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Shell Light Fixture

Pair of Art Deco Pink Glass Shell Light Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French art deco light fixtures with pink glass insets. 3 interior lights
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz shell light fixture with 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: 15.25
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Vintage French Capiz Light Fixture
Vintage French Capiz Light Fixture
$4,400
H 14.5 in Dm 15.25 in
Serge Roche Shell Form Ceiling Pendant Light Fixture, 1960's
By Serge Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
Serge Roche style pendant ceiling light fixture. The centerpiece of this pendant light is the large
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition, Brass

Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra
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Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
$3,800
H 12 in Dm 16 in
French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights. Measurements
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Capiz Light Fixture
French Capiz Light Fixture
$2,800
H 7 in W 9 in D 9 in
One of German Vintage Sculptural White Glass Shell Wall Light Fixture Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely matte white opal glass shell sconce, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).   
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Three Murano Gold Art Glass Shell Wall Sconce Light Fixtures
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern murano gold art glass set of three wall sconces light fixture
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian tortoisse shell alabaster light fixture with bronze fittings. 3 Edison
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of repurposed triton shells now light fixtures wrapped with decorative metal having curly cue
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20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
$3,550 / set
H 17 in W 7 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age Postmodern conch shell lamp with light fixture inside. Giant conch shell mounted on a
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
$1,300
H 25.2 in Dm 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Curved Glass Lighted Corner Display Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
center lights use standard bulb fixtures. The interior shells of the two smaller light fixtures are made
Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (x2)
Located in Hanover, MA
decorated like a grotto with tile, shells and these glass grapes light fixtures brought back from Italy by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Verner Panton Pendant Shell Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lovely Verner Panton Pendant Shell Light Fixture
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Shell Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Whimsical shell pendant; lights in top and bottom sections
Category

British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Shell Light Fixture
Shell Light Fixture
H 55 in Dm 13 in
Glass Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French molded glass and nickel plated body light fixture in the shape of shells. 26
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Deco Glass Shells Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s glass light fixture with interior lights. 3 glass shells form the body.
Category

Early 20th Century French Flush Mount

Mid Century Plaster Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French plaster and composition painted light fixture. Measurements: Height 31.5
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition

Shell Motif Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's silver-tone light fixture with shell motif and glass inset. 21" diameter & 15
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

A Pair of Phenomenal Capiz Shell Lotus Flower Light Fixtures
Located in North Miami, FL
mounted with some adjustments to the fixture. Blue and green tinted capiz shells with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Lighting

Materials

Shell

Pair of Italian Shell Motif Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian light fixtures with shell motif, silver finish with interior lights
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

1970’s Glass Shell Vanity 4 Light Fixture
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous 4 bulb vanity light fixture with satin glass shell shades that appear to only be held in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Leaded Glass and Seashell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique French light fixture or chandelier with six chains hanging from a cast bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell, Glass

Shell Flush Mounted
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s shell flush mounted light fixture with interior lights. Available in our 238 East
Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Shell Flush Mounted
Shell Flush Mounted
H 8 in Dm 12.5 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Gilt Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
made of brass, each ornate sconce with two-light features foliate, leaf, and shell motifs. The delicate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Capiz Shell Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A globular shaped capiz shell light fixture with brass frame. Newly re-wired.
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of French Capiz Shell Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French capiz shell fixtures with bronze details and there interior lights
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Semi Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz shell light fixture with 3 candelabra lights. Measurements: Present
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Capiz Shell Multi Pendant Light Fixture, American, 1950's-1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique Capiz shell light fixture with three hanging tear drop shape pendants. A dramatic look
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Silver Plated Plaster Shell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian silver plated shell light fixture with six interior lights. Measurements
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Large Capiz Shell Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century large sphere shaped or flower form capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Flush Mount Capiz Shell Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Rare capiz shell flush mount light fixture, having geometric repeating panels, set in a brass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Capiz shell and brass, floral motif globe light fixture. USA, circa 1960. Measures 12 inches in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Shell Gesso Light Fixture, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful midcentury light fixture of a shell made from composition in a gold painted finish. The
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition, Gold Leaf

Capiz Shell Orb Shape Pendant Light Fixture, Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern round shape Capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture. Recently cleaned and re
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Shape Plaster Pendant Light Fixture
By Serge Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Serge Roche style shell shape pale green smooth plaster pendant fixture with gilded brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

One of... Vintage White Glass Shell Wall Light Fixture Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Lovely matte white glass shell sconce, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1.  
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

An Alabaster and Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Six scalloped tortoise-toned alabaster shells illuminate this traditional light fixture. Holds six
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Large Verner Panton Fun Shell Flush Mount Light, 1964
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large four-tier sea shell flush mount light fixture designed by Verner Panton for the Swiss
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Round Shell Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique Shell Light Fixture
Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Cascading Orange and White Two-Tone Shell Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern cascading orange and white two tone shell light fixture mounted on a wooden base
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Shell Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical shell light fixture; perfect for the beach home.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Shell Chandelier
Shell Chandelier
H 45 in Dm 12 in
Murano Glass Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pink murano glass shell light fixture which lights from within.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Shell Lamp
Murano Glass Shell Lamp
H 11 in W 20 in D 8 in
Large Capiz and Brass Saucer Pendant Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This rare large capiz shell saucer pendant light fixture will bring mid century cool to any space.
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Cast Iron Grape & Leaf Garden Chair & Low Side Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A two piece garden set offers cast iron construction in reticulated grape and leaf pattern and includes a side chair and table, newly repainted, 20th century Measures - table 14.25'...
Category

20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Grape & Leaf Garden Chair & Low Side Table, 20th Century
Cast Iron Grape & Leaf Garden Chair & Low Side Table, 20th Century
$600 Sale Price / set
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H 14.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.0"H x 22....
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Nautical French Three-Light Rope Chandelier, 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet 3-light French rope chandelier. Nautical design made in the 1960s. Takes 3-light bulbs with max. 40 watts.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Customizable Modern Accent Armchair Toledo, Solid wood, Wicker and upholstery.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This distinctive armchair can add boldness to your living room. The soft, big-cushioned seat makes it very comfortable and the small leather cushion perfectly supports the lower back...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Hardwood

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
$670 Sale Price / item
55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Topaz Pulegoso, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita da maestri vetrai vene...
Category

2010s Italian Other Side Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Brass Chandelier By Josef Frank For J.T. Kalmar
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s. The chandelier is fully re...
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown. The set is made of wooden block-board, finished in waln...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
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$3,871
H 119.3 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in
Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1958
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1958. Featuring a crafted abstract structure made from curved brass rods surrounding the opaline glass shade. Angelo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
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Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alberto & Diego Giacometti Style Bronzed Forged Iron Modern Coffee Table Base
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Metaform “M1” Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Hank Kwint, Netherlands, 1980s
By Metaform Holland, Hank Kwint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Norway during the late 1930s. The fixture features a hand-painted glass shade with soft pastel tones, elegantly mounted ...
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

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Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
$1,800 / item
H 10 in W 49 in D 9 in
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Shell Light Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell light fixture for your home. Each shell light fixture for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the shell light fixture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A shell light fixture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

How Much is a Shell Light Fixture?

Prices for a shell light fixture start at $835 and top out at $6,950 with the average selling for $1,425.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Shell Light Fixture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.