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Material: Shell
Verner panton Fun 2MD mother-of-pearl chandelier J. Lüber 1968
Located in Grenoble, FR
Original Chandelier, model, 2DM Fun, design 1968, J Lüber, Basel
Nickel-plated metal and mother-of-pearl. Garlands of circular mother-of-pearl plates suspended from three rings of in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
$10,035 / item
Mid Century Modern Sea Shell 5 Light Chandelier Electrified Hamptons NY Estate
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic mid century modern five light sea shell chandelier from a stunning Amagansett, NY summer estate. Stunning sea shell craftsmanship throughout. Wired for US and in working ord...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
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 bronz...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Capiz Shell Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1841 Vintage capiz shell flushmount
Takes 3 40 watt Edison based bulbs
Category
1960s Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
Pendant Light attributed by Verner Panton, 1960's.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Ceiling light inspired by the "FUN 8DM"" model in brass with shells (mother-of-pearl) that let the light through, suspended by chains to have different heights and give that beautifu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stained Glass Gall Lamps, 1970, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
The vintage-style wall lamp, which adorned many fashionable interiors of the 1970s, provides atmospheric lighting. The semi-transparent material filters and diffuses the light, casti...
Category
1970s Bohemian Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Zinc
$481 / set
Ceiling Light / Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Artist lanterns/ pendants in black and red lacquer with two ends in eggshell in the manner of Jean Dunand from a design by Eileen Gray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Shell Lighting
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
$5,900
Space Age Vintage Fun 13 DM Ceiling Lamp by Verner Panton, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
The Fun 13 DM ceiling lamp was designed by Verner Panton during the 1960s. Our version is an original edition from the first producer, J. Lüber (Switzerland).
This wonderful round c...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Quite Unique V68 Verner Panton Fun Shell Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Only known model of Verner Panton´s v68 shell ceiling lamp. Only short time in production and only shown in the first lüber selling catalog. Even the authors of the complete works bo...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
$4,000 Sale Price
42% Off
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell and Patinated Bronze Snail Table Lamp, c. 1980s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sculptural and rare statement lamp by Maitland-Smith, crafted in the 1980s and exemplary of the firm’s signature blend of luxury materials and organic form.
This dramatic design ...
Category
1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ceramic Sconces Covered with Natural Shells
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Ceramic Sconces Covered with Natural Shells
Category
2010s Spanish Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hexagonal Fat Lava Sconces, West Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Hexagonal Fat Lava sconces. These beautiful sconces are perfect example of West German Potte...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage French wrought iron six-light scrolled arm rectangular chandelier encrusted in sea shells. The wrought iron carriage is covered with sand and decorated with masses of shell...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Shell Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Table Lamp With Mother Of Pearl Inlay And Pleated Shade, 1930s
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco table lamp with inlaid mother of pearl marquetry.
Professionally rewired and fitted with a new safety switched lampholder.
Supplied with a pleated silk shade.
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
$389 Sale Price
37% Off
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with three clusters of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
$8,240 / item
Capiz Shell Hanging Dome with Brass Butterfly's c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual capiz shell hanging chandelier, with decorative brass butterflies ( 4 ) applied on the geometric structure dome.
This fixture is in excellent, original, clean, and working...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
Vintage Organic Modern Coastal Style Seashell Filled Lucite Floor Lamp
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage acrylic floor lamp on whitewashed wood base with bun feet. The lucite section is completely filled with hundreds of beautiful natural shells, from sand dollars to seahorses. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell, Lucite, Wood
20th Century French Golden Metal and Mother of Pearl Wall Lights, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French golden metal and mother of pearl wall lights from the 1980s.
Earn of corn shape.
Nice quality and condition.
Category
1980s French Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
$818 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lamp Table Mandolin Francesco Perretti & Figli, Napoli Early-20 Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Early-20th century, Francesco Perretti & Figli, mandolin upcycled into a table lamp, 29” high
A fun piece of signature and conversation mood lighting which can also be played
Injec...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Shell Lighting
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Spruce
Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier Flower Bulb Structure with Ostrich Eggshell
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th century Italian iron two-tier ten-light chandelier, in good condition, restored and rewired. Of Italian origin, handcrafted, this is a unique work of art coming from a Milanese private palazzo.
Unusual structure with ten curved scrolling arms on two tiers, decorated with iron spiral patterns and lapislazzuli and ivory color painted metal sheet balls.
A long shaped iron stem ending in the lower part with a flower bulb...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Other
$2,887 / set
1960s French Brass & Ostrich Egg Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this 1960s French Brass & Ostrich Egg Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles.
Recently rewired from European to US standards.
All new hardware
Very good vintage condition, origin...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
$808 Sale Price
53% Off
Shell Inlay Table Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
2010s Philippine Art Deco Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Aplliques, Italy, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of Murano wall lignhts Baguettes in clear and smoked glass curved ad each end (8) steel structure , with 4 E 14 bulbs, the glass rods can be removed for transport.
Category
20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Shell Lighting
Materials
Abalone, Murano Glass
$5,413 / set
Monumental Brass Snail Table Lamp by Antonio Pavia
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical over-scaled Italian brass snail table lamp by Antonio Pavia, circa 1975, sports a shimmering mother-of-pearl nautilus shell and original le...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age Postmodern conch shell lamp with light fixture inside.
Giant conch shell mounted on a chromed metal base.
Europe, the 1970s.
