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What is the harp of a lamp?

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What is the harp of a lamp?
The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pair of Chrome And Walnut Mid Century Lamps By Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bernville, PA
inches to top of harp and 25 inches to bottom of harp lamp is 5 inches square
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

White Glazed Hollywood Regency Italian Fiancé Lamps
Located in Tampa, FL
luster lamps. They have a patina bronze base and original harps. Lamps are in good working condition for
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
tones with very little veining. The lamps measure 22" to the bottom of the harp. Lamps are newly wired
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Fine Cut Crystal & Brass Cylinder Lamps
Located in New York, NY
. Harps have slightly different heights. The overall height can be changed with new harps. Lamps needs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Afredo Barbini for Cenedese Aquarium Lamps
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Riverdale, NY
. Total Assembled Height with shades 29.5"/ 28.5" and harps. Lamps glass area alone, 16" x 6". Shades
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Tiffany Studios Bronze Harp Table Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Fairfax, VA
Tiffany Studios Bronze harp shape desk/table lamp with beautiful iridescent gold shade. Marked
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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