$4,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 8" Width: 6" Depth: 5"
Bronze
$2,587 / item
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
By Hélène Aumont 1, Serge Roche
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster. The graceful design is a reference to the 1940s years and a reverence to Serge Roche, in the design world. Electrica...
Plaster
$460 / item
Shell Sconce by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Shell Sconce by Dainte Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 6.5 cm. Materials: Crystal and brass. The combination of the antique brass refraction and crystal shell reflection embodies pu...
Crystal, Brass
$5,400 / set
French Plaster Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French sconces with single interior light. Measurements: Height: 13.75" Width: 12.5" Depth: 7"
Plaster
$430 / item
SHELL LIGHT - LED polished brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
$600 / item
SHELL LIGHT - LED vintage brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
$560 / item
SHELL LIGHT - LED dark bronze
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
$530 / item
SHELL LIGHT - LED sateen brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
$6,500 / set
French Cast Bronze Shell Sconces
By Claudio Gonzalez
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Inspired by nature and cast from a shell found on the French island of Moleni. This wall lights are composed of cast bronze and cast crystal Rosette.
Bronze
$2,950 / set
Pair of Murano Opalescent Shell Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
These Murano Opalescent Shell Sconces are a stunning pair of lighting fixtures that add a touch of elegance to any room. The sconces feature a unique design with a shell motif that g...
Murano Glass
$750Sale Price / item|50% Off
Uplight Shell Sconces, 8 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight sconces with hand blown iridescent shell shaped Murano glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches / Height...
Brass
$5,400 / set
Pair of Antique English Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English double light sconces with shell backplate with original patina. Measurements: Height: 9" Width: 9" Depth: 5.5"
Bronze
Real Conch Shell Sconce or Table Lamp on Acrylic Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A conch shell sconce for wall hanging with a light inside. the light can also be laid flat on a table and used as a decorative piece, or laid into a garden setting. the piece is q...
Shell, Acrylic
$6,000Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 8 Uplight Shell Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight sconces with hand blown iridescent shell shaped Murano glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches / Height...
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair of Shell-Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's shell-shaped two-light wood sconces. Measurements: Height: 19" Depth: 7" Width: 10.25".
Wood
Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina, can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
Plaster
$4,180 / set
Pair of Murano Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Murano glass shell form sconces Circa 1970. Great set of large scale vintage wall sconces. Gorgeous color!
Brass
$5,400 / set
Pair of Gilt Metal Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian gilt metal shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Width: 16.5" Depth: 5.5"
Metal
$350 / item
Quilted Shell Snap, in Sconce
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
What a beautiful, simple and elegant lamp this is. The clear glass shades have a unique quilted pattern and snap into the lamps copper frame. The glass and frame was styled after ear...
Brass
$3,800 / set
Large Swedish Grace Shell-Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Grace shell-form sconces. The oversized backplates each issuing two arms, each electrified with one candelabra socket.
Brass
$3,400 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Turtle Shell Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano Glass Turtle Shell Sconces. These sconces are wired and ready to go. Perfect for today's transitional designs. 15h x 8w x 4d
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Gilt Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 1970's French gilt bronze sconces with glass pearl detail on body. Wired for US with a single candelabra light. Measurements: Height: 8" Width: 4.75" Depth: 5.25" Measurem...
Bronze
Large Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Very dramatic and large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina. Can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
Plaster
SHELL LIGHT - LED polished chrome plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED brushed chrome plated brass*
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED brushed nickel plated brass*
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
SHELL LIGHT - LED polished nickel plated brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall lamp in sandcasted brass.
Metal
PAIR of French Shell & Plaster Sconces, Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, 1930-1940
By Maison Jansen, Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Arts and Fine Arts merge in these powerful sculptures / wall lights to tell a story beautifully and symbolically.
Shell, Gesso, Plaster
Murano Shell Sconce with Pink Curl, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with satin frosted Murano glass shade in the shape of a shell with pink curl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 9 inches / width 11.5 inches / D...
Murano Glass
$2,500 / set
Beautiful 1970's Murano glass shell sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1970's Murano glass sconces, the glass is amazing quality, thick and heavy
Metal
$4,800 / set
Set of 4 Murano Shell Sconces with Pink Curl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with satin frosted Murano glass shade in the shape of a shell with pink curl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 10 inches / width 14 inches / De...
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern-Style Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two Art Deco wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Made of Murano Graniglia glass, mounted on a brass base.
Brass
PAIR of Rare French Shell & Plaster Sconces by Serge Roche & Maison Jansen, 1935
By Serge Roche, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Arts and Fine Arts merge in these powerful sculptures / wall lights to tell a story beautifully and symbolically.
Shell, Abalone, Gesso, Plaster
$1,795 / set
Pair of French 1930s Shell and Talon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French cast iron wall lights in the modern neoclassical spirit in the form of talons and shells.
