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Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair

Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade. US wired and in working condition, takes

Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

James Mont MCM Gilt Brass Candlestick Lamp With Frosted Glass Flame Shade
James Mont MCM Gilt Brass Candlestick Lamp With Frosted Glass Flame Shade

James Mont MCM Gilt Brass Candlestick Lamp With Frosted Glass Flame Shade

By James Mont

Located in New Orleans, LA

frosted glass flame shade. Suited to Chinoiserie, Hollywood Regency, Modernist, Midcentury, Boho

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp
Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp

Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

artisan holding a torch aloft in his right hand signed Aug Ollo, fitted with frosted glass flame shade

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Torchiere & Flower Chandelier
Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Torchiere & Flower Chandelier

Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Torchiere & Flower Chandelier

Located in Hastings, GB

centre is a large bronze torchiere, with a cut glass flame shade which also houses a lamp holder. One of

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Total height: 23.75 in

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance of any Gothic

Category

Vintage 1930s Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Louis XV Style Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Cherub Chandelier
Louis XV Style Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Cherub Chandelier

Louis XV Style Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

from a patinated bronze cherub, the copula shaped pierced top fitted with a glass flame shade and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze Ten-Light Cherub Chandelier
French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze Ten-Light Cherub Chandelier

French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze Ten-Light Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

figural chandelier, with three winged cherubs, each holding a flame light with beaded glass bulb covers

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps, 19th Century, Slate Base, Antique Pair
Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps, 19th Century, Slate Base, Antique Pair

Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps, 19th Century, Slate Base, Antique Pair

Located in Lincoln, GB

glass flame shade. This 19th century pair of table lamps each features a lion sitting proudly on a grey

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Slate

Art Deco Figural Table Lamp, English, circa 1930
Art Deco Figural Table Lamp, English, circa 1930

Art Deco Figural Table Lamp, English, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

retains it's original frosted glass flame shade. Free from damage, it sits snuggly in its original gallery

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bronze Lamp Figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos
Antique French Bronze Lamp Figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos

Antique French Bronze Lamp Figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos

By Jean Jules Cambos

Located in London, GB

and it is a functional sculpture, with a fully wired lamp and glass flame shade. The details are

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Floor Lamp Life Size Female Sculpture
Art Deco Floor Lamp Life Size Female Sculpture

Art Deco Floor Lamp Life Size Female Sculpture

Located in Buxton, GB

into the grandeur of the Art Deco/Art Nouveau period. With its elegant flame shade and antique black

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Spelter

1970s Industrial Aluminum, Glass Edison Flame Proof Strip Light, White Shade
1970s Industrial Aluminum, Glass Edison Flame Proof Strip Light, White Shade

1970s Industrial Aluminum, Glass Edison Flame Proof Strip Light, White Shade

By Industrial Design, Daeyang

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

with steel and brass fittings, the tubes are formed from glass and are also flame proof. All

Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Maison Arlus Bronze Sconce Hand Holding Torch & Flame Glass Shade France, Pair
Maison Arlus Bronze Sconce Hand Holding Torch & Flame Glass Shade France, Pair

Maison Arlus Bronze Sconce Hand Holding Torch & Flame Glass Shade France, Pair

By Arlus

Located in Miami, FL

Superb pair of Maison Arlus hand sconce holding a Torch topped with blown glass shade. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sculptural Pink Pastel Ceramic Flame Bird Table Lamp with Globe Shade
Art Deco Sculptural Pink Pastel Ceramic Flame Bird Table Lamp with Globe Shade

Art Deco Sculptural Pink Pastel Ceramic Flame Bird Table Lamp with Globe Shade

Located in Toronto, CA

A stunning Art Deco–inspired flame table lamp, crafted in soft blush pink ceramic with a sculptural

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier After Pierre Gouthière
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier After Pierre Gouthière

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier After Pierre Gouthière

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

flame shade, suspended on tri-tassel-decorated strands centered with an ormolu hovering cherub holding

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Sculptural Italian MCM Maurizio Tempestini White Alabaster "FLAME" Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Italian MCM Maurizio Tempestini White Alabaster "FLAME" Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Italian MCM Maurizio Tempestini White Alabaster "FLAME" Lamps

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in St. Louis, MO

La FLAMMA Flame lamps. Excludes shades. Shade shown is 14" x 14" for reference only and overall 34" h

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà 1990s Italy
Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà 1990s Italy

Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà 1990s Italy

By Romano Donà

Located in Villaverla, IT

Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà (1990s) Ignite your collection

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Antique Cast Bronze Torchiere Flame Wall Lamp Sconce Lights c.1900
Pair of Antique Cast Bronze Torchiere Flame Wall Lamp Sconce Lights c.1900

Pair of Antique Cast Bronze Torchiere Flame Wall Lamp Sconce Lights c.1900

Located in London, GB

century, giving them real depth and character. Each light retains its original glass flame-shaped shade

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Marble and Bronze Table Lamp with Custom Shade, French
19th Century Marble and Bronze Table Lamp with Custom Shade, French

19th Century Marble and Bronze Table Lamp with Custom Shade, French

Located in Manhasset, NY

custom shade. The lamp itself taking two light bulbs with a bronze flame finial atop the shade. ZXA.

