Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Tortoise turtle shell mounted on a brass and acrylic base. In the style of Willy Daro or Maison Jansen creations. Very good condition. H 72 x W 55 x D 30 cm Standard bulb E...
Brass
$4,578Sale Price|50% Off
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp is attributed to Willy Daro. The piece is typical of 1970s French design, as the s...
Brass
Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of gilded brass and turtle shell lamps, 2010.
Sold
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
Brass
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
Brass, Iron
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 29.93 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of table lamps from the 1970s, imitating tortoise shell, with a base in brass and chromed metal imitating tortoiseshell, renewed electrical installation.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
Brass
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 22.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a mid-century modern turtle shell lamp with custom-fit brass fittings and a lucite base.
Brass
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s tortoise shell mounted on brass and bronze lamp probably by Maison Jansen. Great vintage original condition. Lamp has two bulbs that creates a great ambiance.
Brass
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps.
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
Brass
Vintage Turtle Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage turtle lamp, beautiful mounted and adjustable height. Two lamp fittings.
Brass, Steel
20th Century Table Lamp with Shells
Located in Buggiano, IT
Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consults an ex...
Shell, Plastic
Metal Candle Holder with a 19th Century Tortoise Shell Screen
Located in New York, NY
A votive candle holder with a black metal base and a front screen made out of a late 19th Century tortoise shell fan. The unique color of the shell screen gives the candlelight a w...
Metal
Ceramic Table Lamp, The Netherlands 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice table lamp, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 70's. The elegant shape makes it look like a palmtree. The base is made of ceramic. Some normal traces of use, see the pi...
Ceramic, Wood
1980s Lamp Attributed to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980s lamp attributed to Willy Daro in brass with a piece of agate. One light.
Agate, Brass
$2,950
H 31.75 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Signed Willy Daro Bronze, Agate Sculptural Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Signed Willy Daro Bronze, Agate Sculptural Table Lamp, 1970s A sculptural cast bronze lamp on a bronze base holding an agate stone by Willy Daro, Belgium, circa ...
Agate, Bronze
$1,602
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Resin Turtle Shell Lamp, Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This table lamp reflects the French decorative aesthetic popularized by Maison Jansen in the 1970s. The piece features an upright shell formed from amber and dark brown resin, reprod...
Resin
Willy Daro Table Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Willy Daro table lamp, bronze and agate stone. Light comes through the stone, gorgeous! 1 bulb 25 watts max. Base 4" * 4".
Agate, Bronze
Vintage Burnished Brass Turtle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage burnished brass turtle brings a warm, sculptural note to a shelf, console, or tabletop. Its shell is marked with incised geometric sections that emphasize the turtle’s r...
Brass
Vintage Brass Tortoise Shell Table Lamp - Antique Design, Unique Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage large brass tortoise shell table lamp on black iron base with black post. This extremely striking piece is attributed to Chapman lighting Co.
Brass, Iron
$4,950 / item
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shell Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 21.63 in D 6 in
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening surround the shell to let in as well as frame the piece. Mounted on a cast aluminum base...
Aluminum
Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.
Bronze
$2,976
H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Rare Cocoon Table Lamp, Resin Shade, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A striking and sculptural cocoon table lamp made in Italy during the 1970s, crafted in the distinctive style associated with the Castiglioni brothers and their iconic designs for Flo...
Resin
Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels with floral motifs as well as simplistic lines typical of this era. This lighting i...
Brass
$3,132
H 44.49 in W 33.86 in D 9.85 in
Huge Faux Carapace Giant South American Amazonian River Turtle Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A bit of an oddball thing, possibly something that has been produced for a film, tv production, a piece created by a artist etc. An oversized faux blonde river Turtle shell, formed ...
Fiberglass
Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamp, C.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Capiz shell table lamp, C.1970 15" diameter at the middle x 25" high to the socket x 33" high to the finial Wired and ready to illuminate No shade.
Shell
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota This exceptional mounted turtle fossil originates from the Oligocene period (approximately 23–34 million years ago) and was unearthed in South D...
Stone
Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.
Organic Material
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$16,895
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.75 in
René Lalique 1912 Three Piece Clear Glass on Purple Foil Biches Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
René Lalique 1912 Three Piece Clear Glass on Purple Foil Biches Brooch This brooch measures: 4.25 wide x 0.75 deep x 1.25 inches high Excellent Condition. We take our photos in a ...
Foil
Ornate Ceramic Kachelofen Stove
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive "Kachelofen" (ceramic stove) from the 19th century. The shaped feet surmounted by substantial burning chamber with arched copper door. Ornate ceramic embellish...
Ceramic
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for d...
Coral
A crocodile skull wunderkammer specimen, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural specimen from Wunderkammer: a crocodile skull. The wooden column base is decorated on the upper edge. A metal bar supports the crocodile skull. Italy circa 1870.
Metal
$1,695
H 5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism
By Wolmar Castillo, Los Ballesteros
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and character-rich 1950s silver-plated creamer designed and handcrafted by Wolmar Castillo for the famed Taller de los Ballesteros in Taxco, Guerrero—one of the most important...
Silver Plate, Brass
Large Cast Metal Cranes, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large pair of 20th Century Cast Iron Crane Sculptures. Cranes are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the elongated elegance and poised grace of the birds. Standin...
Iron
Natural Tanner Brown Colored Leather Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
Brown colored 100% cow leather, perfect for enriching your interior with an extravagant and unique style. Ideal as a leather rug in the middle of any living room the Natural Tanner p...
Leather
$13,160 / item
H 37 in W 102 in D 52 in
Large Curved Pink Velvet Sofa with Mid-Century Italian Influence
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design, upholstered in blush pink velvet. The sweeping crescent form creates a generous seating area while maintaining a graceful, c...
Velvet, Foam, Poplar, Down
Cristalleries De Lorraine 6 Colored Wine Glasses Around 1940
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of six hand-cut crystal wine glasses all in a different color and in perfect condition with the Lorraine crystal stamps under the foot. although less known than baccarat or St Lo...
Crystal
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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