Find a variety of linen vintage lamp shades available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique linen vintage lamp shades was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
linen and
metal. Linen vintage lamp shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Linen vintage lamp shades are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made linen vintage lamp shades over the years, but those made by
Maison Jansen,
Nessen Studio and
Nova Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for linen vintage lamp shades can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, linen vintage lamp shades begin at $375 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.
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.