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Tortoise Sconces

A Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce by Chapman
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sconce, with polished brass shade in the form of a tortoise (or turtle) shell, produced
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
carved walnut backplates feature silver mounts on beautifully figured tortoise shell. The sconces are
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Gilded Wall Sconce in Tortoise Design, Style of Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in East Hampton, NY
In the style of Tony Duquette, this amazing resin tortoise and gilded bronze wall applique has been
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Vintage 1960s French Aesthetic Movement Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Italian Modern Wall Lamp 'VOODOO' in Tortoise Shell Effect
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
VOODOO wall sconce possesses a smooth translucent tortoise-shell-like surface made of cast acrylic
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Acrylic, Lucite

Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This wall lamp features a shade crafted from luxurious parchment in a soft Ivory White hue, casting a warm and inviting glow. The structure is made from walnut with a turtoise shell ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Tortoise Shell Pattern Amber Glass Flush Mount Vintage Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pattern amber glass flush mount or sconce. The fixture requires two European E27 Edison bulb, up to 75
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Tortoise Shell Pattern Clear Glass Flush Mount Vintage German 1960s RZB Leuchten
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
glass flush mount or sconce. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 75 watts
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
sculpted brass inlaid in the tortoise shell. The desk is created in the style of Louis XV with cabriole
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Exemplary Pair Barbedienne Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra c. 1880
Located in Heathfield, GB
rising stamen. This design is repeated to the outer surface of each sconce. The textured dark patinated
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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver Torsade Vase by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati Made in Italy, 20th Century. Maker: Mario Buccellati Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati was born int...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Antique Bronze Light Fixture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborate openwork double foliate pendant support for a pair of four-light arms attached to a double openwork centre curved foliate support for a white glass shade. The pendant te...
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Bronze Light Fixture
Fine Antique Bronze Light Fixture
H 46 in W 36 in D 20 in
French Art Deco Rectangular Mirror in Gilded Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Rectangular Wall Mirror, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf French Art Deco wrought iron mirror with intricate geometric motifs, France, 1940s. Eye-catching hand forged iron mirror with ge...
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Green Velvet Mastercraft Imperial Dining Chairs
By Weiman/Warren Lloyd, Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Truly incredible craftsmanship in these rare Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo Mastercraft armchairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd, made in Italy, circa 1975. From a rare series known as the I...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Nickel, Brass

Green Velvet Mastercraft Imperial Dining Chairs
Green Velvet Mastercraft Imperial Dining Chairs
H 43.13 in W 23.25 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lotus flowers and mounted in a carved m...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

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Marine turtle

Brutalist Sunburst Oval Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Oval Mirror, Wrought Iron Wrought Iron Oval Sunburst Mirror with Scroll Details and Brutalist Design, France, 1950-1960. Eye-catching hand forged iron mirror with scroll decorat...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors

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Gold Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century Shell of an albino turtle.
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20th Century European Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Marine turtle

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Classic Heavy Georgian Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Classic heavy Georgian style bronze chandelier with beautiful squashed spherical bottom from Belgium (circa 1910). Beautiful warm brown aged patina on bronze. Newly wired for use wit...
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Rare Antique Miniature Blanket Chest in Poplar
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare late 17th century Italian rustic miniature blanket chest in solid poplar wood. This miniature blanket chest is ideal for decorating your home and can be used to store your preci...
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Models and Miniatures

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Poplar

Powder Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Ground mirror and retina inside. Measure cm. 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.5. Weight ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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French Wall Sconce
Located in New Orleans, LA
tortoise shell finish on the back of the glass, accented with gold painted metal detailing. The sconce has
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

French Wall Sconce
French Wall Sconce
H 26 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
Psychedelic Shells, Pair of One of a Kind Glass Contemporary Sconces
By Another Human
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of one of a kind glass sconces inspired by fantasy flora and fauna. These glass and brass sconces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Sconces After André-Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Pasadena, CA
; about 1675 - 1680; Oak veneered with pewter, brass, tortoise shell, horn, ebony, ivory, and wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Tortoise Shell Amber Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Frisco, TX
Pair of circa 1960s, German tortoise shell amber glass flush mount or sconces. Each Fixture
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Vintage 1960s German Flush Mount

Antique Dutch Ebonized Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
distinctive mix of carved and ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding
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Antique 1860s Danish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Dutch Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1860 (26 1/2"w x 29"h)
Located in Houston, TX
ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding the antique mirror glass
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Antique 1860s Dutch Dutch Colonial Wall Mirrors

Pair of brass tortoise shell form sconces by Chapman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass tortoise shell form sconces with wire cover stem by Chapman. View our
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward F. Caldwell Silver and Tortoise Shell Two-Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of signed Caldwell sconces have silver mounted cartouche shaped backs. The twin arms
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Early 20th Century American George III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1970 Pair of Brass Sconces with Tortoise Shell Brass Patina
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 pair of brass sconces with tortoise shell brass patina. The back plate is made of rectangle
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Italian Designer Faux Tortoise and Aluminum Sconces
Located in New York, NY
cylindrical shaped elements with angled tips are mounted on the faux tortoise shell panels. Each sconce has as
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

