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Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture

Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights.

Category

1940s French Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell

Vintage Placemats and Napkin Holders in Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 4
Vintage Placemats and Napkin Holders in Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 4

Vintage Placemats and Napkin Holders in Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 4

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of placemats and napkin holders feature capiz, abalone, pearl shell designs with overlapping shell pattern covering rectangular placemats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell, Pearlware, Cork

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Capiz Shade, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Capiz Shade, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Capiz Shade, Italy

Located in Antwerp, BE

The lamp has a brass base with elegant rose flowers and a shade made of beautiful Capiz shells.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Brass

Elegant beautiful round Mid-Century Modern Capiz ceiling or wall lamp
Elegant beautiful round Mid-Century Modern Capiz ceiling or wall lamp

Elegant beautiful round Mid-Century Modern Capiz ceiling or wall lamp

Located in München, DE

An elegant, stunningly beautiful round ceiling or wall lamp made of Capiz. The shade is crafted by hand from Capiz shells—dating back to the 1970s.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell

Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s
Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s

Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Verner Panton's Fun 1DM Chandelier is a distinctive lighting fixture characterized by its use of capiz shells. Designed in the 1960s, this chandelier features a cascade of circular ...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Steel

Light fixture, Mother-of Pearl Capiz, 1970–1980
Light fixture, Mother-of Pearl Capiz, 1970–1980

Light fixture, Mother-of Pearl Capiz, 1970–1980

Located in Nice, FR

This is a handcrafted chandelier made of Capiz shell and brass, most likely manufactured in the Philippines.

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Brass

Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Italian Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Italian Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier

Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Italian Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful multi-tiered capiz shell chandelier with wood and metal canopy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Metal

John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table  1950s
John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table  1950s

John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table 1950s

By William Billy Haines, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Camden, ME

The circular table has a beautiful capiz shell inset top with its original glass overlay which has preserved the shell top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Brass

Gridded Panel from USA
Gridded Panel from USA

Gridded Panel from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A well scaled and finely crafted gridded panel having a handmade lap jointed mahogany frame and inset with expressive and translucent squares of capiz shell.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Gridded Panel from USA
Gridded Panel from USA

Gridded Panel from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A gridded panel with a hand made lap jointed mahogany frame and inset translucent squares of capiz shell.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Wood

Monumental Shell Veneer Quatrefoil Drum Chandelier by Ironies
Monumental Shell Veneer Quatrefoil Drum Chandelier by Ironies

Monumental Shell Veneer Quatrefoil Drum Chandelier by Ironies

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The round drum form is very heavy and solid with squares of veneered dark Capiz shell applied to the exterior, interior, top, and bottom by skilled artisans.

Category

Late 20th Century American Moorish Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Italian Floral Sconces in Gilt Iron by Banci Firenze
Set of Three Italian Floral Sconces in Gilt Iron by Banci Firenze

Set of Three Italian Floral Sconces in Gilt Iron by Banci Firenze

By Banci Firenze

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The capiz shells offer a soft, diffused glow when lit, enhancing the gilded accents and aged patina of the metalwork.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Iron

Panton Chandelier in Brass and Mother-of-Pearl, 1960s
Panton Chandelier in Brass and Mother-of-Pearl, 1960s

Panton Chandelier in Brass and Mother-of-Pearl, 1960s

Located in IT

It is made up of hundreds of small mother-of-pearl or capiz shell discs, suspended from metal chains. When lit, the lamp emits a warm and sparkling light; moreover, when moving, the ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Brass

Table lamp in Mother Pearl by Rausch, Germany around 1960s.
Table lamp in Mother Pearl by Rausch, Germany around 1960s.

Table lamp in Mother Pearl by Rausch, Germany around 1960s.

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Large Flowerball fantastic lamp in Mother of Pearl (Capiz Shell) shade which diffuses light on a plexiglas base .

Category

1960s Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1x Capiz Lotus shell pendant lamp by Rausch 1960s Germany
1x Capiz Lotus shell pendant lamp by Rausch 1960s Germany

1x Capiz Lotus shell pendant lamp by Rausch 1960s Germany

By Rausch

Located in Krefeld, DE

One of two Capiz Lotus pendant lamps designed and produced by Rausch Germany in the 1960s.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Metal

French Capiz Light Fixture
French Capiz Light Fixture

French Capiz Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 4" Length/width: 9" square Drop: 7".   

Category

1950s French Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Capiz shades. Sold individually.
Pair of Italian Capiz shades. Sold individually.

Pair of Italian Capiz shades. Sold individually.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960’s Italian capiz shades. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 8.25" Top diameter: 11" Bottom diameter: 16"

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell

Vintage Round Scalloped Capiz Photo Frame - India
Vintage Round Scalloped Capiz Photo Frame - India

Vintage Round Scalloped Capiz Photo Frame - India

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A round vintage scalloped capiz photo frame. This piece will be a great addition to a bedside table, bookshelf, or side table. The frame is created from pearlized capiz which is arra...

Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell

Bamboo Brass Palm Leave Floor Lamp with Capiz Shade
Bamboo Brass Palm Leave Floor Lamp with Capiz Shade

Bamboo Brass Palm Leave Floor Lamp with Capiz Shade

Located in Antwerp, BE

1970s faux bamboo floor lamp with shell shades. An elegant large floor lamp depicting bamboo stem with leaves. A large Hollywood Regency five-armed lamp from Italy manufactured in t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Brass

Italian Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
Italian Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier

Italian Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A cascade of delicate, multi-layered 2.5" capiz discs make this Italian, Verner Panton inspired chandelier with metal canopy as impressive as it is eye-catching. This piece is in ori...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Metal

Full Moon Lamp
Full Moon Lamp

Full Moon Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage French table lamp made from lacquered capiz (windowpane oyster shell) backed with velum then stretched on a metal wire frame and a 7" x 7" painted wooden base..

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Swag Lamp with Floating Table by Rembrandt
Swag Lamp with Floating Table by Rembrandt

Swag Lamp with Floating Table by Rembrandt

Located in Hanover, MA

Look at the extraordinary finish on the table; gilt capiz, the translucent outer shell of the windowpane oyster, overlapping like snake skin, tinted gold then varnished with a thick ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower shape. Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color. vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell.

Category

1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Flower Star Shape
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Flower Star Shape

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Flower Star Shape

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower star shape. Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color. vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell.

Category

1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Capiz Shell

Materials

Shell

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Vintage Capiz Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage capiz shell for your home. Each vintage capiz shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and wood. There are many kinds of the vintage capiz shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage capiz shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage capiz shell over the years, but those crafted by Neiman Marcus and Verner Panton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Capiz Shell?

A vintage capiz shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,195, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.