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Are there different shades of black?

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Are there different shades of black?
While there is only one shade of black, there are different finishes: matte, gloss, semi-gloss...etc. Each finish may have a slight effect on the shade of black.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Bolivar Sconce, Black Paper Shade, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek sconce is 1950s French midcentury by inspiration. The light with it double shade and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel, Foil

Bolivar Sconce, Black Paper Shade, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek sconce is 1950s French midcentury by inspiration. The light with it double shade and
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel, Foil

20" Diameter Black Over White Porcelain Shade Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have always loved the large flat porcelain over steel industrial shades. For years we hunted the auctions and flea markets looking for examples. They were always hard to find and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Metal Wall Sconce Shade
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal tole sconce shade in cone shape. Hispano Moresque sconce
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Arc Sconce in Black with White Lucite Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid satin brass or black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Industrial Sconce With Unique Candle Shade
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
There is a reason for the look of this unique sconce. This type of early 1800s shade was used for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

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