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What is the screw on top of a lamp called?

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What is the screw on top of a lamp called?
The screw on top of a lamp is called a finial. On most lamps, the finial remains visible once the lampshade is in place; it often has a decorative design that enhances the overall appearance. The finial usually screws into the harp, the curving wire part of the lamp that supports the shade. Shop a wide variety of lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Exceptional Green & Gold Flower Flush Mount Barovier Toso Venice Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, Gold Leaf and Green Glass, 1960s A beautiful Italian hand-blown glass flush mount chandelier, featuring a stunning arrangem...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Metal

Set Of Swedish Pine Wall Lights From The 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely, cozy set of two wall lights is truly special in its simple and minimalist design. The gorgeous Swedish pine has acquired a wonderfully natural and warm hue through its a...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp has a simple discus shape. The Cocoon material pr...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

French “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo Original Black Shade Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo pendant light (marked) Italy, 1950; Applied manufacturer's label to inner shade. Early vintage original light. Produced by the famous manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum, Chrome

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