A Gilded Wall Sconce in Tortoise Design, Style of Tony Duquette
Located in East Hampton, NY
In the style of Tony Duquette, this amazing resin tortoise and gilded bronze wall applique has been
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Custom Tortoise Shell Lamp by Dragonette Ltd.
By Dragonette Ltd.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful polished tortoise shell mounted on a patinated bronze stand and support by Dragonette
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Vico Magistretti Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of Vico Magistretti for Artemide sconces with tortoise shaped fluted glass and solid
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vico Magistretti Sconces
Vico Magistretti Sconces
H 9.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise-toned alabaster flutes provide torch-like, cosy light while the polished brass wall plate
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Alabaster Sconces
Pair of Alabaster Sconces
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in
1980 Pair of Mirror Sconces Vaughan House
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The curved plate acting as a wall bracket allows the light from the sconce to reflect off the
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980 Pair of Mirror Sconces Vaughan House
1980 Pair of Mirror Sconces Vaughan House
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Rare Pair of Polished Brass Tortoiseshell Sconces Attributed to Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Back lit pair of polished brass tortoise shell sconces attributed to Arthur Court
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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Oversized Tortoise Shell
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful large shell with rich origional hard finish ,would make a great wall sconce
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Vintage 1930s Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Arthur Court Sand cast Aluminum Faux Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Arthur Court Sand cast Aluminum Faux Tortoise Shell Sconce
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large turtle shell sconce, circa 1960. This original carapace has been mounted
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks in the Form of Storks, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
tortoises while holding a leafy branch which rises up to support a candle holder and sconce. This
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20th Century French Other Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Tuck Chang Solid Silver Lo Shu & Crane Candlesticks, circa 1900
By Tuck Chang & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
modelled as pair of cranes standing on a tortoise, mounted on a hand-carved, pierced wood base. Cranes with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1980 Pair of Mirror Sconces Vaughan House
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The curved plate acting as a wall bracket allows the light from the sconce to reflect off the
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980 Pair of Mirror Sconces Vaughan House
1980 Pair of Mirror Sconces Vaughan House
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Mid-Century Lifesize Lizard Fantasy Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century fantasy sconces with bronze leaves that have a Verdigris patina and lifesize
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20th Century American Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Three Danish Modern Handmade Orange Art Glass Wall Lights by Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the tortoise shell lamp because of the shape and burnt orange color. Model Medaillon, no. 18619
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Tortoise Shell Pattern Amber Glass Flush Mount Vintage German 1960s RZB Leuchten
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
glass flush mount or sconce. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 75 watts.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair Tortoise Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Southfield, MI
Lovely pair of tortoise shells converted to wall sconces. 24 HOUR HOLD ONLY.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair Tortoise Shell Wall Sconces
Pair Tortoise Shell Wall Sconces
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 5 in
Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass tortoise shell sconce by Chapman. Hangs on the wall; a cord to plug in an outlet hangs down
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Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Shell Sconce
H 11 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Tortoise Shell Sconces & Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
pair of old tortoise shell sconces with accompanying table lamp
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Tortoise Shell Sconces & Lamp
Tortoise Shell Sconces & Lamp
H 14 in W 12 in D 5 in
Arthur Court Aluminum Tortoise Shell Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Highly detailed cast aluminum tortoise shell with backlighting, mounted as a sconce.
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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Faux Tortoise Shell mirrored Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Italian one arm mirrored sconces. Backplate is a faux tortoise shell with a gilded shell
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Pair of Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1970's faux tortoise shell plexi wall sconces with chrome and brass banding. Price is for the pair.
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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

North Sea White Tortoise Shell
Located in Nashville, TN
Very Large White Tortoise shell with iron bar on back with socket for light.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tortoise Shell

North Sea White Tortoise Shell
North Sea White Tortoise Shell
H 27 in W 22 in D 3 in
Large Syrian wall sconces
Located in New York, NY
Extra large wall sconces, inlaid with tortoise shell, mother of pearl and bone
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Brass Pond Leaf Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Carved Burnished Brass Leaf Sconces with Tortoise Shade. Distinctively Decorative. 40 watts
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Pond Leaf Sconces
Pair of Brass Pond Leaf Sconces
H 29 in W 20 in D 11 in
African Tortoise Shell
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful richley colored tortoise shell wall hanging or turn it into a fabulous lamp of sconce.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

African Tortoise Shell
African Tortoise Shell
H 13.5 in W 13 in D 5 in
Chapman Tortoise Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair Chapman brass tortoise shell form lamps on ebonized mahogany cube form bases. Round brass
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chapman Tortoise Lamps
Chapman Tortoise Lamps
H 14 in W 9 in D 4 in
William Comyns Candlesticks
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
sconces for easy cleaning. William Comyns were based on Beak Street London and from 1957 Tower Street
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Early 20th Century British Candle Holders

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Chinese Chippendale Style King Headboard, Faux Bamboo
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Chinese chippendale style, carved wood facon faux bamboo/faux tortoise finish king size
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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of Midcentury Glass and Brass Sconces, 1970s Modernist Design Lights
By Wortmann & Filz, Aldo Tura
Located in Bremen, DE
Pair of Wortmann and Filz sconces, circa 1970, Classic yet modernist design with brass and base
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Tortoise Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tortoise sconces for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tortoise sconces — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. Tortoise sconces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tortoise sconces made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Tortoise sconces have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Tortoise Sconces?

Prices for tortoise sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tortoise sconces begin at $520 and can go as high as $5,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,461.

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