Mid Century Plaster Seashell Lamps Attributed to Frances Elkins

Name: Mid Century Plaster Seashell Lamps Attributed to Frances Elkins
Brand: Scattered Galeries
Price: 2600.00 USD
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This rare pair of sculptural plaster lamps is firmly rooted in mid-century design and attributed to the visionary Frances Elkins. Created in the 1950s, the lamps reflect Elkins’ signature style—where neoclassical influences meet sculptural simplicity, and coastal form is reimagined through a refined, modern lens.

The shell-inspired bases speak to Elkins’ pioneering use of plaster in lighting and furnishings. She was among the first to introduce organic motifs into interiors that blended classical restraint with Hollywood Regency elegance. Subtle differences in wiring and hardware suggest these may have been early commissions or prototypes—only adding to their distinctiveness.

Cast in plaster with a hand-applied finish, the lamps have a soft matte texture that diffuses light beautifully. Woven wicker shades sit atop each base, adding warmth and filtering the glow into gentle, dappled shadows that highlight the curves below.

Timeless in palette and sculptural in form, these lamps integrate easily into interiors ranging from French neoclassical and Mediterranean to contemporary and collected spaces. Whether styled on pedestals, bedside tables, or a console, they bring quiet drama and enduring charm.

CONDITION:

Thoughtfully restored. Both lamps retain vintage wiring, with slight variations in hardware suggesting one or both may have been rewired over time—a common characteristic of artisan or prototype pieces. Fully functional and structurally sound, with sculptural detail beautifully preserved.

DIMENSIONS:

WITH SHADE: 13" W X 13”D X 19" TALL

WITHOUT SHADE: 10" W x 7.5" D X 14" TALL (height measured to the light bulb)

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