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Plaster Shell Lamp

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern
Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural white plaster shell lamp, American, circa 1960s. Rewired and ready to use.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps
Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps

Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1950s Italian white plaster shell table lamps. Measurements: Height of body 17.5" Height to shade rest 26.5" Width 10.5" Depth 8.5".

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style
Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

Richard Etts Signed White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style

By Richard Etts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Plaster Seashell Lamp, designed by Richard Etts, American, circa 1970s. When we first saw this lamp, we thought it was Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank, but it is si...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp
Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp

Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage table lamp is a masterclass in Postmodern Coastal design, featuring a large, sculptural nautilus shell form.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells
Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells

Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of large plaster lamps with shells. Contemporary linen shades included.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage White Plaster Shell Table Lamps - Pair
Vintage White Plaster Shell Table Lamps - Pair

Vintage White Plaster Shell Table Lamps - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage plaster table lamps presents dramatic, sculptural bases modeled as swirling clusters of oversized seashells, cast entirely in crisp matte white plaster that unif...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair
Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair

Vintage Plaster Shell Form Table Lamps - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage plaster table lamps embodies mid-century modern sculptural design, their shell-form bodies spiraling upward in a graceful nautilus silhouette that captures movem...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Shell and Plaster Faux Coral Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage table lamps pairs sculptural plaster forms with an array of natural shells — conch, spiral, and scallop — arranged to evoke the organic texture of coral formatio...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Coastal Plaster Conch Shell Lamps - Set of Two
Vintage Coastal Plaster Conch Shell Lamps - Set of Two

Vintage Coastal Plaster Conch Shell Lamps - Set of Two

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This set of two vintage coastal plaster conch shell lamps brings the essence of the sea into your home.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Nautical Shell Style Plaster Lamp By Edward J. Krumpe For Sirmos
Vintage Nautical Shell Style Plaster Lamp By Edward J. Krumpe For Sirmos

Vintage Nautical Shell Style Plaster Lamp By Edward J. Krumpe For Sirmos

By Sirmos

Located in Doraville, GA

DESCRIPTION Vintage whimsical nautical shell style lamp made of molded plaster, designed and sculpted by Edward J.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair Seashell Shell Plaster Table Lamps By Sirmos Newly Wired & Restored
Vintage Pair Seashell Shell Plaster Table Lamps By Sirmos Newly Wired & Restored

Vintage Pair Seashell Shell Plaster Table Lamps By Sirmos Newly Wired & Restored

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage pair of Sirmos sea shell conch seashell plaster table lamps. No chips or breaks, completely restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Articulated Bamboo Table Lamp with Plaster Abalone Base and Abalone Shell Shade
Articulated Bamboo Table Lamp with Plaster Abalone Base and Abalone Shell Shade

Articulated Bamboo Table Lamp with Plaster Abalone Base and Abalone Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model No. 029—like its similarly stylish sister sconce—consists of a blue-green-tinted hydrocal-plaster base cast in the shape of an abalone sea shell, a lacquered speckled-bamboo co...

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Plaster Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Plaster Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Plaster Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of large opposing 1970s vintage nautilus seashell shell plaster table lamps. No chips or breaks. Newly lacquered in a clean white.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired

By Serge Roche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of white lacquered plaster conch shell seashell table lamps. These have been newly restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp
Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp

Vintage Textured Shell Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The surface shows a soft, aged patina, and the handmade irregularity gives the lamp an organic, collected character. The mix of pearly shell, matte plaster, and aged metal feels both...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Faux Turtle Shell Lamps

Faux Turtle Shell Lamps

Located in Winnetka, IL

These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would be great in some costal home

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Roche Shell Table Lamp
Roche Shell Table Lamp

Roche Shell Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

this lamp is characterised by curved and flowing lines influenced by the work of French artist Serge Roche, reflecting the timeless beauty inspired by this collection. A Greek godde...

