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Sculptural Brass Mid Century Modern Lamps by Frederick Cooper
Sculptural Brass Mid Century Modern Lamps by Frederick Cooper

Sculptural Brass Mid Century Modern Lamps by Frederick Cooper

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Atlanta, GA

The height to the top of the shades shown is 27.5"H. The lamp shades are not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970s Chrome & Wood Floor Lamp, Restored , Czechoslovakia
1970s Chrome & Wood Floor Lamp, Restored , Czechoslovakia

1970s Chrome & Wood Floor Lamp, Restored , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

The lamp was restored and has new wiring. The lamp shades are very rare to find.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

A pair of table lamps by Just Andersen
A pair of table lamps by Just Andersen

A pair of table lamps by Just Andersen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Newly rewired for US with brown cloth cord and wire switch. Lamp shades is not included. Base H 11.5"; Diam. 5"; Total H 19".

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy
Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy

Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy

By Romeo Rega

Located in München, BY

Important notice: The lamps will be sold without lamp shades. Dimensions without lamp shades: Diameter 9.05 in. x height 33.46 in., diameter 23 cm x height 85 cm Good original vint...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Visual Comfort Sculptural Tripod Lamps Mid Century Style
Visual Comfort Sculptural Tripod Lamps Mid Century Style

Visual Comfort Sculptural Tripod Lamps Mid Century Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

The height to the top of the sockets is 25.5". The height with the shades shown in the first photo is 35". The lamp shades are not included.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stunning Pair of Sommerso Glass "Brilli" Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of Sommerso Glass "Brilli" Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of Sommerso Glass "Brilli" Table Lamps

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Please inquire with Venfield. Lamp shades are not available.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Blanc de Chine Parrot Lamps Mid Century Modern Glamour
Blanc de Chine Parrot Lamps Mid Century Modern Glamour

Blanc de Chine Parrot Lamps Mid Century Modern Glamour

Located in Atlanta, GA

They measure 18"h to the top of the sockets x 8"w x 7"d. The lamp shades are not included.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood regency set of 2 pink granite and brass table lamps, Italy 1970 ca.
Hollywood regency set of 2 pink granite and brass table lamps, Italy 1970 ca.

Hollywood regency set of 2 pink granite and brass table lamps, Italy 1970 ca.

Located in Firenze, IT

Hollywood regency set of 2 pink granite and brass table lamps Italy 1970 ca. Brass and pink granite. Lamp Shades not included H 22 cm - 18 cm diam Conditions: excellent good con...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass

Italian Chrome Plated & Black Metal, Marble Mid-Century Floor Lamp
Italian Chrome Plated & Black Metal, Marble Mid-Century Floor Lamp

Italian Chrome Plated & Black Metal, Marble Mid-Century Floor Lamp

By Stilux, Arredoluce, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Partially restored: the lamp shades have been repainted.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Vintage two-tone finish ceramic table lamps - 1980s
Pair of Vintage two-tone finish ceramic table lamps - 1980s

Pair of Vintage two-tone finish ceramic table lamps - 1980s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Rustic - Wabi Sabi - Brutalist Small Lamp : Ø 14cm - Total H:41cm Large lamp : Ø 12cm - Total H:49cm Lamp Shades : Ø 20cm Pair of ceramic lamps.

Category

20th Century Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

New Limited-Edition Pair of Vintage Travertine Polished Table Lamps
New Limited-Edition Pair of Vintage Travertine Polished Table Lamps

New Limited-Edition Pair of Vintage Travertine Polished Table Lamps

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Does not include lamp shades. See all images provided, please. Features new wiring, new socket, and plug.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Walnut Chrome Cloud Dancer Textile Shade 1925
Art Deco Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Walnut Chrome Cloud Dancer Textile Shade 1925

Art Deco Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Walnut Chrome Cloud Dancer Textile Shade 1925

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pair of bedside lamps or table lamps from walnut and chromed metal with textile lamp shades in color cloud dancer, circa 1925 Austria.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Wood Pricket Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Wood Pricket Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Wood Pricket Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

