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Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue snail, with light blue shell

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Flush Mount Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Vienna
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Flush Mount Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Vienna

Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Flush Mount Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Vienna

By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar

Located in Hamburg, DE

brilliance. The rear reflector shell sets the luminaire off against the ceiling. The light emitted is

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Calice-C Wall Lights by Gallery L7
Calice-C Wall Lights by Gallery L7

Calice-C Wall Lights by Gallery L7

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Angeles from American brass, with an aged brass up-light and a egg shell white enameled down-light

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Postmodern Danish Gino Ceiling Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar
Postmodern Danish Gino Ceiling Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar

Postmodern Danish Gino Ceiling Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Nordisk Solar Co.

Located in Hamburg, DE

. The light consists of flat shells that act as reflectors and an intricately designed shaft with a base

Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1960's Set of 6 Authentic Vintage Eames PSC Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller
1960's Set of 6 Authentic Vintage Eames PSC Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller

1960's Set of 6 Authentic Vintage Eames PSC Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in TORQUAY, AU

shells and two contrasting parchment/light shells. All six are finished in their original orange and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s
DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s

DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

and functionality. The warm brown textile contrasts beautifully with the light-toned shell

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Lounge Chair by Gerard van de Berg for Montis, 1970s
Lounge Chair by Gerard van de Berg for Montis, 1970s

Lounge Chair by Gerard van de Berg for Montis, 1970s

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

. The woven rattan shell creates a light yet enveloping structure, gently flaring outward at the back

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elda Chair and Ottoman by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1970s
Elda Chair and Ottoman by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1970s

Elda Chair and Ottoman by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1970s

By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo

Located in Hellouw, NL

and age, while the fibreglass shell has light surface marks consistent with its age. From the first

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

outer shell in matching light chocolate American oak veneer and the inner shell in American oak veneer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

"Applique Coque" Wall Sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten, 2000s
"Applique Coque" Wall Sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten, 2000s

"Applique Coque" Wall Sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten, 2000s

By Herve Van Der Straeten

Located in New York, NY

Resting on a textured bronze arm, a hammered shell delicately reflects and diffuses light. Seen

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

1980s Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll in grey fabric
1980s Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll in grey fabric

1980s Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll in grey fabric

By Charles Pollock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in really good vintage condition with very minimal signs of use - some very light scratching on

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Angelo Lelii ceiling lamp mod. 12599 "Reticella" for Arredoluce, Italy 1957
Angelo Lelii ceiling lamp mod. 12599 "Reticella" for Arredoluce, Italy 1957

Angelo Lelii ceiling lamp mod. 12599 "Reticella" for Arredoluce, Italy 1957

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

, cone-shaped, shell-like light element. The model is named after the traditional Italian lace technique

Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Tulip Arkana Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke, Aluminum Legs, 1970s
Set of Four Tulip Arkana Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke, Aluminum Legs, 1970s

Set of Four Tulip Arkana Dining Chairs by Maurice Burke, Aluminum Legs, 1970s

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

A set of four Tulip chairs with light-colored seat shells and aluminum legs, in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

21st Century Oviraptor White Marble Table Lamp with Brass and Opaque Glass
21st Century Oviraptor White Marble Table Lamp with Brass and Opaque Glass

21st Century Oviraptor White Marble Table Lamp with Brass and Opaque Glass

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

a table lamp. The white opaque glass and marble shell diffuse a pleasant, warm light. The marble

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Post Modern Indoor Outdoor Frank Willet  Santa Fe Pueblo Wall Sconces
Pair of Post Modern Indoor Outdoor Frank Willet  Santa Fe Pueblo Wall Sconces

Pair of Post Modern Indoor Outdoor Frank Willet Santa Fe Pueblo Wall Sconces

By Frank Willet

Located in Port Jervis, NY

artisan potter, Santa Fe Lights. Pierced shells which allow light to eminate forward with a upward angled

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mission Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Vienna, AT

golden age of American design. The chairs feature fiberglass seat shells and a cover of light beige faux

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton "Fun" Wall Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl
Verner Panton "Fun" Wall Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl

