Shell Reading Lamp
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
Vintage Brass Clam Shaped Floor Reading Lamp
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage brass shell shade floor lamp with base diameter of 10 inches. Extends up to 48 inches in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tatu Table Lamp by André Ricard for Santa & Cole
By André Ricard, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An icon of pop culture. Tatu, Spanish for armadillo, is a friendly mammal with a shell on its back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Theba Floor Lamp with Wooden Column, Parchment Shade and Bronzed Base
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
reading corner, a stylish living room, or an intimate bedroom, this lamp invites you to bask in the soft
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 72.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900
By O.C. White
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century Industrial O. C. White Brass, Iron and Glass Articulating Reading Lamp, Desk
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American Victorian gilt metal banquet lamp, professionally converted from kerosene
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Ledet et fils Louis XV Ladies Sewing Work Table Dressing Vanity
Located in Forney, TX
apron, all rising elegantly on long cabriole legs adorned with finely carved shell acanthus leaf knee
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 29.25 in W 24 in D 16.75 in
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Beautiful 19th century antique stained glass window with an arch top in a new square wood frame. This window is full of color with a turquoise center that looks amazing in the sunlig...
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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Modeline Sculptural Floor Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Weymouth, MA
Midcentury Modern Modeline Lamp Co. tall sculpted floor lamp. Made of long walnut wood strips that branch out from the wooden floor pad, with a long barrel lampshade that nests in th...
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Wood Carved Floor Lamp with Fringed Lampshade, Italy, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
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Wooden Arc Floor, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large organic shaped floor lamp by Studio B.B.P.R; Gian Luigi Banfi, Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Nathan Rogers.
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Antique French Art Deco Charles Schneider Art Glass Edgar Brandt Iron Lamp 1920
By Edgar Brandt, Charles Schneider
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish French antique art glass & wrought iron Art Deco lamp, by Charles Schneider & Edgar Brandt, signed, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
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H 17 in W 15 in D 5 in
Modern Breeze Wall Art Sculpture Piece, Light, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Breeze Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
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1 of The 10 Brass Massive Murano Glass Wall Lights or Flush mounts, Two Sizes
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of high quality modern thick textured ice glass flush mount or wall lights by Hillebrand, circa 1965. Two sizes: 3 x diameter 19.5" and 8 x diameter 15.7". The price is based ...
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Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Arched Stained Glass Window in a New Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique arched stained glass window with jewels and good colors. This antique stained glass window was salvaged from an estate outside Pittsburgh PA. It has been put into a...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Windows
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H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.25 in
Monumental Tessellated Marble Clam Shell with Giant Pearl as Coffee Table Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible monumental tessellated marble clam shell with a giant pearl in its center used as a coffee table base with a 48-inch glass top with ogee edge. It is in wonderful vintage c...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
H 14.25 in W 48 in D 48 in
Swedish 1930s Josef Frank Style Rose Shade Wooden Floor Lamp
By Markslöjd, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1920s-30s Swedish Grace Art Nouveau floor lamp in the style of Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn. Original large rose colored fabric lamp shade in a organic flower-like shape 53 cm (21 in) w...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
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Brass
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC.
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19th Century French Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 19th Century French Wooden Floor Lamp, a stunning embodiment of timeless design and elegance. The lamp's stand, with its intricately carved details, tells a tale of e...
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Antique Large Standard Oak turned floor lamp with lampshade, 30s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Lovely quality old Antique Wooden Floor / Standard Lamp. 2m tall
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Antique Circa 1920's Oak Wooden Floor Lamp.
A large British oak flo...
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Vintage Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Organically beautiful and sculptural. This 1970s piece by Chapman is a style statement that brings form and function to your décor. Beautifully sculpted in brass, this sculpture rest...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
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Brass, Metal
1930 Swedish Designer Art Deco Wooden Floor Lamp In Walnut With Silk Satin Shade
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish designer floor lamp from the Art Deco period 1930s made of walnut. The floor lamp has one screw fitting E27 / E28 and the switch in mounted in the screw fitting. Al...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
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Metal
H 49.22 in W 11.03 in D 17.72 in
White Tatu Floor Lamp by André Ricard
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tatu floor lamp by André Ricard
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Brass Shell Shade Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass floor/reading lamp with formed brass shell form shade. Incandescent lighting element, and 100
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Shell Shade Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass floor/reading lamp with formed brass shell form shade. Incandescent lighting element, and 100
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceramic Scallop Shell Shade Reading Floor Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
circa 1960s Italian reading lamp.