The height to the tops of the sockets is 29". The width of the lamp bases is 8.5". The lamp shades are NOT included.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Hand Crafted Pair of Murano Glass Block Table Lamps
Hand Crafted Pair of Murano Glass Block Table Lamps

Hand Crafted Pair of Murano Glass Block Table Lamps

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Lamp shades sold separately. Customization of glass color is available.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of gilt ceramic lamps by Bitossi
Pair of gilt ceramic lamps by Bitossi

Pair of gilt ceramic lamps by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi Pair of gilt ceramic lamps. By Bitossi (manufacturer) for Miranda ( Swedish retailer ) Italy, 1960 Dimensions : Height ( total - with lampshade )...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Slender Contemporary Metal Lamp Base
Pair of Slender Contemporary Metal Lamp Base

Pair of Slender Contemporary Metal Lamp Base

$1,160Sale Price / set|33% Off

Pair of Slender Contemporary Metal Lamp Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lamp shades for photo purposes only. Measures: Height to the top of the shade = 27.5 Height to the top of the lamp fixture = 22.5" Height to top of metal base part of lamp = 18....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

New Limited Edition Spectacular Set of Onyx Acid Table Lamps Mexico
New Limited Edition Spectacular Set of Onyx Acid Table Lamps Mexico

New Limited Edition Spectacular Set of Onyx Acid Table Lamps Mexico

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Does not include lamp shades. See all images provided please. Features new wiring, new socket and plug.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

2 Silver Plated Trophy Mantel Urn Converted Oil Lamps Lanterns 31"
2 Silver Plated Trophy Mantel Urn Converted Oil Lamps Lanterns 31"

2 Silver Plated Trophy Mantel Urn Converted Oil Lamps Lanterns 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two Victorian silver plated converted oil lamps / lanterns / table lamps featuring trophy or mantel urn form with two light pull chains, footed base and oriental lamp shades.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Empire Style Black Stone and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of Empire Style Black Stone and Ormolu Lamps

Pair of Empire Style Black Stone and Ormolu Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable. Later mounded as a lamps. With duck blue and gilt lamps shades designed by Albert Hadley.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass, Ormolu

Antique Khorasan Brass Bird Lamps Tony Duquette Era Mid Century Modern
Antique Khorasan Brass Bird Lamps Tony Duquette Era Mid Century Modern

Antique Khorasan Brass Bird Lamps Tony Duquette Era Mid Century Modern

By Tony Duquette

Located in Atlanta, GA

They have been rewired and are ready to use. The lamp shades are not included.

Category

Early 20th Century American Anglo-Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Pearlescent Rigadin Table Lamps with Aventurina
Pair of Murano Pearlescent Rigadin Table Lamps with Aventurina

Pair of Murano Pearlescent Rigadin Table Lamps with Aventurina

Located in New York, NY

Please inquire about available colors and estimated production lead times. Lamp shades sold separately. Condition: New & Made to Order

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Asian Style Floor Lamps
Mid-Century Asian Style Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Asian Style Floor Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of tall ornate Asian style floor lamps. These lamps feature an elegant far eastern design, shiny black lacquer finish and white acrylic lamp shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Rare Tall Brass Table Lamps by Bergboms, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden
Rare Tall Brass Table Lamps by Bergboms, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden

Rare Tall Brass Table Lamps by Bergboms, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced by Bergboms in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bespoke Seahorse Bronze Table Lamps
Pair of Bespoke Seahorse Bronze Table Lamps

Pair of Bespoke Seahorse Bronze Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bespoke seahorse bronze table lamps. The lamp shades are not included. Please note that these lamps are customizable.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Custom Pair of French Plaster Lamps in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
Custom Pair of French Plaster Lamps in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti

Custom Pair of French Plaster Lamps in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Custom pair of plaster lamps in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. The lamp shades are not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Brass Floor Lamps by ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s
Pair of Brass Floor Lamps by ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s

Pair of Brass Floor Lamps by ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s

By ASEA

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

The lamps are made from polished brass stem with hand pleated lamp shades in off-white chintz fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Custom Pair of Sculptural Plaster Table Lamps
Custom Pair of Sculptural Plaster Table Lamps

Custom Pair of Sculptural Plaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

The lamp shades are not included. NOTE: We highly recommend crating our plaster lamps while in transport.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Mid Century Modern Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair
Mid Century Modern Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair

Mid Century Modern Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Lamp Shades sold separately.

