Collection of Large 12 Inch Scallop Shell Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive sconce having a 12 inch diameter. The shade is deeply stamped brass in the shape of a scallop shell.
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and yellow glass hurricane shades. Electrified...
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Purple Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and purple glass flared hurricane shades. Electrified with one c...
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Greek Key Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and light glass hurricane shades with Greek key motif. Electrifi...
Brass
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form Anglo Indian backplates with a verdigris painted surface, brass sconce fittings and light green hurricane shades. Sconce is measured from bottom of b...
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra-size sockets. Ready for use.
Bronze
Set of 4 Brass Scallop Shell Wall Sconces in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 4 (four) Hollywood Regency cast brass scallop shell shaped uplight wall sconces. Construction is made of solid heavy cast brass.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Murano bronze glass scallop shell wall lights
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted thick iridescent bronze Murano glass shaped into a scallop shell. Sitson antiqued brass back plate.
Brass
Andre Cazenave St Jacques Fiberglass Sconces Wall Lamps Nautical Objects, Pair
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Miami, FL
Each Scallop Shell takes one light per sconce, 40 watts max.
Fiberglass
Amber Art Glass and Gilt Bronze Scallop Shell Sconces
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of Art Deco mottled and rippled amber glass scallop shell sconces with a gilt bronze acanthus themed base; newly electrified.
Bronze
Pair of Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Scallop Shell
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century cast iron scallop shell wall lights of rectangular shape with moulded edges on iron bracket.
Iron
Pair of 1930s Gilt Plaster Scallop Shell Wall Lights
By Serge Roche
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Serge Roche, the finely moulded and textured plaster work with a patinated gilt finish. France, circa 1930.
Plaster
Pair of 1930s Solid Brass Scallop Shell Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1930s brass scallop shell sconces. Gorgeous, curved, solid brass candleholders in excellent condition with light and attractive wear.
Brass
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, patinated brass sconce fittings, and light green shades etched with stylized grapes ...
Brass
A Pair of 20th Century Silver Plated Scallop Shell Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1930 A pair of English Art Deco silver plated wall lights in the form of a scallop shell, the arms with pierced galleries supporting cylindrical frosted glass shades....
Silver Plate
Sold
H 9 in W 11 in D 3 in
Set of Eight Art Deco Style Glass and Chrome Scallop Shell Wall Lights or Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
Eight Art Deco style sconces Modeled as a realistic three dimensional frosted glass scallop shell, held by a chrome bracket support, wired for electricity.
Chrome
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces in Cast Resin by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of white scalloped clam shell wall sconces in cast resin by Sirmos, American 1970's
Pair of French Scalloped Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
cranberry colored glass, shell form with three arms
Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Italian Murano Seguso glass sconces, scalloped shell design with brass back plates.
Brass
Sold
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Serge Roche Style Wall Sconces Plaster Seashell Scalloped Shell Planters
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage plaster scalloped shell seashell wall sconces in the manner of Serge Roche.
Plaster
Sold
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Scalloped Shell Sconces with Brass Bases, a Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Barovier & Toso Murano glass scalloped shell sconces with brass bases, a pair Offered is a pair of Barovier & Toso Italian hand-blown Murano Art Glass scalloped shell form sconces...
Brass
Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French sconces from the 1940s, each shaped in the form of a stylized scallop shell.
Plaster
Sold
H 22.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Yellow Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with verdigris finish, patinated brass sconce fittings and yellow glass hurricane shades. Electrified...
Brass
Sold
H 23.5 in W 5.5 in D 11 in
Pair of David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Light Green Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form mahogany Anglo Indian styled backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and light green glass hurricane shades. Electrified with one candelabra ...
Brass
Vintage Brass Scallop Shell Candle Holder Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of vintage wall candle holders that can hang on a wall or stylishly rest on a flat surface. This beautiful pair brings out old Hollywood style and glamour to your déc...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Period Glass Scallop Shell Motif Nautical Sconces
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of exquisite Art Deco period glass sconce shades with scallop shell motif on chrome and black metal back plates.
Metal, Chrome
A Pair Of Scallop Shell Plaster Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
England, made to order. A pair of plaster wall lights in the form of a large scallop shell, with scrolling base, the light hidden within the scroll. Height 35.00cm Width 3...
Plaster
Pair of 1940s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
The scalloped shell shaped Murano glass sconces have an iridescent pearl glaze with gold leaf fused into glass.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Brass Shell Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Scalloped Shell Sconces. Burnished Brass.
Brass
Pewter Scallop Shell Motif Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A decorative pair of two-arm pewter sconces in a scallop shell motif. Makers stamp on reverse.
Pewter
Scallop Shell Wall Lights
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of plaster wall lights in the form of scallop shells supported by acanthus leaves. In the George IV manner. Older painted decorations.
Plaster
Sold
H 23.25 in W 20.25 in D 7.5 in
Porta Romana Scalloped Shell Wall Sconce in Antique Plaster Finish
Located in New York, NY
A Porta Romana Scalloped Shell Wall Sconce in Antique Plaster Finish Back Plate Dimensions 5 3/4 x 9 1/4
Silver Scallop Shell Night Light
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful night light with a detailed scallop shell motif.
Silver Plate
A pair of Belle Epoque period brass sconces from France c.1890
Located in Houston, TX
Because the brass work is open and able to be seen through a sculptural and three dimensional appearance is enhanced. Beneath the scallop shell on each sconce are three arms that swo...
Brass
Pair of Frosted Glass Scallop Sconces
Located in Fall River, MA
Frosted glass scallop shell shaped sconces ca. 1950s. Great condition given their age.
Glass
Pair of Modern Scallop Shell Wall Lights, Antiqued Plaster
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A pair of modern and very decorative scallop shell wall lights, in 1940s style antiqued plaster. Made in London in 2010.
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Bronze
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$9,535 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Palma Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
PALMA Wall Sconce, a stunning lighting fixture that is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Handmade with delicate precision, this sconce is crafted from ...
Brass
$652Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,526 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$6,869 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$6,613 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.