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Cable in height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s
Cable in height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s

Cable in height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Cable in height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s The fabric shade is replaced ( new ) Polished

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany
Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany

Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Orange Red Swirls Alabaster Style, 1920s Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Berlin in the 1920s. The lamp shade is being held by a hand woven rope, dividing into 3 strings with

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920's Bridge Floor Lamp With Adjustable Shade
1920's Bridge Floor Lamp With Adjustable Shade

1920's Bridge Floor Lamp With Adjustable Shade

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's bridge lamp with exquisite detailing in the casting.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920's Candlestick Lamp w/Shade
1920's Candlestick Lamp w/Shade

1920's Candlestick Lamp w/Shade

Located in Marshville, NC

This is a wonderful candlestick lamp that is 100 years old! Bring an air of sophistication and

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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

1920s Art Deco Table Lamp with Signed Glass Shade
1920s Art Deco Table Lamp with Signed Glass Shade

1920s Art Deco Table Lamp with Signed Glass Shade

By René Lalique

Located in Austin, TX

1920s, French Art Deco table lamp with signed, molded glass shade, on an architecturally inspired

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Copper Desk Lamp with Burgundy Enameled Shade, 1920s
Copper Desk Lamp with Burgundy Enameled Shade, 1920s

Copper Desk Lamp with Burgundy Enameled Shade, 1920s

Located in Budapest, HU

Ornate and beautifully made 1920s desk lamp with frame and base of patinated copper and brass. Its

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Art Deco Danish Fog and Mørup Desk Lamp with Opaline Shade, 1920s
Art Deco Danish Fog and Mørup Desk Lamp with Opaline Shade, 1920s

Art Deco Danish Fog and Mørup Desk Lamp with Opaline Shade, 1920s

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Copenhagen, DK

piano lamp or night table lamp as the direct beam are suitable for reading and the shade creates a soft

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade
Vintage Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

Vintage Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Mobile, AL

Vintage 1920s Boudoir lamp with slag glass shade and ornate rose garden design. Perfect for

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hanging Lamp with Glass Shade, German, 1920s
Hanging Lamp with Glass Shade, German, 1920s

Hanging Lamp with Glass Shade, German, 1920s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Hanging lamp, the glass shade decorated with Art Deco motifs, of cylindrical form with bronze top

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Vintage 1920s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Hanging Lamp with Glass Shade, German, 1920s
Hanging Lamp with Glass Shade, German, 1920s

Hanging Lamp with Glass Shade, German, 1920s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Hanging lamp, the shade composed of amber tinted glass with cross-hatch pattern, set into a bronze

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Vintage 1920s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Hanging Lamp with Decorated Glass Shade, German, 1920s
Hanging Lamp with Decorated Glass Shade, German, 1920s

Hanging Lamp with Decorated Glass Shade, German, 1920s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Hanging lamp, the glass shade with an Art Deco motif, German, 1920s. Suspended by a chain from the

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920's Indonesian Buoy Pottery Lamp With Custom Shade
1920's Indonesian Buoy Pottery Lamp With Custom Shade

1920's Indonesian Buoy Pottery Lamp With Custom Shade

Located in New York, NY

Terracotta buoy made into a lamp base from Indonesia with a custom shade. Great worn patina on the

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Carved Italian Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade C. 1920's
Carved Italian Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade C. 1920's

Carved Italian Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade C. 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Italian Floor lamp crowned with custom painted parchment shade.

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Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

1920’s Brass And Iron Floor Lamp With Vintage Tiffany Style Swirl Shade
1920’s Brass And Iron Floor Lamp With Vintage Tiffany Style Swirl Shade

1920’s Brass And Iron Floor Lamp With Vintage Tiffany Style Swirl Shade

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique 1920’s brass and metal floor lamp in a moorish style and with an outstanding vintage

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Vintage 1920s American Moorish Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920s Mica Shade Table Lamp By L’Autum
1920s Mica Shade Table Lamp By L’Autum

1920s Mica Shade Table Lamp By L’Autum

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s Arts & Crafts mica shade lamp by L’Autum.

