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
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 21.63 in D 6 in
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening
Aluminum
Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of gilded brass and turtle shell lamps, 2010.
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
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
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.
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
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
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
Brass Turtle Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco turtle shell lamp on a gilded wrought iron stand. 1940s
Wrought Iron
Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turtle shell lamp on gilt metal base France, 1940s Would fit well in an eclectic Art Deco or
Metal
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
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
Brass, Iron
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
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
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
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 of "turtle shell" table almps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-finish "turtle shell" table lamps.
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
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
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
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Marine turtle
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Sea turtle
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
inconvenience this may cause. * * * A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were
Sea turtle
Crazy Cool Italian Alabaster Turtle Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual Italian turtle form alabaster lamp, the shell lifts off with fixture inside. Unique
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
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
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
Brass
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s tortoise shell mounted on brass and bronze lamp probably by Maison Jansen. Great vintage
Brass
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
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
Maison Charles Turtle Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Maison Charles cast bronze turtle shell table backlighter lamp, model “CARAIBES GM” France, circa
Bronze
Arthur Court Sculptural Turtle Shell Lamp Pair
By Arthur Court
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific pair of Sculptural Turtle Shell Lamps by Arthur Court. Comprised of an aluminum frame in
Aluminum
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
Brass
Turtle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Turtle Shell Lamp on Gilt Stand
Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shell mounted upright on a spreading rectangular plinth.
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 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
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
$228,132Sale 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
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The extremely large animal with a nice patina, with some parts professionally restored and...
Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint
Pair of 1970s Tortoise Lamps in Polished Brass by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 1970s pair of cast metal tortoise lamps by Arthur Court newly re-plated in polished brass. The lamps are at once whimsical yet striking and masculine. Excellent condition.
Brass
Arthur Court Tortoise Lamps
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast aluminum lamps create a lovely backlit ambience. These are an early pair. They have not been re-polished.
Aluminum
$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
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