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What is a mica shade?

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What is a mica shade?
A mica shade is a type of covering for a floor lamp or table lamp. Instead of fabric, the shade is a mineral called mica. It produces a pleasing warm glow when someone switches the lamp on. Find a variety of mica shade lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Copper and Mica Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative copper lamp featuring a copper and mica shade. Dimensions: H 25", D 25
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Other

Unique Bronze and Mica Lamp Inspired by Oscar Bach, Mask Motif
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This domed bronze and mica lamp, a singular form, was crafted in the manner of Oscar Bach
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mica Lamp Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's American mica shades with gilt edges. Measurements: Diameter of top: 7
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Early Volcanic Brutalist Plaster and Mica Lamp
By Sirmos, Jacques Darbaud
Located in New Windsor, NY
Tactile chalk/plaster body table lamp with finial. Amazing surface, circa 1960. Possibly French
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Handel Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Mica Shade
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts period table lamp or desk lamp By Handel (signed to the base
Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Glazed Mica over-sized lamps.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Glazed Mica over-sized lamps,
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of  Glazed Mica over-sized lamps.
$500 Sale Price / set
80% Off
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