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Amorph Ana Table lamp Honey stain on Ash wood with Ivory silk shade
Amorph Ana Table lamp Honey stain on Ash wood with Ivory silk shade

Amorph Ana Table lamp Honey stain on Ash wood with Ivory silk shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ana table lamp is a luxurious and modern addition to any home. Its curvy and organic shape

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Amorph Ana Table lamp Ebony stain on Ash wood with Ivory silk shade
Amorph Ana Table lamp Ebony stain on Ash wood with Ivory silk shade

Amorph Ana Table lamp Ebony stain on Ash wood with Ivory silk shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ana table lamp is a luxurious and modern addition to any home. Its curvy and organic shape

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Amorph Nile Contemporary Table Lamp in Desert Night Stain and Ivory Silk Shade
Amorph Nile Contemporary Table Lamp in Desert Night Stain and Ivory Silk Shade

Amorph Nile Contemporary Table Lamp in Desert Night Stain and Ivory Silk Shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measures: Base: 9” L x 6” W x 18” H , shade: 14” x 14” x 10”H. Nile table lamp is dimmable. It

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Floor Light With Dimmer Rebar Base Leather Shade & Silk Cord
Floor Light With Dimmer Rebar Base Leather Shade & Silk Cord

Floor Light With Dimmer Rebar Base Leather Shade & Silk Cord

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Constellation Foor Lamp is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Fluted and Right Angle Stone Table Lamp with New Lamp Shade
Fluted and Right Angle Stone Table Lamp with New Lamp Shade

Fluted and Right Angle Stone Table Lamp with New Lamp Shade

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1930s stone table lamp with fluted right angles. New lamp shade in beige grey silk and new wiring

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Chrome Lamp With Black Patent Shade, C. 1970
Chrome Lamp With Black Patent Shade, C. 1970

Chrome Lamp With Black Patent Shade, C. 1970

Located in New York, NY

Chrome twist lamp with black patent shade, c. 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Classic Urn Style with Pleated Silk Shade

Large Classic Urn Style with Pleated Silk Shade

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Large Classic urn style table lamp with square pleated silk shade. Shown in antique brass. Also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Amorph Loop Table Lamp in Ebony Stain on Ash wood with Ivory Silk Shade
Amorph Loop Table Lamp in Ebony Stain on Ash wood with Ivory Silk Shade

Amorph Loop Table Lamp in Ebony Stain on Ash wood with Ivory Silk Shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Base dimensions: 9.5" W x 6" D x 16" H Shade ivory silk. Shade dimensions: 18" x 8" x 10" H. It is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Amorph Helix Table lamp Natural stain on walnut wood with oval Ivory silk shade
Amorph Helix Table lamp Natural stain on walnut wood with oval Ivory silk shade

Amorph Helix Table lamp Natural stain on walnut wood with oval Ivory silk shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Helix table lamp offers a unique and modern look for luxury homes. With its contemporary design

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Amorph Nile Table Lamp in Natural Stain in White Oak and Ivory Silk Shade
Amorph Nile Table Lamp in Natural Stain in White Oak and Ivory Silk Shade

Amorph Nile Table Lamp in Natural Stain in White Oak and Ivory Silk Shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measures: Base: 9” L x 6” W x 18” H , shade: 14” x 14” x 10”H. Nile table lamp is dimmable. It is

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Amorph Roman floor lamp in Walnut wood with Natural stain and Ivory silk shade
Amorph Roman floor lamp in Walnut wood with Natural stain and Ivory silk shade

Amorph Roman floor lamp in Walnut wood with Natural stain and Ivory silk shade

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Roman floor lamp is a one-of-a-kind lighting fixture designed for modern and contemporary homes

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Murano Handblown Glass Lamp with Original Shade
Vintage Murano Handblown Glass Lamp with Original Shade

Vintage Murano Handblown Glass Lamp with Original Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous vintage Murano handblown glass lamp in creams and golds has its original shade and

Category

Vintage 1960s Northern Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Napoleon III Chinese Dragon Vase With Silk Shade
A Napoleon III Chinese Dragon Vase With Silk Shade

A Napoleon III Chinese Dragon Vase With Silk Shade

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

A French Napoleon III blue and gold dragon vase with hand sewn yellow silk shade and red trimmings.

