Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges.
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Shell Pendant Light
Ribbed (22") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Oversized Capiz Shell Pendant Light, Brass Center Ring, Vintage 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1918 Oversized capiz shell pendant with individual shell stitched together. Chipped shell on top of fixture. Brass center ring takes 3 40 watt candelabra based bulbs Supplied with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Small (12") Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form.
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by three white chains; with 3 medium ...
Category
2010s Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hand Made Sea Shell Three Light Pendant/Hanging Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-417 sea shell 3 light hanging pendant light Made from various sizes and colored sea shell from the Philippines Brass hardware Takes 3 candelabra base bulbs 60 watt max.
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
French Capiz Shell Globe Pendant Light, Brass Tone, 30 cm, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined French pendant light from the 1970s, crafted from delicately arranged capiz shell panels set within a brass-toned metal framework.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball pendant light with dark green color pieces, Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Vintage Shell Encrusted Sphere Hanging Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transport your interior to a seaside sanctuary with this captivating vintage shell-encrusted sphere pendant light. This artisanal masterpiece is meticulously handcrafted, featuring a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
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 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Murano Glass shell shaped Pendant Light mid century modern
Located in Palermo, PA
An elegant Murano glass pendant light, crafted in Italy, distinguished by its refined shell shaped form and soft luminous presence.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern, Orange Shell Motif Murano Glass, Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Small Pendant Light or Chandelier, Orange Shell Motif Murano Glass, Chrome, USA, 1960s A mid-century modern Murano glass chandelier in a classic suspended disks ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern, Purple Shell Motif Murano Glass, Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Small Pendant Light or Chandelier, Purple or Lavender Shell Motif Murano Glass, Chrome, USA, 1960s A mid-century modern Murano glass chandelier in a classic susp...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Capiz Shell Chandelier Pendant Butterfly Design
Located in Fulton, CA
Capiz shell chandelier / pendant light with blue stylized butterflies.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Mid-20th Century Shell Form Pendant Light in Serge Roche Style
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The centerpiece of this pendant light is the large uplight, which is designed in the form of a meticulously crafted shell.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Composition
Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light
$6,194 / item
Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A decorative ceiling light inspired by Jean Michel Franck, featuring a stylized shell-shaped bowl with internal lighting, an adjustable rope cable, and a plaster canopy.
Category
2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light Medium, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. ...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light Small, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. La...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light Large, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. ...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
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"
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light 5 piece, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. La...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light 7 piece, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. La...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light 3 piece, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. La...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
Pair Murano Shell Glass Ceiling light Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN MURANO GLASS This extraordinary pair of Murano ceiling lights is a celebration of Italian craftsmanship, where every detail reflects the timeless tradition of V...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Murano Shell Glass Ceiling light Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of extraordinary ceiling lights with shell-shaped magenta glass.The square structure painted gold supports 28 panes of glass. Light bulbs: 4 light bulbs E27 dimension (not incl...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Verner Panton Fun 1 DM Capiz Shell Sconce Wall Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1964 thin capiz shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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"
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
$4,800 / item
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-sub...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
$4,800 / item
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
$4,800 / item
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in Bronzo Nuvolato-...
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished nickel-...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished nickel -su...
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished brass-s...
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished brass -sub...
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished brass-s...
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 handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano. Shown in the primary images in polished nickel-...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tortoise Shell Shaped Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Tortoise Shell Shaped Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with Halogen ligh...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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 French Art Deco chandelier features a nickel-plated brass frame with three white fr...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light Cannon Shell Model 9040, Brass & Opaline, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Cannon Shell series by Paavo Tynell, this striking piece carries the dynamic silhouette of a falling shell, softened by delicate floral details gracefully applied alo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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".
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'1 of 3' Fun Shell Chandelier by Verner Panton for J. Luber Ag, Switzerland 1964
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
(1 of 3) impressive four-tier sea shell chandelier / pendant light designed by Verner Panton for the Swiss manufacturer J.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Ceiling Light Taxidermy Oversized Puffer /Blowfish (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1837 Superb rare taxedermy oversized puffer /blow fish made into cieling light Takes one candelabra 60 watt bulb. Due to the transperency of the takedermy gives off a beautiful ligh...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Rock Crystal, Oyster and Steel Basket Six-Light Vintage Chandelier, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American six-light rock crystal, oyster basket chandelier, professionally rewired for the USA. This exquisite vintage American six-light chandelier captivates with its uniq...