Category

2010s British Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp
Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp

Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp

By Eric Schmitt

Located in PARIS, FR

This plaster lamp, produced in a very limited edition, represents Éric Schmitt’s first exploration of this material. It was exhibited in June 1990 during his first solo exhibition at...

Category

1990s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Coastal Metallic Conch Shell Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Metallic Conch Shell Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Metallic Conch Shell Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Coastal Metallic Conch Shell Lamps are striking decorative pieces that capture the essence of seaside charm with a touch of glamour. These lamps are designed to resemble ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Centered on a terra cotta-tinted cast-hydrocal plaster base, with a polished chrome column, knurled nickel hardware, and olive cloth-covered cord with contrasting khaki inline switch...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

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Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade
Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade

Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid The Abalone Library Lamp is the 11th release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtures inspired by the Surrealists and natura...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Plaster Shell Wall Lamp, soft and romantic light
1950s Plaster Shell Wall Lamp, soft and romantic light

1950s Plaster Shell Wall Lamp, soft and romantic light

Located in IT

Wall lamp with a unique shell-shaped design made of plaster.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gesso

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Pair plaster shell lamps by Hager Lamp co.
Pair plaster shell lamps by Hager Lamp co.

Pair plaster shell lamps by Hager Lamp co.

Located in North Miami, FL

Simple and elegant pair of plaster shell lamps

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos
Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos

Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A chic plaster sculptural design filled with shells and conch shells.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair
Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair

Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. Beautiful nautilus shell design crafted in plaster.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Pair of Plaster Composition Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Plaster Composition Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Plaster Composition Shell Table Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of plaster composition shell lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps

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H 9.25 in W 10 in D 6 in

Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Each lamp takes the form of a clam shell, poised upright on its hinge, as if just opened.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Large shell lamp made of gold-leaf plaster from the 1950s
Large shell lamp made of gold-leaf plaster from the 1950s

Large shell lamp made of gold-leaf plaster from the 1950s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large French table lamp from the 1950s. Structure in the shape of a large shell made of plaster covered with gold leaf in a very baroque style.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair of White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps Chrome Lucite
Vintage Pair of White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps Chrome Lucite

Vintage Pair of White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps Chrome Lucite

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of seashell table lamps. Newly lacquered in a gloss white. Newly rewired. All new chrome hardware. Lucite finial. Meticulously restored for your home. Measures: 33 tall...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
Pair of Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux

Pair of Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

With brass fittings, takes standard 100w bulb. Overall height with current harps and paper shades is 25.5".

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Shell Table Lamp
A Vintage Shell Table Lamp

A Vintage Shell Table Lamp

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H 13 in W 10 in D 10 in

A Vintage Shell Table Lamp

Located in NYC, NY

Beautifully crafted shell table lamp with a masculine Adirondack form and construction.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your coastal retreat with these Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps—a captivating blend of seaside charm and American craftsmanship. Each lamp is adorned with meti...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps

By Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

Set of three French Art Deco beige plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design. Rewired with standard sockets.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

1980s Plaster Conch Shell Lamp
1980s Plaster Conch Shell Lamp

1980s Plaster Conch Shell Lamp

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H 32 in W 11 in D 10 in

1980s Plaster Conch Shell Lamp

Located in New York, NY

1980s Whimsical plaster conch shell lamp. The lamp has been newly rewired for the US with a polished brass double cluster that takes standard light bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Shell Plaster Table Lamps Jean Charles Moreux Style
Pair of Shell Plaster Table Lamps Jean Charles Moreux Style

Pair of Shell Plaster Table Lamps Jean Charles Moreux Style

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful pair of plaster lamps. Crisp detail, very fresh to the eye look. Original finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware
Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware

Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware

By Serge Roche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of white lacquered plaster shell seashell table lamps. These have been newly restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored
Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell table lamps by Sirmos. These have been professionally wired, all new nickel hardware, 3 way sockets. These have been newly lacquered to comple...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired

By Serge Roche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin white.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired

By Serge Roche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin white.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Plaster Lamps, circa 2000, France
Pair of Plaster Lamps, circa 2000, France

Pair of Plaster Lamps, circa 2000, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Pair of plaster lamps. Shell fossil motif. Silk lamp shade, circa 2000, France.