$5,200 / set
Pair of Neoclassic Silver Plated Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's American silver-plated double-light shell-shaped sconces. Measurements: Height: 10.5" Depth: 6" Width: 10".
Bronze
Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
We used this pristine Ostrich egg with a beautiful texture to compose this wall lamp with a cast brass arm, backplate, and shade cover in an oil rubbed bronze finish. This fixture a ...
Brass
$2,250 / set
Vintage Boho Plaster Shell Light Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking, generously proportioned sculptural piece captures the spiraling elegance of a natural conch shell. Crafted from high-gloss white ceramic or plaster, the exaggerated fo...
Ceramic, Plaster
$5,800 / set
Pair of Shell Sconces with Crystal Insets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1940s gilt metal sconces with crystal insets with two interior lights each. Measurements: Height 12" Width 16" Depth 8".
Metal
$1,097 / set
Set of 3 Art Deco Amber Shellbwall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful set of 3 Art Deco Shell Wall Lights. The shades are in excellent condition and a lovely toffee amber colour.
Chrome
Pair of Modern Gold "Granola" Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of modern Gold "granola" Murano glass sconces in the shape of a shell. Creates a nice textural effect. A lovely decorative element! 9.5w x 4.5d x 12h
Brass
$2,835 / set
Pair of Lotus wall lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
Step into a world where innovation meets sustainability with the « Lotus » lamps– a captivating trio of model lamps born from a year-long collaboration between our passion-driven tea...
Other
Carved Alabaster Shell Shape Sconces, Pair, Unattributed, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved alabaster sconces circa 1960, nice original color and viens
Alabaster
Vintage Boho Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce After Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the captivating allure of this vintage brass tortoise shell sconce. Its unique, sculptural form, crafted from lustrous brass, brings a touch of whimsical s...
Brass
Shell-shaped sconce in frosted glass, Swedish Moden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative Swedish Modern wall sconce in shell-shaped frosted glass, 1950s. One chip on the lower left side of the glass. Needs to be rewired.
Glass
$7,200 / set
Set of Silvered Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 large circa 1950's English silver plated bronze two-arm shell-shaped sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 15" Width: 12" Depth: 7.75"
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,400 / set
Set of Bronze Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 circa 1960 French cast bronze shell sconces, one interior Edison light. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 5.75" Width: 12.5" Depth: 6.5"
Bronze
Collection of Large 12 Inch Scallop Shell Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive sconce having a 12 inch diameter. The shade is deeply stamped brass in the shape of a scallop shell. The smaller half sphere shade hold an E26 bulb and casts a ...
Brass
$3,200 / set
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of modern Murano shell form sconces. The color is translucent with touches of gold. Gorgeous for a variety of decors!
Murano Glass
$3,795 / set
Pair of Murano Frosted Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Murano frosted glass shell form sconces. Creates a Classic look!
Brass
$4,800 / set
Set of Repousse' Shell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1950's French repousse' and polished brass two-light sconces with shell motif backplate. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 10.5" Width: 10" Depth: 6".
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Set of 5 Plaster Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French, 1940's plaster wall sconces with original silver finish and patina. Interior lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Width: 20.5" Depth: 10"
Silver Leaf
$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear shell shaped Murano glass shade hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Murano Due, circa 1960s Origina...
Gold Plate
1930’s French Plaster Shell Sconces with 2 interior light
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French plaster sconces. Has shell shape. With 2 interior lights. Unusual Lights coming from top and bottom part of sconces. Available 3 pairs
Plaster
Set of Patinated Brass Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Italian circa 1940's patinated brass shell-shaped double light sconces with original patina. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 10" Depth: 5"
Brass
$4,800 / set
Set of 12 Silvered Shell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 shell shaped silver-plated single light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height :8.75" Width: 6.5" Depth: 5.25"
Silver Plate
Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces was entirely handcrafted by high skilled artisans in Murano . It is hand-blown Murano Art Glass worked with inclusions of 24 karat gold powder and fl...
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1980s Hollywood Regency Coastal Shell Sconce in Glazed Ceramic and Brass
By Casella Lighting, The Marbro Lamp Company, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A striking vintage wall sconce executed in the glamorous Coastal Hollywood Regency taste of the late 1970s and 1980s. The sculptural shell-form shade, rendered in a glazed ceramic fi...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Opalescent Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of vintage Opalescent Murano glass sconces. Featuring lovely textured glass in a shell shape. Simply gorgeous!
Brass
Pair of Murano Shell Sconces with Pink Curl, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with satin frosted Murano glass shade in the shape of a shell with pink curl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 10 inches / width 14 inches / De...
Murano Glass
Set of of Large Shell Bronze Sconces, Sold per Pair.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940's English patinated bronze 3 lights shell sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements Height: 15″ Width: 12″ Depth: 8.5″
Bronze
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
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