Painted Parchment Lamp Shades

There is a range of painted parchment lamp shades for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, parchment paper and wood, all painted parchment lamp shades available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of painted parchment lamp shades available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of painted parchment lamp shades to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Baroque, Neoclassical and Mid-Century Modern painted parchment lamp shades are of considerable interest.

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,743, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $7,800 highest priced.

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.