Measur...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
19th Century Chandelier with 16 Lights in Nickel Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier is a reinterpretation of the Louis XV style (with its three floors in the form of a capped eight) but also of the First Empire style (with the balloon models with met...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Rhea Egg Lamp by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
A Rhea egg lamp by Glyn Lockett, with silvered brass bamboo, bronze lizard and bone eggs on buffalo horn and monitor lizard veneered base with makers si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Floor Lamp in Murano Glass, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Brussels, BE
Mazzega floor lamp in Murano glass, 1960s
Orange.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Abalone, Murano Glass
Regency table lamp by Antonio Pavia
Located in Torino, IT
Antonio Pavia Lamp.
Table lamp by designer Antonio Pavia.
Lamp with brass base, brass bamboo-shaped stem and brass leaves, central heron-shaped statue made of brass and shell of N...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,175 Sale Price
20% Off
Lotus chandelier
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...
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Other
$5,172
Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' chandelier lamp in sea shells and wood for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Capiz shell chandelier consisting of 3 vintage capiz shells which we incorporated into a chandelier. The canopy is 5" diameter. The lengths from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,995 / item
Set of Three Danish Tunika Copper Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three 'Tunika' hanging pendant lamps from the "Saturn Series" designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup (ca. early 1960s, Denmark).
As the name suggests, the concept of the de...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Contemporary Joni Config. 1 LED Chandelier with Crystal and Páua Shell
Located in Torslanda, SE
Taking inspiration from the necessity of light for life, the Joni range is a portrayal of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to food.
Within each leaf-lik...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 6 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball pendant light with dark green color pieces, Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
A light bulb is not included. It is...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
Mid Century Modern Gilbert Softlite Orange Mushroom Lamps
Located in Pasadena, TX
Super cool mid-century modern mushroom lamp. Molded plastic featuring an orange and white marbled shade on a white base designed by Gilbert Softlite. The ultimate retro mushroom lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Abalone, Acrylic, Plastic
XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Venus favors the bold." —Ovid
Introducing the Abalone Siren's Sconce, the fifth release from the Fall 2023 Venus Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by...
Category
2010s American Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
![XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/xl-abalone-wall-sconce-with-vintage-seashell-shade-terracotta-base-corded-for-sale/f_79152/f_423193721731644890702/f_42319372_1731644891370_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]")
Antique Cast Bronze Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique cast bronze Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s.
Heavy quality casting of the lamp base.
No cracks just surface wear which is age related.
Rewired with a brown cloth flex and ...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Abalone
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Carved Conch Shell Accent Table Lamps with Mythological Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These antique carved shell accent lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Shell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Shagreen Table Lamp with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cosmo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Collectible Design Rabbits Hole Lamp by Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For many years, Vadim’s design practice has been recognised for experimenting with materials and developing unparalleled construction techniques. His work encourages positive social ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Organic Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Paper, Eggshell
$1,443 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Laudarte, Italy 2000s
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of spectacular table lamps "Olea" manufactured by Laudarte, Heritage collection. The lamps are made of bronze castings, 24k ancient gold plated, ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Lighting
Materials
Jade, Gold, Bronze
Modern Bronze Mounted Conch Shell Chandelier /Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Bronze Mounted Conch Shell Chandelier/Pendant
USA, circa 1990s
A striking modern bronze-mounted conch shell chandelier or pendant from the USA, circa 1990s. This unique ligh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shell Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Style Chrome and Brass Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s Mid-Century Modern bamboo style chrome and brass plate floor lamp. Lamp shade not included.
Measures: Height to harp 57.25 inches.
Height to socket 48.5 inches.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid
The Abalone Task Lamp in chrome is the ninth release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtures inspired by the Surrealists an...
Category
2010s American Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
![Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/abalone-desk-lamp-in-chrome-with-natural-seashell-shade-in-stock-for-sale/f_79152/f_423191321731641780264/f_42319132_1731641781070_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]")
Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and Shellfish, natural sand crab preserved in a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell, Resin
Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by TYE of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by Tye of California. Signed.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Abalone
Maison Charles et Fils Paris Ostrich Eggshell Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Experience the exquisite artistry of Maison Charles et Fils Paris with this exceptional tall table lamp, a rare masterpiece crafted in France circa 1960. Every element speaks of refi...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Contemporary handmade sculptural LED Chandelier. Crystal, and páua shell. Small
Located in Torslanda, SE
Taking inspiration from the necessity of light for life, the Joni range is a portrayal of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to food.
Within each leaf-like LED light structure, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of bronze appliques made in the 1800s, each of which has a pair of original hand-sculpted cameos with different scenes / views
Both lights come with wiring and wiring, which ...
Category
1850s Italian Empire Antique Shell Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,403 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of repurposed triton shells now light fixtures wrapped with decorative metal having curly cue tops and bottoms.
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell
$3,550 / set
Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.”
—Ovid
The Lion’s Paw Table Lamp in chrome is the 10th release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtu...
Category
2010s American Shell Lighting
Materials
Chrome
![Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/lions-paw-table-lamp-in-chrome-terra-cotta-w-scallop-shell-shade-in-stock-for-sale/f_79152/f_423192321731642122666/f_42319232_1731642123482_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]")
Unique Vintage & Large Driftwood or Root Wood Large Table Lamp Mid-Century Mod
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large, sculptural and dramatic table lamp made of drift or root wood with a polychrome finish that is a mix of charred, stained and oxidized-untreated areas. This massive lamp has ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lighting
Materials
Abalone, Driftwood
Shell Inlay Floor Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
2010s Philippine Art Deco Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Natural Shell Lamps on Lucite Bases with Shades and Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous tall pair of Natural Shell Lamps on lucite bases. Shells are lighted from within with replaceable LED lights. Large-scale and dramatic. Shades are a beautiful knubby beige ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Lighting
Materials
Shell, Lucite
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 Shell Lighting
Materials
Brass
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