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Clam Shell Sconce

Pair of Swedish Enameled Sconces, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming pair of Swedish enameled clam shell sconces from the 1950s. Circular shade enameled in
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of Swedish Enameled Sconces, 1950s
Pair of Swedish Enameled Sconces, 1950s
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Pair c1920's French Art Deco Pink Crystal "Clam Shell" Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1920's French Art Deco Pink Crystal "Clam Shell" Wall Sconces. Nickel bronze mounts. Hard to
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Single Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall light with gold fitting
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Four David Duncan Scallop Shell Sconces with Clear Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A set of four hand-carved mahogany clam shells from rosewood Anglo Indian backplates, patinated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Central Pendant Lamp Whit Four Clam Shells and Framework of Chrome
Located in Verviers, BE
Three clam shells suspended between fronds of seaweed. The shade is cast in opaque glass enhancing
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of Seven Pantarei Wall Lights by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
in production and feature an unusual clam shell design and Memphis/futurist styling. "Ernesto
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Mid 20th Century Large Brass and Wood Scallop Wall Bracket, Sconce, Shelf
Located in Cookeville, TN
cared for condition! Gleaming lacquered brass clam or scallop shell with a varnished mahogany wood
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

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Pair of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights 1950 Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & timeless ! These Italian 1950 mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Marvelous combination between brass & opaline glass ! These wall lights look amazing...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Hou...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
1970s pair of vintage Italian Murano wall lights - Mazzega - trasparent lattimo glass Pair of Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in a chrom...
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Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Fantastic Pair of Murano Glass Tube Wall Sconces, 18 Pink Glass Tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 18 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Pe...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s. The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors. M...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Brass Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six arm and silk shades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for Kalmar Vienna. This one was produced in the 1950s. The brass pa...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 pink glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of Pink Barovier Murano Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century modern Murano glass sconces, by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1960s. The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style. They are made of hand blown Murano glass, with air ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Pink Barovier Murano Sconces
Pair of Pink Barovier Murano Sconces
H 22.05 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Pink Murano glass sconces - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s. The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style, and are very elegant. The pair of sconces is made...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Pink Murano glass sconces - a pair
Pink Murano glass sconces - a pair
H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 5.52 in

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Pair of Italian Murano Glass Large Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of Italian Murano glass large clam shell sconces. Wired for US use.
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1950s Vintage Brass Clam Shell Sconces, a Pair
Located in Southampton, NY
Wall mounted candleholders brass sconces, made of thin lightweight brass shaped like clam shells
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces

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Brass

PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
Located in Houston, TX
GREAT PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
PAIR OF CLAM SHELL SCONCES
H 5.5 in W 10.75 in D 5 in
Opaline Clam Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass shell attached to brass hardware. Has 1 light
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of faux finish clam shell wall sconces. Very well done clam shell wall sconces from a 1950's
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fiberglass

Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces
H 20 in W 32 in D 12 in
Pair of Serge Roche Clam Shell Form Sconces.
Located in Bellport, NY
Designed by Serge Roche a pair of Plaster sculptural clam form shell sconces.In excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Clam Shell Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian clear textured glass clam shell shaped wall sconces with brass mountings, each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Clam Shell Wall Sconces in Cast Resin by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white scalloped clam shell wall sconces in cast resin by Sirmos, American 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Vintage Coastal Shell Wall Candle Sconce
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal shell wall sconce. Beautiful hand places shells with a large clam shell
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Shell