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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Handel Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp, 1920s
Handel Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp, 1920s

Handel Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp, 1920s

By Handel Co.

Located in Toledo, OH

Handel Antique leaded stained glass table lamp, 1920s. Shaped bell form shade enclosing pink cherry

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Brass Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
1920s Brass Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade

1920s Brass Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A brass bouillotte lamp with a base of entwined dolphins on a pierced oval tray. The original tole

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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 1920s Pleated Mica Lamp Shade
Large 1920s Pleated Mica Lamp Shade

Large 1920s Pleated Mica Lamp Shade

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine example of a large mica shade, circa 1920. Pleated panel lampshade with floral gesso banding

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1920s French Carved Gilt Lamp, Vellum Shade
1920s French Carved Gilt Lamp, Vellum Shade

1920s French Carved Gilt Lamp, Vellum Shade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1920s French carved gilt lamp, vellum shade This an attractive gold painted lamp, the lamp has a

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1920s Corinthian Column Painted Lamp, Vellum Shade
1920s Corinthian Column Painted Lamp, Vellum Shade

1920s Corinthian Column Painted Lamp, Vellum Shade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1920s Corinthian column painted lamp, Vellum Shade This an attractive painted lamp, the lamp has

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Vintage 1920s Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Floor Lamp in Gilded Wood with Original Shade, 1920s
Antique Floor Lamp in Gilded Wood with Original Shade, 1920s

Antique Floor Lamp in Gilded Wood with Original Shade, 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique floor lamp in gilded wood with original shade from the 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s
Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s

Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful quality solid bronze floor lamp with antique calcite art glass shade. American, early

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp with Silk Shade, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp with Silk Shade, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp with Silk Shade, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School floor lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Macassar, Oak

1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade
1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

Located in Redding, CT

1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade. Delicate and feminine this lamp is covered with

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s Brass Library Lamp w/ Green Glass Hemisphere Shade
1920s Brass Library Lamp w/ Green Glass Hemisphere Shade

1920s Brass Library Lamp w/ Green Glass Hemisphere Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 2-light desk lamp with acorn pull string switches, a green glass shade (white interior), and a

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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Glass Shade, Vienna, circa 1920s
Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Glass Shade, Vienna, circa 1920s

Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Glass Shade, Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco table lamp with original glass shade, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Table Lamp Made In Porcelain With White Shade From 1920s
Chinese Table Lamp Made In Porcelain With White Shade From 1920s

Chinese Table Lamp Made In Porcelain With White Shade From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

This Chinese table lamp, crafted from porcelain and adorned with motifs of nature, dates back to

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Restored Brass Art Deco Floor Lamp, France, Original Textile Shade, 1920s
Restored Brass Art Deco Floor Lamp, France, Original Textile Shade, 1920s

Restored Brass Art Deco Floor Lamp, France, Original Textile Shade, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Art Deco floor lamp with original textile shade in perfect condition. Origin: France, 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Restored Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated Steel, Parchment Shade, 1920s
Restored Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated Steel, Parchment Shade, 1920s

Restored Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated Steel, Parchment Shade, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Period: 1920-1929. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Parchment Shade, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Parchment Shade, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Parchment Shade, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco Table Lamp Period: 1920-1929 Source: Czechia Material: Parchment paper, Chrome-plated

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Signed Muller Frères Glass Shade, 1920s
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Signed Muller Frères Glass Shade, 1920s

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Signed Muller Frères Glass Shade, 1920s

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Barntrup, DE

This adorable French Art Nouveau period table lamp features beautiful gilt bronze detailing with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Black Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade Vintage Industrial, 1920s (2x)
Black Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade Vintage Industrial, 1920s (2x)

Black Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade Vintage Industrial, 1920s (2x)

By Edl

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very rare vintage English army lamp, machinist table / work light. Including original wooden box

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Kandem Model 573 Table Lamp, circa 1920s
Kandem Model 573 Table Lamp, circa 1920s

