Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base
Located in Tampa, FL
An extraordinary real tortoiseshell lamp, crowned with a silver medallion at its center.
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Marble, Silver
Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base
Located in Tampa, FL
An extraordinary real tortoiseshell lamp, crowned with a silver medallion at its center.
Marble, Silver
Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels with floral motifs as well as simplistic lines typical of this era.
Brass
Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.
Bronze
$752Sale Price|20% Off
H 86 in W 40 in D 20 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, France, circa 1970s
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tall French Hollywood Regency faux tortoiseshell high-gloss ceramic table lamp, circa 1970s — quintessential Parisian glamour.
Ceramic, Fabric
$3,405 / set
H 22.05 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Pair (2) designer vintage tortoise table lamps, brass, tortoiseshell pattern
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) designer vintage tortoise table lamps, brass, tortoiseshell pattern Table lamp in a tortoiseshell pattern with a large brass turtle and decorative bands on the sides.
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 31 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Christopher Guy Style Tortoiseshell Lacquer Spiral Polyhedron Lamps
By Christopher Guy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Tortoiseshell Lacquer Polyhedron Spiral Lamps in the Style of Christopher Guy A striking pair of sculptural modern table lamps inspired by the dramatic geometric voca...
Lacquer
Faux tortoiseshell shade and bronze foot table lamp C.1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Faux tortoiseshell and patinated brass shade frame on a patinated organic shaped bronze foot table lamp Dimensions : Heightv53 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 27 cm Circa 1970 Good con...
Brass, Bronze
$8,227
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Maison Jansen Turtle Lamp — Real Tortoiseshell & Brass (Circa 1970)
By Maison Jansen
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
For those unable to see it in person, the lamp exhibits a remarkable texture: the depth and warmth of the real tortoiseshell create a unique glow when lit, beautifully complemented b...
Brass
A Pair of 20th Century Red Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950 A pair of red tortoiseshell Murano glass baluster vases with aventurine inclusions throughout, now converted into lamps and mounted on giltwood bases.
Glass
$1,528
H 22.05 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver Plate Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The lamp’s body is constructed from four vertical panels of tortoiseshell-patterned Lucite, each boasting a rich, deep brown hue with golden undertones that evoke the natural texture...
Silver Plate
$2,197
H 64.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Willy Rizzo Floor Lamp in Chrome and Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Italian floor lamp in chrome-plated metal topped by a striking tortoiseshell effect lucite dome shade.
Metal, Chrome
$1,351
H 29.14 in Dm 13.39 in
Maison Charles Palm Table Lamp in Brass with Marbled Shade, France 1970’s
By Maison Charles
Located in Voorburg, NL
Topped with a bespoke marbled parchment shade in deep, earthy tones—evocative of tortoiseshell or smoky quartz—the lamp casts a warm, atmospheric glow.
Stone, Brass
$7,500
H 15.5 in Dm 18 in
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York City, NY
Versatile and can be used in any interior, Modernist, Minimalism, Scandinavian Modern, English country house, Biedermeier, Neoclassical, Arts & Crafts, Bauhaus, Rustic, Mediterranea...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Lamps by Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of albino tortoiseshell lamps Work from the 1970s by Romeo Rega Dimensions: 150 cm H x 49 cm L.
Maison Jansen Tortoiseshell Floor Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular backlit tortoiseshell floor lamp.
Unavailable
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Retie, BE
Ostrich egg floor lamp by Maison Le Dauphin France. This Hollywood Regency floor lamp has a toirtoiseshell design what makes this floorlamp so stylish. A French floor lamp from t...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 13.39 in
Table Lamp in Brass and Tortoiseshell Resin by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice table lamp in brass and tortoiseshell resin designed by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970.
Metal
Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux tortoiseshell table lamp, with spherical element above hexagonal base, gold trim, on black lacquer base by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s.
Tortoise Shell, Linen
Unavailable
H 67 in W 21 in D 12 in
Exceptional Signed Curtis Jere Brass Flamingo Sculptural Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great design polished brass flamingo floor lamp with tortoiseshell Lucite cube base, original rectangular brass lampshade signed, circa Jere 1976.
Pair of Eric Maville Faux Tortoiseshell Lamps
By Eric Maville
Located in London, GB
A pair of Eric Maville faux tortoiseshell lamps with Thai sitar player motif in gilt metal on the front.