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Plaster

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Nautilus Shell Table Lamps - a Pair

Nautilus Shell Table Lamps - a Pair

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H 18.5 in W 14 in D 9 in

Nautilus Shell Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of coastal style Nautilus shell table lamps. Made of plaster, detailed with ridged lines and finished in a sand color with gentle ash blue and tan tones.

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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps
Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps

Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A Hollywood Regency style pair of "Pearl in Oyster Shell" table lamps. The shells are plaster and hold a single standard bulb in a brass plated fixture covered with a frost...

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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Wrapped 'Lavender Lion's Paw' Floor Lamp

Wrapped 'Lavender Lion's Paw' Floor Lamp

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Full Height w/ Shade: 52" (132 cm) Shade Width: 5.5" (13.9 cm) Shade Height: 4.5" (11.4 cm) Shade Depth: 5.75” (14.6 cm) Base Width: 5" (12.7 cm) Base Height: 2.5" (6.3 cm) Column He...

Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps
Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps

Pair of French Atelier Sedap Shell Plaster Art Deco Wall Lamps

By Atelier Sedap

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Revival chalk mattte white nautical plaster wall lamps by famed Artelier Sedap. They look to be unused dead stock and have the exact color finish....

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps

By Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

Set of three French Art Deco white plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design. Rewired with candelabra sockets.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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PAIR of Plaster Shell Lamps
PAIR of Plaster Shell Lamps

PAIR of Plaster Shell Lamps

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H 28 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

PAIR of Plaster Shell Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of beautifully detailed plaster sea shell lamps. Newly wired with silk cord.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Plaster Shell Lamps
Pair of Large Plaster Shell Lamps

Pair of Large Plaster Shell Lamps

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H 30 in W 17 in D 14 in

Pair of Large Plaster Shell Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Plaster over Porcelain Lamps. Restored,Rewired
Shades $300 each additional

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Plaster

A Pair Of Lacquered Blue Shell Lamps
A Pair Of Lacquered Blue Shell Lamps

A Pair Of Lacquered Blue Shell Lamps

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H 32 in W 13 in D 7 in

A Pair Of Lacquered Blue Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

ATL1856 A pair of vintage plaster shell lamps in a deep blue painted finish with nickel fittings.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Plaster Sea Shell Lamps
Plaster Sea Shell Lamps

Plaster Sea Shell Lamps

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H 24 in Dm 13 in

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

Plaster Clam Shell Lamp
Plaster Clam Shell Lamp

Plaster Clam Shell Lamp

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H 19.5 in W 29 in D 16 in

Plaster Clam Shell Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Clam shell form table lamp with inset lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp
Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp

Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp

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H 19.5 in W 29 in D 16 in

Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Clam shell form table lamp with inset light. All Sales Final - No Additional Discount

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Shell-Motif Plaster Lamp Designed by Sirius Circa 1950's
Shell-Motif Plaster Lamp Designed by Sirius Circa 1950's

Shell-Motif Plaster Lamp Designed by Sirius Circa 1950's

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Cast plaster, shell-motif lamp designed by Sirius, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Boy with Shell Lamp
Boy with Shell Lamp

Boy with Shell Lamp

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H 25 in W 6 in

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

Pair of Conch Shell Lamps
Pair of Conch Shell Lamps

Pair of Conch Shell Lamps

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H 20.5 in W 11 in D 9 in

Pair of Conch Shell Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Conch Shell Lamps in as found VINTAGE condition. This lamps are a GREAT size.

keywords: Hollywood Regency, Dorothy Draper style

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Plaster Nautilus Lamps
Pair of Plaster Nautilus Lamps

Pair of Plaster Nautilus Lamps

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H 22 in W 13 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Plaster Nautilus Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of plaster Nautilus shell lamps on metal bases. Rewired with new hardware and silk cord.

