Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural white plaster shell lamp, American, circa 1960s. Rewired and ready to use. The lamp
Metal
Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950s Italian white plaster shell table lamps. Measurements: Height of body 17.5
Plaster
$1,550
H 12 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style
By Richard Etts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Plaster Seashell Lamp, designed by Richard Etts, American, circa 1970s. When we first
Plaster
Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, sculptural nautilus shell form. Crafted from matte white plaster, the piece celebrates the organic geometry
Metal
Serge Roche Grotto Shell Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serge Roche Style Grotto She’ll Plaster Table Lamp. All original details and hand craftsmanship
Plaster
Vintage Coastal Plaster Conch Shell Lamps - Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This set of two vintage coastal plaster conch shell lamps brings the essence of the sea into your
Metal
Large shell lamp made of gold-leaf plaster from the 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French table lamp from the 1950s. Structure in the shape of a large shell made of plaster
Plaster
$2,350 / item
H 14 in W 5 in D 8 in
Articulated Bamboo Table Lamp with Plaster Abalone Base and Abalone Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-plaster base cast in the shape of an abalone sea shell, a lacquered speckled-bamboo column, and an
Brass
$3,400 / set
H 25 in W 14 in D 6 in
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Plaster Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large opposing 1970s vintage nautilus seashell shell plaster table lamps. No chips or
Nickel
$3,900 / set
H 30 in W 14 in D 10 in
Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell table lamps by Sirmos. These have been professionally wired
Nickel
Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would
Chrome
Roche Shell Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
this lamp is characterised by curved and flowing lines influenced by the work of French artist
Plaster
Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp
By Eric Schmitt
Located in PARIS, FR
This plaster lamp, produced in a very limited edition, represents Éric Schmitt’s first exploration
Plaster
Vintage Coastal Metallic Conch Shell Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Coastal Metallic Conch Shell Lamps are striking decorative pieces that capture the
Plaster, Wood, Paint
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$1,625 / item
H 18 in Dm 7 in
Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid The Lion’s Paw Table Lamp in chrome is the 10th release from the
Chrome
$2,775 / item
H 53.5 in W 5 in D 9.5 in
Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid The Abalone Library Lamp is the 11th release from the Venus
Brass
Pair plaster shell lamps by Hager Lamp co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Simple and elegant pair of plaster shell lamps
Plaster
Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A chic plaster sculptural design filled with
Shell, Plaster
Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. Beautiful nautilus shell design crafted in plaster
Shell, Plaster
Pair of Plaster Composition Shell Table Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of plaster composition shell lamps.
Nickel
Sold
H 25.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Pair of White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps Chrome Lucite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of seashell table lamps. Newly lacquered in a gloss white. Newly rewired. All new
Chrome
Sold
H 17.5 in W 12.25 in D 5 in
Pair of Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
With brass fittings, takes standard 100w bulb. Overall height with current harps and paper shades is 25.5".
Brass
A Vintage Shell Table Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
Beautifully crafted shell table lamp with a masculine Adirondack form and construction.
Shell, Plaster
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your coastal retreat with these Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps—a
Shell, Plaster
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French Art Deco beige plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design
Plaster
1980s Plaster Conch Shell Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1980s Whimsical plaster conch shell lamp. The lamp has been newly rewired for the US with a
Plaster
Pair of Shell Plaster Table Lamps Jean Charles Moreux Style
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of plaster lamps. Crisp detail, very fresh to the eye look. Original finish.
Plaster
Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of white lacquered plaster shell seashell table lamps. These have been newly restored
Chrome
Sold
H 24 in W 12 in D 7 in
Vintage Pair of Plaster White Scallop Seashell Shell Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of plaster vintage seashell scallop shell table lamps. These have been newly wired, all
Nickel
Sold
H 30 in W 14 in D 10 in
Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell table lamps by Sirmos. These have been professionally wired
Nickel
Sold
H 22 in W 13 in D 11 in
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin
Nickel
Sold
H 22 in W 13 in D 11 in
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin
Nickel
Pair of Plaster Lamps, circa 2000, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of plaster lamps. Shell fossil motif. Silk lamp shade, circa 2000, France. Very good
Silk, Plaster
Nautilus Shell Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of coastal style Nautilus shell table lamps. Made of plaster, detailed with ridged lines and
Plaster
Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A Hollywood Regency style pair of "Pearl in Oyster Shell" table lamps. The shells are
Plaster
Wrapped 'Lavender Lion's Paw' Floor Lamp
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Venus favors the bold." —Ovid The Wrapped Lavender Lion’s Paw Floor Lamp is the statuesque
Brass
Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps
By Atelier Sedap
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Revival chalk mattte white nautical plaster wall lamps by famed
Brass
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French Art Deco white plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design
Plaster
PAIR of Plaster Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of beautifully detailed plaster sea shell lamps. Newly wired with silk cord.
Pair of Large Plaster Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Plaster over Porcelain Lamps. Restored,Rewired Shades $300 each additional
Porcelain, Plaster
A Pair Of Lacquered Blue Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
ATL1856 A pair of vintage plaster shell lamps in a deep blue painted finish with nickel fittings
Plaster
Plaster Sea Shell Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of plaster sea shell lamps in the style of Serge Roche.
Plaster
Plaster Clam Shell Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Clam shell form table lamp with inset lamp.
Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Clam shell form table lamp with inset light. All Sales Final - No Additional Discount
Shell-Motif Plaster Lamp Designed by Sirius Circa 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Cast plaster, shell-motif lamp designed by Sirius, circa 1950's. Shown here with optional faux
Boy with Shell Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming plaster lamp depicting a boy listening to seashell. Newly wired, new linen shade.
Plaster
Pair of Conch Shell Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Conch Shell Lamps in as found VINTAGE condition. This lamps are a GREAT size.
Plaster
Pair of Plaster Nautilus Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of plaster Nautilus shell lamps on metal bases. Rewired with new hardware and silk cord.
Sea Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos, circa 1978
By Sirmos
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of molded plaster table lamps by Sirmos feature a clustered sea shell design, circa 1978. Very
Plaster
Les Trois Triste by Reynold Rodriguez
By Reynold Rodriguez
Located in London, GB
Les Trois Triste is formed from polished gypsum plaster with seashell inlay detailing. Designed to
Shell, Plaster
Pair of Sirmos Plaster Sea Shell Lamps
By Sirmos
Located in North Miami, FL
Coastal chic pair of plaster sea shell lamps by Sirmos, circa 1978. Height measurement below is to
Plaster, Wood
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Conch Shell Plaster Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage conch shell plaster table lamps.
Plaster
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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