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Rock Crystal, Oyster and Steel Basket Six-Light Vintage Chandelier, US Wired
Rock Crystal, Oyster and Steel Basket Six-Light Vintage Chandelier, US Wired

Rock Crystal, Oyster and Steel Basket Six-Light Vintage Chandelier, US Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

crystals and the textured oyster shells creates a captivating play of light and shadow, making this piece a

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Steel

Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps
Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in Lomita, CA

The beautiful light tan or egg shell tint of the porcelain and brass Stiffels is stunning. I think

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.

By ASEA

Located in Bromma, SE

a pleasantly diffused light. The shell shape is supported by the scalloped edge and lines

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Luxuriant Liquid Amber And Silver Shards, Murano Glass Clam Shell Vase
Luxuriant Liquid Amber And Silver Shards, Murano Glass Clam Shell Vase

Luxuriant Liquid Amber And Silver Shards, Murano Glass Clam Shell Vase

By Seguso

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Beautiful hand crafted liquid amber clam shell vase, smothered with light reflecting shards of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

company circa 1940s. It is created in the "A Grosse Costolature" design. The surface has a light

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture
Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image. The dimensions of these pieces are: 70 x 70

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image. The dimensions of these pieces are: 70 x 70

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's
Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's

Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's

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

Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s

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

Metal, Brass

Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris

Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Yiouri Augousti. Please note due to the shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

O Oscar, Oscar de la Renta 3pc. Pink Jacket & Pant Sequin Shell  Pant set  4
O Oscar, Oscar de la Renta 3pc. Pink Jacket & Pant Sequin Shell  Pant set  4

O Oscar, Oscar de la Renta 3pc. Pink Jacket & Pant Sequin Shell Pant set 4

By Oscar de la Renta Active, Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

shell marked medium. Dark pink jacket & matching pant with coordinating light pink sequin shell. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Trouser Pant Suits

A Swedish Grace-Period Hand-Carved Birch Wall Light
A Swedish Grace-Period Hand-Carved Birch Wall Light

A Swedish Grace-Period Hand-Carved Birch Wall Light

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved Swedish Grace-period shell-form wall light carved in stained birch. The bottom

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Birch

Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s

Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

. __________________________________________________________________________ This exquisite flower or shell style handmade flush mount light was crafted from iron. This stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murano pendant light by Murano Due
Mid-Century Modern Murano pendant light by Murano Due

Mid-Century Modern Murano pendant light by Murano Due

By Murano Due

Located in Palermo, PA

appreciate the multitude of intricate elements. The outer shell of the light boasts a delicate pale pink hue

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Curved Glass Lighted Corner Display Case
Early 20th Century Curved Glass Lighted Corner Display Case

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

Single Tier Eight Light Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan
Single Tier Eight Light Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan

Single Tier Eight Light Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan

By David Duncan

Located in New York, NY

A single-tiered 8-light chandelier with shell formed dish, secured on underside by over-sized

Category

2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Pair of  David Duncan Two-Light Large Coquille Sconce
Pair of  David Duncan Two-Light Large Coquille Sconce

Pair of David Duncan Two-Light Large Coquille Sconce

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Georgian-style two-light sconces, hardwood shell form back-plate issuing bronze out

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted T'nalak Bituon Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand
Handcrafted T'nalak Bituon Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand

Handcrafted T'nalak Bituon Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand

Located in LONDON, GB

fibres and fastened with coconut shell buttons Colour: light sand and rust Measures 50 x 50 cm 19.7 x

Category

2010s Philippine Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960

By Banci Firenze

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century Italian floral wall light or ceiling lamp, crafted from gilded wrought iron with hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted T'nalak Solihiya Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand
Handcrafted T'nalak Solihiya Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand

Handcrafted T'nalak Solihiya Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand

Located in LONDON, GB

fibres and fastened with coconut shell buttons Colour: light sand Measures: 45 x 45 cm 17.7 x

Category

2010s Philippine Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Handcrafted T'nalak Banig Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand
Handcrafted T'nalak Banig Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand

Handcrafted T'nalak Banig Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand

Located in LONDON, GB

fibres and fastened with coconut shell buttons Colour: light sand Measures 50 x 50 cm 19.7 x 19.7in

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Handcrafted T'nalak Diamond Small Weave Cushion Cover in Light Grey
Handcrafted T'nalak Diamond Small Weave Cushion Cover in Light Grey

Handcrafted T'nalak Diamond Small Weave Cushion Cover in Light Grey

Located in LONDON, GB

fibres and fastened with coconut shell buttons Colour: light sand and oatmeal Measures: 45 x 45 cm

Category

2010s Philippine Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

Handcrafted T'nalak Z Panel Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand and Rust
Handcrafted T'nalak Z Panel Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand and Rust

Handcrafted T'nalak Z Panel Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand and Rust

Located in LONDON, GB

fibres and fastened with coconut shell buttons Colour: light sand and rust Measures 50 x 50 cm 19.7

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

"Lord Yo" White, Black, Light Gray or Carnation Armchair by P. Starck for Driade
"Lord Yo" White, Black, Light Gray or Carnation Armchair by P. Starck for Driade

"Lord Yo" White, Black, Light Gray or Carnation Armchair by P. Starck for Driade

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

an aluminum structure and a polypropylene shell available in carnation, light gray, white and black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Verpan Fun 1STM Floor Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs
Verpan Fun 1STM Floor Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs

