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Pair of Shell Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950s Italian shell-elaborated single light hurricane table lamps with acid-etched
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Blown Glass

"Dragon Scales" - Light and Video Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diffusing their glowing light. This system of light-diffusing shells combined with pixel-mapped LEDs
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Video, LED Light

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
Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hand-dyed by artisans and the designers calls the final finish “Antique Black” shagreen. Each shell is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano glass shell lamps - table lamp white light blue - Vintage Space Age Design Italy - 1980s
Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Located in Chesterland, OH
light lines on the cameo shell (no cracks), which are practically invisible. The photos are slightly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Lotus Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
shimmering Capiz shells that gracefully reflect light to create a soft, ambient glow. Designed in Germany in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Pen Shell and Patinated Bronze Snail Table Lamp, c. 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Glasgow, GB
the shell and light wear to the bronze base are noted, consistent with age and careful use.
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace
Located in London, GB
soft pastel shades of pink, blue, peach, and cream. These petite spiral shells catch the light
Category

20th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, West Germany 1970s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Beograd, RS
Capiz shell shade, which provides beautiful light. Made in West Germany by Fischer Leuchten in 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Light Taxidermy Oversized Puffer /Blowfish (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1837 Superb rare taxedermy oversized puffer /blow fish made into cieling light Takes one
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Yiouri Augousti. Please note due to the shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

An Early 19th Century Shell Cameo Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
to the creation. The shell cameos, therefore, extremely light, present a classical iconography, in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 of 3 Fun Shell Chandelier by Verner Panton for J. Luber Ag, Switzerland 1964
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
(1 of 3) impressive four-tier sea shell chandelier / pendant light designed by Verner Panton for
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

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
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Fun 4DM Pendant Light by Verner Panton for Lüber, 1964 Switzerland
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This Early Fun 4DM Pendant Light by Verner Panton, crafted in the 1960s by Lüber Switzerland
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pink Amethyst color Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Bronze Shell Sconces, sold in pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 1940s American gilt bronze shell shaped sconces with interior light. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a brown Tortoise, shell, patination, sealife
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
tortoise’s solid, rounded shell, with carefully modeled segments suggesting both texture and weight, giving a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pink Amethyst color Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

Coquillage Wall Light II by Ludovic Clément D’armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Coquillage wall light II by Ludovic Clément d’Armont Dimensions: D 14 x W 40 x H 65 cm Materials
Category

2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Coquillage Wall Light III by Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Coquillage wall light III by Ludovic Clément d’Armont Dimensions: D 14 x W 47 x H 80 cm Materials
Category

2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 2000s
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous three-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink Shell Pair of Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a cascade of pink shells giving an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Light Green Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
metal structure, two per half shell. Internally, as you can see from the photo, there are two light
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral Shell
Located in Milford, DE
bird carvings: approx. 1–1.5 cm Heishi size: small vintage shell heishi Weight: Light, comfortable
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Louis Poulsen Lp Charisma King Cone Pendant with Plexi Shell Silver Interior
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approach to lighting design. The pendant features a plexi shell exterior that diffuses light beautifully
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

AJD Artistic Fascinating Real Kunzite and Real Pearl Shells 20" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
These chunks of highly polished real Kunzite gems enhance the real polished very light pink Pearl
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Pearl, Silver

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Shell Formed Wall Lamps "Coquille" by ASEA. 1940s.
By ASEA
Located in Bromma, SE
a pleasantly diffused light. The shell shape is supported by the scalloped edge and lines
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Light Blue Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
metal structure, two per half shell. Internally, as you can see from the photo, there are two light
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augousti. Please note due to the shell finish the reflection of light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
The beautiful light tan or egg shell tint of the porcelain and brass Stiffels is stunning. I think
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hand-dyed by artisans and the designers calls the final finish “Antique Black” shagreen. Each shell is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Shell in Amber with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano shell in amber radiates timeless elegance, crafted by Venetian artisans with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Fiberglass Shell Lamp by Michelle Mahé for Atelier A. France - 1970s
By Atelier A, Andre Cazenave
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
. Its ingenious design allows for adjustable light intensity: the shell, mounted on a hinge, can be
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Rock Crystal, Oyster and Steel Basket Six-Light Vintage Chandelier, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
crystals and the textured oyster shells creates a captivating play of light and shadow, making this piece a
Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Steel

Amazing Pink Amethyst Shell Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Italian Murano glass sconces with a cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
company circa 1940s. It is created in the "A Grosse Costolature" design. The surface has a light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Luxuriant Liquid Amber And Silver Shards, Murano Glass Clam Shell Vase
By Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Beautiful hand crafted liquid amber clam shell vase, smothered with light reflecting shards of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Glass

Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian tortoisse shell alabaster light fixture with bronze fittings. 3 Edison
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image. The dimensions of these pieces are: 70 x 70
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image. The dimensions of these pieces are: 70 x 70
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

New Vintage Rare Genuine Tortuga Tortoise Shell Frame Sunglasses 1970 s
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare genuine tortoise shell that translate in ultra light frame with an amazing and unique
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

New Vintage Rare Genuine Tortuga Tortoise Shell Frame Sunglasses 1970 s
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare genuine tortoise shell that translate in ultra light frame with an amazing and unique
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Set of 2 Hillebrand Art Deco shell opal glass wall lamps, 1960
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
lamps enables a pleasant, subdued light. The classic shell design allows the lamps to be placed in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

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