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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
Shop for Pleated Lamp Shade on 1stDibs
Pleated Lamp Shade
Located in New York, NY
A neutral pleated lamp shade, circa 1960s, 1970s.
Dimensions:
8" Height
Top diameter: 6
Category
Mid-20th Century American Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Handmade Pink Stripped Pleated Lamp Shade with Diamond Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous handmade pink stripped pleated lamp shade with diamond pattern. The perfect shade to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
Custom Lamp Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom Pleated Lamp Shade. Bottom Diameter: 12" Top Diameter: 8" Height: 11"
Category
2010s American Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern 1950s Adjustable Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and New Shade
Located in Aarhus C, DK
base of cast iron.
The new white pleated lamp shade is adjustable
The minimum height of the lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Swedish 1940s Brass Floor Lamp by Böhlmarks
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Boréns Borås, Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
hand pleated lamp shade in linen fabric.
Adjustable height of the stem. Engraved underneath the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
France Black Laquered Wood Table Lamp with Black Fabric Lampshade
Located in Brescia, IT
and shows the irregular surface to imitate the signs of the past.
The pleated lamps shade, is a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fabric
