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Vintage Seashell Lamp

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified.

Category

1960s French Folk Art Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Shell

Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.
Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.

Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of aluminum seashell lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, New Jersey.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s
Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s

Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Already designed in 1938, this "seashell" lamp is considered as one of the first modernistic table lamps by Paavo Tynell.

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Restored Hollywood Regency Seashell Table Lamps, Composite Resin, 1980s
Restored Hollywood Regency Seashell Table Lamps, Composite Resin, 1980s

Restored Hollywood Regency Seashell Table Lamps, Composite Resin, 1980s

By Ralph Lauren, The Marbro Lamp Company, Maitland Smith, Serge Roche, Wildwood Lamp Company

Located in Miami, FL

Restored vintage pair of seashell table lamps, Late 20th Century. These gorgeous lamps were completely disassembled, professionally painted and lacquered.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Ceramic seashell table lamp circa 1970
Ceramic seashell table lamp circa 1970

Ceramic seashell table lamp circa 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage ceramic seashell table lamp

Category

1970s Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful composite resin tall lamps with hundreds of seashells and marine details throughout.

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Resin

Hollywood Regency Brass Arch Table Lamp w/ Authentic Seashell Shades
Hollywood Regency Brass Arch Table Lamp w/ Authentic Seashell Shades

Hollywood Regency Brass Arch Table Lamp w/ Authentic Seashell Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Newly Rewired Materials: Conch Seashell Shades, Patinated Brass, Black Painted Base This sculptural table lamp beautifully captures the essence of Hollywood Regency gla...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Extra-Large Vintage Seashell Table Lamp, Gold Leaf Base, 1950s
Extra-Large Vintage Seashell Table Lamp, Gold Leaf Base, 1950s

Extra-Large Vintage Seashell Table Lamp, Gold Leaf Base, 1950s

By Mario Lopez Torres, R & Y Augousti, Carole Stupell, Willy Daro, Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Extra-large vintage seashell table lamp with distressed gold leafed base and seashell finial, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Vintage American Seashell-Encrusted Gourd-Form Table Lamp, circa 1970
Vintage American Seashell-Encrusted Gourd-Form Table Lamp, circa 1970

Vintage American Seashell-Encrusted Gourd-Form Table Lamp, circa 1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

A distinctive vintage American table lamp dating to circa 1970, featuring a rounded gourd-shaped body entirely encrusted with an intricate arrangement of natural seashells.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Shell

Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970
Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970

Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Atlanta, GA

Willy Daro Seashell Table Lamps – Monumental Sculptural Brass Pair, France, circa 1970 A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural table lamps attributed to Belgian designer Wil...

Category

1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Limestone lamp with seashell decoration, chrome-plated metal base, circa 1970
Limestone lamp with seashell decoration, chrome-plated metal base, circa 1970

Limestone lamp with seashell decoration, chrome-plated metal base, circa 1970

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Limestone lamp with seashell decoration, chrome-plated metal base, circa 1970, France Height with shade: 70 cm Diameter: 21 cm

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Limestone, Metal

Large Vintage Navy Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Seashell Motif Table Lamp
Large Vintage Navy Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Seashell Motif Table Lamp

Large Vintage Navy Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Seashell Motif Table Lamp

By Markel Corporation

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A sculptural ceramic plaster or ceramic seashell table lamp. It has the silhouette in deep navy with crisp fluted ridges—graphic, polished, and effortlessly coastal.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal

French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment
French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment

French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table tamp with silver and gold glazed accent ceramic seashell on a classical pediment. Brass accents between the base and the pole of the lamp.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame
French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

By Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table lamp with real seashell surrounded by a very heavy wide nickel chrome frame, circa 1970.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Hollywood Regency Spiral Seashell Form Plaster Table Lamps, C. 1980s
Pair of Hollywood Regency Spiral Seashell Form Plaster Table Lamps, C. 1980s

Pair of Hollywood Regency Spiral Seashell Form Plaster Table Lamps, C. 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Hollywood Regency Spiral Seashell Form Plaster Table Lamps A striking pair of Hollywood Regency table lamps modeled as monumental spiral seashells, executed in textured poly...

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Plaster

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.

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Grythyttan, SE

The Snäcka (seashell in Swedish) table lamp, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby in the 1940s, is a stunning example of Swedish mid-century ceramic artistry.

Category

1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s
Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s

Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler glass sea shell desk light or table light made in West Germany, in or around the 1960’s. This highly tactile and very smooth to the touch sea...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Glass

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring the essence of coastal living into your home with this exquisite pair of vintage shell lamps. Designed with a textured resin base adorned with naturalistic seashell motifs, the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Shell-Encrusted Carved Wood Urn Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Shell-Encrusted Carved Wood Urn Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Shell-Encrusted Carved Wood Urn Table Lamps

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

An extraordinary pair of vintage carved wood urn table lamps featuring elaborate hand-applied seashell embellishments.