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

c.1950 French gilt-bronze hand-form wall sconces Maison Charles
c.1950 French gilt-bronze hand-form wall sconces Maison Charles

c.1950 French gilt-bronze hand-form wall sconces Maison Charles

By Maison Charles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A handsome pair of bronze wall sconces, each fitted with a flame-form glass shade circa 1950. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

18th Century 1 light Flamme Wall Lamp in gold 18K finish
18th Century 1 light Flamme Wall Lamp in gold 18K finish

18th Century 1 light Flamme Wall Lamp in gold 18K finish

By OMBRES ET FACETTES

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

Beautiful wall lamp with flame-shaped frosted glass shade, with 1 light arm in 18th-century style

Category

2010s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Late 19th Century French Bronze and Glass Table Lamp by A. N. Cain
Late 19th Century French Bronze and Glass Table Lamp by A. N. Cain

Late 19th Century French Bronze and Glass Table Lamp by A. N. Cain

By Auguste Nicholas Cain

Located in Barntrup, DE

, flame-shaped glass shade, echoing the original candle form while providing a soft, atmospheric light

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture
Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture

Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large Flame glass shade

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period
Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

opaque glass shade and its original wick mechanism that is fully intact and stamped 20" BEC MATODOR

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

A French 19th-20th C. Orientalist Spelter Lamp of an Arab - Middle-Easten Man
A French 19th-20th C. Orientalist Spelter Lamp of an Arab - Middle-Easten Man

A French 19th-20th C. Orientalist Spelter Lamp of an Arab - Middle-Easten Man

By P. Rigual

Located in Los Angeles, CA

torch with a frosted flame glass shade and standing on a Persian rug laid on steps. Signed: P. Rigual

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Early 19th Century Brass Candlesticks with Etched Hurricanes
Pair of Early 19th Century Brass Candlesticks with Etched Hurricanes

Pair of Early 19th Century Brass Candlesticks with Etched Hurricanes

Located in High Point, NC

for lighting. The hurricane shade kept the flame from flickering out, which is just such a practical

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Antique Brass Gothic Table Lamp
19th Century English Antique Brass Gothic Table Lamp

19th Century English Antique Brass Gothic Table Lamp

Located in Lincoln, GB

versatile and stylish addition to various settings. This lamp is well-suited for a flame bulb without a

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 37cm Modernist Patinated Copper Stilnovo Style Hanging Light, Italy, 1970
Large 37cm Modernist Patinated Copper Stilnovo Style Hanging Light, Italy, 1970

Large 37cm Modernist Patinated Copper Stilnovo Style Hanging Light, Italy, 1970

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

fantastic nice textured flamed patina. Due to the shade, the light creates a warm atmosphere of defused

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Classical Chandelier
French 19th Century Classical Chandelier

French 19th Century Classical Chandelier

Located in Brighton, Sussex

bronze torch with flame like shade.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Belle Époque Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier
French Belle Époque Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier

French Belle Époque Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in the form of burning flames centered with a larger single flame glass shade, all above the lower

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Victorian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamps
Pair of French Victorian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamps

Pair of French Victorian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

details mounted on a round base with a round modern decorated tole shade with a flame finial (PRICED AS

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Tôle

3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere
3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere

3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere

Located in Miami, FL

adorned with a classic glass flame-shaped shade. However, the versatility allows you to swap in paper

Category

20th Century French Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Table Lamp Chromed Metal and Bakelite
Art Deco Table Lamp Chromed Metal and Bakelite

Art Deco Table Lamp Chromed Metal and Bakelite

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

with a flamed amber shade. Dimensions: H 20cm, W 12.5cm Origin: English Item No: 210203

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Nouveau design of acorns and oak leaves. The flame glass shade is a new reproduction. France, late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

frosted glass flame-shaped shade. Designed as mirror reflections of one another, the torchères create a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Huge Gilt Table Lamp in the form of a Cherub or Putti
Huge Gilt Table Lamp in the form of a Cherub or Putti

Huge Gilt Table Lamp in the form of a Cherub or Putti

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

is set on a circular plinth, the cherub is holding a glass Art Deco flame lamp shade The lamp is in

