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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.
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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
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
Antique Phoenix School Arts and Crafts Reverse Painted Lamp c. 1920
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning Antique Phoenix School Arts and Crafts Reverse Painted Lamp by Pittsburgh, c. 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Table Lamp With Reverse Painted Lake Scene, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts period table lamp with reverse-painted glass dome shade with a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Phoenix Reverse Painted Table / Landscape Scene, c1920
By Phoenix Glass
Located in Tarry Town, NY
lamp, attributed to Phoenix, features a richly detailed reverse-painted glass dome shade depicting an
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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
