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Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s
Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

features a clear prismatic glass Holophane lamp shade and patinated brass glass holder, chain and canopy

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron & Chrome Articulating Floor Lamp with Holophane Shade, Circa 1930
Cast Iron & Chrome Articulating Floor Lamp with Holophane Shade, Circa 1930

Cast Iron & Chrome Articulating Floor Lamp with Holophane Shade, Circa 1930

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early 20th century steel, chrome plate, cast iron and black column floor lamp with clear holophane

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed brass torchiere wall lamp with Holophane shade. c.1920 Simply designed brass

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps

1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps

$1,073 / item

H 20.48 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps

Located in Hook, Hampshire

, the light source is a huge heavy Holophane glass globe shade. Each lamp has been cleaned and restored

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

$406

H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 18.51 in

French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Brass and Teak Floor Lamp with Holophane Lead Crystal Shade
Brass and Teak Floor Lamp with Holophane Lead Crystal Shade

Brass and Teak Floor Lamp with Holophane Lead Crystal Shade

By Holophane

Located in Nantucket, MA

A brass and teak torchière type floor lamp with a lead crystal Holophane shade. The teak base has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Nickel-Plated Art Deco Period Floor Lamp with Asymmetrical Holophane Shade
Nickel-Plated Art Deco Period Floor Lamp with Asymmetrical Holophane Shade

Nickel-Plated Art Deco Period Floor Lamp with Asymmetrical Holophane Shade

By Holophane

Located in Nantucket, MA

winter in the bridge. The shade is a signed lead crystal, asymmetrical Holophane, American. The shade is

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Vintage Antique Silver Plated Brass Holophane Glass Wall Sconce Light c.1930
Vintage Antique Silver Plated Brass Holophane Glass Wall Sconce Light c.1930

Vintage Antique Silver Plated Brass Holophane Glass Wall Sconce Light c.1930

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

An elegant silver-plated brass wall mounted lamp with Holophane shade. c.1930 A quality lamp

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Holophane 'Stiletto' Desk Lamp, c.1930
Vintage Brass Holophane 'Stiletto' Desk Lamp, c.1930

Vintage Brass Holophane 'Stiletto' Desk Lamp, c.1930

By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A beautifully presented portable brass desk lamp with Holophane shade. c.1930 Wonderfully

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Floor Lamp wit Holophane Shade, C. 1940
Solid Brass Floor Lamp wit Holophane Shade, C. 1940

Solid Brass Floor Lamp wit Holophane Shade, C. 1940

Located in Nantucket, MA

. Coupled with a lead crystal signed Holophane shade which adjusts to tilt the light. Shade and base have

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Holophane Floor Lamp
Holophane Floor Lamp

Holophane Floor Lamp

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H 41.5 in Dm 17 in L 41.5 in

Holophane Floor Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

Painted black metal floor lamp with unique holophane glass shade. (2) with opaque black shade cap

Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Holophane Floor Lamp
Holophane Floor Lamp

Holophane Floor Lamp

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H 41.5 in Dm 17 in

Holophane Floor Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

Painted black metal floor lamp with unique holophane glass shade. (2) With opaque black shade cap

Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique Cast Brass GEC / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1910
Vintage Antique Cast Brass GEC / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1910

Vintage Antique Cast Brass GEC / Holophane Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1910

By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A substantially made cast‑brass wall lamp with Holophane glass shade, c.1910. Beautifully

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Antique Brass GEC / Holophane Acorn Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930
Vintage Antique Brass GEC / Holophane Acorn Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

Vintage Antique Brass GEC / Holophane Acorn Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass wall mounted lamp with Holophane shade. c.1930 A quality wall bracket made in

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane 'Stiletto' Prismatic Glass Copper Ceiling Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Holophane 'Stiletto' Prismatic Glass Copper Ceiling Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Holophane 'Stiletto' Prismatic Glass Copper Ceiling Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed ceiling lamp with Holophane 'Stiletto' glass shade. c.1920 Excellent quality

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1900
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1900

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1900

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

A beautifully crafted wall lamp with Holophane glass shade, circa 1900. A former gas lamp made of

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass wall lamp with glass Holophane shade. c.1920 Simply formed from brass, former

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Floor Lamp, France 1900
Cast Iron Floor Lamp, France 1900

Cast Iron Floor Lamp, France 1900

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H 67.5 in Dm 12 in

Cast Iron Floor Lamp, France 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Cast Iron Floor Lamp France, 1900 Cast Iron floor lamp with holophane glass shade. 12”dia x 67.5

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Berlin Iron

French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp, Sconce Clear Holophane glass shade Brass wall piece and arm 2 meter cotton flex

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C Brass Dugdills & Holophane Daisy Cog Lamp Light Wall Sconce
Early 20th C Brass Dugdills & Holophane Daisy Cog Lamp Light Wall Sconce

Early 20th C Brass Dugdills & Holophane Daisy Cog Lamp Light Wall Sconce

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very good Dugdills fully articulated lamp with a Holophane prismatic shade, brass in construction

Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Metal & Glass Telescopic Wall Lamp / Light
Metal & Glass Telescopic Wall Lamp / Light

Metal & Glass Telescopic Wall Lamp / Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Nickel Plated Telescoping Wall lamp, With Holophane Shade

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
French Art Nouveau Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

French Art Nouveau Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

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H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 13.78 in

French Art Nouveau Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Cast Iron wall piece, copper and brass arm diameter

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s
Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 1930s

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

features a clear prismatic glass Holophane lamp shade and patinated brass glass holder, chain and canopy

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Set of Two
Midcentury French Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Set of Two

Midcentury French Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Set of Two

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

clear prismatic glass Holophane lamp shade and patinated brass glass holder, chain and canopy. The

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s-1940s
French Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s-1940s

French Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s-1940s

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

. It features a clear prismatic glass Holophane lamp shade and patinated brass glass holder, chain and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Late Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Light, 1930s to 1940s
French Late Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Light, 1930s to 1940s

French Late Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Light, 1930s to 1940s

By Holophane

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

clear prismatic glass Holophane lamp shade and brass glass holder with gold colored fabric wiring

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric

Antique Petite Bookshelf Lamp with Holophane Shade
Antique Petite Bookshelf Lamp with Holophane Shade

Antique Petite Bookshelf Lamp with Holophane Shade

By Holophane

Located in Denton, TX

Petit brass mantle lamp with scalloped pleated shade by Holophane. perfect for small spaces.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze Floor Lamp with Glass Shade by Rembrandt Lamps
Art Deco Bronze Floor Lamp with Glass Shade by Rembrandt Lamps

Art Deco Bronze Floor Lamp with Glass Shade by Rembrandt Lamps

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

flower accent by the pull chain; an uplight with a Holophane glass shade. By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Clear Glass Shade with Holophane Texture & Teardrop Shape
Clear Glass Shade with Holophane Texture & Teardrop Shape

Clear Glass Shade with Holophane Texture & Teardrop Shape

Located in London, GB

Clear Glass Shade with Holophane Texture and Teardrop Shape Diameter for the gallery or the

Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

Elegantly formed swan neck lamp with prismatic glass Holophane 'Stiletto' shade. c.1920 Former

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Lamp
French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Lamp

French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Holophane Glass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French art nouveau wall lamp Clear Holophane glass shade Brass wall piece and brass arm B22 bulb

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Set of French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Set of French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Set of French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Fine American Art Deco Bridge Lamp with Holophane Shade
A Fine American Art Deco Bridge Lamp with Holophane Shade

A Fine American Art Deco Bridge Lamp with Holophane Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

bulb is preferred because it stays nicely within the shallow holophane shade). The socket has a ball

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Iron Desk Lamp
Petite Iron Desk Lamp

Petite Iron Desk Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Early cast iron desk lamp with petite Holophane shade. American C. 1910

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces

$500 / item

H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Solana Wall Sconces
Solana Wall Sconces

Solana Wall Sconces

$2,500 / set

H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in

Solana Wall Sconces

By Blueprint Lighting

Located in Westport, CT

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*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960

*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only som...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes
Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes

Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. They're impressive and have a dramatic loo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960

RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant
Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant

Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant

$525 / item

H 12 in Dm 15.25 in

Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant

By Holophane

Located in Peekskill, NY

These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beaut...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
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12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants

Located in Peekskill, NY

These prismatic globes have an impressive one foot diameter. Iney have the look and feel of an early French street light but in a more manageable size. We have a small collection of ...

Category

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Materials

Glass

Sizable Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Sizable Holophane Glass Pendant Light

Sizable Holophane Glass Pendant Light

$2,900Sale Price|53% Off

H 27 in Dm 26.5 in

Sizable Holophane Glass Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oversized single Holophane glass pendant with attached glass diffuser. Hand rubbed bronze finish on all brass fittings.

Category

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Materials

Brass

Monumental 1910s Vintage Industrial Holophane Warehouse Pendant Light Cast Iron
Monumental 1910s Vintage Industrial Holophane Warehouse Pendant Light Cast Iron

Monumental 1910s Vintage Industrial Holophane Warehouse Pendant Light Cast Iron

By Holophane

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This listing is for lamps identical to the lamp fixtures shown on the right side in the last three images showing a pair. You are buying lamps identical to the one on the right. It ...

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass GEC Holophane Acorn Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Brass GEC Holophane Acorn Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Brass GEC Holophane Acorn Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed brass wall sconce made in England by GEC. c.1920 Simply designed cast brass metalware of high quality complete with Holophane acorn prismatic glass shade - sta...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

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Holophane Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the holophane lamp shade you’re looking for. Each holophane lamp shade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect holophane lamp shade — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A holophane lamp shade made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one holophane lamp shade that is appealing in its simplicity, but Holophane, 360volt and Hettier & Vincent produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Holophane Lamp Shade?

Prices for a holophane lamp shade start at $129 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $532.

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 Holophane 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 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 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 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.