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Dutch Lighted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated brass plated metal shell with ring of light illuminating the mirror and pull chains
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Ray Charles Eames Wheeled Shell Chair with Vinyl Cover
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This example has a light beige shell, with the inside of the seat protected by a seamed vinyl pad in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Awesome Pair of Plaster Shell Sconces Designed by Serge Roche
Located in Amarillo, TX
Iconic pair of large scale single light shell sconces. Newly wired for US use.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Chanel 03C Top Camellia Knit Sleeveless Shell White 42 / 8
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
at center. White knit sleeveless shell. Ribbed bottom. Very light weight. Fabric is cotton and
Category

Early 2000s French Blouses

Pair of Wonderful French Mid Century Star Pendant Light Shades
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Wonderful French mid century star pendant light shades A pair of 1950s Star shaped Light
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 3DM seashell pendant light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White Brown Heishi Shell Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
heishi shells. The heishi beautifully graduates in color from dark brown going to light brown tan and
Category

Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Wall Sconce Gold Brass Stilkronen 1970 Italian Design Shell Crystal Part
By Stilkronen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall sconce gold brass Stilkronen 1970 Italian design shell crystal part . 3 bulbs light E14 max
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Multi-Shell Chandelier Lamp by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light source and height-adjustable steel
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Fossil Shell Table Lamp Foot Bisque Porcelain, 1960s Kaiser Porcelain
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Porzellan, Germany. Its in sea shell and Reef style. This light requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch "Menelaus" - c.1880
Located in London, GB
engraved on a light brown shell background. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a king of Mycenaean Sparta
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

1950s Painted Metal Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Black and white painted metal wall light . The front shell being on a hinge allowing you to move it
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Shell Seashell Wall Sconce Lamps Lights White Lacquered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of seashell shell wall light sconces. Lightweight resin. Newly lacquered in a white
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Resin

Giuseppe Ostuni Wall Light, 1960s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light in egg shell enameled metal and brass, fully adjustable. One E12 socket, max. wattage 75w or LED
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

You See a Sheep Contemporary Chandelier with Multiple Hand-Built Ceramic Shells
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chandelier that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light source and thin steel cable to make the
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
glass core features waves of concentric circles. The etched outer shell allows light to glint through
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

1980s Mid-century Modern Brass and Shell Shaped Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. The shell-shaped shades diffuse light in a unique and visually pleasing manner, casting intriguing
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, hardwood shell form backplate issuing bronze out-scrolled
Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, the shell form backplate issuing bronze out-scrolled
Category

Antique 1890s Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Single Wall or Ceiling Light by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Wall or Ceiling Light by Leucos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Engraved Anglo Indian Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of engraved Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, hardwood shell form back-plate issuing bronze
Category

Antique 1890s Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Bronze and Art Glass up Light Pendant
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
bronze tinged scallop shell shades consealing the light bulbs The light hangs on a chain it hangs 24
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Charles Ray Eames Max Armchair in Grey Light Fiberglass for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck by Kartell Set of Eight Light Blue Propylene Chairs, 1990s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, IT
an entire propylene shell in a light blue color. The two front feet are made of metal. The Super Glob
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Gilt Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
made of brass, each ornate sconce with two-light features foliate, leaf, and shell motifs. The delicate
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Chanel 03C Top Cream Cashmere Silk Soft and Light Pretty Detail 42 / 8 nwt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel 03C cream knit shell in soft very light cashmere and silk. Ribbed
Category

Early 2000s French Shirts

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Located in London, GB
condition, the shell has very good light and shade patina as shown. Both the thickness of the tortoiseshell
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Large Handcrafted Seashell Table Lamps, 1970s English
Located in London, GB
textured, organic look. The shells are arranged in a harmonious pattern that highlights their natural
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
electric light, he intended it for purely decorative purposes. The shell would modulate the light, much as
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
, he intended it for purely decorative purposes. The shell would modulate the light much as his Favrile
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 1950 s chandelier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1950's 4 light tortoise shell chandelier with centre down light.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames Model RAR Rocker in Ultramarine Blue
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
guaranteed authentic. Very rare color shell on new base with light wood runners on metal base.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage English Bamboo Sofa Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
1960s rattan console with intricate detailing and a light tortoise shell finish.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Longchamp French Barbotine Majolica Handled Oyster Server, circa 1860-1880
By Longchamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.This server has fourteen shell shaped oyster wells with a centre handle. The shells are glazed in a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Raak "Schelpdier" Wall Lights
By RAAK, Piet Cohen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cast aluminum shells casting wonderful indirect light
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Empire State Buliding Lamp Designed By Takahashi Densen
By Takahashi Densen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Building. Within the building's shell is a fluorescent tube light that illuminates the building from within
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Four Danish Pendant Lamps by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa
By Louis Weisdorf
Located in London, GB
which gives the lamps a shell of light and radiant glow of orange.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Men s ZEGNA SPORT L Beige Suede 3 in 1 Gray Vest Layer Jacket
Located in San Francisco, CA
ZEGNA SPORT "3 IN 1" jacket features a light beige suede shell layer and detachable light heather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Model 5772 Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
impressionistic glass shells. Soft light diffusion and timeless design. Each sconce holds one E14 socket, adapted
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Translucent Pique Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Translucent pyramids of tortoise shell are light as paper and beautifully graphic. Back is 1870
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

15k Gold

Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Blue by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from You See a Sheep, a lighting collection that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Green by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from You See a Sheep, a lighting collection that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Pod Chairs Retailed by Povl Dinesen
By Povl Dinesen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of pod chairs designed by Ib kofod Larsen and retailed by Povl Dinesen. The foam shells are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

English Oval Side Table
Located in New York, NY
shell inlay. The legs have light birch inlays matching the inlay around the apron.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Birch

Charles &Ray Eames for Herman Miller "La Fonda" Chair, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic chair Model "La Fonda" beige fiberglass shell and metal base. Some light scratches on the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Outstanding Molded Mod Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
comfortable, molded perfectly to the human form. Polished fiberglass shell,with light grey/off white leather
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Single Wall Sconce by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming sconce has a delicate brass frame and an opaline half shell diffuser. The light
Category

Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Machine Age Handmade Post-War Trench Art Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
training missile mounted on a cast iron base with dog-tag chain and shell casing light pulls.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of
Category

Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Valiant bookcase from Carla Venosta Guido Zimmerman for Arflex, 1970s Italy.
By Carla Venosta, Guido Zimmerman, Arflex
Located in Landgraaf, NL
together and glass shelves. One shell has some light scratches from cleaning incorrect. Small inevitable
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Earth-Tone by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from You See a sheep, a lighting collection that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Dusty Rose by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from You See a Sheep, a lighting collection that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Pink by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You See a Sheep, a lighting collection that uses hand-built ceramic shells to house the light source
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Leather Arm Rest Chrome Safari Lounge Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
One of a kind safari lounge chair with chrome plated tubular frame. Light egg shell canvas and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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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.