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Mid-Century Modern “Spaghetti Lamp” Table Lamp with Spun Acrylic Shades, America
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vibrant mid-century modern spaghetti lamp table lamp, American 1960s, featuring three spun acrylic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rembrandt Antelope Gazelle Lamps with Glass Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Rembrandt lamps in excellent condition. Unique brass and enamel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Classic Mid Century Spaghetti Shades spun lucite / walnut table lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Four-light table lamp with stylized organic petal base, and spaghetti Lucite ball shades. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Casual Lamps Brushed Steel Deco Revival Table Lamps, Black Shades, 1998
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Casual Lamps Brushed Steel Deco Revival Table Lamps, Black Shades, 1998
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1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Slender Walnut Lamps with Custom Linen Shades by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of slender walnut lamps with custom linen shades by the Laurel Lamp Manufacturing Company
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chrome Laurel Floor Lamps with Frosted Mushroom Shades and Walnut Stems
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant and iconic floor lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. (ca. 1960s, Newark, NJ, USA). Composed of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Walnut And Brass Laurel Lamps With Original Shades Mid-century Danish
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of walnut and brass laurel lamps with their original shades. This pair look amazing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Tall Metal Spaghetti Shades Lamps - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Tall Metal Silver Spaghetti Shades Table Lamps - Pair Perfect for your Mid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Purple Drip Modern Ceramic Lamps New Shades
By Jaru, Tony Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of beautiful modern ceramic lamps from a Palm Springs estate. The lamps have ceramic black
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Dual Pivoting Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modernist floor lamp with twin adjusting shades. Accommodate modern efficient
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Eyelet Linen Shades
Located in New York, NY
This slender and graceful lamp features a pair of flexible brass arms which allow the lamp to
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fir

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Triennial Floor Lamp Enameled Shades
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style in a Triennial Floor Lamp. Three beautiful colored shades, all original with some
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Enamel

Pair of Nickel-Plated Modern Table Lamps with Matching Metal Shades
By Global Views
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant pair of nickel-plated table lamps featuring tall, tapered columns and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three shade floor lamp with pivoting heads. Classic Lightolier styling in minimal elegant form
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Copper Table Lamp with Original Shades, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps crafted in polished copper, each with a bold gourd-shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Danish Modern 3 Way with Glass Shades Ovoid Brass Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 way lamp. Switch provides lighting for one, two or all three shades to be lit
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamp, Enameled Shades, Patinated Brass, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Large Table or Desk Lamp, Enameled Shades, Patinated Brass, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Cartier Style, Modern Key Table Lamps, Red Leather, Brass, Paper Shades
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Cartier Style, Modern Key Table or Desk Lamps, Red Leather, Brass, Paper Shades This
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Avocado Green and Gold Plasto Lamps with Original Shades
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredible complete pair of Mid-Century Modern avacado green lamps by Plasto. These have got to be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1970s Modern Brass Table Lamps with Green Velvet Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of 1970s Modern Brass Table Lamps with Green Velvet Shades. A striking pair of sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern Chrome Table Lamps with Shades, Wired, Good Working Condition
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Chrome Table Lamps with Shades, Wired, Good Working Condition Offered for sale
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Wire

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Søholm Stentøj with Modern Shades
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of vintage table lamps made of coloured ceramic with different textures. These were made by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bill Curry "Mushroom" Series White Table Lamps with White Glass Shades
By Bill Curry & Design Line, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line for Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Series Table Lamps. Featuring Off
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
deserving interior! This Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp is one of the hardest to come by and one of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Brass and Glass Three Shades Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice and striking looking Mid-Century Modern walnut brass and glass table lamp.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Modern Table Lamps Cone Frosted Glass Shades
By Ben Seibel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern table lamps.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Two beautiful Mid Century Modern tripod table lamps with white plexiglass shades
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful Mid Century Modern table lamps with plexiglass shades and tripod feet made of a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps W/Original Shades - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps. Featuring a brass body with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Streamline Brass "Shapes" Lamps with Faux Black Reptile Skin Shades
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Post-Modern streamline table lamps constructed of polished brass. Original faux reptile skin
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Mid-Century Modern "C" Shape Table Lamp with Glass Globes Shades
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer table lamp with frosted glass globes shades.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Matching Pair of Aloha Modern Leather Lamps with Vintage Japanese Parasol Shades
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The One of One Collection is an ongoing series of limited-edition lamps featuring shades made from
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Stiffel Brass Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern American 1990
By Stiffel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Modern polished Brass Stiffel Table Lamps Model Number 6163. They come with Harp, Finial
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1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French Mid Century Modern Brass & Enamel Table Lamps, Hand Painted Shades
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps with the table lamp bases in maroon hand
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair, Van Teal Geometric Lucite, Chrome Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Van Teal Mid-Century Modern transparent geometric shaped Lucite pieces stacked table lamps
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Upsala Ekeby Mid-Century Modern Pottery Table Lamps & Original Shades
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamps were made by the Swedish art potter Upsala
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Fiberglass

