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1970s Italian Brass and Porcelain Shell Form Adjustable Angelo Brotto Attributed
By Tommaso Barbi, Gabriella Crespi, Angelo Brotto
Located in Charleston, SC
Circa 1960's Italian reading lamp. Pivoting ceramic scallop shell shade on adjustable height base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
VIntage Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Miami, FL
vintage Italian Mangani Firenze porcelain shell table lamp. This lovely lamp rests on a brass base. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
Vintage Maitland Smith Brass Tessellated Penshell Articulating Library Desk Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table / desk lamp featuring a round tessellated base supporting a brass
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble, Brass and Capiz Kimono Table Lamp, USA, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare pair of Japanese kimono table lamp from Maitland Smith .
Well executed lighting art piece
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Regency Brass
Mother-of-pearl Nacre Shell Table or Night Light, France, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful and elegant Regency style table lamp composed of many mother-of pearl or shell panes
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shaped Floor Reading Lamp
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage brass shell shade floor lamp with base diameter of 10 inches. Extends up to 48 inches in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Table Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball table light Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cosmo Table Lamp in Shagreen, Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosmo table lamp by Kifu Paris is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in black shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro Flower Table Lamp Seloy Oyster, 1970s Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Hannover, DE
This Willy Daro flower table lamp is of high quality. It is a rectangular brass base with four
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Coastal Frederick Cooper Beehive Ceramic Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Frederick Cooper 1970s ceramic and brass Bee Hive Sea Shell Lamp.
Coloration: Ivory
Measurements
26" Tall
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,600
Pair of Brass Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful pair of brass wall lamps or sconces. The lamps have the form of a shell and they are in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hugh Capiz Shell and Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous pendant lamp with countless Cadiz shell or nacre pieces and brass details forming a hugh
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite Pendant Lamps Capiz Shell and Polished Brass Frame
By Verner Panton
Located in San Diego, CA
Delicate pair of Capiz shell hanging lamps, circa 1970s polished brass frame. Freshly rewired very
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White golden Capiz sea shell lamp 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Hannover, DE
shells have been painstakingly handcrafted together here. In the middle of this lamp is an E27 lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Capiz Shell Lamp by Feldman Lighting, 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Zaandam, NL
A rare and exceptional large capiz shell ball chandelier from the Feldman lighting Company Los
Category
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Medium Capiz Shell Lamp attributed to Feldman Lighting, 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Zaandam, NL
A rare and exceptional capiz shell ball chandelier from the Feldman lighting Company Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Central Pendant Lamp Whit Three Clam Shells and Framework of Brass
Located in Verviers, BE
enhancing the shadow of the shell’s texture, and they are held in naturalistic framework of polished brass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hanging Lamp made of Capriz Shells, Handcrafted, Italy 1960s
By Leola
Located in Hannover, DE
. The shells appear beautifully golden and shine like precious pearls. The design of this lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Shell Sconces or Wall Lamps 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two exceptional, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass shell sconces or
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" Model 9040
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Canon shell, this beautiful piece has the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps
By Atelier Sedap
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Revival chalk mattte white nautical plaster wall lamps by famed
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Shell Shaped "Coquille" Wall Lamps by ASEA Skandia, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
. The shell shaped glass shades rest on a brass fitting. The corrugated surface of the glass offers a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Craig Corona for Sirmos Co. Sheer Frosted Scallop Shell Hanging Lamp, C. 1970
By Sirmos, Craig Corona
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, 1970s. Featuring an Off-White gossamer matte .75D cast resin scalloped shell form with triple Brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Shell "Coquille" Wall Lamps by ASEA Skandia Mid-Century, Sweden, 1950
s
By ASEA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of shell shaped "Coquille" wall lamps by ASEA Skandia, Sweden, 1950's
The lamps can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lovely Pair of Italian Capiz Lamp Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Two gorgeous and large Italian flower ceiling lamps made brass and shell. Beautiful and rare design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Capiz Shell Obelisk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large and impressive table lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger in shell and brass, with black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,800
Modernist Brass Oyster Shell Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Austin, TX
A chic brass table lamp that produces a downward light. The lamp's shade is comprised of a cast
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hoosin Shell Lamp, Signed and Dated
By Hoosin Lamps
Located in Northfield, IL
This petit shell lamp is the perfest scale for a writing desk or small console.
