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Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair
Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair

Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of relatively small black paper lampshades [lamp shades] with gold interior and brass

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp with 3 Lamp Shades Produced in Sweden
Floor Lamp with 3 Lamp Shades Produced in Sweden

Floor Lamp with 3 Lamp Shades Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare floor lamp with 3 original lamp shades. Produced by unknown producer in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades
Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades

Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades

By Maria Kipp

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades,, I believe bases to be

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades, 1970's
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades, 1970's

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades, 1970's

By Bergboms

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades, 1970's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades, 1950's
Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades, 1950's

Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades, 1950's

By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström, 1950's

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Silver Metal Lamp Shades with Finials
Pair of Art Deco Silver Metal Lamp Shades with Finials

Pair of Art Deco Silver Metal Lamp Shades with Finials

By Nessen Lighting, Samuel Marx, Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual Pair of Art Deco Sheet Metal Construction Lamp Shades with a silver metallic like finish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamps in Brass & White Metal & Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's
Table Lamps in Brass & White Metal & Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

Table Lamps in Brass & White Metal & Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Table Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's
Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's

Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's Additional

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's

Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Floor Lamps in Cherrywood, Brass and Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's
Pair of Floor Lamps in Cherrywood, Brass and Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

Pair of Floor Lamps in Cherrywood, Brass and Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Floor Lamps in Cherrywood, Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mica Lamp Shades
Pair of Mica Lamp Shades

Pair of Mica Lamp Shades

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's American mica shades with gilt edges. Measurements: Diameter of top: 7

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Pair of White & Gold Ceramic Table Lamps & Shades by Stefano Cevoli, 1980s
Pair of White & Gold Ceramic Table Lamps & Shades by Stefano Cevoli, 1980s

Pair of White & Gold Ceramic Table Lamps & Shades by Stefano Cevoli, 1980s

By Stefano Cevoli

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Pair of White & Gold Ceramic Table Lamps & Shades by Stefano Cevoli, Italian, 1980s Vintage pair

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890
Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890

Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades Unsigned c1890 Measures - 4" x 8 3/8" x 8 3/8

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

1 of the 3 Ceramic Floor Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 3 Ceramic Floor Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 3 Ceramic Floor Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

dark and warm tones fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with beige inner shades

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 3  Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 3  Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 3 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Rijssen, NL

, dark brown and terracotta shades fit perfectly with the custom made neutral lamp shades, with white

Category

Vintage 1970s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 4 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 4 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 4 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Rijssen, NL

, dark brown and terracotta shades fit perfectly with the custom made neutral lamp shades, with white

Category

Vintage 1970s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

made neutral lamp shades, with white inner shades. We can customize the shades on request, feel free

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Floor lamp with Plastic Lamp Shades, Hungary
1970s Floor lamp with Plastic Lamp Shades, Hungary

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

Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades

Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four lampshade in

Category

2010s French International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of the 2 Blue Green Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Blue Green Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Blue Green Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

green and blue tones and different shapes fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Brass Two-Light Wall Sconce, Bag Lamp Shades, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Brass Two-Light Wall Sconce, Bag Lamp Shades, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Brass Two-Light Wall Sconce, Bag Lamp Shades, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful fabric bag lamp shades. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

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

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades. We can customize the shades

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 4 Blue and Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 4 Blue and Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 4 Blue and Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades. We can customize the shades

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades. We can customize the shades

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

, brown and orange tones and different materials and shapes fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 6 Warm Tones Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 6 Warm Tones Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 6 Warm Tones Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

tones and different materials and shapes fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 7 Blue Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 7 Blue Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 7 Blue Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades. We can customize the shades

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Custom Scalamandre Half Lamp Shades - a Pair
Vintage Boho Custom Scalamandre Half Lamp Shades - a Pair

Vintage Boho Custom Scalamandre Half Lamp Shades - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lamps, these shades infuse your room with a blend of vintage charm and sophisticated elegance. Ideal for

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's
Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's

Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's

By Hans Bergström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceiling Lamp in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's Additional Information

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak

1 of the 5 XL Gold Warm Tones Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 5 XL Gold Warm Tones Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 5 XL Gold Warm Tones Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

beautiful shapes fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades. We can

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 5 XL Gold Warm Tones Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 5 XL Gold Warm Tones Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 5 XL Gold Warm Tones Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

beautiful shapes fit perfectly with the custom made lamp shades, with bronze and beige inner shades. We can

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric  Lamp Shades
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric  Lamp Shades

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Pair of wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

New  Gold  Patina  Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce and White Fabric Lamp Shades
New  Gold  Patina  Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce and White Fabric Lamp Shades

New Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce and White Fabric Lamp Shades

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

New  Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in and White Fabric Lamp Shades
New  Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in and White Fabric Lamp Shades

New Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in and White Fabric Lamp Shades

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s

Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

lamp with shades in copper. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite switch. Top of base

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Pair, Van Teal Geometric Lucite, Chrome Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern
Pair, Van Teal Geometric Lucite, Chrome Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern

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 French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamps & Shades by Maison Charles
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamps & Shades by Maison Charles

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

Gilded Brass and Floral Leafs Wall light 2 lamp Shades Pate-de-verre
Gilded Brass and Floral Leafs Wall light 2 lamp Shades Pate-de-verre

Gilded Brass and Floral Leafs Wall light 2 lamp Shades Pate-de-verre

By Lorraine Nancy

Located in Verviers, BE

Gilded Brass and Floral Leafs Wall light 2 lamp Shades Pate-de-verre Large gilded brass and floral

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades
Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades

Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades

By Alsy Manufacturing 1

Located in Miami, FL

with oval parchment paper shades. US Rewiring and each lamp takes 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts. The

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Forged Steel in Bright Gold Finish Table Lamps with Oval Silk Lamp Shades
Pair Forged Steel in Bright Gold Finish Table Lamps with Oval Silk Lamp Shades

Pair Forged Steel in Bright Gold Finish Table Lamps with Oval Silk Lamp Shades

By Porta Romana

Located in Brescia, IT

This pair of steel forged table lamps has a raw shape with its metal parts in bright gold finish or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Frosted Glass Lamp Shades With Rose Motif
Vintage Pair of Frosted Glass Lamp Shades With Rose Motif

Vintage Pair of Frosted Glass Lamp Shades With Rose Motif

Located in Seattle, WA

Ruffle Shaped Top to these Identical Vintage Lampshade. Bell Shape. No Maker’s Mark. Can be Purchased as Single through Separate Post. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictur...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Glass

Large Scale Sculptural Ribbon Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel
Large Scale Sculptural Ribbon Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel

Large Scale Sculptural Ribbon Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer

Located in Atlanta, GA

metal bases. They stand an impressive 39" to the top of the lamp shades shown. Lamp shades are not

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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.

How Much are Lamp Shades?

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

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 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 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 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.