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamps & Shades by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and stunning pair of French midcentury patinated bronze 'Lotus' form table lamps by Maison
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Trio of Perforated Conical Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking 1950s Mid‑Century Modern tripod floor lamp features three perforated conical brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Interactive Brass Beads Shades Square Brass Bases Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Interactive sculpture like shades table lamps. The shades are decorated with hundreds of brass
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Modern Artist Studio Matte Bisque Pottery Fruit Lamps w/ Shades
By Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautiful and rare pair of high end Mid-Century Modern lamps made in Italy in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair Georges Briard Mosaic Glass Lamps Original Shades Mid-century Modern
By Georges Briard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of Georges Briard mosaic glass lamps with their original shades. I really love the the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Mid Century Modern Bedside Ceramic Danish Table Lamps w Shades
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant pair of ceramic bedside table lamps with newer contrasting shades
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Five Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with five glass shades, 1950s Italy Fully functional
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Grass Green Pleated Shades 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass with pleated silk shades in green color 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid Century Modern Brass Etched Glass Shades Torcheres Floor Lamps MINT!
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Brass Etched Glass Shades Torcheres Floor Lamps w/ Dimmers MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair, Heavy Mid-Century Modern Cone Glass Shape & Chrome Table Lamps Drum Shades
By Giusto Toso, Leucos, Esperia
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern cone Art Glass and chrome table lamps, Drum Shades and Glass finials
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stacked Ball Table Lamps with New RH Shades
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
hardware shades in black. Shades are 15.5 x 13H Lamp with shades are 33.25H x 6 diameter at the base. 3 way
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Beautiful German Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps with Metal Shades
Located in München, DE
Pair of beautiful Mid-Century Modern brass table lamps with beige metal shades. Great 1950s German
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Floor lamp with Plastic Lamp Shades, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz with Original Shades
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand thrown and scribed pottery lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz perfect for the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Model No. EN 31 with Rattan Shades, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A somewhat rare Itsu floor lamp featuring an elegant and well-balanced design with two distinct
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern Table Lamp with Murano Glass Shades by Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Beograd, RS
Rare and Attractive Mid Century Modern Dual Table Lamp done in brass, with clear and amber Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern 1940s Floor Lamp in Brass and Wood with Three Adjustable Shades
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A charming mid-century floor lamp from Sweden, dating to the 1930s. This elegant piece features a
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italy Post- Modern Style Brass Table Lamp with Painted Metal Shades Yellow Blue
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp in brass with shaft covered by hand sewed genuine cow leather. Double swinging arms and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Kamenicky Senov mid-century Modern table lamps in brass glass shades
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Kamenicky Senov mid-century Modern table lamps with brass plated steel frames. Each lamp
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Modern Black Tripod Floor Lamp with Three White Bud Like Shades, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Royère style Black tripod floor lamp with three white silk bud shades. Featuring three black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Table Lamps with New Custom Laced Shades French
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair Mid-Century Modern aluminum table lamps, French, ca. 1960's, with new hand-sewn custom-made
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Model No. EN 40 with Rattan Shades, Itsu 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Itsu floor lamp, model EN 40, distinguished by its striking X-shaped brass frame. Featured
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Modern Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of modern lamp shades available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all modern lamp shades available were constructed with great care. There are 556 antique and vintage modern lamp shades for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern lamp shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern lamp shades bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern lamp shades over the years, but those made by Ifö Electric, Poul Henningsen and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modern Lamp Shades?

Prices for modern lamp shades start at $250 and top out at $29,975 with the average selling for $2,362.

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 Modern Lamp Shades
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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.