Verner Panton "Fun" Wall Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl

By Verner Panton

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

movement, sound, and atmosphere. The delicate, organically shaped shell discs catch light beautifully

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Cartier Vintage Aurore Gold Plated Sunglasses
Cartier Vintage Aurore Gold Plated Sunglasses

Cartier Vintage Aurore Gold Plated Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Glasgow, GB

Vintage gold plated sunglasses from Cartier. Soft squared shape. Brown tint on the lens. Light

Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

Vintage Scandinavian Gino Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar, 1980s
Vintage Scandinavian Gino Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar, 1980s

Vintage Scandinavian Gino Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Nordisk Solar, 1980s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Hamburg, DE

small lower shell obscures the light source and reflects the light to the inside of the upper shell

Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Walnut Contemporary Console with Gold Leaf and Mother of Pearl Inlays
Walnut Contemporary Console with Gold Leaf and Mother of Pearl Inlays

Walnut Contemporary Console with Gold Leaf and Mother of Pearl Inlays

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

-laid Mother of Pearl shell pieces catch the light with an ethereal shimmer, forming delicate, bespoke

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Minimalist Triangular Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Triangular Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist Triangular Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare Mid Century ceiling light made of fiberglass in triangular shape. A flat, triangular shell

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary modular Sofa & Armchairs LAmè system, brutalist furniture
Contemporary modular Sofa & Armchairs LAmè system, brutalist furniture

Contemporary modular Sofa & Armchairs LAmè system, brutalist furniture

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

patina over time, to match the coating of the wooden shell. Ex display pieces, some light sign from the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Erwin & Estelle Laverne "Champagne" Chairs for Formes Nouvelles, Italy
Set of 4 Erwin & Estelle Laverne "Champagne" Chairs for Formes Nouvelles, Italy

Set of 4 Erwin & Estelle Laverne "Champagne" Chairs for Formes Nouvelles, Italy

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, mes nouvelles

Located in Lejre, DK

, 1960s. The chairs feature transparent acrylic shells that create a light and floating expression

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms
C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms

By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

aluminum pneumatic base, steel armrests, and a plastic shell seat upholstered in a light purple fabric

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base
2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base

2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

shell in light blue, and have Eiffel bases in white powder-coated steel. DSR is an acronym for Dining

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger
Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger

Mid-Century Modern Tandem Four Seat Bench by Krueger

By KI Krueger International, Krueger International

Located in Raymondville, TX

features four molded fiberglass light beige color shells connected on a black steel stretcher frame. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Space Age Chrome Eclipse Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Chrome Eclipse Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Chrome Eclipse Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

design is based on the eclipse principle. Movable reflector shells shield the light source and thus

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Dore Bronze & Mother-of-Pearl Whimsical Basket
French Dore Bronze & Mother-of-Pearl Whimsical Basket

French Dore Bronze & Mother-of-Pearl Whimsical Basket

Located in Tampa, FL

floral motifs, and applied mother of pearl shells that shimmer softly under light. The handles are

Category

Antique 1890s French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

ASEA Skandia "Coquille" Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Sweden 1940
ASEA Skandia "Coquille" Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Sweden 1940

ASEA Skandia "Coquille" Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Sweden 1940

By ASEA

Located in Paris, IDF

Shade of moulded glass in the shape of a shell, brass fittings. For one light source each. Swedish

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Southwestern Metal Wall Sconce with Kokopelli Cutout and Petroglyph Designs
Southwestern Metal Wall Sconce with Kokopelli Cutout and Petroglyph Designs

Southwestern Metal Wall Sconce with Kokopelli Cutout and Petroglyph Designs

Located in Seattle, WA

Note: This is a decorative sconce shell only. wiring, bulb, or light socket not included. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames DAW Chair - Set of (2)
Herman Miller Eames DAW Chair - Set of (2)

Herman Miller Eames DAW Chair - Set of (2)

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Alpha, NJ

features the iconic molded plastic shell in a vibrant light aqua hue, offering both comfort and sculptural

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Branching by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Wall Lamp
Branching by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Wall Lamp

Branching by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Wall Lamp

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

magic of the chrysalis shell as a light diffuser. Each of the seven diffuser heads is composed of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Organic Material

