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Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of relatively small black paper lampshades [lamp shades] with gold interior and brass
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp with 3 Lamp Shades Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp with 3 original lamp shades. Produced by unknown producer in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades
By Maria Kipp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades,, I believe bases to be
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp with Whipstitch Fiberglass Lamp Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A unique floor walnut and brass floor lamp with duel whipstitch fiberglass lamp shades.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 56 in W 16 in D 11 in
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, Leather and Original Lamp Shades, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, Leather and Original Lamp Shades, 1950's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's
Additional
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamps in Brass, Black Metal & Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1960's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamps in Brass, Black Lacquered Metal and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1960's
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 60.24 in Dm 16.93 in
Pair Vintage White Plaster Palm Leaf Table Lamps with Vintage Drum Lamp Shades
By John Dickinson
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage restored white plaster palm tree leaf lamps with decorative vintage lamp shades
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
H 35.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Floor Lamps in Cherrywood, Brass and Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Floor Lamps in Cherrywood, Brass and Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950's
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 55.12 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Mica Lamp Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's American mica shades with gilt edges.
Measurements:
Diameter of top: 7
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
A Vintage Pair Of Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Table Lamps Shades Included
Located in Søborg, DK
be fitted with a US or EU plug.
Great as bedside table lamps.
Shades not included
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of White & Gold Ceramic Table Lamps & Shades by Stefano Cevoli, 1980s
By Stefano Cevoli
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Pair of White & Gold Ceramic Table Lamps & Shades by Stefano Cevoli, Italian, 1980s
Vintage pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
1970s Floor lamp with Plastic Lamp Shades, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak
H 57.09 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Boho Custom Scalamandre Half Lamp Shades - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
lamps, these shades infuse your room with a blend of vintage charm and sophisticated elegance. Ideal for
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
California Lamps & Shades Co. Silvered Egyptian Figures Glass Coffee Table, 1951
By California Lamps and Shade Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
top coffee table by California Lamps & Shades Company.
Free-form glass top held regally aloft by a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 52 in D 27.5 in
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp with shades in copper.
Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite switch.
Top of base
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Fine Pair of Geometric-Shaped Rock Crystal and Giltwood Lamps (Shades separate)
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative pair of Geometric-style rock crystal lamps with hexagonal shaft and giltwood base and
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
H 23.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair, Van Teal Geometric Lucite, Chrome Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Van Teal Mid-Century Modern transparent geometric shaped Lucite pieces stacked table lamps
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Stiffel Brass Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern American 1990
By Stiffel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Modern polished Brass Stiffel Table Lamps Model Number 6163.
They come with Harp, Finial
Category
1990s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamps & Shades by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and stunning pair of French midcentury patinated bronze 'Lotus' form table lamps by Maison
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gilded Brass and Floral Leafs Wall light 2 lamp Shades Pate-de-verre
By Lorraine Nancy
Located in Verviers, BE
Gilded Brass and Floral Leafs Wall light 2 lamp Shades Pate-de-verre
Large gilded brass and floral
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades
By Alsy Manufacturing 1
Located in Miami, FL
with oval parchment paper shades.
US Rewiring and each lamp takes 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
The
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21 in W 15 in D 6 in
Art Deco Pair Bronze Swallow Bird French Night Stand Table Reading Lamps Shades
Located in Miami, FL
& gold paper shades.
The lamps have been rewired and each takes a candelabra light bulb with max 60
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 5 in
Rare Midcentury French 8 Chandelier Resin Lamp Shades Flower & Leafs by Accolay
Located in Lisse, NL
Handmade design shade with decor of dried flowers and leafs.
