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What is a mica lamp shade?

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What is a mica lamp shade?
Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Arts & Crafts Style Oak, Copper And Mica Lamp By Warren Hile Studio
Located in Norwood, NJ
, Sierra Madre CA. Base from solid oak, an "X" form base, with a copper and mica lamp shade. Paper label
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Mica Shade
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French mica shade. Measurements: 8.5" height 10.5" top 18" bottom.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Hand-Hammered Lamp with Mica Shade
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Denton, TX
Hand craft metal lamp with glass dish and owl over looking from its perch and match holder signed
Category

20th Century German Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rococo Revival Table Lamp with Mica Shade
Located in New York, NY
two figural handles, the mica shade with floral motif cartouches. Measures: 25” height x 17” diameter.
Category

Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pleated Mica Shade Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Pleated mica shade lamp with middle eastern stylized bronze palm tree base. Some silver high lights
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Iron Bridge Lamp with Green Mica Shade
Located in Canton, MA
Iron Bridge Lamp with unusual long delicate legs. Spider like. Shade is painted mica, 12? diameter
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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