Category

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

Materials

Plaster, Teak

Pair of Vintage Cranberry Color Murano Glass Lamps by Barovier
Pair of Vintage Cranberry Color Murano Glass Lamps by Barovier

Pair of Vintage Cranberry Color Murano Glass Lamps by Barovier

By Barovier, Seguso

Located in Chicago, IL

Would look nice to paint the wood bases black as shown in the photos. Lamp Shades not included.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century French Three-Light Tripod Floor Lamp with Opaline Glass Shades
Mid-Century French Three-Light Tripod Floor Lamp with Opaline Glass Shades

Mid-Century French Three-Light Tripod Floor Lamp with Opaline Glass Shades

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A characterful example of European mid-century lighting, retaining its original glass shades. Maker unidentified. Some minor paint loss and blemishes to the body of the lamp, shades ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Early Mid-Century Modern Black Toleware Chrome Lamps
Pair of Early Mid-Century Modern Black Toleware Chrome Lamps

Pair of Early Mid-Century Modern Black Toleware Chrome Lamps

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The hourglass form is sleek. With your own lamp shades, the finishing touch is the faux ivory finials crowning these stately lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Ceramic “Rimini Blue” Table Lamps by Bitossi
Pair of Italian Ceramic “Rimini Blue” Table Lamps by Bitossi

Pair of Italian Ceramic “Rimini Blue” Table Lamps by Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Newly rewired for U.S. it take one 100w max bulb. New Linen Beige drum lamp shades. Lamps available without shades. Measurements: 20” Diameter, 42” High with shade, 35” High with...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Artisan Pair of Large Amber Faceted Murano Glass Table Lamps
Artisan Pair of Large Amber Faceted Murano Glass Table Lamps

Artisan Pair of Large Amber Faceted Murano Glass Table Lamps

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Please inquire with Venfield for options and lead times. Lamp shades not available.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Majestic Pair of Tall Column Lamps in Palm Tree Wood by Pacific Green
Majestic Pair of Tall Column Lamps in Palm Tree Wood by Pacific Green

Majestic Pair of Tall Column Lamps in Palm Tree Wood by Pacific Green

By Pacific Green

Located in San Diego, CA

Majestic tall pair of lamps in palm tree wood by Pacific Green , circa 1990's great condition lamp shades not included the lamps are in perfect working condition solid tall pair. the...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Palmwood

A Very Rare Pair of 1970's Brass Pineapple Table Lamps
A Very Rare Pair of 1970's Brass Pineapple Table Lamps

A Very Rare Pair of 1970's Brass Pineapple Table Lamps

Located in Dublin, IE

Lamp shades not included. With shade height: 27 in / 68.5 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Fine Rattan Wicker Vessel Floor Lamps With Shades, Set of 2
1970s Fine Rattan Wicker Vessel Floor Lamps With Shades, Set of 2

1970s Fine Rattan Wicker Vessel Floor Lamps With Shades, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Comes with original rattan straw heavy lamp shades. Please view the zoom in images provided closely to confirm its condition and appearance.

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Lamp shades not included. Dimensions: 7in L” x 9in D” x 31in H” 20in H” just wood base.

