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Accordion Lamp Shade

Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie Accordion Fan Table Lamp in Green and Gold
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Abstract, Mid-Century Modern, chinoiserie or Hollywood Regency style green accordion fan table lamp
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie Accordion Fan Table Lamp in Cream and Gold
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
is a statement piece that blurs the lines between art and lighting. A white accordion fabric shade
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp with New Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak accordion wall lamp with new linen shade and original push button switch. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper Floor Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage 1980s or 1970s Art Deco/Hollywood Regency floor lamp. This lamp has thin chrome metal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

DeSimone Blue Ceramic Table Lamp With Horse, Girl & Flower, 1960s
By DeSimone
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, Yellow, Red and Light Orange designs. Accordion shade shown for display only and not for sale. Abstract
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

SLAMP Accordéon Battery - Prisma/white Portable Table Lamp by Marc Sadler
By Marc Sadler
Located in Pomezia, Rome
the image of a textile plissé or an accordion’s bellows. The collection is a sure marker of the new
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
white fluted Danish shade (shade not be Le Klint). Hidden on/off switch below/within the shade opening
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Series03 Wall Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
parchment shade with accordion-folded face and handstitched edges. Hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All
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2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Series03 Wall Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
parchment shade with accordion-folded face and handstitched edges. Hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All
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2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed braided cotton cord
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2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp by Bigas Balcells - Barcelona 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Large fully adjustable accordion wall lamp in yellow lacquered steel. Parts in chromed metal and adjustment handles in black plastic. Large white opaline ball and brushed aluminium l...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Paris Porcelain Blue and White Hand Painted Baluster-Form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each lamp decorated with meandering branchwork and cherry blossoms; underside with under-glaze blue stamp 'Porcelaine de Paris, france, fondee en 1773'.
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Vintage 1960s French Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Nightstands with Floral Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's chinoiserie decorated nightstands with foliage, floral and bird decoration on black background. Measurements: Width: 18" Depth: 18" Height: 23"
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Single Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall light with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Katherine Henick Chinoiserie Chinese Black Hand Painted Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Katherine Henick Chinoiserie Chinese Black Hand Painted Nightstands with Metal Lattice Sides and One Dovetailed Drawer Each. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29"...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold. Elegant vintage midcentury culver barware Martini pitcher with Valencia pattern in a green and gold lea...
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Mid-20th Century American Moorish Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Thin Profile Elegant Estiluz Hallogen Floor Lamp Torchere
By Flos, Estiluz Lighting, Robert Sonneman, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Thin Profile Elegant Estiluz Hallogen Floor Lamp Torchere.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Table Lamp in Blue and 24-Karat Gold Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian table lamp in blue and 24-karat gold and multicolor Murano glass, composed by a blue base with four flowers, by above three 24-karat gold spheres divided by circular blue dis...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Dish Jewelry Tray w/Parrot Bird on Bamboo Plant
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain jewelry dish/plate/tray by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Tray vide-poche features a Phoenix parrot bird on bambo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Gorgeous Extra Tall Green Drip Glazed Lamp Mid-century Danish
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous extra tall pair of modern drip glaze lamps with their original giant shades
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Magnificent Pair Glossy Black Chinoiserie Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of glossy black Chinoiserie nightstands. We love that these are veneered in black glossy Formica and are in great vintage condition. They measure 23"T X 36"L X 18"D.
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Black Walnut Campaign Nightstand
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrifically unique single nightstand from the renowned craftsmen of Virginia's American of Martinsville. Featuring a black walnut finish, brass accents, and a blend of English Campa...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Archimede Seguso Murano glass blue and gold 1950 "sfumato oro" table lamp pair.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of table lamps in Murano Glass by ARHIMEDE SEGUSO sfumato oro circa 1950. Fantastic.
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Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is constructed of wood and has a Japanned black 'lacquer' finish with faux bois burl panel...
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Bookcase Shelf or Etagere
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hollywood regency faux bamboo etagere or bookshelf. Created from metal and painted in pale ballet pink, this shelf will be a great addition to any grandmillennial's home. There are...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Nightstands or End Tables, Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or side tables By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World Collection" USA, 1950s B...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

