Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French sconces from the 1940s, each shaped in the form of a stylized scallop shell. Cast
Plaster
Collection of Large 12 Inch Scallop Shell Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
shape of a scallop shell. The smaller half sphere shade hold an E26 bulb and casts a dramatic indirect
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris
Brass
$10,300 / set
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Purple Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated
Brass
$10,200 / set
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Greek Key Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated
Brass
$9,800 / item
H 23 in W 6 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form Anglo Indian backplates with a verdigris painted surface, brass
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra
Bronze
$1,500 / set
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Set of 4 Brass Scallop Shell Wall Sconces in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 4 (four) Hollywood Regency cast brass scallop shell shaped uplight wall sconces
Brass, Bronze
$2,850 / set
H 12 in W 14 in D 5 in
Andre Cazenave St Jacques Fiberglass Sconces Wall Lamps Nautical Objects, Pair
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Miami, FL
design made in Italy in 1975. Each Scallop Shell takes one light per sconce, 40 watts max. US rewired
Fiberglass
Amber Art Glass and Gilt Bronze Scallop Shell Sconces
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of Art Deco mottled and rippled amber glass scallop shell sconces with a gilt bronze
Bronze
Pair of Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Scallop Shell
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century cast iron scallop shell wall lights of rectangular shape with moulded
Iron
Pair of 1930s Gilt Plaster Scallop Shell Wall Lights
By Serge Roche
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Serge Roche, the finely moulded and textured plaster work with a patinated gilt finish. France, circa 1930.
Plaster
Pair of 1930s Solid Brass Scallop Shell Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1930s brass scallop shell sconces. Gorgeous, curved, solid brass candleholders in
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces w/ Light Green Etched Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shells from highly figured rosewood Anglo Indian styled backplates
Brass
A Pair of 20th Century Silver Plated Scallop Shell Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1930 A pair of English Art Deco silver plated wall lights in the form of a scallop
Silver Plate
Sold
H 9 in W 11 in D 3 in
Set of Eight Art Deco Style Glass and Chrome Scallop Shell Wall Lights or Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
Eight Art Deco style sconces Modeled as a realistic three dimensional frosted glass scallop
Chrome
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces in Cast Resin by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of white scalloped clam shell wall sconces in cast resin by Sirmos, American 1970's
Pair of French Scalloped Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
cranberry colored glass, shell form with three arms
Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Italian Murano Seguso glass sconces, scalloped shell design with brass back plates. Glass
Brass
Sold
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Serge Roche Style Wall Sconces Plaster Seashell Scalloped Shell Planters
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage plaster scalloped shell seashell wall sconces in the manner of Serge Roche
Plaster
Sold
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Scalloped Shell Sconces with Brass Bases, a Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Barovier & Toso Murano glass scalloped shell sconces with brass bases, a pair Offered is a pair
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris
Brass
Sold
H 23.5 in W 5.5 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Light Green Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass
Brass
Vintage Brass Scallop Shell Candle Holder Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
surface. This beautiful pair brings out old Hollywood style and glamour to your décor. The scallop profile
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Period Glass Scallop Shell Motif Nautical Sconces
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of exquisite Art Deco period glass sconce shades with scallop shell motif on chrome and
Metal, Chrome
A Pair Of Scallop Shell Plaster Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
England, made to order. A pair of plaster wall lights in the form of a large scallop shell, with
Plaster
Pair of 1940s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
The scalloped shell shaped Murano glass sconces have an iridescent pearl glaze with gold leaf fused
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Brass Shell Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Scalloped Shell Sconces. Burnished Brass.
Brass
Pewter Scallop Shell Motif Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A decorative pair of two-arm pewter sconces in a scallop shell motif. Makers stamp on reverse.
Pewter
Scallop Shell Wall Lights
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of plaster wall lights in the form of scallop shells supported by acanthus leaves. In the
Plaster
Sold
H 23.25 in W 20.25 in D 7.5 in
Porta Romana Scalloped Shell Wall Sconce in Antique Plaster Finish
Located in New York, NY
A Porta Romana Scalloped Shell Wall Sconce in Antique Plaster Finish Back Plate Dimensions 5 3/4
Silver Scallop Shell Night Light
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful night light with a detailed scallop shell motif.
Silver Plate
A pair of Belle Epoque period brass sconces from France c.1890
Located in Houston, TX
and three dimensional appearance is enhanced. Beneath the scallop shell on each sconce are three arms
Brass
Pair of Frosted Glass Scallop Sconces
Located in Fall River, MA
Frosted glass scallop shell shaped sconces ca. 1950s. Great condition given their age. Includes
Glass
Pair of Modern Scallop Shell Wall Lights, Antiqued Plaster
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A pair of modern and very decorative scallop shell wall lights, in 1940s style antiqued plaster
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
$3,002Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$5,396 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
Onion Vaseline Sconce in Vented Copper Fixture
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The tops are tall perforated copper Gas Era style shade h...
Blown Glass
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
$2,570 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Palma Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
PALMA Wall Sconce, a stunning lighting fixture that is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Handmade with delicate precision, this sconce is crafted from ...
Brass
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 accentuating the form. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by...
Metal
$10,113 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Lantern Sconce
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN SCONCE reimagines the classic up-light through the lens of material warmth and artisanal detail. Handcrafted in the U.S., it features richly textured 100% Dupioni Raw Sil...
Silk
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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 Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Brutalist Handmade Ceramic Sconce, Pita Sconce by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pita Sconce is a medium-sized brutalist-inspired table wall down-lit sconce, perfect for bedside, hallways, or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods...
Ceramic, Acrylic
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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