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

French Orange Flower Vase with Hand Sewn Silk Shade, 1950
French Orange Flower Vase with Hand Sewn Silk Shade, 1950

French Orange Flower Vase with Hand Sewn Silk Shade, 1950

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

pale golden leaves. The shade is made by us to fit on top of the pot. It’s an octagonal silk Edwardian

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

'No. 19 Classic' Floor Lamp, Structured Paint, White Shade, Leather Cord Details
'No. 19 Classic' Floor Lamp, Structured Paint, White Shade, Leather Cord Details

'No. 19 Classic' Floor Lamp, Structured Paint, White Shade, Leather Cord Details

By Alexander van Straten

Located in Amsterdam, NL

In 1995 this floor lamp was specially designed for an interior project in Amsterdam and destined to

Category

2010s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

An Enormous Single Driftwood 1950s  with Claret Red Shade
An Enormous Single Driftwood 1950s  with Claret Red Shade

An Enormous Single Driftwood 1950s with Claret Red Shade

Located in Finchley, London

An Enormous Single Driftwood 1950s with Claret Red Shade

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Silk

Chinese Lantern Table Lamp
Chinese Lantern Table Lamp

Chinese Lantern Table Lamp

Located in Washington, DC

Traditional Chinese lantern shaped table lamp with silk shade and wooden base.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Japanese Bronze Taisho Period Lamp
Japanese Bronze Taisho Period Lamp

Japanese Bronze Taisho Period Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, It has no marker's or seal. The Vase is turned in to a beautiful lamp with wire silk shade and top

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Derby Vase Lamp
19th Century Derby Vase Lamp

19th Century Derby Vase Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century Derby vase with painted landscape and gilt, newly rewired into a lamp with silk

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Silk

EXCEPTIONAL BARBIDIENNE BRONZE URN AS LAMP
EXCEPTIONAL BARBIDIENNE BRONZE URN AS LAMP

EXCEPTIONAL BARBIDIENNE BRONZE URN AS LAMP

Located in Natchez, MS

Early 19th century cast bronze urn now wired as lamp and silk shade

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Murano Lamp
1970s Murano Lamp

1970s Murano Lamp

Unavailable|$1,070

1970s Murano Lamp

Located in Madrid, ES

1970s, Italian Murano lamp with silk shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Parker Table Lamp
Parker Table Lamp

Parker Table Lamp

Unavailable|$2,070 / item

Parker Table Lamp

By Marian Jamieson

Located in Sierra Madre, CA

: Polished brass with a walnut stain on alder. Ivory pongee silk shade. Glass base. Lamping: Full range

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Pewter Lamp
Small Pewter Lamp

Small Pewter Lamp

Unavailable|$750

Small Pewter Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An unusual small size pewter lamp with custom silk shade.

Category

20th Century North American Table Lamps

Black Marble Table Lamp
Black Marble Table Lamp

Black Marble Table Lamp

Unavailable|$2,800

Black Marble Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black Marble Table Lamp with Silk Shade and Black Silk Cord

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pressed Glass Table Lamps
Pressed Glass Table Lamps

Pressed Glass Table Lamps

Unavailable|$800 / set

Pressed Glass Table Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

& tops. Shown with a retro 18" Drum, stretched and pleated Silk Shade. Lamps are priced with the shade

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Hand-Carved Hollywood Regency Italian Alabaster Lamp, circa 1950
Monumental Hand-Carved Hollywood Regency Italian Alabaster Lamp, circa 1950

Monumental Hand-Carved Hollywood Regency Italian Alabaster Lamp, circa 1950

Located in Richmond, VA

in the Hollywood Regency style with the original silk shade. This lamp has the "wow" factor and

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

E. F. Caldwell Table Lamp
E. F. Caldwell Table Lamp

E. F. Caldwell Table Lamp

Unavailable|$1,950

E. F. Caldwell Table Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

A circa 1900 original marked e f caldwell large table lamp. Having a silk antique shade with its

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Staved Walnut Block Ovoid Lamp
Staved Walnut Block Ovoid Lamp

Staved Walnut Block Ovoid Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

with black silk cord and new lamp shade. Shade measures 14"T x 15"B x 17"H, walnut base is 11"Dia x