Brass
Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Murano Tortoiseshell Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, Murano, circa 1930 An unusual pair of early twentieth century Murano tortoiseshell lamps of bulbous form decorated throughout with gold flecks.
Murano Glass
A mid twentieth century overscale Murano Tortoiseshell Lamp
Located in London, England
A very generously scaled Murano glass vase, tortoiseshell pattern with pinched neck and flared rim , mounted as a lamp.
Murano Glass
Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Faux tortoiseshell lamp with Lucite base. Rewired. Shade not included, circa mid-20th century.
Ceramic
Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Table Lamp in Cast Pewter 'Signed'
By Arthur Court
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mounted illuminated tortoiseshell lamp in cast pewter with bulb at back by Arthur Court, American 1970s (stamped 'Arthur Court Designs' on the back).
Pewter
Sold
H 29 in W 7 in D 5 in
Outstanding Pair of Custom Faux-Tortoise Shell Ceramic Lamps with Lucite Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of custom-made faux-tortoiseshell lamps. Exacting ceramic form with beautiful detail and scale.
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in
Tessellated Tortoise Table Lamps Midcentury Art Deco Hollywood Regency 70s Retro
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of 1970s tessellated tortoiseshell lamps on chrome pedestal bases and beautiful pyramid lined lampshades with finials.
Chrome
Pair of Tortoiseshell Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of large faux tortoiseshell resin table lamps France, 1970s
Resin
Brass Tortoiseshell Form Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass floor lamp featuring a tortoiseshell form shade and black enamel square base.
Brass
Great Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Tole Lamps
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of decorative faux tortoiseshell tole lamps, 20th century 26.5" to the top of the spacers.
Metal
Chinoiserie Tole Faux Tortoiseshell Tankard Form Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably tole hot water heater (note base configuration) in very rare scarlet faux tortoiseshell chinoiserie paint with gilt decorations, now mounted as a lamp.
Iron, Tôle
Chic Table Lamp with Tortoiseshell Lucite Shade, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Table lamp in lavender Lucite and brass with tortoiseshell Lucite shade, American 1970s.
Brass
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass vase with tortoiseshell decoration throughout, now converted as a lamp.
Murano Glass
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass vase with unusual tortoiseshell decoration and flared neck. Please note: lampshade not included. Currently wired for the UK.
Art Glass
Tortoiseshell Glazed Lmp
Located in New York, NY
Large onion shaped bulbous lamp featuring a stunning stylized tortoise shell glazed pattern. Lamp has been rewired to US standards and has double pull chain sockets. 75W bulbs max fo...
Porcelain
Sold
H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Elegant and charming set of two Italian tortoiseshell Lucite table lamps. These table lamps were made during the 1970s in Italy..
Brass
Pair of Empire Gilt and Faux Tortoiseshell Tole Oil Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each domed shade over a columnar standard, raised on a square plinth. Fitted for electricity.
Metal
Sold
H 73 in W 17.75 in D 16 in
Brass Floor Lamp Featuring Tortoiseshell Form Shade with Black Enamel Base
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass Floor Lamp Featuring Tortoise Shell Form Shade with Black Enamel Base.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 38 in W 7 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Italian-Made Glass Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are fantastic, heavy gorgeous Italian-made Lucite lamps. They are beautifully made to look like faux tortoise shell with Lucite tops and bases and solid brass finials. The tabl...
Art Glass, Lucite
A set of Three horny backed tortoiseshells mounted as lights
Located in NYC, NY
Very unique and beautiful set of three tortoisehells recently mounted on bronze bases. Impressive size.
Tortoise Shell
Pair Of Bakelite Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bakelite lamps with faux tortoiseshell detailing on black bases.
Bakelite
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Lacquered Table Lamps Attributed to Hansen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Table Lamps with mottled tortoiseshell shell lacquer.
Wood, Lacquer
Table Lamp with Tortoise Lucite Base, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Very rare and elegant Italian table lamp with tortoiseshell acrylic base and original silk shade of the time.
Silk, Lucite
Pair of 1970s Travertine and Chrome Lamps in the Style of Maison Barbier
By Maison Barbier
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s lamps with faux tortoiseshell sphere mounted on chrome support on a solid square travertine base in the style of Maison Barbier.
