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Shell Encrusted Lantern
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a casual, but elegant, custom shell-encrusted 4-light with a four light candelabra cluster.
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare 1930s Art Deco Blue Shell Ceiling Light
Located in Devon, England
Impressive Art Deco ceiling light in shell form. The chrome surround is in perfect condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Light, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, Italian, 1960's. A single gilt wood clam shell wall sconce
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1970’s Glass Shell Vanity 4 Light Fixture
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous 4 bulb vanity light fixture with satin glass shell shades that appear to only be held in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Deco Shell Ceiling Light and matching wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Beautiful opaque Art Deco Shell Ceiling Light, the 3 opaque shells, all in excellent condition with
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Edward F. Caldwell Silver and Tortoise Shell Two-Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of signed Caldwell sconces have silver mounted cartouche shaped backs. The twin arms feature acanthus and beaded swag decoration.
Category

Early 20th Century American George III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

English Pair of Rare Colorway Shell Wall Light Sconces
Located in Devon, England
A truly beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights of shell form. These gorgeous wall lights have a
Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Ribbed Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
By Phoenix Day Co. Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Shell Table Lamps with down light Halogen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Murano Glass Shell Shape Wall Light from Italy, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Sea and summer all year long with this beautiful and large shell shape wall light from the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Tortoise Shell Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1910 Simply formed alabaster bowl with
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Midcentury Capiz Shell Pendant Light by Willy Daro, 1950s, Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful lotus pendant light made by Willy Daro in 1950s. The lamp is handmade of capiz shell and
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Scavo Glass Conch Shell Table Light
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large sculptural handblown Murano art glass conch shell table light in white scavo technique
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Life-size Angel Statue Holding Porcelain Clam Shell Bowl with Light
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
A life-sized, hand painted angel statue, holding a large, porcelain clam shell. In the shell is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light-w we
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
Category

2010s Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Tiffany School Leaded Stained Glass Hanging Light with Seashore Shells 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Tiffany Style Leaded & Stained Glass Hanging Light with Seashore Shells Pattern Unsigned 20thC
Category

20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stained Glass

Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Mounted Turtle shell one a light green marble base
Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

DAMIR DOMA x LINDA FARROW Light Brown Tortoise Shell Acetate Sunglasses
Located in San Francisco, CA
DAMIR DOMA by LINDA FARROW Sunglasses consists of acetate material in a light burgundy color tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

Coral Shell Chandelier Palm Beach Nine Light Shades Metal Hollywood Regency
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nine light coral chandelier is very heavy and all metal. this comes with nine original lamp shades that
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tulip Capiz Shell Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2- 1779 A pair of single arm darkened brass supporting a capiz shell tulips. Single light 60watt
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

2000S STELLA MCCARTNEY Cream Light Weight Silk Shell Top With Giant Bow
By Stella McCartney
Located in New York, NY
2000S STELLA MCCARTNEY Cream Light Weight Silk Shell Top With Giant Bow
Category

Early 2000s Blouses and Tops

Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Light Grey, circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original 1950s Eames fiberglass shell chair with original model sticker in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces w/ Light Green Etched Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shells from highly figured rosewood Anglo Indian styled backplates
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large French Wall Light Shell in Plaster from the 80 s E440
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 80's French wall lamp in the shape of a shell, made entirely of plaster. Very nice vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Spherical Form Capiz Shell Pendant Chandelier
Located in Rochester, NY
A large Minimalist architectural spherical form faceted Capiz shell hanging pendant chandelier
Category

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

Materials

Shell

French Shell Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of off white French shell sconces with internal light that shines out.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fiberglass

Plaster Shell Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s cast plaster shell pendant light. Newly rewired, new canopy and chain. Cream gloss finish.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Flush Mounted
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s shell flush mounted light fixture with interior lights. Available in our 238 East
Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Shell Top Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2956 A four bevelded glass panel and dark brass lantenr embellished with shells. Single light
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Coastal Oval Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
reminder of the beach, this mirror is oval in form and created from wood. Shells have been hand applied
Category

20th Century American American Classical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Beautiful 1970s Capiz Lotus Shell Mother-of-Pearl Ceiling Light with Brass Chain
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
gorgeous. This beautiful handmade shell lamp can be perfectly combined with different furnishing styles
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 1900s Turn of the Century Four Light Bronze Lanterns with Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French four-light bronze lanterns from the early 20th century, with shells, bell flowers
Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

new PRADA Nylon teal blue rubber logo badge zip front light shell jacket IT50
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA Nylon teal blue rubber logo badge zip front light shell jacket IT50 Reference: TGAS
Category

2010s Indonesian Anoraks and Parkas

Verner Panton FUN 1DM Shell Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in Oirlo, LI
its name FUN from a game the designer used to play with silver paper and light. The lamp comes from
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Geometric Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1910 A geometric shaped capiz shell pendant.One light.
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Shell Encrusted Grotto Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Shell encrusted four light grotto style chandelier, late 20th century.
Category

Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of shell sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of single light shell sconces with rectagular brass back plates and "leafy" gilt metal drop
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Hanging Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Hanging capiz shell globe light with one bulb. American, c. 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Shell Gilt Wood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved and gilt wood shell shaped doublel light sconces with original finish and patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Silver Plated Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 of 1930s American silver plated double light shell shaped sconces 10.5" height, 10" wide
Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Large Capiz Shell Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful flower form chandelier by Belgian designer Willy Daro with capiz shell flowers. The light
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Porcelain Shell Sconce
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Circa 1960 large porcelain shell sconce with interior light. 20" height, 24" diameter
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

new PRADA Linea Rossa Nylon dark blue side zip light shell shirt style jacket XL
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA Linea Rossa Nylon dark blue side zip light shell shirt style jacket XL Reference: TGAS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Anoraks and Parkas

Vintage Palm Beach Pair of Seashell Shell Encrusted Sconce Wall Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of seashell shell encrusted wall light lamp sconces. New candelabra covers. No damage
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s gold and silver leaf shell shaped 2 light sconces. Available at our showroom at 235
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brass/metal shell table lamp. This unique lamp is shaped as a cowwrie shell and has a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Capiz Geometric Pendant Light
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage capiz shell pendant light having a geometric form and an ovoid shape with a copper frame
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Verner Panton Two-Tier Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two-tiered capiz shell hanging fixture, current drop @ 26", body appx. 16"
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-tiered capiz shell hanging fixture, current drop @ 34", appx. body length @ 25"
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Serge Roche Style Clam Shell Chandelier II
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nice soft light. The shell measures 24" x 16"D x 8" H, the chandelier has a 16" drop.  
Category

20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition, Metal

Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light - Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton capiz shell three tier hanging fixture distiibuted by J. Luber of Switzerland
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Beautiful Sea Shell and Agate Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
this one. The light through the shells are amazing. It's also extremely well made in the old Arts
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Seashell Pendant Light with Spiraling Iron Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A seashell pendant light made with a horse conch shell, wrapped in a custom sculptural, spiraling
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

French Leaded Glass and Seashell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique French light fixture or chandelier with six chains hanging from a cast bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell, Glass

1960s Charles Eames for Herman Miller RAR Shell Rocker
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Southampton, NJ
. Ocher shell in nice condition with light wear.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2000s. Walnut shell with a light butter colored leather!
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Shell Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell light for your home. Each shell light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are 2896 variations of the antique or vintage shell light you’re looking for, while we also have 1079 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each shell light bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell light over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and De Sede are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Light?

Prices for a shell light start at $0 and top out at $974,568 with the average selling for $2,514.