Kandem Model 573 Table Lamp, circa 1920s

By Kandem

Located in Gloucester, GB

Kandem model 573 table lamp, circa 1920s - Pressed steel shade - Copper arm - Original on/off

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Kandem Model 573 Table Lamp Circa 1920s
Kandem Model 573 Table Lamp Circa 1920s

Kandem Model 573 Table Lamp Circa 1920s

By Kandem

Located in Gloucester, GB

Kandem Model 573 table lamp Circa 1920s - Pressed steel shade - Steel arm - Original On/Off

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A bronze and woven fabric table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Dimensions of

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Floor Lamp, Bridge Style with Period Glass Shade
Antique Floor Lamp, Bridge Style with Period Glass Shade

Antique Floor Lamp, Bridge Style with Period Glass Shade

Located in Petaluma, CA

forms of lighting. The lamp is 1920s, the shade is approximately 20 years older, but we felt it looked

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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Antique Mont Joye French Cameo Glass Table Lamp, 1920s
Antique Mont Joye French Cameo Glass Table Lamp, 1920s

Antique Mont Joye French Cameo Glass Table Lamp, 1920s

By Mont Joye

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

, Wood Color: Green Period: 1920s Styles: French Lamp Shade: Not Included Item Type: Vintage

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20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Alabaster and Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920s
French Art Deco Alabaster and Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920s

French Art Deco Alabaster and Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table lamp, France, 1920s. Thick alabaster shade on its wrought-iron base. Old

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Oak Table Lamp
Art Deco Oak Table Lamp

Art Deco Oak Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco oak table lamp France, 1920s With the shade: 59.5 cm high by 35.5 cm diameter Lamp Base

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Venetian Glass and Bronze Grape Cluster Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Venetian Glass and Bronze Grape Cluster Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Venetian Glass and Bronze Grape Cluster Table Lamps

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

: Materials: Bronze Venetian, Glass Color: Green Period: 1920s Styles: Italian Lamp Shade: Included Power

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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Blue With Red Stripe Slag Glass Lamp/ Shade
1920s Blue With Red Stripe Slag Glass Lamp/ Shade

1920s Blue With Red Stripe Slag Glass Lamp/ Shade

Located in Waxahachie, TX

This is just the shade. Could be used for a table or floor lamp. A pendant or chandelier. Gorgeous

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Vintage 1920s Unknown American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Slag Glass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp

Art Deco Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco ash table lamp France, 1920s With the shade: 65 cm high by 41 cm diameter Lamp base

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ash

Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light
Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light

Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light

By Ritter Dental

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare 1920s telescoping 4 shade medical lamp by Ritter Operating Light. Industrial yet elegant, all

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

their lamps to recognize their work. So much more fun than the usual green shade bankers lamp that you

Category

Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920’s Lamp Standard With Tiffany Style Tulips Shade
1920’s Lamp Standard With Tiffany Style Tulips Shade

1920’s Lamp Standard With Tiffany Style Tulips Shade

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique American 1920 engraved brass, detailed gold metal lamp standard having an agate ball

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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Floor Lamps

Materials

Agate, Metal, Brass

American Art Deco Period Floor Lamp with Durand Art Glass Shade, 1920's
American Art Deco Period Floor Lamp with Durand Art Glass Shade, 1920's

American Art Deco Period Floor Lamp with Durand Art Glass Shade, 1920's

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant 1920s brass, cast iron and jet black glass floor lamp stand (base) with period cased

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920's
Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920's

Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920's

By Phoenix

Located in Petaluma, CA

an adorable little lamp. The shade has that eye catching scene, and the base is well cast and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

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1920s Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s lamp shade available at 1stDibs. A 1920s lamp shade — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1920s lamp shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1920s lamp shade bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1920s lamp shade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pairpoint Glassworks, Frankart and Daum are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1920s Lamp Shade?

A 1920s lamp shade can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,244, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $9,460.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1920s Lamp Shade
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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