With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage burlap lamp shade you’re looking for. A vintage burlap lamp shade — often made from
wood,
burlap and
ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage burlap lamp shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage burlap lamp shade, those designed in
mid-century modern,
industrial and
Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest.
Gordon & Jane Martz,
Marshall Studios and
Bitossi each produced at least one beautiful vintage burlap lamp shade that is worth considering.
Prices for a vintage burlap lamp shade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $8,066, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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.