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Plaster Shell Pendant

Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
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Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural plaster shell pendant light featuring an organic, scalloped coquillage design and natural twisted rope suspension.

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Materials

Plaster

Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light
Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light

Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

A decorative ceiling light inspired by Jean Michel Franck, featuring a stylized shell-shaped bowl with internal lighting, an adjustable rope cable, and a plaster canopy.

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Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture

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: 20" Drop: 32"

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2 French Plaster Shell Chandeliers / Pendants by Jean Charles Moreux, 1930
2 French Plaster Shell Chandeliers / Pendants by Jean Charles Moreux, 1930

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 sea shells by Jean Charles Moreux (1889-1956).

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Set of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures.  Sold Individually

Set of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's French shell-shaped plaster light fixtures with silver leaf finish.  Sold individually. (matching sconces available). Measurements: Minimum drop: 18" (adjustabl...

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Leaf

Set of Large Shell Shaped Plaster Fixtures, Sold individually
Set of Large Shell Shaped Plaster Fixtures, Sold individually

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Located in New York, NY

Set of 8, circa 1940s French plaster light fixtures, in the shape of shells, with silver-leaf finish. Sold individually. Measurements Height: 40" Diameter: 30"

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Serge Roche Attributed Cast Painted Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier, 1950s
Serge Roche Attributed Cast Painted Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier, 1950s

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 1950s, attributed to Serge Roche (1898-1988) Sold individually.  Serge Roche attrib...

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Materials

Metal

Large modern plaster shell chandelier in style of Diego Giacometti
Large modern plaster shell chandelier in style of Diego Giacometti

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 suspension system in iron covered with textured white plaster. Sober, elegant design ...

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2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Styled in the Manner of Frances Elkins 1930s Plaster Shell Chandelier
Styled in the Manner of Frances Elkins 1930s Plaster Shell Chandelier

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Plaster Shell Pendant
Plaster Shell Pendant

Plaster Shell Pendant

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H 23 in Dm 22 in

Plaster Shell Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s cast plaster shell pendant light. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cast Plaster Shell Pendant
Cast Plaster Shell Pendant

Cast Plaster Shell Pendant

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H 23 in Dm 22 in

Cast Plaster Shell Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Cast Plaster Shell Pendant. White matte finish. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Vintage Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

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 accentuating the form.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gilded Shell Pendant
Gilded Shell Pendant

Gilded Shell Pendant

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H 19 in Dm 23 in

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 older shell pendants and there is horsehair in the plaster.

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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John Dickinson Style White Plaster Shell Form Pendant Light Fixture
John Dickinson Style White Plaster Shell Form Pendant Light Fixture

John Dickinson Style White Plaster Shell Form Pendant Light Fixture

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

John Dickinson Style White Plaster Shell Form Pendant Light Fixture.

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Materials

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WP Sullivan Plaster Shell Chandelier
WP Sullivan 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 twisted ivory cord, you may determine overall drop height. Also, can be suspended fro...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Mid Century Plaster Shell Light Fixture
Mid Century Plaster Shell Light Fixture

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" Diameter 22".

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Materials

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Sea Shell Ceiling Fixture in Plaster by Sirmos
Sea Shell Ceiling Fixture in Plaster by Sirmos

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

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Large White Vintage Casella Undulating Shell Pendant Lights, 2 Available
Large White Vintage Casella Undulating Shell Pendant Lights, 2 Available

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 and imprinted lines accentuating the form.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Shell Chandelier
Shell Chandelier

Shell Chandelier

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H 12 in Dm 38 in

Shell Chandelier

Located in Washington, DC

Shell chandelier. The chain can be adjusted for height.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Frances Elkins Hanging Shell Light
Frances Elkins Hanging Shell Light

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 3 chains.
American, c. 1940

PROVENANCE: From the Estate of K...

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Materials

Plaster

Vintage Plaster Shell Pendant
Vintage Plaster Shell Pendant

Vintage Plaster Shell Pendant

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H 36 in Dm 31 in

Vintage Plaster Shell Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large sized plaster shell pendant light fashioned after Frances Elkins' design.

Category

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Mammoth White Plaster Shell Pendant
Mammoth White Plaster Shell Pendant

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 accentuating the form.

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Materials

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Large Smooth Undulating Plaster Shell Pendant
Large Smooth Undulating Plaster Shell Pendant

Large Smooth Undulating Plaster Shell Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges.

Category

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Materials

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Circular Undulating Smooth Plaster Shell Pendant
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Circular Undulating Smooth Plaster Shell Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges.

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Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant
Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant

Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant

By Casella Lighting

Located in San Francisco, CA

A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form.

