Lamp Shades Antique
19th Century Art Nouveau Lamp Shades Antique
Porcelain
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Lamp Shades Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Spanish Late Victorian Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Lamp Shades Antique
Art Glass
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Lamp Shades Antique
Terracotta
19th Century French Lamp Shades Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Classical Lamp Shades Antique
Leather, Wood
1840s Chinese Lamp Shades Antique
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Lamp Shades Antique
Porcelain
19th Century Unknown Other Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
1830s French Empire Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Lamp Shades Antique
Wood
19th Century French Baroque Lamp Shades Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century British Lamp Shades Antique
Glass
19th Century British Lamp Shades Antique
Glass
19th Century French Lamp Shades Antique
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Lamp Shades Antique
Antler
19th Century European Lamp Shades Antique
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Lamp Shades Antique
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Lamp Shades Antique
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lamp Shades Antique
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Lamp Shades Antique
Spelter
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lamp Shades Antique
Stone
19th Century French Neoclassical Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Lamp Shades Antique
Clay
Late 19th Century English Black Forest Lamp Shades Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Lamp Shades Antique
Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century Baroque Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Lamp Shades Antique
Wood, Parchment Paper, Paint
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
1910s American Edwardian Lamp Shades Antique
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Lamp Shades Antique
Softwood
1910s American Industrial Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Lamp Shades Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lamp Shades Antique
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Rococo Lamp Shades Antique
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Lamp Shades Antique
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lamp Shades Antique
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century English Regency Lamp Shades Antique
Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Baroque Lamp Shades Antique
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Lamp Shades Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century French Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lamp Shades Antique
Iron
Early 20th Century American Lamp Shades Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lamp Shades Antique
Alabaster
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lamp Shades Antique
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Lamp Shades Antique
Copper
Early 20th Century Empire Lamp Shades Antique
Glass
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Finding the Right Table Lamps for You
Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers during the Art Deco movement, originating in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of an Art Deco table lamp provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banker’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, 2021Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There 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, 2021White 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, 2022Using 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
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