What is a softback lamp shade?

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A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.

1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021

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1990s American Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

White Pleated Lamp Shade with Pink Fringes

$155

Mid-Century Vintage Tripod Brass Floor Lamp Pleated Lamp Shade, Austria 1950s

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

It is complemented by a gorgeous green pleated plastic lamp shade. Great and timeless design with high-quality workmanship.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Vintage Tripod Brass Floor Lamp Pleated Lamp Shade, Austria 1950s

$1,372

Danish Modern 1950s Adjustable Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and New Shade

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

The new white pleated lamp shade is adjustable The minimum height of the lamp is 148 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Danish Modern 1950s Adjustable Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and New Shade

$1,133

Swedish 1940s Brass Floor Lamp by Böhlmarks

By Bohlmarks, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Boréns Borås

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Made from brass with hand pleated lamp shade in linen fabric. Adjustable height of the stem.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish 1940s Brass Floor Lamp by Böhlmarks

$1,427

Tall Art Deco Walnut and Brass Table Lamp This is a very attractive Table Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Tall Art Deco Walnut and Brass Table Lamp This is a very attractive Table Lamp, it is turned in walnut with a decorative plaque on the front with a square pleated lamp shade, all in...

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