Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Fun 4DM Seashell chandelier by Verner Panton, 1960
By Verner Panton
Located in amstelveen, NL
First designed in 1964, the ''Fun 4DM'' has long been considered Panton''s greatest masterpiece in lighting design. Featuring an array of circular sea shells connected with stainles...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Large 48" Resin Seashell Organic Drum Shade Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 48" diameter resin seashell organic drum shade chandelier featuring a large drum made of sea
Category
1990s Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Silver Plated Buccellati Style Six-Light Marine Seashell Nautical Chandelier
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An Italian silver plated six-light chandelier, in the Buccellati style.
Designed with marine
Category
20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Silver Plate
Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Seashell pendant lamp with mother of pearl flakes. Construction with ceiling panel made of dark
Category
20th Century Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Mid Century Pendant in Brass and Mother of Pearl, Seashell or Capiz 'Cadiz'
By Massive Lighting
Located in Herentals, BE
The small pendant has a wreath of leaves and 4 pink-tinged flowers.
The wiring and the ceiling cap are golden.
The pendant was produced by Massive Lighting in Belgium around 1960-1...
Category
1960s Belgian Bohemian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Philippe Ferrandis Chandelier Earrings Baroque Pearl New Old stock 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Philippe Ferrandis Chandelier Baroque Pearl Earrings. Measuring 4.8 inches / 122.1 mm long
Category
1990s French Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mother-of-pearl Chandelier, Circa 70
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage chandelier in steel and seashell pellets.
Italy, 1970s.
Brass one is sold.
Only steel
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Fun 4DM shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This meticulously crafted chandelier is a testament to Panton's iconic design ethos. The cascading
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Steel
Tole and Shell Figurine Chandelier One of a Kind
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Handmade chandelier by a South Florida artist features an original tole chandelier decorated with
Category
1990s Hollywood Regency Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Coral, Metal
Paavo Tynell “R4/1704” Wrought Iron Chandelier for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
. However, his early lamps had a chandelier-inspired design, and during the 1920s the use of glass became an
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chandelier Barovier & Toso Pink Shell Vintage Murano Glass Italy 1930s, in stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Zürich, CH
The Vintage Chandelier by Barovier & Toso showcases a central cup in seashell form with rare pink
Category
1930s Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Murano Glass
H 39.38 in Dm 18.9 in
Palatial Greco-Roman Revival Style Gilt-Bronze & Alabaster 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Greco-Roman Revival style gilt bronze and carved Alabaster eight-light Chandelier. The
Category
20th Century Unknown Greco Roman Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco opalescent glass Bird Chandelier, 1930
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York City, NY
A striking original French Art Deco heavily molded opalescent art glass chandelier circa 1930, by
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Paavo Tynell Wrought Iron "1709" Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
, however, his early lamps had a chandelier inspired design and during the 1920s, the use of glass became an
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Lamps for Taito, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
shapes reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells. ~H.
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Glass
Paavo Tynell Glass Pendant Light Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
shapes reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells. ~H.
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell “K1-9/5” Ceiling Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful brass and glass chandelier belongs to the legendary Finnish lighting designer, Paavo
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells. ~H.
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "556" Pendant Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells.
Shipping:
This lamp will be packaged and shipped with the
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Tynell's lamps have developed in style over time; his early lamps had a chandelier inspired design
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Sheet Metal
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Pair available.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century silver plated chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of modernist chandeliers from the 60s, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silver plated brass. The chandelier has 5 arms and offers fifteen light sour...
Category
1960s Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Silver Plate
H 44.09 in Dm 29.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo burl wood and brass square bar coffee table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning square Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of other cl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo blue lacquer and brass bar coffee table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of other classic W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Lacquered, Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, for Sabot, circa 1970
By Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo floating square coffee table in burl wood and lacquer with chrome trim with smoked glass inset top. The sides slide open to reveal storage, originally used for a bar. ...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
The metal arms paint...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Very Large Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandeliers
By Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood tops, in beautiful condition. Measures: These are over 5' long. Stunning.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Wire
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco copper table lamp.
Measures: Diameter 29 cm.
Height 39 cm.
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass, Copper
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
By Maison Lancel
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass and formica bar sliding coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo
Produced by Maison Lancel, ca. 1970s
Good condition
Category
1970s French Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Black Lacquer and Chrome Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Willy Rizzo Black Lacquer and Chrome Bar Coffee Table from the 1970s is a chic and distinctive vintage piece. Designed by Willy Rizzo, it combines black lacquer and chrome elemen...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Chrome
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Round Wood Drum Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Round Wood Drum Side Table
Offered for sale is a Chinese mother of pearl finely and intricately inlaid round wood drum table. The matching corner cha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Alveo coffee table in burlwood by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Italy
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & elegant burlwood coffee table with bar. The burlwood has a stunning nice pattern.
Designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Mario Sabot, Italy 1972.
In 1968, Will...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
"Alveo" by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Burlwood, Brass Rectangular Coffee Table
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Mid Century Modern "Alveo" rectangular coffee table in Burlwood and brass.
The recessed base creates the impression that the table is floating and light...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 50.4 in D 25.6 in
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Seashell Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely seashell chandelier.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Paper
20th Century Silvered Bronze Seashell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Silvered Bronze Seashell Chandelier
Category
20th Century American Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Bronze
Seashell Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful seashell light fixture.
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Category
1940s Unknown Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Art Deco Nickeled Metal and Seashell Patterned Glass Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
French Art Deco chandelier twisted nickeled metal structure matched with 8x heavy seashell
Category
1930s French Art Deco Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
LOUIS WEISDORF SEASHELL LAMP, DENMARK, c. 1960
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seashell lamp by Louis Weisdorf. Model "Konkylie." White painted steel, brass fitting, brown cloth
Category
20th Century Danish Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Amazing Dome Seashell Chandelier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This amazing seashell chandelier can be dated in the 1960s.
