American Hollywood Regency Brass Three-Light Candelabra Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, c.1970's

Description: This vintage American Hollywood Regency table lamp, dating to the 1970's, combines sculptural brass construction with a distinctive paneled Capiz shell shade. Three tall candle-form lights rise from the circular tray-style base, creating an elegant candelabra silhouette centered around a slender vertical standard. The translucent Capiz shell panels are arranged within a geometric metal framework, softly diffusing the light while complementing the warm, naturally aged character of the brass. Decorative candle cups and a traditional finial add refined period detailing while preserving the lamp’s original design character. Presented in original vintage condition and newly rewired by our Los Angeles studio for safe, reliable operation, the electrical work was completed without altering the lamp’s original design, decorative elements, or overall appearance.

Fun Historical Fact

Capiz shell became a distinctive material in decorative lighting because its naturally translucent surface produces a warm, diffused glow when illuminated. During the 1960's and 1970's, designers frequently paired shell, brass, and other reflective materials to create lighting with both sculptural presence and atmospheric illumination. Candelabra-style table lamps continued this tradition by adapting the visual character of traditional candle lighting for increasingly eclectic 1970's interiors.