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Can glass lampshades be painted?
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Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Regency Italian Reverse Painted Glass Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Regency table lamp. Incredible reverse painted glass dome. Beautiful scene of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Paint
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Remarkable Pair of Reverse Painted Lamps in the Style of Piero Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of reverse painted glass lamps. A subtle, whimsical, almost surreal interpretation
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Glass
Handel Patinated Metal Lamp with Reverse Painted Glass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Handel patinated metal lamp with reverse painted glass shade depicting a woodland landscape
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Bronze and Reverse Painted Glass Illuminated Modern Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two reverse etched and painted glass panels (design motif is the same on both sides). The base can be
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$850 Sale Price
34% Off
Pair Monumental Reverse Painted & Gilded Blue Glass Table Lamps
By Paul Lobasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand painted and gilded table lamps, with patinated brass pedestal bases, and massive vase form
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Reverse Painted Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of neoclassical reverse painted lamps.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$3,600 / set