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Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cork Table Lamps with Glass Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of mid century modern table lamps with solid cork bases and milk Glass globes shades
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Cork

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950s Ceramic & Iron Table Lamps with Original Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sculptural organic styled ceramic lamps with original shades in excellent vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Table Lamps W Custom Shades
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Table Lamps W Custom Shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Majestic Lamp Co. Table Lamps
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare, early pair of lamps from the Majestic Lamp Co. Brass-plated copper swirl over ebonized oak
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern table lamps made from painted black steel with gold accents on wood bases. Newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly desirable MCM "tulip" table lamp by Laurel Lamp Co., circa 1960s. There are three lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Striking Modern Telescopic Floor Lamp Pair Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of tall modern Laurel floor lamps in brushed nickel manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co USA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Rotatable Beige Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
embodies modern elegance with its trio of distinctively contoured beige shades. A slender stem rises from a
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

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 Stiffel Table Lamps with Tortoise Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Transitional Mid- Century Modern table lamps by Stiffel. Features include Gunmetal Gray
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fir

Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp with White Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Floor Lamp, glass, brass, marble, coated steel, Italy, 1960s Made in Italy, this elegant floor
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Huge Pair Of Orange Drip Glaze Lamps Mid-century Modern Danish
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
their original huge drum shades with textured wool trim. The lamps make a huge statement and are
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Glass shades on 2 different bases. Please note, each lamp is priced and sold individually. Only one of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Paint, Milk Glass

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

Brass Plated Sculptural Laurel Lamp Co. Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair of
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern table lamps end or night table lamps or console lamps
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Laurel Lamp Co Mid Century Modern Brass Double Shade Glass Table Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Laurel Lamp Co brass table floor lamp. This is a wonderful mid century floor lamp. This piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Orange Oversized Squatty Danish Lava Drip Glaze Lamps Modern
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
myself. The original vintage lamp shades are included. These fat boys measures 36" T including harp and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Authentic Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp Comp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950 Majestic double shade table lamp. Authentic Mid-Century Modern majestic table lamp by Majestic
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern C1950s Floor Lamps Atomic Towers by Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural floor lamps attributed to the Majestic Lamp
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair Brutalist Table Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel, 1963, Sold Without Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Kansas City, MO
steel, enameled steel. Laurel Lamp sticker label to one example. Sold without shades. One lamp missing a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

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
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair 1950s Large Plaster Harlequin Lamps, Classic Mid-Century Modern
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding matched pair of Large 1950s Plaster Harlequin table lamps, Classic Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Modern Marble and Brass Table Lamps with 2 White Ball Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Marble and Brass Table Lamps with 2 White Ball Shades The lamp heavy. Works great. We also
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rembrandt Vintage Restored Nickel Silver Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair of
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of monumental vintage restored Mid-Century Modern Rembrandt lamps have a great vibe of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Brass

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

Modern Minimalist Brass Lamps with Amber Seeded Glass Globe Shades 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modern and Minimalist; this petite brass pair of table lamps feature amber seeded glass globes
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Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Moss Triple Shade Acrylic / Lucite Floor Lamp, classic mid century modern
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Moss Triple Shade Acrylic / Lucite Floor Lamp, classic mid century modern, Almost oriental in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass, Lucite

1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Holy Grail for the mid century modern decor aficionado! Lamp and shades show age wear appropriate for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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 Quite Large Table Lamps by Westwood Lamp Company Mid Century Modern
By Tony Paul, Westwood Lamps
Located in Fraser, MI
Westwood Lamp Company. Sharp mid-century modern design. Original Antique Brass Finish. Wood Obelisks have
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ASEA, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Brass, Floral Shades, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stamford, CT
ASEA, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Brass, Floral Shades, Sweden 1950s Pair of Model
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lamps by Laurel, circa 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of large scale Mid-Century Modern lamps with quatrefoil clover design. The four sided lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

Vintage Modern Brass Swing Arm Reading Table Lamp with Glass Shades - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Brass Swing Arm Reading Table Lamp with Glass Shades - Pair A vintage modern pair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Heifetz Modern Dancer Lamps in Copper with Parchment Shades
By Heifetz
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of signed Heifetz table lamps with sculptural modern dance figures in copper silhouette
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Avacado 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

Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp, Lacquered Aluminum Shades with Three Arms
By G.C.M.E
Located in San Francisco, CA
A favorite among lovers of Mid-Century Modern design, this iconic floor lamp is in very good
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, 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

Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamp With Custom Shades, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamps. The beautiful lamps feature a minimalistic design
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Danish Modern 3 Shade Glass and Walnut Lamp 1950s Mid Century Lighting
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! DANISH MODERN 3 SHADE GLASS and WALNUT TABLE LAMP In the Manner of Modeline Lamp Co
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Mid-20th Century American 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.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

French Modern Black Tripod Floor Lamp with 3 White Bud Shades, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Royère style three stem black iron botanical floor lamp with three white silk bud shades
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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
Category

1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
Category

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
Category

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

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

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Laurel Style Chrome Wire Mesh Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of chromed steel table lamps in the manner of Laurel Lamp Company having chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Nessen Lighting Chrome Table Lamps with Red Shades Contemporary Modern
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
any modern interior. Boasting sleek chrome stems that rise to meet sumptuous red shades, these lamps
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

Laurel Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shades
By Laurel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual floor lamp with pivoting shades by Laurel. Brass with teak handles and a sleek
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Pair of Modern Glass Table Lamps with Black & Gilt Shades - Vintage Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior shades, which add a touch of sophistication and modern flair to any room. The bases of the lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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 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

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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.

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