It is a unique dome-shaped chandelier
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Copper
Unique Seashell Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
twelve arm vintage metal chandelier. Note the vibrant turquoise and soft sea foam coloration.
Category
1930s Unknown Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Palm Beach Seashell Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Palm Beach seashell 5-light chandelier. Circa 1980. The chandelier has been professionally
Category
1980s Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Petite (5) Lite Seashell Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite charming five light mother-of-pearl sea shell chandelier.
Category
Late 20th Century American Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Silver Plated Coral and Seashell Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very dramatic silver plated over bronze six arm seashell and coral fixture.
Category
20th Century Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Italian Pink Seashell Chandelier, Murano, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of shaped like a shell glasses that give a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Italian Pink Seashell Chandelier, Murano, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of shaped like a shell glasses that give a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Italian Gilt Metal Seashell Chandelier W/ Crown Canopy
Located in New York, NY
Italian gilt metal eight light chandelier with gilt metal shells illuminating candlelights, topped
Category
20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Natural Seashells Encrusted Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
This 6-Arm Palm Beach beauty is completely encrusted with 100% natural seashells of all sorts. A
Category
1970s American Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Vintage Handmade Elliptyical Seashell Flying Saucer Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching glamorous handmade shell encrusted flying saucer shaped modern chandelier having
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell, Epoxy Resin
Vintage Seashell Shell Encrusted Five-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage seashell beach shell encrusted five-light chandelier with matching ceiling canopy.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Encrusted Seashell Shell Palm Beach 12-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely encrusted seashell shell 12-light chandelier. Comes with matching ceiling canopy.
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Silver Plated Buccellati Style Six-Light Marine Seashell Nautical Chandelier
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An Italian silver plated six-light chandelier, in the Buccellati style.
Designed with marine motif
Category
20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Silver Plate
H 36 in Dm 40 in L 36 in
Silver Plated Buccellati Style Six-Light Marine Seashell Nautical Chandelier
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An Italian silver plated six-light chandelier, in the Buccellati style.
Designed with marine
Category
20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Silver Plate
Seashell Pendant Light with Spiraling Iron Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A seashell pendant light made with a horse conch shell, wrapped in a custom sculptural, spiraling
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 3DM seashell pendant light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Mid Century German Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful mid century German seashell pendant is made out of mother of pearl flakes and was
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Mother of pearl Seashell Pendant Light, Fun 0DM, Verner Panton, 1960s, Denmark
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Wien, AT
Fantastic hanging lamp, Fun 0DM, a rare original from the 1960s, by the famous designer Verner Panton from Denmark.
The 3 metal rings are covered all over with round shell plates th...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
H 48.82 in Dm 16.93 in
Large 6 arm neoclassical Swedish Art Deco chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Large 6 arm chandelier in patinated metal. An Art Deco design with exuberant neoclassical
Category
20th Century Swedish Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
ASKEW LONDON Gold Sea Life Multi-Stone Bib Necklace Drop Earring Parure Set
By Askew London
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Askew London
Style: Bib necklace; chandelier earrings
Color(s): Shades of gold (metal); shades of
Category
Late 20th Century Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Midcentury French Coral and Seashell Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful midcentury French coral and seashell chandelier. Very pretty design and scale on this
Category
Mid-20th Century French Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Coral
Tony Duquette Style Seashell Chandelier
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic seashell encrusted chandelier is very much in the style of pieces created by
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Palm Beach Style Seashell Shell Encrusted 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Seashell Chandelier is not only a stunning lighting fixture but a true work of art. This unique
Category
Mid-20th Century American Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Palm Beach Shell Seashell 6 Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage seashell shell 6 light chandelier. No missing or broken shells. Comes with
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Style of Carl Axel-Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in South Charleston, WV
seashell clam style shades. Three armed masterpiece with brass caps and components. The pattern is also
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Cascading Panton Style Chandelier Brass Lucite Disc Acrylic Shell Space Age 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
seashell lamps of Verner Panton for Lüber. It takes two E27 standard screw bulbs to illuminate. The body
Category
1960s German Space Age Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of Italian Pink Seashell Chandeliers, Murano, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge pair of Italian Murano chandeliers composed of shaped like a shell glasses that
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Brass Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
snowflakes and seashells.
Shipping:
This chandelier will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Seashell Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning seashell chandelier. Includes canopy and three feet of chain.
Category
20th Century Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Vintage Italian Handmade Seashell Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian handmade seashell chandelier, circa 1960. The charming shape of this intimately
Category
1960s Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
Pacific Triton seashells chandelier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
seashell 3 lites chandelier new wiring
Category
20th Century Italian Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Metal
Monumental seashell and sand dollar chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This massive chandelier once hung at Saks Fifth Ave at Bal Harbour in Miami.
It is all white
Category
1950s American Seashell Chandelier Vintage
Materials
Shell
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Seashell Chandelier Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic seashell chandelier vintage available at 1stDibs. Each seashell chandelier vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect seashell chandelier vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right seashell chandelier vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made seashell chandelier vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Verner Panton, Louis Weisdorf and Lyfa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Seashell Chandelier Vintage?
The average selling price for a seashell chandelier vintage at 1stDibs is $2,913, while they’re typically $403 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Seashell Chandelier Vintage
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to spot an authentic vintage chandelier is to check the materials used, which will be either brass, bronze or copper. The drops also were usually faceted on both sides as opposed to modern day chandeliers that have one faceted side and one smooth side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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