Pivoting ceramic scallop shell shade on adjustable height base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage Alsy Clam Shell Brass Adjustable Swing Arm Library Reading Floor Lamp
By Alsy Manufacturing 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century Alsy Mfg adjustable swing arm floor lamps. Made of brass featuring clam or
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 8.5 in L 41 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Adjustable Floor Lamp with Shell Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Machine Age Art Deco chrome floor lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1960s Italian Reading Lamp in the Manner of Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Charleston, SC
circa 1960s Italian reading lamp. Pivoting ceramic scallop shell shade on adjustable height base in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp Brass Seashell Shape
By Stiffel, Casella
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern pharmacy reading floor lamp brass sea shell shape.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Brass
Pharmacy Style Brass Shell Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass floor/reading lamp with formed brass shell form shade. Incandescent lighting element, and 100
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Adjustable Floor Shell Lamp Attributed to Darren Ransell Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
reading and will slide easily under a chaise or sofa. The shell is beautifully shaped.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Shell Lamps in Polished Pewter by Vincent Garnier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco inspired shell lamps were realized by the esteemed maker Vincent
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps
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1930s Gilt Bronze Cherub Extending Lamp
Located in Summerland, CA
Charming gilt bronze cherub holding up light post that extends and retracts for easy reading. The
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
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Bronze
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shells bound by metal framing. Place this above your kitchen island, reading nook, or above a dining
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
19th Century French Signed Ledet Louis XV Sewing Work Dressing Vanity Table
Located in Forney, TX
rising elegantly on long cabriole legs adorned with finely carved shell acanthus leaf knee ending in
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H 29.25 in W 24 in D 16.75 in
FORGIVE ME FATHER TITLED (FORGI VEMEF) Mixed media by Ryan Mc Elhinney
Located in Culver City, CA
PAINTED MDF WITH USED SHOTGUN SHELLS
Edition 2/2
Size 47" x 47" inch
Signed YES
FORGIVE ME FATHER FOR I
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
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Italian Ceramic Scallop Shell Shade Reading Floor Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1960's Italian reading lamp.
Pivoting ceramic scallop shell shade on adjustable height base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass Ceramic Scallop Shell Shade Reading Floor Lamps, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ceramic and brass reading floor lamps. Height is adjustable. Made in Italy. Great condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vtg Brass Adjustable Reading Library Floor Lamp Scallop Clam Shell MCM Pharmacy
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with adjustable height and clam shell shaped shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 39.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Tall Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Faux Tortoise Shell Oil Drop Table Lamp. Circa 1960
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Tortoise Shell Oil Drop Lacquer Finish Desk Lamp. Featuring a slim
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
Art Deco Brass Desk Shell Lamp
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful smal brass table lamp, flexo type shell-shaped
Lamp for office, reading
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Floor Lamp with Scallop Shell Form Shade
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian circa 1960s adjustable reading floor lamp, with coral colored glass shade in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Vintage Adjustable Brass Shell Motife Floor Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare pair of elegant vintage brass Chapman reading floor lamps having shell form shades. Both
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Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Floor Lamps
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Brass
1970's Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp with White Plastic Shell Shade
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish and fun, adjustable brass floor, reading lamp having a brass base (10 in. diameter
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
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Brass and Porcelain Adjustable Angelo brotto Floor Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass floor lamp, porcelain shade, Angelo Brotto, Italy 1970s
The white porcelain shell shaped hood
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Pair O. C. White Brass, Slate & Glass Articulating Table Lamps, 1890s FOR ASHISH
By O.C. White
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Pair of O. C. White Adjustable Reading Lamps. Featuring curved, articulating Brass stems
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Antique 1890s American Industrial Table Lamps
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Slate, Brass
H 23 in W 7 in D 13 in
Léo Laporte-Blairsy French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture Antique Table Lamp
By Leo Laporte-Blairsy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
), “The Chrysanthemum Lady” and “Woman with Shell”, each being an imaginative figural Art Nouveau lamp
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Marble, Bronze
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Zeppelin Airship Rare Armrest Reading Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual early Art Deco airship or zeppelin reading lamp dating from the 1920s-1930s. The
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Lighting
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Metal
Vintage Murano crystal Shell Wall Lamp Applique Scone mouth blown, Italy 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Never-used stunning Murano wall lamp in mouth blown glass with ribbed shell form. Perfect size for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Pierre Guariche for Meurop 'Polaris' Chairs in White Boucle Fabric, Pair, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or
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H 29.25 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
Shell reading lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel lamp with adjustable height on a 10 inch base.
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
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Stainless Steel
Two Vetri Murano Striped Shell Lamps (labeled)
Located in East Hampton, NY
Deep chocolate stripes adorn the milky white shell murano lamp. Can be used for reading or ambient
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
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Reduced Seashell encrusted standing lamps
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Pair of seashell encrusted standing lamps. Authentic shells. Fantastic reading lights. Each lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Ebonized Oak Table Lamps by Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a light egg shell linen. The shape and style of this lamp looks great from every angle. The glass
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Rare American Art Deco Nude Figural Lamp/Telephone Stand by McClelland Barclay
By McClelland Barclay 2
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed, Art Deco bronzed spelter female nude with inverted shell shade is the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
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Spelter
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Questions About Shell Reading Lamp
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
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