Art Deco Pink Glass Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French art deco light fixture with pink glass insets. 3 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 15" Diameter: 13.5"
Glass
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 32"
Metal
Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual capiz shell flush mount light fixture, chandelier, in excellent, clean condition, working ready to install condition.
Shell
Vintage 1955 Handmade Midcentury Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Handmade capiz shell flushmount. Takes 75 watt Edison based bulb.
Shell
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 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 12"
Shell
French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 4" Length/width: 9" square Drop: 7".
Brass
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).
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 with bronze base, mounted together by two bronze balls. Completely rewired with tw...
Bronze
$16,000 / item
Set of Large Shell Plaster Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French shell-shaped plaster light fixtures with silver leaf finish.
Silver Leaf
Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Overall Measures: 31 cm diameter x 8 cm H Shell Dome Light Fixture // Gilt Iron Flower Shell Flush Mount // Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount // Gilt Ceiling Light // French Iron Ligh...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$3,550 / set
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 tops and bottoms.
Shell
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 chromed metal base.
Shell
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (x2)
Located in Hanover, MA
Every nook and cranny of Tecce's was decorated like a grotto with tile, shells and these glass grapes light fixtures brought back from Italy by Mr.
Iron
Verner Panton Pendant Shell Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lovely Verner Panton Pendant Shell Light Fixture
Shell Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Whimsical shell pendant; lights in top and bottom sections
Shell
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" drop & 16" diameter.
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.
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" Diameter 22".
Composition
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" Diameter 14.5" Drop
Resin
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" present drop.
A Pair of Phenomenal Capiz Shell Lotus Flower Light Fixtures
Located in North Miami, FL
You will RARELY see another like these. Can be used on a wall or flat surface, or even ceiling mounted with some adjustments to the fixture.
Blue and green tinted cap...
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.
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 place by a little leaf, but are actually screwed in place.
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 crown supporting a dramatic leaded glass and seashell bowl shaped shade.
Shell, Glass
Shell Flush Mounted
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s shell flush mounted light fixture with interior lights.
Sold
H 14 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Gilt Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room with this elegant pair of antique sconces; crafted in Italy, circa 1950 and made of brass, each ornate sconce with two-light features foliate, leaf, and shell ...
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.
Vintage Shell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's resin shell shaped light fixture with 4 candelabra interior lights.
Resin
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. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop 12.25" Diameter 10".
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 drop: 9" Diameter: 11.25"
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.
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: Height: 31" Width: 28"
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. Newly re-wired and ready for installation.
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 frame.
Shell
1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Capiz shell and brass, floral motif globe light fixture.
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.
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-wired.
Shell
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 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 12"
Shell
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 uplight, which is designed in the form of a large shell.
Composition, Brass
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 chain. An unusual pale green color with high quality hardware. Recently re-wired a...
Brass
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 uplight, which is designed in the form of a large shell.
Composition, Brass
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