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American Table Lamps

Sea Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos, circa 1978
Sea Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos, circa 1978

Sea Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos, circa 1978

By Sirmos

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Pair of molded plaster table lamps by Sirmos feature a clustered sea shell design, circa 1978.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

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Les Trois Triste by Reynold Rodriguez

Les Trois Triste by Reynold Rodriguez

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H 28 in W 28 in D 20 in

Les Trois Triste by Reynold Rodriguez

By Reynold Rodriguez

Located in London, GB

Les Trois Triste is formed from polished gypsum plaster with seashell inlay detailing. Designed to communicate very personal experiences whilst using playful language to control the ...

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Pair of Sirmos Plaster Sea Shell Lamps
Pair of Sirmos Plaster Sea Shell Lamps

Pair of Sirmos Plaster Sea Shell Lamps

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H 24 in W 10.5 in D 9 in

Pair of Sirmos Plaster Sea Shell Lamps

By Sirmos

Located in North Miami, FL

Coastal chic pair of plaster sea shell lamps by Sirmos, circa 1978. Height measurement below is to top of socket.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Beautiful Pair of Vintage Conch Shell Plaster Table Lamps
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Conch Shell Plaster Table Lamps

Beautiful Pair of Vintage Conch Shell Plaster Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of vintage conch shell plaster table lamps.

Category

20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp. One side with white pearlescent finish the other with contrasting smooth white finish. Circa Late 20th C...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic

Casa Pupo White Ceramic Foliate Table Lamp
Casa Pupo White Ceramic Foliate Table Lamp

Casa Pupo White Ceramic Foliate Table Lamp

$564Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in Dm 5.91 in

Casa Pupo White Ceramic Foliate Table Lamp

Located in Bruton, GB

Elegant sculptural ceramic table lamp executed in a luminous white glaze and richly detailed with high-relief foliate ornamentation. The baluster-form body is encircled by layered le...

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French 20th Century White Table Lamp Signed Interior Decoration Light
French 20th Century White Table Lamp Signed Interior Decoration Light

French 20th Century White Table Lamp Signed Interior Decoration Light

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Elegant stoneware ceramic table lamp, circa 1970 White ceramic glaze color and elegant form. Perfect conditions, signed under the base. Sold without lampshade. Ceramic di...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Plaster Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Plaster Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Plaster Lamp

$700Sale Price|75% Off

H 35 in W 9 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Modern Plaster Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely plaster lamp with a rough texture 'lava' finish, on new black wood base. Shade not included, for display only.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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Serge Mouille - Conche Sconce in White

$3,195 / item

H 8.5 in W 16 in D 8 in

Serge Mouille - Conche Sconce in White

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

Curved and fluid, simple in design, the Conche Sconce embodies the same qualities as its name sake. The lamp rests on a small stem which allows the shade to tilt and move to the idea...

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Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s
Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s

Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s

$353Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.3 in W 2.56 in D 7.49 in

Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design plastic white table lamp, Italy 1970s. Please note that the lamp is original of the period and this shows normal signs of age and use.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1920 Italian Alabaster Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Leaf Motif
Vintage 1920 Italian Alabaster Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Leaf Motif

Vintage 1920 Italian Alabaster Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Leaf Motif

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-737 Italian hand carved alabaster lamp with leaf motif Height to top of socket 17" Original wiring.

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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

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$944Sale Price / item|20% Off

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Plaster Shell Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the plaster shell lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A plaster shell lamp — often made from plaster, metal and lacquer — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer plaster shell lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each plaster shell lamp bearing Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made plaster shell lamp over the years, but those crafted by Sirmos Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Plaster Shell Lamp?

Prices for a plaster shell lamp start at $450 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $2,200.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Plaster Shell Lamp

  • 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.