
$12,649 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in
Large modern plaster shell chandelier in style of Diego Giacometti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large modern French shell-shaped chandelier, handcrafted to the highest standards. Structure and
Metal
Styled in the Manner of Frances Elkins 1930s Plaster Shell Chandelier
By Frances Elkins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Styled in the manner of Frances Elkins 1930s plaster shell chandelier.
Plaster
Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s cast plaster shell pendant light. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. Cream gloss finish.
Brass
Cast Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Cast Plaster Shell Pendant. White matte finish. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. UL
Brass
Vintage Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
By Phoenix Day Co. Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
Metal
Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light-w we
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
Metal
Gilded Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A new take on an old Classic. These plaster shell pendants have been gilded. They are one of the
Plaster
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
Plaster, Resin
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
Composition
Sea Shell Ceiling Fixture in Plaster by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Suspended scalloped plaster sea shell ceiling fixture by Sirmos, American 1970's
Large White Vintage Casella Undulating Shell Pendant Lights, 2 Available
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have two of these lacquered plaster pendants in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges
Metal
Shell Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Shell chandelier. The chain can be adjusted for height.
Plaster
Frances Elkins Hanging Shell Light
Located in New York, NY
FRANCES ELKINS (1888-1953) Plaster plafonnier in the shape of a scallop shell suspended from
Plaster
Vintage Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large sized plaster shell pendant light fashioned after Frances Elkins' design. Newly rewired, UL
Brass
Mammoth White Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lacquered plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
Metal
Large Smooth Undulating Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
Metal
Circular Undulating Smooth Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
Metal
Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pendant made by Caasella Lighting in San Francisco in the 1970s. A plaster pendant in an
Brass
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
Metal
Circular Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant, 22" 4-light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lacquered plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Shape Plaster Pendant Light Fixture
By Serge Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Serge Roche style shell shape pale green smooth plaster pendant fixture with gilded brass
Brass
Silver Plated Plaster Shell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian silver plated shell light fixture with six interior lights. Measurements
Plaster
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
Brass
WP Sullivan Plaster Shell Chandelier for Carlos A.
By W.P. Sullivan
Located in New York, NY
WP Sullivan the shell chandelier Sculpted shell form chandelier in cast plaster resin. Hung with
Resin, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 2 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Francisco Russian Hill apartment building. Throughout the 20th century, plaster shell fixtures were made
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 3 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Francisco Russian Hill apartment building. Throughout the 20th century, plaster shell fixtures were made
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 1 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Francisco Russian Hill apartment building. Throughout the 20th century, plaster shell fixtures were made
Fiberglass, Plaster
White Vintage Casella Undulating Shell Pendant Light
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
A white, lacquered plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted
Metal
Big Plaster Shell Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
An impressive plaster shell chandelier, circa 1980, made for a project in a chic Paris hotel, new
1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
nice big plaster chandelier circa 1980 with 3 lights Diam 100 cm / H 100 cm
Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier by Casella
By Casella Lighting, Frances Elkins
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish cast plaster sea shell-form chandelier dates to the 1970s and was produced for Casella
Metal
Pair of Plaster Shell Chandeliers
Located in Paris, FR
The last pair of plaster shell chandeliers, made for a project hotel in Paris, circa 1980
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
Plaster
Plastered Shell Chandelier
Located in Newburgh, NY
Vintage chandelier made of plaster inspired by the work of Serge Roche.
Plaster
Sirmos Sand Dollar Shell Form Chandelier
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic petit shell-form chandleir dates to the 1970s and was created by Sirmos. and
Epoxy Resin, Plaster
Vintage Casella Lighting Plaster Plafonnier in the Manner of Frances Elkins
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon late 1960s white scalloped plaster plafonnier by Casella Lighting. Shell-inspired
Metal
$2,361Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 18.51 in
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,369 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$3,001 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
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...
Plywood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table 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...
Brass
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Pair New Murano Sconces with Fluted White Glass and Brass
Located in Troy, MI
New pair of sconces in Murano glass and brass. Polished brass round backplates and hardware. The sconces feature shades in a semi-opaque white glass with fluted edges and long, clear...
Brass
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Murano Opaline Glass Ceiling Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass ceiling fixture, rewired for the US. The bell curve and subtle texture of the opaline glass make this a stand out light fixture. Finished with a clear ...
Murano Glass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$723 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
This striking fixture catches light in wonderful ways through the panes of stamped and textured Murano glass. The large size gives the piece significant impact. We love the chevron d...
Brass
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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