Pristine Antique Circa-1860 Handwoven Wool Floral French Savonnerie Rug
Pristine Antique Circa-1860 Handwoven Wool Floral French Savonnerie Rug

Pristine Antique Circa-1860 Handwoven Wool Floral French Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

cartouches each with a shell motif, in a border of light blue and sea-blue rope motif with acanthus leaf ties

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

70s Chrome Round Table Lamp by DDD Design
70s Chrome Round Table Lamp by DDD Design

70s Chrome Round Table Lamp by DDD Design

By DDD Design

Located in Milan, IT

Large chrome table lampmanufactured by DDD Design. Two symmetrical metal shells hide the light

Category

Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Matte White by Andrea Tosetto
Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Matte White by Andrea Tosetto

Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Matte White by Andrea Tosetto

By Lodes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking, compact light with a simple, organic design, Pin-Up opens like a shell to provide a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Coppery Bronze by Andrea Tosetto
Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Coppery Bronze by Andrea Tosetto

Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Coppery Bronze by Andrea Tosetto

By Lodes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking, compact light with a simple, organic design, Pin-Up opens like a shell to provide a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Matte Black by Andrea Tosetto
Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Matte Black by Andrea Tosetto

Lodes PIN-UP Wall-ceiling Lamp in Matte Black by Andrea Tosetto

By Lodes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking, compact light with a simple, organic design, Pin-Up opens like a shell to provide a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces

1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell double light sconces with shell design stop.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Adam Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Verdigris Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
Verdigris Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan Studio

Verdigris Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan Studio

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

KIMERA Table lamp by Studiopluz for Wonderglass
KIMERA Table lamp by Studiopluz for Wonderglass

KIMERA Table lamp by Studiopluz for Wonderglass

By WonderGlass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ancient, like the filigree blown glass. This allows the object to become a shell of light, a hybrid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1900's Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights
1900's Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights

1900's Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

shells and one light on top shell. Large size and impressive details.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

Simple Mid Century wall lamp made of brass. A classic and elegant design. A simple shell made of

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Emporio Armani Matte Tortoise Oval Shield Sunglasses circa 1990s
Emporio Armani Matte Tortoise Oval Shield Sunglasses circa 1990s

Emporio Armani Matte Tortoise Oval Shield Sunglasses circa 1990s

By Giorgio Armani, EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

contemporary design and classic elegance. Featuring a light tortoise shell color, these sunglasses serve as a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sunglasses

Schonbuch Kami Coat Stand by Kollektion Witulla
Schonbuch Kami Coat Stand by Kollektion Witulla

Schonbuch Kami Coat Stand by Kollektion Witulla

By Schönbuch

Located in New York, NY

in 3 colours: black, shell or sunrise light. KAMI is made of steel tubing – the black and shell

Category

2010s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Triangular Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Triangular Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Triangular Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp

Located in Hamburg, DE

. From the suspension, only the brass heads of the screws penetrate the surface of the diffuser shell

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Gray Bar Stools - Set Of 3
Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Gray Bar Stools - Set Of 3

Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Gray Bar Stools - Set Of 3

By Steelcase, Coalesse, Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Secaucus, NJ

wood shell is a one-piece light oak veneered plywood The sled base features a footrest and polyethylene

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Gae Aulenti for Francesconi ‘Singa’ Lamp
Gae Aulenti for Francesconi ‘Singa’ Lamp

Gae Aulenti for Francesconi ‘Singa’ Lamp

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

overlaid with a molded plastic shell executed in a light pink tone. The lamp gives off an impression of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair

Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sophisticated Brass Italian Uplighter Floor Lamp, stock of two
Sophisticated Brass Italian Uplighter Floor Lamp, stock of two

Sophisticated Brass Italian Uplighter Floor Lamp, stock of two

Located in Voorburg, NL

personality. A long, narrow stem opens in an upward swoop to catch an upturned shell that hides the light

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Bar Stools, New Set of 3
Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Bar Stools, New Set of 3

Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Bar Stools, New Set of 3

By Lievore Altherr Molina, Coalesse, Steelcase

Located in Secaucus, NJ

. Specification: Wood shell is one-piece light oak veneered plywood Sled base features footrest and polyethylene

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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