Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Chrome
Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would
Chrome
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp
Brass
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle on Pen shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of gilded brass and turtle shell lamps, 2010.
Pair of "turtle shell" table almps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-finish "turtle shell" table lamps.
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
Brass, Iron
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Original Turtle shell lamp mounted on brass, In the manner of Maison Jansen
Metal
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
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Pair of Turtle Shell and Iron Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of mounted turtle shell and iron lamps with tan silk lampshades. Electrified with a
Iron
Table Lamp in Bronze with a Turtle Shell Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in bronze with a "turtle shell" decor. Base in thick glass, circa 1980.
Bronze
Pair, Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Located in Bellport, NY
Two Turtle shell lamps on stands,great for book cases,night lights,or table top.
Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-102 Pair hand painted metal column lamps(shades not included)
Metal
Large Turtle Shell and Marble Accent Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
A colorful and large turtle shell mounted on marble base. Good accent lighting and great night
Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two real tortoise shells, mounted like sculpture on simple black iron bases and electrified to make
Metal
Nice pair of Turtle shells mounted as lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of turtle shells mounted as lamps on wood bases. Nicely done and elegantly mounted
Metal
Nice pair of turtle shell lamps on walnut bases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of matched turtle shell lamps. These are not endangered, they are common snapping
Pair of Turtle shell lamps mounted on black bases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of matched turtle shell lamps. These are not endangered, they are common snapping
Sold
H 29.93 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of table lamps from the 1970s, imitating tortoise shell, with a base in brass and chromed
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Charles
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s. Good condition. Age
Brass
Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illuminating white turtle shell with hand-carved peacock and Chinese iconography mounted on a steel
A Pair of Turtle or Tortoise Shell Aluminum Arthur Court Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Arthur Court polished cast aluminum turtle or tortoise shell lamps, recently polished
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
Brass, Chrome
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
Brass
Turtle Shell Lamp Mounted by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s natural turtle shell lamp in brass and bronze feed By the Belgian decorator Willy Daro Good
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 22.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern turtle shell table lamp with lucite base and custom shade. Offered for sale
Brass
Pair of Natural Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Located in Bellport, NY
A pair of real turtle shell lamps on custom iron stands. The lamps are 15 watts and the cord has an
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
Brass
Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shell mounted upright on a spreading rectangular plinth.
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps.
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps
1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
Bronze
Vintage Turtle Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage turtle lamp, beautiful mounted and adjustable height. Two lamp fittings.
Brass, Steel
A great pair of Turtle Shells mounted as lamps with white linen
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An unusual and wonderful pair of turtle shells mounted as lamps. One shell is from a Box Snapper
$232,474Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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...
Other
$625
H 12 in W 10 in D 4 in
Rare and Exquisite Fresh Water Turtal Shell Wall Hanging - A Natural Treasure!
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Own a piece of natural history with this stunning genuine freshwater turtle shells! This are not just mere shel , it is unique works of art crafted by nature over time, each tellin...
Tortoise Shell
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$36,800
H 35.5 in W 52 in D 26 in
Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top. Inspired after models in the Famou...
Marble
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
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Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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