With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clip on lamp shade you’re looking for. A clip on lamp shade — often made from
ceramic,
fabric and
metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a clip on lamp shade, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clip on lamp shade — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A clip on lamp shade, designed in the
mid-century modern,
Scandinavian Modern or
Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one clip on lamp shade that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Søholm Stentøj,
Einar Johansen and
Kähler produced versions that are worth a look.
A clip on lamp shade can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,029, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.