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco More Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Large Ceramic Table Lamp, Cherub Design, Baroque Revival Style, 1960
Large Ceramic Table Lamp, Cherub Design, Baroque Revival Style, 1960

Large Ceramic Table Lamp, Cherub Design, Baroque Revival Style, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

colour and is set on a circular plinth, the cherub is holding a glass Art Deco flame lamp shade set in

Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s
French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s

French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

body with decorative bronze mounts and richly ornate pine finial, on top centered with flame torch

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Hand-Sculpted Copper Side Table - Contemporary Art by Samuel Costantini
Hand-Sculpted Copper Side Table - Contemporary Art by Samuel Costantini

Hand-Sculpted Copper Side Table - Contemporary Art by Samuel Costantini

By Samuel Costantini

Located in Geneve, CH

together and then heated by flame until the desired color shade is obtained. These are all manual processes

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

large frosted glass torch flame shade. European wiring: One E14 light bulb socket. Total height: 23.75

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Running Mercury Man Lamp with Flame Shade
Art Deco Running Mercury Man Lamp with Flame Shade

Art Deco Running Mercury Man Lamp with Flame Shade

Located in Cookeville, TN

flame shade. He is made of brass and has been painted a deep green. The ornate cast iron base has also

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Sanctuary Pendant Fixture
Brass Sanctuary Pendant Fixture

Brass Sanctuary Pendant Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

fitted with the original opalescent flame shade. A fully decorated body suspended on three detailed brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Agriculture" Newel Post Lamp
"Agriculture" Newel Post Lamp

"Agriculture" Newel Post Lamp

By F. Milliot

Located in Vancouver, BC

. Marked 'agriculture' and fitted with frosted flame shade. Original patina with foundry seal from Paris

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Vintage Murano Flame Art Glass Shade and Nickel Wall Sconces
Vintage Murano Flame Art Glass Shade and Nickel Wall Sconces

Vintage Murano Flame Art Glass Shade and Nickel Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of nickel backed wall sconces with clear and tinted orange glass shades designed by Murano. Six available, priced individually. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

French Empire Style Chandelier
French Empire Style Chandelier

French Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Toronto, ON

Green tole and gilt bronze 6 light Empire style chandelier with central frosted glass flame form

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Bronze and Satin Glass Seven-Light Chandelier with Caryatid Figures
Bronze and Satin Glass Seven-Light Chandelier with Caryatid Figures

Bronze and Satin Glass Seven-Light Chandelier with Caryatid Figures

Located in Miami, FL

Bronze six branch chandelier with six ruffled satin glass shades and centering a flame-form shade

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Newel Post Lamp
Newel Post Lamp

Newel Post Lamp

Unavailable|$12,000

Newel Post Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

, flame shaped, wheel cut shade. American made, approximately 1850's-1870's

Category

Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps

Sacred Pendant Light "Fuenfhaus"
Sacred Pendant Light "Fuenfhaus"

Sacred Pendant Light "Fuenfhaus"

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Vienna, AT

parish in the western part of Vienna and the date 1927. Body of polished brass with ruby-red glass shade

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Figurative Lamp of Lady Liberty
Figurative Lamp of Lady Liberty

Figurative Lamp of Lady Liberty

By Fonderies de Tusey

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

fluted and carved and supported an etched crystal flamed-shaped shade. The base is signed with the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Brass Candlestick Lamp with Frosted Flame Shade
Vintage French Brass Candlestick Lamp with Frosted Flame Shade

Vintage French Brass Candlestick Lamp with Frosted Flame Shade

Located in New Orleans, LA

A vintage French brass candlestick lamp with beautiful, hand made frosted flame shade and in-line

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Circa 1940's Black Amor Table Top Torchere from Italy
Circa 1940's Black Amor Table Top Torchere from Italy

Circa 1940's Black Amor Table Top Torchere from Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand Painted Porcelain Black Amor ,Newly Electrified and fitted with a frosted glass flame Shade.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Verdigris Bronze Wall Torch, circa 1880
Verdigris Bronze Wall Torch, circa 1880

Verdigris Bronze Wall Torch, circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Verdigris bronze wall torch, circa 1880. Large scale wall light with ornate arm and flame shade.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Matching Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Cinema Lights
Matching Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Cinema Lights

Matching Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Cinema Lights

Located in Devon, England

chrome back plate and stepped galleries which supports a glass 'flame' shade. The catalin bakelite is in

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

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Flame Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic flame shade available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every flame shade was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the flame shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A flame shade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made flame shade over the years, but those crafted by Arlus and Daeyang are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Flame Shade?

The average selling price for a flame shade at 1stDibs is $1,712, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $3,950 for the highest priced.

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