Vellum Lamp Shade
Lamp Floor Standing Vintage Chestnut Brown Suede Original Vellum Shade 5ft3.5"H
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, MID-CENTURY MODERN, FRENCH, BROWN SUEDE & BRASS, FLOOR STANDING LAMP WITH ORIGINAL
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Important Table Lamp with Original Shade by Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
leather on a quilted leather base retaining original hardware and original parchment hide (vellum?) shade
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Early 20th Century Pink Lustre Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
rewired. American, early 20th century. Shade is not included, for reference it is white Vellum 9 x 14 x 10
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps
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Hand-Coiled and Gilded Sand-Blasted Pillow Floor Lamp
By Andrea Koeppel
Located in New York, NY
vellum shades.
Total height w shade: 69.5 in. Height to top of hardware: 60 in. diameter of shade: 19 3
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps
Materials
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Walnut and Birch Hourglass Table Lamp by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
lamp made of solid walnut with our signature hand crafted birch stick shade illuminates and casts a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
signature handcrafted shade made with birch dowels, this lamp is sleek and classically midcentury. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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French 1940s Maison Ramsay Art Deco Floor Lamp In Gilt Forged Iron
By Maison Ramsay
Located in London, GB
original vellum shade in superb condition. French, c. 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Patinated Leather Table Lamp in the Manner of William Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow - wired for the UK
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
of maple wood, and our signature handcrafted shade made with birch dowels, this lamp is sleek and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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David Horan Paper floor light in polished finish for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
‘vegan vellum’. The collection is grounded in forms as precise as they are architectonic. Evoking Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps
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David Horan Paper table light in semi-matte finish for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
vellum’. The collection is grounded in forms as precise as they are architectonic. Evoking Deco and
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David Horan Paper floor light in semi-matte finish for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
‘vegan vellum’. The collection is grounded in forms as precise as they are architectonic. Evoking Deco
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David Horan Paper table light in polished finish for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
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Located in London, GB
vellum’. The collection is grounded in forms as precise as they are architectonic. Evoking Deco and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps
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Located in Denton, TX
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Angels in the
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Lamp and Planter Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Garnerville, NY
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Structurally sound and sturdy. Original finish. A circular "burn" mark on the vellum whit stitched shade
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Large Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
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- Made with brass fixtures and a vellum shade with birch dowels.
- UL and CE listed
- Made in USA by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
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Small Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
lighting defines: Enduring Modern Classics..
- Made with brass fixtures and a vellum shade with birch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
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Brass
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Vellum Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vellum lamp shade for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every vellum lamp shade was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a vellum lamp shade, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vellum lamp shade, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vellum lamp shade bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. David Horan, Mel Smilow and Andrea Koeppel each produced at least one beautiful vellum lamp shade that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vellum Lamp Shade?
The average selling price for a vellum lamp shade at 1stDibs is $3,008, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $39,500 for the highest priced.
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.
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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 Vellum Lamp Shade
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica 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, 2021Yes, 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, 2022Banker’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, 2024For 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, 2021There 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, 2021White 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, 2022Using 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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Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
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In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
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