Travertine, Metal
Brass Tortoiseshell Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful brass lamps by Chapman in shape of tortoiseshell. Lamps are in great vintage condition.
Brass
Pair of Repousse Tortoiseshell Shaped Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s Italian silver plated repousse and silver plated table lamps, one Edison interior light.
Faux Red Tortoiseshell Ceramic Italian Lamp, 1980's
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 1980's Deco style Italian table lamp, in ceramic with a beautiful crimson tortoiseshell glaze and gilt band to the shoulder and sides, fitted with a new neutral shade.
Ceramic
Sold
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Harvey Guzzini. Tortoiseshell-like acrylic table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
This table or floor lamp has the shape of a prism with rounded edges and made entirely of methacrylate or tortoiseshell-like acrylic.
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 34.26 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Italian Gaetano Sciolari 1970s Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Atlanta, GA
The lamp still has the original Sciolari label underside and has been rewired and includes a new custom black square shade.
Chrome
Sold
H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Willy Rizzo, Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous hexagonal table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stunning lamp, was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo.
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Midcentury Golden Brass and Tortoiseshell Enamel Table Lamp by BD Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
The manufacturer name "Lumica" is engraved on the table lamp. Lampshade included. This lamp is composed by golden brass and tortoiseshell enamel.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 10.83 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Midcentury Brass Tortoiseshell Enamel Pair of Table Lamps by BD Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
These table lamps are composed by golden brass and tortoiseshell enamel.
Brass, Enamel
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.
Brass, Chrome
Large classical bronze and stone table lamp after Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
The lamp has been paired with an antique faux tortoiseshell shade.
Stone, Bronze
Sold
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp, of rectangular form with a carrying handle on the hinged lid and the front with a bulb visible within a protru...
Silver
Pair of Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Panelled Painted Leather and Brass Faux Tortoiseshell Lamps
Brass
Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Gorgeous tall lamp, made out of silverplated metal and acrylic to ressemble tortoiseshell.
Silver Plate
Pair of Arthur Court Aluminum Tortoiseshell Lamps
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large backlit polished aluminum tortoise. Signed two available price is per lamp.
Aluminum
Monumental Tortoise Shell Lamp cf Jansen, Dior or Maria Pergay
Located in Biarritz, FR
Monumental tortoiseshell lamp on a golden brass and laquered base.
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous. This lamp is for the client with flair, imagination, and balls of brass. P.S.- the shade looks a little crooked in the photo, but that's because we were in such a hurry t...
Pair of Wooden Lamps with Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Finish and Solid Brass Base
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wooden lamps with tortoise shell oil drop finish and solid brass base and cap made by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. circa 1960s. Rewired with double cluster brass sockets and brown ...
Brass
1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Hexagonal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1970's faux tortoise shell hexagonal lamps with Black linen shade Retail: $8, 000 pair Shade dimensions: 10.5" high x w 17"
Marble column lamps, original tortoiseshell shade.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of table lamps, marble column base, with acrylic tortoiseshell shades
Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Bakelite faux tortoise lamps from the 1920's. In excellent condition.
Arthur Court Tortoiseshell Backlit Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Executed in polished aluminum. Label on reverse.
19th Century Lamp with Inlaid Red Tortoiseshell
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Element now as Lamp with Inlaid Red Tortoiseshell, Burled Walnut, as well as Ivory & Brass Stringing.
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Art Deco Table Lamp in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon in Faux Tortoiseshell Paint
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Table Lamp in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon in Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Brass - French, c1930s Wired and PAT tested
Brass
Tortoiseshell Glazed Ceramic Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A tortoiseshell glazed vase, the body of ribbed tapering form.
Ceramic
Sold
H 65.5 in Dm 18 in
American Polished Aluminium Art Deco Torchiere, Floor Lamp with Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite Accents.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This tall polished aluminium American Art Deco torchiere features an unusual decal edge to its up-lighter dish shade as well as inserted disks of tortoiseshell Lucite which glow when...
Aluminum, Brass
Daum Nancy Art Deco Cameo Cut Glass Lamps
By Daum
Located in Toledo, OH
Fantastic lamps by Daum Nancy with 18" shades. The unique yellow/amber color is highlighted in the art deco design cameo glass shade and base, and is stunning when lit. Both the top ...
Cut Glass
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