Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s.
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s.
Brass
Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single sea shell form wall light, produced in Germany by Soelken Leuchten, in textured glass, affixed against a brass base, circa 1960s. The glass shade is probably made in Murano ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sea Shell Pattern Modernist Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
A pair of sconces with Murano glass and metal fixture. Great stunning design. Each fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb up to 40 watts.
Metal
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Sea Shell Pattern Modernist Murano Glass Sconces - ON SALE
Located in Frisco, TX
A pair of 1960s sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tones of gold, affixed against a polished brass base. Each Fixture requires one European E14 candel...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Brass Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brass concave sea shell inspired candle powered sconces with a hip stylized form and a chic burnished finish.
Antique pair of French sea shell sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of french sconces, the color of the glass is much nicer in person
Pair of Monumental Sea Shell Sconces by Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental sea shell sconces by Serge Roche.
Composition
Antique Pair of French Art Deco Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Metal
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sea Shell Wall Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large Murano glass sea shell form wall lights Ribbed brass accents. Wired to the American standard. Located in our store in Miami ready for shipping.
Brass
Sold
H 9.5 in W 9.02 in D 7.01 in
15 Vintage Sconces w/ Clear Murano Glass Sea Shell Designed by Mazzega 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 15 Vintage Italian sconces with clear Murano glasses hand blown to form textured sea shells and interior granular effect using Graniglia technique, mounted on chrome backplate...
Murano Glass
Rare Pair of Vintage Turtle Shell Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of turtle shells polished to a warm glow and crafted into sconces. Here is a unique way to appreciate the aesthetics of Mother Nature and mood by lighting an interior. Newl...
Sea turtle
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...
Sea turtle
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
* * *Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any inconvenience this may cause. * * * A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. T...
Sea turtle
Sold
H 16.25 in W 12.25 in D 5.75 in
Maitland Smith Silver Conch Shell Sea Scape Wall Art Sconce Shelf
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Massive sconce (non-lighted) shelf by Maitland Smith. This decorative conch shell is only one of the many deeply detailed sea scape subjects in this solid, pewter-like metal medium.
Marble, Metal
Faux Plaster Sea Shell Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
In the style of Serge Roche; wired for two 60 watt light bulbs.
Resin
Delicate Leaded Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
These sconces are being sold as a set of 3. They are early 20th century shades that clip on to the bulb. The shades have a front and 2 sides shielding the bulb. The 3 pieces of shell...
Shell
Pair of 1960s Italian Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1960s flush-mount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tones of gold, affixed against a polished brass base. Good condition, consistent with a...
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of flush-mount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tons of gold, affixed against a polished brass base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 19...
Brass
Pair of Sea Shell Sconces by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of sea shell form wall lights, produced in Germany by Soelken Leuchten, in textured glass, affixed against a chrome base, circa 1960s. The glass shades probably made in Murano I...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Brass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of flush mount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tons of gold, affixed against a polished brass base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 19...
Brass
Ice Glass Sea Shell Wall Light by Limburg, 1960s Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ice Glass Sea Shell Wall Light by Limburg, 1960s Germany Executed in ice glass and metal. This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and run...
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Murano Hand Blown Clear Glass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of sea shell form wall lights, produced in Italy, in textured glass, affixed against a chrome base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 1960s and still relevant today. Go...
Chrome
Sold
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Murano Hand Blown Clear Glass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of sea shell form wall lights, produced in Italy, in textured glass, affixed against a chrome base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 1960s and still relevant today. Good ...
Chrome
Sold
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
One of the Four Murano Barovier Glass Brass Sea Shell Sconces, Italy, 1960
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 flushmount sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tons of gold, affixed against a polished brass base, circa 1960s. An iconic design from the 1...
Brass
Pair of 1940s Delicate Art Deco Frosted Glass Sea Shell Wall Lights
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Art Deco frosted glass wall lights from the 1940s. Glass shaped like a sea shell on brass mount with brass hardware. Original fitting for E14 bulb. Rewired with silvery grey cord...
Brass
Sold
H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Modern Cast Bronze Sea Shell Sconces Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Set of two exceptional, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cast bronze sconces or wall fixtures in shape of a sea shell.
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Glass Sea Shell Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This pair of beautifully molded and frosted Murano glass sea shell sconces is illuminated by one mounted bulb. Brightness can be adjusted by bulb wattage.
Murano Glass, Glass
North Sea White Tortoise Shell
Located in Nashville, TN
Very Large White Tortoise shell with iron bar on back with socket for light.
Tortoise Shell
Italian Sea Shell Sconces by Barovier & Toso, circa 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Pair of Venetian bubble glass wall sconces in the shape of large sea shells mounted on a simple brass structure.
Brass
$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
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Seashell Sconces Glass and Brass, 1950, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Bronx, NY
Sea shell sconces, brass base with a detachable glass "shell shaped shade" holds a single bulb.
Brass
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