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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

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Capiz Light Fixture
French Capiz Light Fixture
H 7 in W 9 in D 9 in
Orrefors Light Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This medium sized light fixture is perfect for a flush mount application, with its moulded glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass

Orrefors Light Fixture
Orrefors Light Fixture
H 4 in Dm 14 in
Oversized Capiz Shell Pendant / Lantern Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1269 Oversized capiz shell pendant with individual shell stitched together. Chipped shell on top
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

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

Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Amber coloured alabaster light fixture with "tortoise shell" pattern and grey
Category

Vintage 1920s Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

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

Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A peach-toned fan shaped shell, suspended from a single nickel plated rod and canopy. The assembly
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Light Fixture
Art Glass Light Fixture
H 20 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1940's French plaster light fixtures with painted finish. The body in the shape
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Table Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball table light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze 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
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Swedish Orrefors Light Fixtures
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
bowl reflects the six candelabra bulbs encased in each of the beaded and patterned glass shells.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1 of 5 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel 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
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Labeling for most light fixtures. Please contact us for a quote.
Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Shell Glass Wall Light Sconce by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall light with a Murano glass in shell form made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Four-Light White Frosted Glass Shell Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco four-light white frosted glass shell chandelier, France, circa the 1930s. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
H 17 in W 7 in D 5 in
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Entry Ceiling 12 Light Fixture Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining ceiling 12 light fixture pendant . Late 18th Early
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze

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

Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
allows light to filter through the translucent shells, casting a warm and ambient glow in the surrounding
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique Bronze Chandelier or Pendant Light with Glass Scallop Shell Shades, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
enjoyed on a daily basis. This ocean life inspired chandelier with superb condition scallop shells and
Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Barovier & Toso glass shell wall sconce
By Barovier&Toso
Located in PARIS, FR
organically shaped sconce features lightly tinted glass, offering brilliantly reflected light that illuminates
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

 Barovier & Toso glass shell wall sconce
 Barovier & Toso glass shell wall sconce
H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Venus Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by the Surrealists and the
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Nickel

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by the Surrealists and the natural forms of
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Italian Chandelier in Brass with Murano Glass Shells, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful chandelier made in Italy with 12 beautiful characteristic Murano frosted glass shells on
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Shell Sconces, Wall Lights, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Murano glass shell sconces, Italy 1970s large Shell Sconces-wall lamps with Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stunning Large Scale Serge Roche Style Clam Shell Chandelier, Circa 1960s
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fixture emanates a soft and light. This example is of unusual large size, measuring 26 inches in width
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition, Metal

Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
around 1970. The light fixture consists of 3 blown glass shells. Mounted on an brass frame. The glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
1960s, early 1970s. The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glass shell, a wide cover, mounted on a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

2 French Plaster Shell Chandeliers / Pendants by Jean Charles Moreux, 1930
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
fixtures symbolize the work of this important French artist. In addition, they give beautiful light from
Category

Vintage 1930s French Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Pair Organic Shell Textured Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lights, Rupert Nikoll, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large shell shaped glass sconces by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Cast Patinated Bronze Pendant or Chandelier with Crabs and Shells
Located in Casteren, NL
bronze and is equipped with three E27 light fixtures. The lamp is designed to resemble a stylized fishing
Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Antique Classical Revival Bronze and Hand Engraved Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and marvelous quality light fixture. This striking and all handcrafted antique flush
Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Shell Shaped Murano Ice Glass Sconces, Italy, 1980s 'One of Seven'
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
designed in Italy during the 1980s. Each sconce is outstanding as the way the triangle or shell style is
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
shell is designed in detail on the edges and enhance the way the light spread. They are handmade, this
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
shell is designed in detail on the edges and enhance the way the light spread. They are hand made, this
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

German Mid-Century Shell Brown glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and pretty German Pair of Shell smoke Brown glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand. These fixtures
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Shell Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three large shell shaped glass sconces by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Perla Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
and wall light for the smaller version. Customization Options: Each fixture is hand crafted in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Perla Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Grande features an organic brass shell nestling our sfera glass handblown in Murano
Category

2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Perla Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
and wall light for the smaller version. Customization Options: Each fixture is hand crafted in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Perla Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Grande features an organic brass shell nestling our sfera glass handblown in Murano
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Perla Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Nickel Version
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Perla wall light features an organic brass shell nestling our sfera glass handblown in Tuscany
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early Style Quilted Glass Operating Room Light
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
of lamp used in early operating rooms from 1890-1920. The shades are in the shell style with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Etna N.21 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
Blending sculpture and design, the N.21 is the largest fixture of the Etna series with an expansive
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Etna N.21 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
Blending sculpture and design, the N.21 is the largest fixture of the Etna series with an expansive
Category

2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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.

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