2 Pairs of Shell Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
2 Stunning Pairs of 3 Light Sconces Covered with Oyster and Clam Shells. 1 Sconce is shown. Sold by
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Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Palladio Italian Gilt Shell Wall Lights, 1970s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1970s A pair of gilt clam shell wall sconces Metal arms with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of 1960s Italian 'Shell' Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Large pair of 'clam shell' wall lights made from rich cream glass that exudes a warm soft mood
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Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Lights, 1950s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1950s A pair of carved gilt wooden clam shell wall sconces
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Light, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, Italian, 1960's. A single gilt wood clam shell wall sconce
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Palladio Italian Gilt Wooden Shell Wall Lights, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Hastings, GB
Palladio Italian shell wall lights, 1960's A pair of gilt clam shell wall sconces Metal arms with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Shell Motif Chandeliers and 4 Pairs of Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Stunning 4 Light Chandeliers Composed of Oyster and Clam Shells Attached to a Central
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20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of translucent bubble glass clam shell sconces.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Clam Shell-Form Wall Sconces by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of clamshell-form wall sconces were created by Sirmos and date to the 1970s-1980s. Note
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fiberglass, Plaster

Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass held in place to the mount by a patinated brass ball. Manufactured in Scandinavia, probably by Orrefors, in a style reminiscent of C. T. ...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Sconce, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Wall Sconce, 1930s
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H 5.91 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Palm Beach Roche Style White Plaster Clam Shell Wall Light Sconces
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pair of plaster, Serge Roche style, clam shell wall light sconces. Each sconces take
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Maison Charles Style Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Clam Shell Wall Lights Sconces
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large pair of mid-century wall-mounted sconces in the style of Maison Charles, France
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of 1920s Art Deco Frosted Glass Clam & Brass Shell Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of original 1920s Art Deco cinema clam shell wall lights. The white frosted rippled glass
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

Pair of Italian Murano Gold Flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Original Antique Art Deco Odeon Clam Shell Wall Lights. The ethereal white frosted
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Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
is very realistic and its clam and pearl design will work perfectly in all kinds of interiors. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Glass

Pair of Italian 1950s Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Large pair of clam shell wall lights made from translucent acrylic that glow with soft moody light.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Acrylic

Pair of Italian 1950s Shell Wall Lights
Pair of Italian 1950s Shell Wall Lights
H 11.75 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
Pair of original Art Deco Shell Wall Lights in coral
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful pair of original Art Deco Clam Shell wall lights in excellent condition. The backplates
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

1940's Sea Life Italian Maiolica Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Outstandingly original vintage maiolica depicting a range of sea life with a sea shell backdrop
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Maiolica

Art Nouveau Central Pendant Lamp Whit Three Clam Shells and Framework of Brass
Located in Verviers, BE
Three clam shells suspended between fronds of seaweed. The shade is cast in pink opaque glass
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Nouveau Period Wall Mirror with Kerosene Lamp Sconces, 19th Century Antique
Located in Wichita, KS
sconces now electrified. The mirror is adorned with scroll borders, floral medallions and a clam shell
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Faux Giant Clam Shell Sconces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Two pairs of these decorative sconces available. Very definately old and probably from former
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Faux Giant Clam Shell Sconces
Faux Giant Clam Shell Sconces
H 19 in W 31 in D 15 in
Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of impressive and unusual Gothic inspired clam shell sconces. Perfect for the grotto. (Not
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Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces

Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Clam Shell Wall Sconces
H 16 in W 16 in D 11 in
Aluminum Clam Shell Wall Sconce
Located in Oakland, CA
Perfect for the grotto themed environment.
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Brass Clam Shell Candle Sconces 9"H x 7"W x 4.5"D
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Late 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Clam Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Southfield, MI
Late 60's pair of French wall sconces desinged around a pair of large clam shells with custom solid
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Scones
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of massive brass clam shell candle scones.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Scones
Pair of Brass Clam Shell Candle Scones
H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Pair 1940s French Plaster Sconces, after Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Large plaster composition clam shell form wall lights from a long-closed St Tropez night club
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clam Shell Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal clam shell sconce for your home. A clam shell sconce — often made from glass, brass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a clam shell sconce, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a clam shell sconce — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each clam shell sconce bearing Art Deco, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made clam shell sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sirmos Company and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Clam Shell Sconce?

Prices for a clam shell sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $337 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.

Finding the Right sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

Questions About Clam Shell Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.

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