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Steel
Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
. - Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce. - A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror. - A bronze and porcelain, 4 ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Bronze
Rare France Limoges Porcelain / Bronze Bathroom Set Mirror Pendant Washbasin Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
- A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light. - A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting)
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
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Large Capiz Shell Cylinder Pendant Light
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This dramatic large-scale capiz shell pendant is stunning! Featuring a long, cylindrical form that would suit a tall entrance, stair well, as a Minimalist fixture over a dining table...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Mid-Century Capiz Shell Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in London, GB
A large shell pendant light or chandelier. France, c1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
1960 Large Capiz-Shell Pendant Light Lotus Ball Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large globular Capiz-Shell lotus ball pendant light made in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
By Phoenix Day Co. Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form. Made by Phoenix Day of San Francisco in the 1970s. The original canopy...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Capiz Shell Pendant Light by Willy Daro, 1950s, Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful lotus pendant light made by Willy Daro in 1950s. The lamp is handmade of capiz shell and gilded brass - each pattern was handcrafted and assembled in the form of a lotus fl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light-w we
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges.
Category
2010s Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s cast plaster shell pendant light. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Capiz Geometric Pendant Light
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage capiz shell pendant light having a geometric form and an ovoid shape with a copper frame work.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the ceiling and hangs on a 15' long chain with cord.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Shell Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Whimsical shell pendant; lights in top and bottom sections
Category
British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Verner Panton Pendant Shell Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lovely Verner Panton Pendant Shell Light Fixture
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Light Purple Shell Pendant with Diamond and Blue Topaz
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Shell pendant with natural diamonds and blue topaz gemstone, set in 14k gold. Wear this pendant alone or layer it with other gold chains for a beautiful layered effect. Order incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Petite Capiz Shell Lotus Ball 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 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Light Grey Spinel, Diamonds & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant Laguna Agate, Spinel, 14k Gold & Diamonds Carved Laguna agate scallop shell (20mm diameter) with center stunning oval light grey spinel bezeled in go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
1960 Large Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large globular pendant light made in the 1960s. Handcrafted and assembled in a lotus flower pattern. Measures: diameter 19.7” (55 cm), height 31.5" in. (80 cm). Lighting: ...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
8 Light Shell Encrusted Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique 8 light shell encrusted chandelier.
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Bell Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2910 A large bell shaped capiz shell pendant. Three internal lights each light 60 watt edison based bulb
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Tortoise Shell Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Simply formed alabaster bowl with a wonderful mixture of earthy tones, mimicking tortoise shell.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Midcentury FUN 10DM Light Verner Panton Shell Chandelier Pendant for J. Luber Ag
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Midcentury FUN 10DM Light Verner Panton Shell Chandelier Pendant for J. Luber Ag
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A lovely example of a period 1960s four-tier FUN 10 DM shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for J.Lber Ag. From four chromed steel concentric rings hang a plethora of capis she...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-2...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Charming hand-made folk art "shell" light
Located in Houston, TX
This odd little light is made from seashells and nut shells. It has been newly wired in the US. The light has 3 arms. It would be great in a coastal home.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Spherical Form Capiz Shell Pendant Chandelier
Located in Rochester, NY
A large Minimalist architectural spherical form faceted Capiz shell hanging pendant chandelier light with two interior bulb sockets.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Vintage Seashell Shell Encrusted Five-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage seashell beach shell encrusted five-light chandelier with matching ceiling canopy.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Encrusted Seashell Shell Palm Beach 12-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely encrusted seashell shell 12-light chandelier. Comes with matching ceiling canopy.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Frances Elkins Hanging Shell Light
Located in New York, NY
FRANCES ELKINS (1888-1953)
Plaster plafonnier in the shape of a scallop shell suspended from 3 chains.
American, c. 1940
PROVENANCE: From the Estate of K...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandelier Hanging Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Breathtaking huge capiz shell hanging chandelier. 7 feet tall! Ethereal light is diffused from three points. A statement piece that will make a lasting impression. Imagine this casca...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
A White Cowrie Shell Hanging Light, Papau New Guinea
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, 20th century. An unusual twentieth century cowrie shell hanging light, with four tiers, and twisting shell beading to the body. Currently unwired. Please enquire...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Vintage 6 Light Encrusted Seashell Shell Palm Beach Chandelier
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Palm Beach seashell shell chandelier. 6 lights. Tested, working order. No damage or shells missing. Excellent condition. Comes with ceiling cap and chain. Dimension...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
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Shell Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell pendant light you’re looking for. A shell pendant light — often made from shell, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shell pendant light, we have 43 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right shell pendant light, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Casella Lighting, Willy Daro and Feldman Lighting Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Shell Pendant Light?
Prices for a shell pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $23,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,860.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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Sculptural and Playful, the Atelier001 Chandelier Is Handmade in London
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Elyse Graham’s Rainbow-Hued Pendant Light Gives Off a Joyful Glow
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
This 1950s Paavo Tynell Chandelier Got a Glow-Up
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
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