Category

1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Shell, Giltwood

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

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

Marked by delicacy and softness, his most famous forms in lightning echo the structures of nature; he adroitly created sculptural shapes reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirlin...

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes
Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes

Seashell Pendant Lamp with Mother of Pearl Flakes

Located in København, Copenhagen

Seashell pendant lamp with mother of pearl flakes.

Category

20th Century Vintage Seashell Lamp

Vintage murano wall lamp Seashell by "La Murrina", Italy 1980s
Vintage murano wall lamp Seashell by "La Murrina", Italy 1980s

Vintage murano wall lamp Seashell by "La Murrina", Italy 1980s

By La Murrina

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original murano wall lamp Seashell by La Murrina made in Italy in the 1980s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Murano Glass

Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp By Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp By Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp By Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Shell Shaped Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s. Six Available. Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Not function tested. 2 sconces without backplates....

Category

1970s German Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Glashütte Limburg wall lamp is a playful example of the rebellion against the sleek minimalism of the mid-century modern style.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Glass

Pair of "Seashell" Sconces by Piet Cohen, RAAK architecture, Netherlands 1970s
Pair of "Seashell" Sconces by Piet Cohen, RAAK architecture, Netherlands 1970s

Pair of "Seashell" Sconces by Piet Cohen, RAAK architecture, Netherlands 1970s

By Piet Cohen, RAAK

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The Seashell (Schelpdier) wall lamps by Piet Cohen (c. 1970, Raak Amsterdam) are striking examples of Late Mid-Century Modern Dutch design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s
Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s

Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

The measurements in the listing are per 1 lamp. These lamps are designed with the same approach as the iconic seashell table lamps.

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Larg Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate
Larg Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

Larg Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

By Liane Rougier, Maison Rougier

Located in Roubaix, FR

Pair of seashell lamps by Liane Rougier for Maison Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate and bronze base France circa 1970, both in very good condition.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Bronze

LOUIS WEISDORF SEASHELL LAMP, DENMARK, c. 1960
LOUIS WEISDORF SEASHELL LAMP, DENMARK, c. 1960

LOUIS WEISDORF SEASHELL LAMP, DENMARK, c. 1960

By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Seashell lamp by Louis Weisdorf. Model "Konkylie."

Category

20th Century Danish Vintage Seashell Lamp

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif
Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif

Unavailable

H 24 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic Sirmos seashell encrusted motif table lamp dates to the 1970s-1980s and is a molded plaster composition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Plaster

Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair
Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair

Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair

Unavailable

H 15 in W 7 in D 15 in

Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pair of table lamps with seashell shaped shades. Slight variants in the switch and cord so it’s assumed there were restorations made.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal

Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s
Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s

Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Mounted seashell table lamp, on a circular bronze base by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Set of Lamp and Vase Tomasso Barbi in Ceramic, Lampshade Palm Tree, 1970
Set of Lamp and Vase Tomasso Barbi in Ceramic, Lampshade Palm Tree, 1970

Set of Lamp and Vase Tomasso Barbi in Ceramic, Lampshade Palm Tree, 1970

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

Tommaso Barbi 1970. Set of ceramic lamp and vase with seashell decor. 40 cm lamp base with 40 x 40 black palm fiber shade.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Palmwood

Pair of 1940 Swedish ASEA Brass and Glass Wall Sconce "Coquille"
Pair of 1940 Swedish ASEA Brass and Glass Wall Sconce "Coquille"

Pair of 1940 Swedish ASEA Brass and Glass Wall Sconce "Coquille"

By ASEA

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Pair of 1940 Swedish ASEA brass and glass wall sconce "Coquille" two pairs available. Very nice wall lamps or wall sconces in form of seashells. The lamps can either have ...

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Seashell Lamp
Seashell Lamp

Seashell Lamp

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H 21 in Dm 16 in

Seashell Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist inspired seashell lamp. Nicely detailed antique bronze lamp base with shell shades that have been newly added.

Category

20th Century Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Seashell Lamps
Pair of Large Seashell Lamps

Pair of Large Seashell Lamps

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H 28 in W 9 in D 5 in

Pair of Large Seashell Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Seashell lamps incorporating antique elements of silvered bronze and antique carved wood.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Seashell Lamps
Pair of Vintage Seashell Lamps

Pair of Vintage Seashell Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of finely detailed vintage seashell lamps, with wood bases.Some of the shells used on the lamps are no longer available.

