At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal velvet lamp shade for your home. A velvet lamp shade — often made from
fabric,
velvet and
satin — can elevate any home. There are 50 variations of the antique or vintage velvet lamp shade you’re looking for, while we also have 74 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer velvet lamp shade, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A velvet lamp shade made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made velvet lamp shade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Anna Hayman,
Sigma L2 and
Bergboms are consistently popular.
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.