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TORTOISE SHELL LAMP
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Tortoise Shell mounted on a bronze base as a lamp.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Capiz Shell Lamp
Located in Geneva, IL
BEAUTIFUL LARGE SIZED CAPIZ SHELL AND BRASS TABLE LAMP CIRCA THE 1960S. GOLD TONED WOOD BASE
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Conch Shell Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Charming 70's table lamp with conch shell mounted on lucite base. Chrome stem and lucite finial
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

SHELL ENCRUSTED LAMP
Located in St.amford, CT
Shell encrusted lamp on lucite base, with kraft paper shade. Height to top of socket is 23".
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite, Paper

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

Pair Faux Marbleized Table Lamps- Custom Shell Shades
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage table lamps with hand painted faux marble finish. The lamp shades are embellished
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Labradorite, Metal

Pair Of Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These lamps were made from a lifetime of collecting sea shells. From the Maryland Coast.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Shell

Vintage Capiz Shell Flower Palm Tree Table Lamp
Located in Dorchester, GB
A vintage Capiz shell lamp in the form of a flower or palm tree very intricately made piece
Category

Mid-20th Century British Pre-Raphaelite Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shell Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Jar shaped shell lamp with black base and new shade and hardware.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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 Shell Griffon Table Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century cast iron ball griffon-shell ornate newly mounted table lamps with a brushed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Pr Chrome Shell Case Table Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
A pair of chromed shell cases as table lamps with nicely shaped and applied handles. Jefferson West
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s Patterned Shell and Bone Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cylindrical wood lamps with alternating striated and tesselated applied shell and bone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Patterned Shell and Bone Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cylindrical wood lamps with alternating striated and tesselated applied shell and bone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Bone, Wood

Pair Vintage Shell-Filled Lamps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
pretty pair of vintage lamps with silver details filled with white shells
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Folk Art Carved Shell Lamp
Located in Fall River, MA
Beautiful early 20th century folk carved shell lamp. Working condition, appears to have been
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair Obelisk Form Shell Lamps
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb pair of large obelisk form shell lamps dating to the 1950's. These are period pieces with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
The antique tortoise shell is the focal point of this simple, elegantly designed table lamp.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lamp Tortoise Shell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lamp in tortoise shell
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Composition Shell Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of composition shell lamps.               
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Tortoise Shell lamp with a brass base.
Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Shell Ceramic Lamp.
By Studio Manta Interni
Located in Marseille, FR
Attractive shell ceramic lamp by Studio Manta Interni.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and unique tortoise shell lamp. Lucite and brass base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Sea Shell Lamps
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Pair of wonderful handmade seashell lamps. Loaded with shells and personality.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Murano Shell Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Royal blue Murano glass shell lamp with acanthus leaf carved wooden base.
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Shell Desk Lamp
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A highly original adjustable shell desk lamp. Beautiful verdigris colour to the shade, cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shell mounted upright on a spreading rectangular plinth.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

A pair of nautical shell lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of nautical shell lamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Shell

Shell Encrusted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Lamps Encrusted by Hand with Natural Seashells/30" H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Custom Bahamian Pair of Shell Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with a myriad of shells -hundreds Unique design created in the Bahamas for a major Palm
Category

Late 20th Century Bahamian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Shell Encrusted Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage Single Ball Lamp Enrusted by Hand with Natural Seashells 35"Hx8"dia/base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Hawaiian Conch Shell Lamps
Located in Oakland, CA
A real nice pair of conch shells mounted as lamps.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bahamian Shell Motif Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning pair of costal motif lamps. The lamps are generously scaled and proportioned with a myriad of
Category

Late 20th Century Bahamian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Custom Shell Art Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
plethora of shells. Designed in fashionable cylinder form. Lamps are measured to top of sockets.
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Fun Pair of Oyster Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Good Scale Pair of Oyster Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Sculptural Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Desk/Table Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Very unique large scale Arthur Court Toroise shell Desk table lamp...
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

A Pearlescent Shell Shaped Glass Table Lamp 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Single Pearlescent Shell Shaped Glass Table Lamp on Lucite Base 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of Coconut Shell Veneered Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Crushed Coconut Shell Veneered Table Lamps 1970s Made in Columbia
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

STUNNING PR/AUSTRALIAN TRUMPET SHELL LAMPS
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
TRUMPET SHELLS FROM AUSTRALIA,PREPARED FOR YACHT MOUNTING HANDMADE STRING SHADES NOT SHOWN
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite

1960 Maison Charles Bronze Shell Design Table lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960's bronze shell design over cubic black finish stone with bronze drum shade table lamp by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of Large Capiz Shell Lamps, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Large Graduated Capiz Shell Lamps 1960s Smaller one measures: 80cms x 26cms x 19cms (h
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Plaster Clam Shell Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Clam shell form table lamp with inset lamp.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of "Green Turban" Shell Desk lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare "Green Turban" Shell desk lamps,very romantic with a soft glow that only Mother Nature
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Art Deco Capiz Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional art deco era accent lights with original capiz shell shades and handwrought
Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of shell lamps
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Old shells on newer lamp
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Handmade Baluster Shell Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Handmade Shell Baluster Lamp, Sold individually.
Art Nouveau Shell Lamp
Located in Bronx, NY
A vintage period lamp designed with a South Seas conch shell mounted atop a stylish art nouveau
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of lamps with a shell shaped body and a cubic chromed steel base. The lamps include a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Shell Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of older shell lamps with beautiful aged patina and new string shades.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Plaster Sea Shell Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of plaster sea shell lamps in the style of Serge Roche.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Shell Lamp by Rougier
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic oyster shell lamp. Opens up to reveal a soft "pearl" of light. Unusual and rare design
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large scale candlestick lamp is beautifully painted in a faux tortoise shell finish with a
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Shell Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of beautiful shell lamps with nice aged patina. New shades.I didn't unwrap the shades yet in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Murano Glass Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pink murano glass shell light fixture which lights from within.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Custom Bahamian Shell Motif Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handmade and unique custom shell encrusted lamps of unique form. Dramatic and eye-catching from a
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Boy with Shell Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming plaster lamp depicting a boy listening to seashell. Newly wired, new linen shade.
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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Shell Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of shell table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique shell table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, shell and brass. There are 415 antique and vintage shell table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Shell table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco shell table lamps are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large shell table lamps, so small shell table lamps measuring 3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made shell table lamps over the years, but those made by Roger Rougier, Tiffany Studios and Willy Daro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Shell Table Lamps?

Prices for shell table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shell table lamps begin at $244 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,954.

Finding the Right Table Lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Shell Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.