Verpan Fun 1STM Floor Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

innovative approach to light, movement, and sculptural form. This floor lamp features a three-ring chrome

Category

2010s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures
Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures

Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

stunning contrast of ancient, dark wood grain against the light, organic shell and sparkling crystals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Verpan Fun 2DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs
Verpan Fun 2DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs

Verpan Fun 2DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

demonstrates Panton’s mastery in combining form, light, and kinetic movement. This small pendant lamp features

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan Fun 11DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs
Verpan Fun 11DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs

Verpan Fun 11DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

shells diffuse and reflect the light, creating a warm, shimmering glow and subtle reflections throughout

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan Fun 0DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs
Verpan Fun 0DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs

Verpan Fun 0DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

frame from which natural seashell discs are suspended. The shells softly diffuse and reflect light

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan Fun 10DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs
Verpan Fun 10DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs

Verpan Fun 10DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

discs are suspended. When illuminated, the shells diffuse and reflect light, producing a warm

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Monumental Gilt Brass Crane or Egret Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia
Monumental Gilt Brass Crane or Egret Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia

Monumental Gilt Brass Crane or Egret Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia

By Antonio Pavia

Located in Dronten, NL

, Shell Condition: Good vintage condition; light wear consistent with age and use Functionality: Fully

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlay Tile End Tables
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlay Tile End Tables

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlay Tile End Tables

By Maitland Smith

Located in Waxahachie, TX

dazzling inlay of abalone and mother of pearl tiles. The natural iridescence of the shell accents catches

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Shell

Floor Lamp in Mother Pearl by Rausch, Germany 1960s.
Floor Lamp in Mother Pearl by Rausch, Germany 1960s.

Floor Lamp in Mother Pearl by Rausch, Germany 1960s.

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Floor Lamp Flowerball fantastic lamp in Mother of Pearl (Shell) shade which diffuses light on a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

F 976 Armchair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
F 976 Armchair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

F 976 Armchair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt

Located in BAUD, FR

This lounge chair features a swivel tulip-shaped metal base Plastic shell Reupholstered in light

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Several Hillebrand Brass and Frosted Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Several Hillebrand Brass and Frosted Glass Flush Mount, 1970s

Several Hillebrand Brass and Frosted Glass Flush Mount, 1970s

By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand

Located in Rijssen, NL

four frosted glass shells, with one light source. Dimensions: Height: 11.02" (28 cm) Diameter: 9.84

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako
Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

are carefully placed inlays of shell (raden), which catch the light to reveal brilliant, iridescent

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Colonial Era Taiwan Horai-nuri Suzuribako, Sun Moon Lake
Colonial Era Taiwan Horai-nuri Suzuribako, Sun Moon Lake

Colonial Era Taiwan Horai-nuri Suzuribako, Sun Moon Lake

Located in Taichung, TW

specialized colored lacquer painting. Carefully placed accents of iridescent abalone shell (raden) are

Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Located in Taichung, TW

(raden). As light shifts across the surface, these awabi shell fragments flash with soft, iridescent

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958
Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

" h 40.5" w 24.5" d seat: 15.75" h "fabric and chair are in good vintage condition. some light

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko
Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko

Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko

Located in Taichung, TW

awabi/abalone shell (raden). As light dances across the surface, these shell fragments flash with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Eames “Eiffel Tower” Fiberglass Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Eames “Eiffel Tower” Fiberglass Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Eames “Eiffel Tower” Fiberglass Chairs - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the shells and light surface wear to the steel bases, adding to their storied mid-century character

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather
Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather

Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oakland, CA

color as it came from a singular piece of rosewood. Restoration of the shells entailed a light sanding

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sunburst Lur Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Resin by Szymon Keller
Sunburst Lur Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Resin by Szymon Keller

Sunburst Lur Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Resin by Szymon Keller

Located in Geneve, CH

, continuous form gently unfolds from the wall, creating a soft, shell-like gesture. As light passes through

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Resin

Saddle Sconce By Mike Serra
Saddle Sconce By Mike Serra

Saddle Sconce By Mike Serra

By Mike Ruiz Serra

Located in Stamford, US

a functional wooden rotary switch. The resin shell diffuses light softly. This sconce is easily

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of six series 7 Chairs in Teak, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Set of six series 7 Chairs in Teak, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Set of six series 7 Chairs in Teak, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

. Made in teak veneer with the characteristic moulded shell that makes the chair light, durable and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Studio Rêves Gilded Sentinel Turtle Brooch in Titanium and 18K Gold
Studio Rêves Gilded Sentinel Turtle Brooch in Titanium and 18K Gold

Studio Rêves Gilded Sentinel Turtle Brooch in Titanium and 18K Gold

By Studio Rêves

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

turtle’s shell becomes a canvas of light, set with 6.48 carats of rose-cut diamonds and further enriched by

Category

2010s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium

1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand
1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand

1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand

By Maitland Smith

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

tortoiseshell surface, the faceted pattern mimics the depth and geometry of a turtle’s shell, catching light

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Shell Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell light for your home. Each shell light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are 2896 variations of the antique or vintage shell light you’re looking for, while we also have 1079 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each shell light bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell light over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and De Sede are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a shell light start at $0 and top out at $974,568 with the average selling for $2,514.