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Circular Undulating Smooth Plaster Shell Pendant, 17"

Circular Undulating Smooth Plaster Shell Pendant, 17"

Located in San Francisco, CA

A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges.

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Circular Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant, 22" 4-light
Circular Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Pendant, 22" 4-light

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 accentuating the form.

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Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Shape Plaster Pendant Light Fixture

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 chain.

Category

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Materials

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Silver Plated Plaster Shell Chandelier
Silver Plated Plaster Shell Chandelier

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: Height: 31" Width: 28"

Category

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Materials

Plaster

Large Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Light & Canopy
Large Vintage Undulating Ribbed Plaster Shell Light & Canopy

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 accentuating the form.

Category

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Materials

Brass

WP Sullivan Plaster Shell Chandelier for Carlos A.
WP Sullivan Plaster Shell Chandelier for Carlos A.

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 twisted ivory cord to your requested 48" overall drop.  

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Materials

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Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 2 of 3
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 2 of 3

Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 2 of 3

By Frances Elkins

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The shell, which measures approximately 26" in diameter, is made of reinforced plaster.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 1 of 3
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 1 of 3

Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 1 of 3

By Frances Elkins

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The shell, which measures approximately 26" in diameter, is made of reinforced plaster.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 3 of 3
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 3 of 3

Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 3 of 3

By Frances Elkins

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The shell, which measures approximately 26" in diameter, is made of reinforced plaster.

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White Vintage Casella Undulating Shell Pendant Light
White Vintage Casella Undulating Shell Pendant Light

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 lines accentuating the form.

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Metal

Big Plaster Shell Chandelier
Big Plaster Shell Chandelier

Big Plaster Shell Chandelier

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H 39.38 in Dm 36.23 in

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 electricity. Dimension: 92 x 22 cm / total height = 100 cm.

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Vintage 1980s French Chandeliers and Pendants

1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier
1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier

1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier

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H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in

1980 Plaster Shell Chandelier

Located in Paris, FR

nice big plaster chandelier circa 1980 with 3 lights Diam 100 cm / H 100 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier by Casella
Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier by Casella

Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier by Casella

By Frances Elkins, Casella Lighting

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish cast plaster sea shell-form chandelier dates to the 1970s and was produced for Casella Lighting. The piece is very much in the style of pieces created by Frances Elkins....

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Materials

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Pair of Plaster Shell Chandeliers
Pair of Plaster Shell Chandeliers

Pair of Plaster Shell Chandeliers

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H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in

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. Measures: Diameter 95 cm/H 100 cm.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Plaster Scallop Shell Chandelier in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Plaster Scallop Shell Chandelier in the Manner of Frances Elkins

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 Casella Lighting Company, San Francisco 21 inches in diameter Excellent condition $...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Plastered Shell Chandelier
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Plastered Shell Chandelier

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H 9 in W 23 in D 18 in

Plastered Shell Chandelier

Located in Newburgh, NY

Vintage chandelier made of plaster inspired by the work of Serge Roche.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Sirmos Sand Dollar Shell Form Chandelier
Sirmos Sand Dollar Shell Form Chandelier

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 the piece was called the "sand dollar". The piece has had some restoration to the ...

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Vintage Casella Lighting Plaster Plafonnier in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Vintage Casella Lighting Plaster Plafonnier in the Manner of Frances Elkins

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 plaster pendant ceiling light with three-chain suspension and three sockets.

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Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

One of Two Doria Amber Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces or Flush Mount
One of Two Doria Amber Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces or Flush Mount

One of Two Doria Amber Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces or Flush Mount

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two glass flush mount lamps by Doria featuring a donut shaped glass ring, the glass rings have embedded swirls and bubbles. There are a total of two available, one of which have the...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU

$2,900 / item

H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...

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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

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2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

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Straw

Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion

Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion

$1,800 / item

H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in

Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...

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2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital

Located in Austin, TX

A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Architectural Elements

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Marble

Bellflower Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s
Bellflower Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s

Bellflower Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous table lamp made in a combination Murano glass and brass. This incredibly elegant lamp was designed by Ercole Barovier and made in Italy during the early '40s. The shade o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

$2,010Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...

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2010s Cambodian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS
Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS

Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS

Located in Palermo, PA

Introducing the amazing Cocoon Balloon Lamp by Cazal Creation, a vibrant pendant light that stands out in any room. Unlike classic cocoon lamps, this unique design features different...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Leather

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Plaster Shell Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plaster shell pendant for your home. Frequently made of plaster, metal and brass, every plaster shell pendant was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage plaster shell pendant now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a plaster shell pendant — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right plaster shell pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Casella Lighting, Sirmos Company and Jean-Charles Moreux each produced at least one beautiful plaster shell pendant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Plaster Shell Pendant?

A plaster shell pendant 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 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.