What color should my lamp shades be?

The 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?

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.

What is a softback lamp shade?

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.

Why do banker’s lamps have green shades?

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.

Can you paint a glass lamp shade?

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.

What color lamp shade goes with brass?

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.

What are the different types of lamp shade fittings?

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.

What size should a shade be for a 22-inch lamp?

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.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

How can I make a DIY capiz shell lamp shade?

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.

Wood Lamp Shade

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Lamp

Modern Mexican Lighting

$950

Organic Modern Burl Table Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Original woven wood lamp shade. Circa. 1950's. Very good condition. 34 inches high. 15 inch diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Burl

$595

$1,001

Midcentury Italian sculptural large table lamp with wood veneer shade

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Zaandam, NL

Absolutely stunning and rare extra large ( 94 cm ) Italian table lamp with original wood veneer shade. This lamp came to us attributed to Tobia & Afra Scarpa and we can see why the p...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Big wood and nickel table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Big wood and nickel table lamp with fabric shade around 1920s Wood lackered The fabric shade is replaced ( new )

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Wood and Brushed Steel Egg Lamp with Wooden Shade, circa 1970

$1,782Sale Price|20% Off

$2,500

Kemp & Lauritzen Acrylux Steel, Wood, Smoky Lucite Double Shade Floor Lamp

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Kemp & Lauritzen Acrylux 5772 Brushed Steel, Wood detailed Double Shade Floor Lamp, 1960s. Featuring a tubular brushed aluminium stem on 12D round base, round brushed aluminium t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Brass Table Lamp with Wood Slat Shade by Valinte, Finland, 1950s

$3,199

$1,142

$959

Mid-Century French Table Lamp in Olive Wood with Original Shade, 1950s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An elegant French table lamp from the 1950s, crafted from a beautifully sculptural piece of olive wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Sculpted Spiral Wood Lamps by Light House Light and Shade Co.

Unavailable

H 4 in Dm 8.5 in

Sculpted Spiral Wood Lamps by Light House Light and Shade Co.

By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of spiral sculpted ebony wood lamps with brass accents. These vintage lamps were made by Light House Light and Shade Co., Los Angeles, Ca. in the 1960's and reinvented m...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood Table Lamp with Shade, California, 1960s

Unavailable

H 31 in W 17.5 in D 13 in

Burl Wood Table Lamp with Shade, California, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid wood base is in very good original vintage condition. Metal fittings show light tarnishing as demonstrated in photos. Lampshade shows light wear but is in overall good conditio...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Minimal Tripod Floor Lamp Three Leg in Wood & Cylinder Lamp Shade

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 20.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Orientalist Lamp with Silk Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lamp embodies a romanticized Eastern-inspired aesthetic, creating a warm and inviting light.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk, Wood

Camphor River Rock Table Lamp, Hand Turned Reclaimed Wood, MCM, Handstrung Shade

Unavailable

H 16.5 in Dm 10 in

Camphor River Rock Table Lamp, Hand Turned Reclaimed Wood, MCM, Handstrung Shade

By Surcle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The cotton cord is 100 % recycled and OEKA-TEX certified. Dimensions of wood base: The diameter of each oval is about 7 1/4” and the height of the wood base is 5“.

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950's Wood and Brass Lamp with Hand Painted Parchment Shade

Unavailable

H 34 in

1950's Wood and Brass Lamp with Hand Painted Parchment Shade

Located in New York, NY

1950's Wood and Brass Lamp with Hand Painted Parchment Shade

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 69.3 in Dm 17.33 in

Wooden floor lamp with bladder shade

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

A solid and durable lamp made of wood with a richly turned leg. The shade is covered with beef bladder in combination with a fine mohair fabric and finished with a decorative porta w...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unavailable

H 24.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Matte Laquer Lamp with Linen Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jon Lamp by Martin and Brockett. Matte lacquer painted solid wood lamp with linen shade Custom colors and sizes avaiable Size 12 high x 8 wide (base) Shade 11.5 wide x 15 ...

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vintage Lamp and Custom Handmade Shade

Unavailable

Vintage Lamp and Custom Handmade Shade

Located in Seattle, WA

fabulous carved lamp and our custom designed handmade shade using our antique french linen.

Category

Early 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Linen

Carved Ebony Lamp with Linen Shade

Unavailable

H 24 in Dm 4 in

Carved Ebony Lamp with Linen Shade

Located in Richmond, CA

Carved of solid ebony, decorative figure from Africa via India repurposed as a table lamp. The lamp components and the white linen shade are all new. The cord is black cloth covered ...

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 24 in

Cirque Water Lamps, Belgian Linen Shade Included

By Beau Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made from iron and wooden water pots, these Cirque lamps have texture, color, style and visual weight. Each one is unique, stunning and highly decorative. Get'im while they last!

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

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

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Modern Industrial Floor Lamp Geometric Base Black Lacquer Velvet Lamp Shade

By Marnois

Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia

Nan is a Modern Industrial Black Floor Lamp: a bold fusion of industrial charm and modern sophistication. With a Black matte lacquer finish and a sumptuous black velvet lampshade, it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Mid-Century Abacus Lamp with Vintage Shade

Unavailable

H 29 in W 9 in D 3 in

Vintage Mid-Century Abacus Lamp with Vintage Shade

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage decorative abacus made into a table lamp with cloth shade. The shade shows areas of wear.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Amorph Helix Table Lamp Solid Walnut, White Shade

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Modern Industrial Floor Lamp Geometric Base Red Brown Lacquer Velvet Lamp Shade

By Marnois

Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia

Nan is a Modern Industrial Red Floor Lamp: a bold fusion of industrial charm and modern sophistication. With a red-brown matte lacquer finish, and a sumptuous red velvet lampshade, i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Modern Parchment Shade Floor Lamp, Borsani, 1960's

Unavailable

$8,787

$9,800 / item

$9,800 / item

H 69 in Dm 10 in

Custom Plaster Floor Lamp in the Giacometti Manner

Located in New York, NY

Custom plaster fixture / floor lamp in the Giacometti Manner. The lamp shade is not included. Please note that this fixture is customizable. Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Materials

Plaster

H 50 in Dm 60 in

Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Set of 3)

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Sirenetta Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini Design Sirenetta; inspired by a sea siren. When the sun hits the horizon, imagine i...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Wood Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood lamp shade you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wood lamp shade — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 244 variations of the antique or vintage wood lamp shade you’re looking for, while we also have 40 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wood 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. Each wood lamp shade bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood lamp shade over the years, but those crafted by Amorph Inc., Maria Kipp and Rupert Nikoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Lamp Shade?

Prices for a wood lamp shade start at $212 and top out at $7,727 with the average selling for $1,638.

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 Wood Lamp Shade

What color should my lamp shades be?
1 Answer
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.
What is a mica lamp shade?
1 Answer
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.
What is a softback lamp shade?
1 Answer
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.
Why do banker’s lamps have green shades?
1 Answer
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.
Can you paint a glass lamp shade?
1 Answer
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.
What color lamp shade goes with brass?
1 Answer
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.
What are the different types of lamp shade fittings?
1 Answer
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.
What size should a shade be for a 22-inch lamp?
1 Answer
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.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How can I make a DIY capiz shell lamp shade?
1 Answer
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.