Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Brass
$815Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Pair of shell wall lamps by Deknudt, 1980s, Belgium.
By Deknudt
Located in Hannover, DE
by their daughter and the husband. This beautiful and stylish pair of Deknut shell wall lamps has a
Gold Plate
Pair of Modern Gold "Granola" Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of modern Gold "granola" Murano glass sconces in the shape of a shell. Creates a
Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Italian Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout
Brass
Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
an elegant brass wall mountings. The glass shades are individually blown and have minor differences
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair Of Mid Century Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout
Metal, Brass
Shell-shaped sconce in frosted glass, Swedish Moden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative Swedish Modern wall sconce in shell-shaped frosted glass, 1950s. One chip
Glass
Pair of Murano Frosted Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Murano frosted glass shell form sconces. Creates a Classic look!
Brass
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of modern Murano shell form sconces. The color is translucent with touches of gold
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Opalescent Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of vintage Opalescent Murano glass sconces. Featuring lovely textured glass in a
Brass
$1,067
H 11.42 in W 8.86 in D 3.94 in
Wall Light Model "Shell" by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: metal and porcelain wall light model "shell" Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Porcelain, Glass
$1,853 / item
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
IP44 rated gold flecked Murano and brass Clam Shell Wall Light, Single
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall light with gold fitting
Brass
$3,202 / set
H 8.47 in W 14.77 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Murano glass grit, smooth on the outside
Brass
$2,850 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.
By ASEA
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two ASEA "Coquille" wall lamps in great condition. Elegant wall sconces with acid treated
Brass
$4,506 / set
H 5.52 in W 19.49 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern shell wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in clear and
Brass
$9,725 / set
H 12.59 in W 10.23 in D 5.51 in
Handcrafted Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Trio of Exquisite Handcrafted Decorative Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$3,166 / item
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s. Very fine wall sconces made of
Brass
$2,253 / set
H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 3.55 in
Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of
Murano Glass
$1,245 / set
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass shell shaped rare pair of sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany Very nice high quality wall
Metal
$5,099 / set
H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Shell Murano glass with gold leaf and brass wall
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,008 / set
H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
. These elegant wall lamps are executed in shell shaped opaline glass and metal. Each lamp has 1 x E27
Metal
$1,008 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 8.67 in
Shell Design Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare shell design opal glass pair of sconces by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany Minimalist high
Metal
$711 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Sconce Shell Murano Glass Iridescent Rainbow Gold-Plated Brass Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce shell Murano glass iridescent rainbow gold-plated brass design, 1970s. One light E14 40
Gold Plate, Brass
$3,200 / set
H 9 in W 10 in D 5 in
A Pair of Swedish Grace-Period Glass Shell Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish molded and frosted glass sconces in the form of a seashell with brass mount and
Brass
$1,120
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 5 in
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass Shell wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was
Metal
$420
H 9 in W 6 in D 4 in
Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single sea shell form wall light, produced in Germany by Soelken Leuchten, in textured glass
Metal, Brass
$880 / set
H 11.75 in W 10.38 in D 5.25 in
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED vintage brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED polished brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED dark bronze
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED sateen brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
$25,238
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Cannon Shell Ceiling Lamp Model 9053 in Brass & Glass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell aka as the cannon shell due to the high resemblance. Sleek
Metal, Brass
Set of 8 Uplight Shell Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight sconces with hand blown iridescent shell shaped Murano glass diffusers
Brass
French Cast Bronze Shell Sconces
By Claudio Gonzalez
Located in Tarrytown, NY
wall lights are composed of cast bronze and cast crystal Rosette. Made in France. Limited edition
Bronze
Uplight Shell Sconces, 8 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight sconces with hand blown iridescent shell shaped Murano glass diffusers
Brass
Pair of Murano Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Murano glass shell form sconces Circa 1970. Great set of large scale vintage wall
Brass
$4,475 / set
H 12 in W 9 in D 6 in
Modernist Hand-blown Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces W/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Pair of Modernist Hand-blown Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces W/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Brass
$8,475 / set
H 12 in W 9 in D 6 in
Set of 4 Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces W/ 24Kt Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This lovely set of four Modernist Hand-blown Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces W/ 24 Karat Gold
Brass
SHELL LIGHT - LED polished chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED brushed chrome plated brass*
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED brushed nickel plated brass*
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED polished nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
Murano Shell Sconce with Pink Curl, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with satin frosted Murano glass shade in the shape of a shell with pink
Murano Glass
$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 13 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear shell shaped Murano glass shade hand blown with amber Graniglia to
Gold Plate
$2,400 / set
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Murano Shell Sconces with Pink Curl, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with satin frosted Murano glass shade in the shape of a shell with pink
Murano Glass
$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
$1,660 / set
H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Stil Shell Design Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco stil shell design pair of sconces, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall
Metal
$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 / 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
$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
$3,800 / set
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Pair of Large Gold Murano Shell Shaped Gold Sconces Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of large stylized shell shaped wall sconces attributed to Barovier in semi-opaque handblown
Glass
$1,779
H 11.03 in W 8.86 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Sconce 'Shell' by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall fixture 'shell
Metal, Brass
$770
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Square Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Square Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s Executed in ice glass
Metal
$28,600 / set
H 19 in W 20.98 in D 9 in
Set of Thirteen Oversized Murano Shell Sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, crafted in the 1950's. Each sconce features hand-blown frosted Murano glass shaped like a sea shell
Murano Glass
$770
H 9.45 in Dm 4.73 in
Round Amber Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Round Amber Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s Executed in ice
Metal
$770 / item
H 9.45 in Dm 4.73 in
1. of 2 Round Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 2 Round Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s Executed in ice
Metal
$3,795 / set
H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Set of Four Vintage White Glass Shell Wall Lights Flush Mounts
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four lovely matte white glass shell sconces, Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1.
Glass
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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.
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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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