Stone Nautilus Shell Lamp Encrusted with Amethyst Rock Crystals
By Serge Roche, Sirmos, Dorothy Draper, Tony Duquette
Located in Houston, TX
Stone Nautilus shell lamp encrusted with amethyst rock crystals.
Cast Stone, Amethyst
Vintage Italian Paper Nautilus Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ethereal accent lamp is a masterwork of Italian artisan design, capturing the delicate beauty of a nautilus shell in a strikingly sculptural form.
Metal
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.
Metal
$1,304Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze table lamps sitting on black marble bases in the shape of a nautilus shell.
Marble, Bronze
$2,800 / set
Large Crackle Porcelain Nautilus Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous modeled turquoise crackled glaze finish coastal style with tiered white wood bases. Perfect for an upscale coastal living space. Lamps are opposing pair.
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Deco Nautilus Shell Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the ethereal glow of these vintage Hollywood Regency-style shell accent lamps. This stunning pair features natural shells treated with a lustrous, iridescent n...
Metal
$4,410 / set
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1980s carved wood nautilus shells on gilt metal stands mounted as lamps on new painted wood bases with matching finials.
Metal
French Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Pembroke, MA
An unusual French bronze nautilus form table lamp with faux-brass paper shade (in the style of Maison Charles), mid-20th century. The lamp has been re-electrified for U.S.
Bronze
Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.
Shell
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The focal point is a masterfully rendered nautilus shell, cast in solid brass with a lustrous finish that captures and reflects light with exceptional depth.
Brass
$968Sale Price / set|35% Off
Impressive Pair Nautilus Sea Shell with Red Fan Lamps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Impressive pair of. Vintage sea Shell nautilus lamps with Red Sea fans and original woven paper shades.
Shell
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.
Nickel
Pair of brass nautilus table lamps, 1970s - France
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamps in the style of Maison Charles.
Brass
Unavailable
H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful biomorphic rendering of a nautilus shell with mottled surface, glazed in shades of la...
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
Located in Retie, BE
Brass nautilus shell table lamp from the 1970s. This luxurious table lamp with a beautiful golden shell on a black base is in the style of Maison Charles and will look great in your...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Nautilus Shell Floor Lamps
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of floor lamps with Nautilus shell motif. Black-painted shaft with minor scratches consistent with age/use.
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios desk lamp comprising an original nautilus shell shade on a bronze base, the leading and bronze finish in a rich brown patina.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 24 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Mysterious Art Nouveau Bronze Dragonesque Panther Lamp with Nautilus Shell Shade
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fitted with a candelabra size light socket a low wattage bulb is suggested to ensure the mother-of-pearl nautilus shell shade is protected.
Bronze
Nautilus Shell Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Custom nautilus shell lamps on lucite bases, designed and made in our studio.
Huge Italian Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Shell Lamp by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Huge Italian nautilus shell lamp by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1960s. The enormous shell is made from fiberglass and stands on a base covered with green colored parchment which is typical for...
Goatskin, Fiberglass
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.
Shell, Plaster
Sold
H 17.5 in W 12.25 in D 5 in
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".
Brass
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Shell Table Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This has to be one of the best lamps we have in the shop currently. We are always looking for nautilus shell lamps, and oddly as rare as they come up for sale, the metal work is almo...
Marble, Bronze
Nautilus Shell Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully design adjustable brass floor lamps with tilt / swivel Nautilus shell shade. A perfect addition to those living by the water or perhaps those who dream of a walk along th...
Brass
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles.
Brass
“Nautilus” Tiffany Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios, New York ‘Nautilus’ desk lamp with a nautilus shell suspended within a decorated patinated bronze “Shell” base, circa 1900.
Bronze
In the Style of Maison Jansen, Nautilus Shell Mounted into a Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful nautilus shell is mounted into a table lamp. This lamp is made of brass and suedine, on a wooden base.
Brass
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York “Nautilus” table lamp with a silver-lined nautilus shade suspended within a gilt bronze figural base.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" table lamp with a silver bronze lined nautilus shade suspended within a patinated bronze figural base.
Bronze
"Nautilus" Table Lamp by Moritz Hacker
By Moritz Hacker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nautilus Table Lamp by Moritz Hacker.Designed and manufactured in the Austria, early 1900's.
Pewter
Sold
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles, 1970s
By Charles Maison
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles.
Brass
American Art Nouveau "Gudebrod" Nautilus Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Louis Gudebrod, Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely fine and very rare American Art Nouveau patinated bronze Tiffany Studios “Nautilus” desk lamp designed by, Louis Gudebrod and produced exclusively by Tiffany studios of ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
In Tiffany Studios' exquisite "Nautilus" table lamp, a cast bronze mermaid emerges from a churning sea, holding a lighted nautilus shell aloft.
Bronze
Pair of Maitland-Smith Lamps and Centrepiece, circa 1970-1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
The silvered brass table lamps and centre piece mounted with seashells, starfish and nautilus pearl shell shades, the lamps wired for electricity.
Brass
Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Austrian Art Nouveau gilt bronze and nautilus shell desk lamp with a naturalistic floriform base decorated with a sleeping maiden.
Vintage Coastal Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A chic carved nautilus shell that’s spins inside a metal frame.
Metal
1950s Painted Pearl Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
1950s English hand painted chinoiserie double shell pearl nautilus table lamp. Top shell light is on a silver swivel arm.
Metal
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.
Plaster
Yasha Heifetz Ceramic Nautilus Shell Table Lamps
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminate your space with the allure of mid-century modern elegance with the Yasha Heifetz Ceramic Nautilus Shell Table Lamps, crafted in the 1950s. Designed and manufactured in the...
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Sold
H 17.3 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Jugendstil Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Fluit Playing Boy Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
The combination of the stunning, man made scupture and the perfect shape and color of Mother Nature's nautilus shell, is a match made in heaven. The color of the shell is even more b...
Marble, Brass, Spelter
1960s French Brass Metal Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Maison Charles
Located in Wichita, KS
French brass metal nautilus shell table lamp Maison Charles Black shade with gold interior is included.
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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