Category

1960s Asian Vintage Seashell Lamp

Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Seashell Lamps
Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Seashell Lamps

Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Seashell Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Great pair of Italian terra cotta seashell lamps, newly wired. Please click KIRBY ANTIQUES logo below to view additional pieces from our vast inventory.

Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Midcentury Nautical Ceramic Seashell Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Nautical Ceramic Seashell Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Nautical Ceramic Seashell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of midcentury ceramic seashell lamps mounted on chrome cube bases. 25" to top of socket, base is 5.5" x 5.5".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate
Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

By Liane Rougier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Seashell lamp, attributed to Liane Rougier Mithacrylate mother of pearl opening the lightening globe pearl-shaped.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Acrylic

Delightful Seashell Lamp
Delightful Seashell Lamp

Delightful Seashell Lamp

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H 17 in W 7 in D 9 in

Delightful Seashell Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist inspired lamp. Antique bronze lamp base with seashell newly added.

Category

20th Century Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp
Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

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H 30 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

By Sirmos

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Sirmos style seashell or nautical lamp. All original. White seashells all around.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Plaster

Monumental Seashell Table Lamp
Monumental Seashell Table Lamp

Monumental Seashell Table Lamp

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H 36 in W 10 in D 10 in

Monumental Seashell Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large 1970s seashell lamp made up of 100's of different shells mounted on a wood column.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp
Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp

Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp

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H 22.5 in Dm 6 in

Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Featuring a charming variety of different seashells; on gilt base; mounted with two-light sockets and adjustable height. Height to top of vase is 13".

Category

20th Century British Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Glass

Ariell Seashell Floor Lamp, 1980s
Ariell Seashell Floor Lamp, 1980s

Ariell Seashell Floor Lamp, 1980s

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H 69.69 in Dm 14.18 in

Ariell Seashell Floor Lamp, 1980s

By Ilhan Koman

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very unusual Floor lamp. In the shape of a Seashell Polyester shade, counter weight a Solid Piece off Rock.

Category

1980s French Futurist Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Polyester

Pair of Seashell Shade Floor Lamps
Pair of Seashell Shade Floor Lamps

Pair of Seashell Shade Floor Lamps

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H 58 in W 25.5 in D 13 in

Pair of Seashell Shade Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of mid century seashell shade and brass floor lamps

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps
Large Pair of Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Large Pair of Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large scale pair of grotto style table lamps entirely encrusted with seashells in an elaborate well thought design over a classic form.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Shell

Pair of Artisan Made Seashell Table Lamps
Pair of Artisan Made Seashell Table Lamps

Pair of Artisan Made Seashell Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Artisan Made Seashell Table Lamps. Listing is for the pair. Lamps have chrome, wood and Lucite in a modern contemporary design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Conch Seashell Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Conch Seashell Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Conch Seashell Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern conch seashell mounted as a table lamp, atop a black base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Shell

Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Seashell Leaded Shade
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Seashell Leaded Shade

Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Seashell Leaded Shade

By Quoizel

Located in New York, NY

Patinated bronze table lamp with shade embedded with seashells measuring 18 inches tall and 13 inches across.

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp
Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp

Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Hoosin Style Seashell and Mother of Pearl Table Lamp, umbrella form shade with patinated metal column base, late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal

A Seashell and Coral Grotto Lamp, 20th Century
A Seashell and Coral Grotto Lamp, 20th Century

A Seashell and Coral Grotto Lamp, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A seashell and coral grotto lamp, 20th century. 9 inches wide by 29 inches tall 18 ½ inches tall top of shell

Category

20th Century Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Coral

French 1970s hand carved limestone 'seashell' table Lamp
French 1970s hand carved limestone 'seashell' table Lamp

French 1970s hand carved limestone 'seashell' table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Beautifully shaped hand-carved limestone 'seashell' table lamp. Carved with contrasting smooth edge, which includes fossil detailing, and rough rock interior.

Category

1970s French Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps
Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps USA, Later 20th Century  A stunning pair of tall coastal seashell-encrusted column lamps.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of large table lamps ambitiously handcrafted in a grotto style assemblage of exotic seashells and presented on tuned wood bases.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seashell Lamp

Materials

Shell, Wood

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Vintage Seashell Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage seashell lamp available at 1stDibs. A vintage seashell lamp — often made from metal, plaster and lacquer — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage seashell lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage seashell lamp, designed in the Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage seashell lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sirmos Company and Roger Rougier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Seashell Lamp?

A vintage seashell lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,175, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation. 

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Seashell Lamp

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Most accept standard E26 medium-base bulbs, though some sculptural designs use specialty bulbs; listings note the socket type and recommended wattage.