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What is the harp of a lamp?

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What is the harp of a lamp?
The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vintage Chapman Faux Horn and Brass Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
good working condition. Lamp measures 30" to the top of the finial and 19" to the bottom of the harp
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps, C. 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Diameter by 15in H” 28in H” till harp lamp holde
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

1970s Patinated Brass Table Lamp Artistic Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
which adds to the character of the lamp. New socket, wire and plug. Tested and working. Includes a harp
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Afredo Barbini for Cenedese Aquarium Lamps
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Riverdale, NY
. Total Assembled Height with shades 29.5"/ 28.5" and harps. Lamps glass area alone, 16" x 6". Shades
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Wilshire House Beverly Hills Glass Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern 1950s Murano
By Wilshire House
Located in Peoria, AZ
harp & lamp socket base. Original label is retained. Glass is spectacular! Wood is in very fine vintage
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

Antique French Manner Cherub Harp Bronze Lamp Base
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical design representing a cherub playing a harp. The lamp base is set on a square pedestal of pale
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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