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver Leaf

Pair of English Classical Greek Empire Revival Table Lamps
Pair of English Classical Greek Empire Revival Table Lamps

Pair of English Classical Greek Empire Revival Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

Complete with original pleated lamp shades held in place by decorative metal finial.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Giacometti Style White Plaster Firenze Table Lamps by Baker
Giacometti Style White Plaster Firenze Table Lamps by Baker

Giacometti Style White Plaster Firenze Table Lamps by Baker

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

With the shades shown in the first photo, the lamps measure 39.5"H overall.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bergboms White Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
Pair of Bergboms White Glass Table Lamps, 1960s

Pair of Bergboms White Glass Table Lamps, 1960s

By Berndt Nordstedt, Bergboms

Located in Stockholm, SE

Please note: We are selling these lamps without the lamp shades. The measurements stated are of the lamps without the shades.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Teak

HARCO LOOR ‘Strawberry’ table lamp, Netherlands – circa 1980-90
HARCO LOOR ‘Strawberry’ table lamp, Netherlands – circa 1980-90

HARCO LOOR ‘Strawberry’ table lamp, Netherlands – circa 1980-90

By Harco Loor 1

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Iconic Strawberry table lamp by Harco Loor. The beautifully colored lamp shades are made of hand blown Murano glass.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Brass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Rare Brass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Rare Brass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 15 x 15 x 57 cm ...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage pewter table lamps, 1970s - set of 2
Vintage pewter table lamps, 1970s - set of 2

Vintage pewter table lamps, 1970s - set of 2

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage pewter table lamps with brass accents. Original lamp shades provided.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Pewter

1 of the 4 Blue Green Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 4 Blue Green Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 4 Blue Green Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

The bases with warm, brown, blue and green tones fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of NeoClassical Onyx Urn Form Table Lamps
Pair of NeoClassical Onyx Urn Form Table Lamps

Pair of NeoClassical Onyx Urn Form Table Lamps

Located in Nashville, TN

Pagoda lamp shades. Two horizontal sockets with pull cords in each lamp.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Swedish 1950s Brass side lamps
Pair of Swedish 1950s Brass side lamps

Pair of Swedish 1950s Brass side lamps

By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström

Located in New York, NY

Charming pair of Swedish 1950s Brass side lamps in the style of ASEA and Hans Bergström. Age appropriate wear to the brass and includes original lamp shades, with some marks and tears.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nessen Style White Marble and Chrome Table Lamps
Pair of Nessen Style White Marble and Chrome Table Lamps

Pair of Nessen Style White Marble and Chrome Table Lamps

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of Nessen style table lamps. This wonderful set of modern table lamps feature a chic marble base, polished chrome hardware, and square fabric lamp shades.

Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Danish Modern Organic Form Teak Lamps by ESA Denmark
Danish Modern Organic Form Teak Lamps by ESA Denmark

Danish Modern Organic Form Teak Lamps by ESA Denmark

By ESA

Located in New York, NY

Lamp shades show some age, and are included to be used as templates.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

French Silvered Forged Iron Table Lamps, Floral Design, 20th Century
French Silvered Forged Iron Table Lamps, Floral Design, 20th Century

French Silvered Forged Iron Table Lamps, Floral Design, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Lamp shades included. Measures: 39" High x 20 3/8" W x 10 1/2" Deep Base of the lamps measure 10 1/2" D x 10 1/2" W Diameter of the shade is 20 3/8"

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass and Gunmetal Table Lamps by Karl Springer
Pair of Brass and Gunmetal Table Lamps by Karl Springer

Pair of Brass and Gunmetal Table Lamps by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

They have been newly rewired with new hardware and new dark brown faux lizard skin lamp shades. Dimension: 18” diameter 29.5” high 7.75” diameter base.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1 of the 3 XL Orange Red Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 3 XL Orange Red Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 3 XL Orange Red Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

The bases with warm, ochre, brown and orange tones and different materials and shapes fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lamp shades for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lamp shades was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 1392 antique and vintage lamp shades at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 80 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Lamp shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lamp shades made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Alexandre Vossion, Poul Henningsen and Ifö Electric each produced beautiful lamp shades that are worth considering.

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Prices for lamp shades start at $50 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

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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.

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Questions About Lamp Shades

  • 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
  • 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.