The shape of the nautilus shell provides the perfect space to conceal a light bulb, the newest form of technology at the time. As a result, this lamp was a critical success and sold both in this original form and with the later alteration of a bronze mermaid for the stand and an actual nautilus shell for the shade. By Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company (around 1899–1902)
I love this lamp because it's like, oh a nice little piece for an end table :)
WRONG!!!
for the low low price of £6000, you too can have a life-sized horse statue with a lamp on its head within your house, eternally judging you with its onyx gaze