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Classical 1920s Glass Table Lamp
Classical 1920s Glass Table Lamp

Classical 1920s Glass Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, green glass and richly aged brass is complimented by a fine silk shade. The lamp is in mint condition

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Turquoise "Quilted" Murano Glass Lamp
Turquoise "Quilted" Murano Glass Lamp

Turquoise "Quilted" Murano Glass Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cluster, Silk cord. Lamp shade - $350.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Sang de Boeuf Lamp
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Lamp

Chinese Sang de Boeuf Lamp

Unavailable|$4,900

Chinese Sang de Boeuf Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silk Shade included.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Marbro Brass Lamp with Fruit on a Lotus Base
Mid-Century Modern Marbro Brass Lamp with Fruit on a Lotus Base

Mid-Century Modern Marbro Brass Lamp with Fruit on a Lotus Base

Located in San Antonio, TX

base with original maker's tag and a new modern silk shade. Lamp measures: 20.5" to top of vase

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Silk, Wood

2-Armed Dore Bronze Candlestick Lamp
2-Armed Dore Bronze Candlestick Lamp

2-Armed Dore Bronze Candlestick Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

2-armed Dore bronze candlestick lamp with silk pleated shade. The height to the top of the finial

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Asian Pair, Hand Painted, Electrified Oil Lamps
Asian Pair, Hand Painted, Electrified Oil Lamps

Asian Pair, Hand Painted, Electrified Oil Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Oriental Signature in the painting. Shown with Black Silk, square bell lamp shade. Shade not included in

Category

20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1940's Cerused Oak Twist Lamp

French 1940's Cerused Oak Twist Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Really pretty lamp with original silk shade.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

1930's Italian Bisque Porcelain Table Lamps
1930's Italian Bisque Porcelain Table Lamps

1930's Italian Bisque Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

lamps. Shown with pleated silk empire lamp shade. Priced without shades. Lamp shade is $165.00 each.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Cast Stone Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of Carved Cast Stone Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of Carved Cast Stone Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Hamburg, DE

Pair of cast stone foo dog lamps. Very nice carving, new wiring. Silk covered pagoda shade. Lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian 18th C. Pricket Stick Now As Lamp
Italian 18th C. Pricket Stick Now As Lamp

Italian 18th C. Pricket Stick Now As Lamp

Located in Natchez, MS

18th century Italian Candlestick now wired as lamp with silk shade

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

TULIP-SHAPED DANISH FLOOR LAMP, Early 20th Century
TULIP-SHAPED DANISH FLOOR LAMP, Early 20th Century

TULIP-SHAPED DANISH FLOOR LAMP, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art-deco style floor lamp. Articulated silk shade, ribbed beech curved frame, beech base with

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Isco Japan, Hand Painted Vintage Classic Table Lamps, Pair
Isco Japan, Hand Painted Vintage Classic Table Lamps, Pair

Isco Japan, Hand Painted Vintage Classic Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Austin, TX

with Traditional Drum, pleated Silk Lamp. Priced without lamp shade. Shade shown it $145.00.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps
Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps

Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

electrified) by Brady\\\'s. Shown with Black Silk, Rectangle Lamp Shade with rounded out ends that repeat the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Luxurious 1st Ed. Table Lamp by Mario J.Pires.
Luxurious 1st Ed. Table Lamp by Mario J.Pires.

Luxurious 1st Ed. Table Lamp by Mario J.Pires.

By Mário J. Pires

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful handmade hammered leaves of red/yellow brass. Lamp shade from silk, warm rose, very nice

Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass, Bronze

French Abstract Bird Sculptural Signed Bronze Table Lamp by Philippe Jean 55/300
French Abstract Bird Sculptural Signed Bronze Table Lamp by Philippe Jean 55/300

French Abstract Bird Sculptural Signed Bronze Table Lamp by Philippe Jean 55/300

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Philippe Jean

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

of Giacometti, and its original silk fabric lamp shade in golden bronze color with black rim, inside

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Rare Sculptural French Gilt Bronze Bird Table Lamp Signed Philippe Jean 107/300
Rare Sculptural French Gilt Bronze Bird Table Lamp Signed Philippe Jean 107/300