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Pastorius Sconce in Brass
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
with a matte black finishing gives you the possibility to adjust the lamp shade upwards or downwards
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Aluminum, Brass

Pastorius Sconce in Brass
Pastorius Sconce in Brass
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
1970s Pleated Lamp Shade
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage pleated accordion lamp shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Fabric

1970s Pleated Lamp Shade
1970s Pleated Lamp Shade
H 20 in Dm 24 in
Monumental Midcentury Table Lamp in Orange with Accordion Shade 1960s or 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
drizzle or ombre downward. In the manner of Frederick Cooper. The original accordion lamp is included
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass and Metal Floor Lamp with Fiberglass Shade, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass and metal floor lamp with fiberglass shade, Italy, circa 1960. Simple form with metal and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early Mads Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Bainbridge, NY
"W) pleated fabric accordion Shade on a Black Steel horseshoe base. Signature on base. With inline
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hala Zeist Accordion Wall Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunshine Yellow Adjustable Length Enameled Metal Wall Lamp with Unique Accordion-Like Arm and Star
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Hala Zeist Accordion Wall Lamp
Hala Zeist Accordion Wall Lamp
H 14.5 in W 33 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Mint Pastel Green Shell Banded Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
with an accordion shade in the style of Caprani, and this would be the perfect addition to any room
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wood Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Accordion wall lamp in medium wood tone with new conical white linen shade, carved
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Linen, Teak

Midcentury Wood Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury accordion wall lamp in medium wood tone with new custom conical white linen shade
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Linen, Teak

Hala Zeist Style Yellow and White Accordion Wall Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lemon yellow bullet shade with enameled white accordion arm in original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Scissor Lamp with Hunter Green Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hunter green enameled shade and white accordion arm.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Gerald Thurston Pulley Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley Lamp with Accordion Shade and Custom Silk Diffuser
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Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Gerald Thurston Pulley Lamp
Rare Gerald Thurston Pulley Lamp
H 24.5 in W 25 in D 14 in
Industrial Scissor Lamp in Bright Yellow and White
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accordion wall mount lamp with enameled bright yellow shade with white enameled mount. Original
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Christian Dell for Kaiser Extendable Wall Lamps
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s Industrial / Bauhaus style Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 'accordion' lamps with adjustable
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie Accordion Fan Table Lamp in Blue and Gold
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
accordion fabric shade sits vertically upon its base, and is open at the top and gathered at the bottom. The
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Jo Hammerborg Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Floor Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Danish mid-century rosewood floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg with accordion style paper shade
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Hollywood Regency Shell Motif Accordion Fan Table Lamp Shade in Pink and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
statement piece that blurs the lines between art and lighting. A muted pink accordion fabric shade sits
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Marble and Teak Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
pleated accordion Shade for size only (13.5H x 21D). Rewired with Black braided cloth cord
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

57" Tall Danish Modern White Ceramic Gourd Lamp with Original Pleated Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
. Original pleated accordion orange woven hemp lamp shade included as template. Brass finial and original
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Teak Accordion/Retractable Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Accordion/Retractable Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1950s Accordion/retractable wall lamp, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

Walligraph Industrial Accordion, Scissor Wall Lamp, England, 1930s
By Walligraph
Located in London, GB
1930s Walligraph accordion wall lamp with original enamel shade. Rewired. English, 1930s. Wear
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century dark teak accordion wall lamp with conical white linen shade and original push button
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp
H 16.75 in W 11.25 in D 16.75 in
Danish Adjustable Accordion Wall Lamp in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
style reminiscent of Le Klint. It features a white fluted Danish shade. Measurements: dept/reach: up to
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Accordion Wall Lamp in Teak and Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
conical solid brass shade. We doubt that the lamp was made this way originally, but the shade and
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Special Midcentury Teak Wall Mount Accordian Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury teak accordion wall lamp with extra long reach and new white linen shade. Extends and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Christian Dell for Kaiser Extendable Wall Lamp
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s Industrial / Bauhaus style Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 'accordion' lamp with adjustable
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Danish ‘Scissor’ Extendable Wall Lamp in Teak and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Hansen’s ‘Sax’ or ‘scissor’ wall lamp for Le Klint. The harmonica lamp shade features an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Fog and Morup Accordian Wall Sconce Light
By Fog & Mørup
Located in San Jose, CA
accordion style swing arm and pivoting jute shade. Measures: Extends out to 33.5" long.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Jute, Teak

Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular floor lamp in nickel and brass with stacked accordion details. Shade- 24" Diameter
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20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp
Art Deco Floor Lamp
H 60.75 in Dm 12 in
LOUIS POULSEN FLOOR LAMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CLASSIC LOUIS POLSEN FLOOR LAMP WITH COTTON ACCORDION SHADE MODEL #325, ROUND BLACK STEEL
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20th Century Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

LOUIS POULSEN FLOOR LAMP
LOUIS POULSEN FLOOR LAMP
H 60 in Dm 14 in
Modeline Vintage Table Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
Tall and elegant Modeline lamp rendered in walnut and formed linen over fiberglass shade, dating to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Norwegian Space Age Desk Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Conical form table lamp with accordion fold shade. Teak body with the shade being a flexible
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

1960s Mid-Century Modern Yellow Scissor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Shade is a bright yellow with a few small paint loss spots and scissor/accordion mechanism is shiny
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Ceramic Table Lamp by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymolle
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Cambridge, MA
original Le Klint pleated accordion shade. Without shade, the lamp measures 4" in diameter x 18" high
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Heavy Duty Accordion Wall Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Accordion wall lamp with green enamel shade.
Category

American Wall Lights and Sconces

Heavy Duty Accordion Wall Lamp
H 14 in W 38 in D 7.5 in
Accordion Wall or Ceiling Danish Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall or ceiling danish lamp from 1950's. Teak wood, metal and accordian plastic shade in the manner
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Floorlamp by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in New York, NY
neck, brass fittings and accordion shade. Switch is cleverly hidden underneath the bulb-shaped base
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floorlamp by Severin Hansen
Floorlamp by Severin Hansen
H 60.5 in D 19.5 in
Mads Caprani Bentwood Table Lamp
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Pau, FR
, sculptural birch frame embracing the cream colored pleated, accordion lamp shade and ending in a crescent
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mads Caprani Bentwood Table Lamp
Mads Caprani Bentwood Table Lamp
H 19 in W 12 in D 13 in
Teak and Jute Table/Floor Lamp and Accordion Wall Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
floor lamp. The wall mount lamp screws to the wall and simply plugs into an outlet, has a jute shade
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Jute, Teak

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
decorated fiberglass 2-piece shade. Very good original condition. TV lamps: In the 1950s, the first
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Fiberglass

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp
1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp
H 10.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Accordion Wall Light with Kaare Klint Pleated Shade
By Kaare Klint
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern accordion "scissor" wall light, adjust to your liking comes with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Paper, Teak

Teak Accordion Wall Light Fibreglass Pendant
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super fabulous Danish Modern teak wall mount lamp has an extending accordion feature that
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish Teak Fog and Morup Style Accordion Wall Lamps with Jute Shades
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These lovely Danish Modern teak and jute Scandinavian scissor or accordion wall lamps are super
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Jute, Teak

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Accordion Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the accordion lamp shade you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An accordion lamp shade — often made from metal, brass and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage accordion lamp shade you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect accordion lamp shade — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right accordion lamp shade, those designed in Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Adam Otlewski, DeSimone and Marc Sadler each produced at least one beautiful accordion lamp shade that is worth considering.

How Much is a Accordion Lamp Shade?

The average selling price for an accordion lamp shade at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $2,730 for the highest priced.

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 Accordion Lamp Shade
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.

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