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Brass
Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Wood Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of lamps with oil drop finish faux tortoise shell and brass base and cap made by Mutual Sunset
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Brass
Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Wood Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of lamps with oil drop finish faux tortoise shell and brass base and cap made by Mutual Sunset
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Capiz Shell Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass floor lamp with capiz shell shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cast Brass Shell Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Brass Shell Casing as a Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
A vintage brass shell casing mounted as a lamp on a lucite base with a whimsical airplane finial.
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Pair of Brass and Capiz Shell Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
20th century pair of capiz shell table lamps with a brass base and top.
Both with black cotton and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Trumpet Shade
Located in Retie, BE
-Century chandelier features a brass base and body with oyster shell shade. The shade with palm tree leave
Category
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Unusual brass nautilus table lamp on a black stone base.
The lamp is entirely in the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Exquisite pair of brass tortoise shell table lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite pair of brass tortoise shell table lamps. These are possibly Jansen or Chapman.
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brass Chapman Tortoise Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Polished brass tortoise shell table lamp by Chapman Lamp Co with brass dimmer mounted on black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Shell Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of shell form brass lamps by Chapman. Original shades. Brass shows a nicely aged patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
1970
s Italian Pair of Tortoise Shell Table Lamps, Brass Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of table lamps in tortoise shell in perfect condition and vintage patina, black lacquered base
Category
Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair WWII Brass Artillery Shell Tramp Art Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair WWII brass candlestick lamps
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large mid century modern capiz shell lamp. Beautiful brass details, lamp sits on a golden wooden
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Tortoise Shell Glass Lamp On Brass Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian tortoise shell glass lamp from the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
BrassTortoise Shell Table Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brass Tortoise Shell Table Lamp on Wood Stand.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Midcentury Modern Capiz Shell Table Lamps
Located in Southfield, MI
High style pair of white lacquered and brass table lamps with vintage capiz shell shades. Dating
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Capiz Shell Table Lamps
Located in Sundance, UT
Pair of Stiffel Capiz Shell Table Lamps in excellent condition.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Tortoise Shell Floor Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large tortoise shell on exceptional custom triangular brass and black lacquer mount with
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Shell and Lucite Topiary Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary pair of encrusted shell, Lucite and wood topiary lamps. These fantastic and timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps.
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Unique Faux-Tortoise-Shell Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique and ultra-realistic faux tortoise-shell lamp with brass and ebonized wood base - France
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamps: 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of monumental Asian inspired baluster vase lamps are comprised of Capiz shells in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Bronze Shell Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of unusual bronze shell lamps with Black shades Circa 1940 Think Arabian nights, Tyrone
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pearlescent Shell Shaped Lamp
By Maison Rougier
Located in Janvry, Essonne
pearlescent acrylic,the two part of the shell hinged,,acrylic half-sphere inside,brass base
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Rougier Shell Lamp
By Roger Rougier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spiral shell table lamp by Rougier. The front side of lamp is plain white, while the back is a faux
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
ROUGIER MONUMENTAL SHELL FORM TABLE LAMP.
Located in Toronto, ON
Striking plastic table lamp in the shape of a shell, hinged for the replacement of the light bulb
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Shell Motif Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ceramic Shell Motif Lamps by Herman Kleiner of Philadelphia circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Brass Lamp Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass lamp shell for your home. Each brass lamp shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and shell. There are 258 variations of the antique or vintage brass lamp shell you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass lamp shell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass lamp shell made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brass lamp shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chapman Manufacturing Company, Kifu Augousti and Roger Rougier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Brass Lamp Shell?
Prices for a brass lamp shell start at $165 and top out at $38,106 with the average selling for $1,839.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Brass Lamp Shell
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
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