Rare Sculptural French Gilt Bronze Bird Table Lamp Signed Philippe Jean 107/300

By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Philippe Jean

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

of Giacometti, and its original silk fabric lamp shade in rusty brown to bronze color with black rim

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Pair of Banci Firenze Florentine Tole Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Crystal & Alabaster
Pair of Banci Firenze Florentine Tole Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Crystal & Alabaster

Pair of Banci Firenze Florentine Tole Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Crystal & Alabaster

By Banci Firenze

Located in London, GB

metal lamp holder, gold tone silk cable and new black cord switch and black plug. Light bulbs included

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Alabaster, Gold Plate, Brass

19th C French Bronze Bouillotte
19th C French Bronze Bouillotte

19th C French Bronze Bouillotte

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Large Beautiful Bouillotte lamp with silk shade that needs to be re-done. This lamp has great

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Wall Lamp Shade Handmade Artisan Italy Customizable Yellow White
Wall Lamp Shade Handmade Artisan Italy Customizable Yellow White

Wall Lamp Shade Handmade Artisan Italy Customizable Yellow White

Located in Udine, IT

So chic wall lampshade. Handmade in Italy. Two of these ready to ship. We can customized for you.

Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Acrylic

Art Deco Table Lamp in Relief Brass with New Silk Shade
Art Deco Table Lamp in Relief Brass with New Silk Shade

Art Deco Table Lamp in Relief Brass with New Silk Shade

By Muller Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

silk shade has been added.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Blue Crystal Glass Table Lamp with Blue Shade by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
1980s Blue Crystal Glass Table Lamp with Blue Shade by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

1980s Blue Crystal Glass Table Lamp with Blue Shade by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in København K, 84

1980s Original Royal Copenhagen blue crystal glass table lamp with original blue silk lamp shade

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Murano Table Lamp
Murano Table Lamp

Murano Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Murano hand formed glass lamp in two colours , with an oval silk lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Brass Floor Lamp by Josef Frank
Brass Floor Lamp by Josef Frank

Brass Floor Lamp by Josef Frank

By Frank Josef, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant brass floor lamp by Josef Frank with adjustable height. Original plissé silk lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Lamp Co. Chrome Floor Lamp with Marble Base
Laurel Lamp Co. Chrome Floor Lamp with Marble Base

Laurel Lamp Co. Chrome Floor Lamp with Marble Base

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

three bulb socket and a square Carrara marble base. The lamp has a new custom silk lamp shade with oak

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Floor Lamp, V.Soini Oy, Finland, 1950s
Floor Lamp, V.Soini Oy, Finland, 1950s

Floor Lamp, V.Soini Oy, Finland, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Floor Lamp, manufactured by V.Soini Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass with silk lamp shade. Classic style

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Leather Floor Lamp
Jacques Adnet Leather Floor Lamp

Jacques Adnet Leather Floor Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signature contrast stitching Leather tripod base, stem and arm New silk lamp shade. France, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Murano Midcentury Glass Table Lamp by Flavio Polli
Murano Midcentury Glass Table Lamp by Flavio Polli

Murano Midcentury Glass Table Lamp by Flavio Polli

By Barovier Seguso & Ferro

Located in London, GB

inside and lemon on the outside. The lamp comes with an oval black silk lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1970's Travertine Table Lamp by Maison Barbier
1970's Travertine Table Lamp by Maison Barbier

1970's Travertine Table Lamp by Maison Barbier

Located in London, GB

the cream silk lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

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Silk Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silk lamp shade available at 1stDibs. A silk lamp shade — often made from fabric, metal and silk — can elevate any home. There are 724 variations of the antique or vintage silk lamp shade you’re looking for, while we also have 106 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the silk lamp shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A silk lamp shade, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Amorph Inc., OTHR and Soholm Pottery each produced at least one beautiful silk lamp shade that is worth considering.

How Much is a Silk Lamp Shade?

A silk lamp shade can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $94,484.

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 Silk Lamp Shade
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The lampshade that gives the most light is said to be bell shades. However, the luminance from a lampshade also depends on the room size, shape and purpose of the shade. Traditionally, white shades light up the entire room, whereas dark ones are used for making a vivid picture and are also preferred. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage lampshades.
  • 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 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 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.