$11,700 / set
H 15.5 in W 18.25 in D 5.75 in
2 Pairs of Large French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Sconces by Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Literature: Patrick Mauries, Serge Roche, Paris, 2006, p.54 (for a related plaster sconce).
Plaster
$55,000 / set
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 7 in
PAIR of French Shell & Plaster Sconces, Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, 1930-1940
By Serge Roche, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
An Extraordinary Pair of Rare and Original, Hand Made French Shell, Sea Life, Plaster and Patinated Gesso Sconces by the unrivaled French talent of the 1930 period, Serge Roche, and ...
Shell, Gesso, Plaster
$38,000 / item
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 7 in
PAIR of Rare French Shell & Plaster Sconces by Serge Roche & Maison Jansen, 1935
By Serge Roche, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Rare and Original French Shell, Sea Life, Plaster and Patinated Gesso Sconces by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, Paris, circa 1935.
Shell, Abalone, Gesso, Plaster
One Pair Shell Form Sconces after Serge Roche. Nicely Done
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair shell form sconces after Serge Roche. Nicely Done.
Plaster
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
By Serge Roche, Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster.
Plaster
$6,895 / set
H 5 in W 16 in D 6.38 in
2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Wall Sconces, Attributed to Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of French Midcentury plaster wall lights in the form of a shell attributed to Serge Roche. Priced and sold as Pairs. References: Mid-Century Modern, Neo-Baroque, Surrealism...
Plaster
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 Monumental Sea Shell Sconces by Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental sea shell sconces by Serge Roche.
Composition
Pair of Serge Roche Style Shell Plaster Wall Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French shell shaped plaster wall sconces, in the manner of Serge Roche.
Plaster
Pair of White Plaster Shell Sconces in the Manner of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of White Plaster Shell Sconces, in the manner of Serge Roche, probably American, circa 1940s.
Plaster
1930 Giant Shell Wall Diffuser by Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1930 giant shell wall diffuser by Serge Roche Impressive giant shell diffuser sconce made of painted and gilded plaster.
Plaster
1930s Giant "Shell" Wall Diffuser by Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1930s giant "Shell" wall diffuser by Serge Roche. Impressive giant shell diffuser sconce made of painted and gilded plaster.
Plaster
Sold
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Pair Plaster Palm Beach Shell Seashell Wall Light Sconces Serge Roche Manner
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1950s vintage Palm Beach plaster shell seashell wall light sconces. Wired for U.S.
Plaster
Serge Roche single plaster shell applique 1935. Free shipping
By Serge Roche
Located in London, GB
Single rare Serge Roche shell or conch in white plaster. Excellent definition
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. Rewired with standard sockets.
Plaster
Pair of Serge Roche-style plaster shell wall lights from the 1940s
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French wall lights from the 1940s in the shape of shells, in the style of Serge Roche. Structure made entirely of white plaster. Good vintage condition, with some signs of we...
Plaster
Art Deco plaster shell wall light in the style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French wall light from the 1940s in style Serge Roche. Plaster structure imitating the shape of a shell. Beautiful vintage condition, note some pronounced signs of use and age:...
Plaster
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H 12.6 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Large Pair of Shells Appliques Attributed to Serge Roche Plaster 40's Art Deco
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing pair of French sconces in the shape of a shell attributed to Serge Roche dating from the 40s - 50s.
Plaster
Sold
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in
1940s plaster wall light attributed to Serge Roche in the shape of a shell
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French wall light from the 1940s attributed to Serge Roche. Plaster structure imitating the shape of a shell. Beautiful vintage condition, note some pronounced signs of use and...
Plaster
Hollywood Regency Serge Roche Style Shell Sconce
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency Serge Roche (French, 1898-1988) Style Shell Sconce.
Ceramic
Pair of Serge Roche Clam Shell Form Sconces.
Located in Bellport, NY
Designed by Serge Roche a pair of Plaster sculptural clam form shell sconces.In excellent condition.
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
Pair of Shell Form Plaster Sconces by Serge Roche
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of shell form plaster sconces by Serge Roche, French, 1940's
Plaster
Awesome Pair of Plaster Shell Sconces Designed by Serge Roche
Located in Amarillo, TX
Iconic pair of large scale single light shell sconces. Newly wired for US use.
Plaster
pair of 50's shell sconces in plaster Serge Roche style
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
pair of 50's shell sconces in plaster Serge Roche style - H395 Pair of 50's plaster shell sconces in the style of Serge Roche's work of the period.
Plaster
Pair of plaster shell sconces in the style of Serge Roche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of plaster shell sconces in the style of Serge Roche.
Sold
H 14 in W 13 in D 6 in
Vintage Pair of Palm Beach Shell Seashell White Wall Sconces Lacquered White
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of shell seashell wall sconce shelves. Newly finished in a flat plaster white. Comes ready to hang. Made of a lighter weight composite. Dimensions: 14 H x 13 W x 6 D.
Composition
Serge Roche Pair Of Shell Wall Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large shell wall sconces
Plaster
Large Plaster Shell Sconces after Serge Roche, France, 1940s
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Large plaster sconces after Serge Roche, shaped like a giant seashell, hang on the wall via a hook in the back.
Plaster
Sold
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 6.3 in
Large French Art Deco Golden Plaster Shell Sconce in the Style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large French art deco golden Plaster Shell Sconce in the style of Serge Roche Beautiful patina, Signed, signature to identify to electrify.
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 white plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design. Rewired with candelabra sockets.
Plaster
Sold
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Palm Beach Roche Style White Plaster Clam Shell Wall Light Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pair of plaster, Serge Roche style, clam shell wall light sconces.
Plaster
Plaster Shell Wall Sconces in the Manner of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A lovely stylish pair of wall lamps in the form of sea shells. Both lamps are painted plaster, with a single standard socket within. Two embedded hanging wires allow easy attachment ...
Plaster
Shell Sconces in the manner of Serge Roche
Located in Newburgh, NY
Beautiful shell sconces , in the manner of Serge Roche, held up by iron frames.
Iron
Pair of Plaster 'Shell' Appliqués
By Serge Roche
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
pair of plaster 'shell' appliqués in the manner of Serge Roche.
Plaster
Serge Roche Plaster "Shell" Wall Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of wall sconces.
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$764 / item
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 7.68 in
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, Au
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
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
$2,445 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$2,943Sale 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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 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...
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Metal, Rope, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-patinated metal, rope and beige alabaster pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 18.75"W x 18.75"D Stem Length...
Alabaster, Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$300Sale Price / item|28% Off
H 4.13 in W 9.05 in D 3.34 in
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 so...
Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
$5,242 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
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