These eight cone shaped lamp shades
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Ginger Jar Lamps in a Masons Nabob Style, a Pair with New Lamp Shades
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of vintage ceramic ginger jar lamps decorated in a Masons Nabob style. The ceramic jar is
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950s Ceramic & Iron Table Lamps with Original Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sculptural organic styled ceramic lamps with original shades in excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 31 in W 16.25 in D 14 in
Vintage Pair of Frosted Glass Lamp Shades With Rose Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
Ruffle Shaped Top to these Identical Vintage Lampshade. Bell Shape. No Maker’s Mark. Can be Purchased as Single through Separate Post. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Organic Lamps by Kelby with Pierced Metal Shades
By Kelby
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
nickel-plated hardware and pierced metal lamp shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Large Scale Sculptural Ribbon Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel
By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
metal bases. They stand an impressive 39" to the top of the lamp shades shown. Lamp shades are not
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Crackle Glaze Table Lamps Chinese Inspired Pair with Custom Shades
Located in Manhasset, NY
custom shade. The pair sitting on teak bases with matching crackle ware lamp shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Authentic Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp Comp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Monrovia, CA
shaft as it's toggle switch as it were, the double armature to the lamps to the lamp shades are all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 36 in D 14 in
Pair of Brass Chapman Lamps with Black Silk Shades
By Chapman Son & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ambient glow. One center socket per lamp. Shades are included.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Pair 1970s Ceramic Table Lamps, Original Finials & Shades, Coral / Pink
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large striking pair of ceramic table lamps with the original matching finials and original lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Light Brown Woven Raffia Wicker Bamboo Chandelier Lamp Shades, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six woven wicker or raffia chandelier lampshades. This set will be great to add a coastal or traditional vibe or to update an existing chandelier.
Dimensions:
4.5" Tall...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Triennial Floor Lamp Enameled Shades
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style in a Triennial Floor Lamp. Three beautiful colored shades, all original with some
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Enamel
Pair Of Vintage Brass Pineapple Lamp Base With Shades
Located in London, GB
ebonised base.
The lamp shades are a luxurious blue velvet, with a striking gold lining on the inside
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Gerald Thurston Lightolier Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Glass Shades
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
with liner shades, for use with or without additional lamp shades. Three dimensional. Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern floor lamp, made from brass with three lamp shades. Tapering wooden base
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Gold Table Brutalist Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
. Please note that the lamps imaged are original laurel lamp shades and are in fair to good condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modernist brass floor lamp, AB Armaturhantverk, Sweden, 1940s
By AB Armaturhantverk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Modern floor lamp, made from brass with three lamp shades, stem embossed with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Amethyst Midcentury Period Hurricane Lamp Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Midcentury American Amethyst color glass hurricane lamp shades. Evoke a sense of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Avocado Green and Gold Plasto Lamps with Original Shades
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shades. These green, conical shades are perfect mates for the beehive shaped lamps. The chalkware lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Magnificent Pair of Orange Oversized Squatty Danish Lava Drip Glaze Lamps Modern
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
myself. The original vintage lamp shades are included. These fat boys measures 36" T including harp and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
oval shaped lamp shades included. Origonal chapman sticker labels, dated 1983.
Lamp shades: 9.5in D
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps With Gilt Stacked Balls C1960
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
and use. Original wiring is sound. Lamps shades not included. Height is 29.5 to the top of the soket
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 35.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Amber Colored Pair of Mid-Century Glass Table Lamps with Beige Silk Shades
Located in Miami, FL
antique brass base and fittings. Both custom made beige silk lamp shades are included.
Bases have minor
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Table Lamps with Custom Shades, Ebony and Gilt
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Table Lamps with Custom Shades.
These stunning Ebony and Gilt
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique Venetian Large Bronze Figural Table Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Germantown, MD
lamps are in good working order and come with matching custom newer lamp shades.
Lamp is 6.5" W x 7.5"D
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export, Chinoiserie, Black Metal, Canister Lamps, Silk Shades, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinese Export, Chinoiserie, Black Metal, Canister Table or Desk Lamps, Silk Shades, 1960s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Amethyst Color Hurricane Lamp Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Midcentury American Amethyst color glass hurricane lamp shades. This pair of Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage English Regency Style Leather Book Form Table Lamps by Wildwood - a Pair
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Leather Book Form Table Lamps by Wildwood - a Pair. Each lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in
50s Floor Lamp Brass Enamelled Red and Cream Shades Italian Design by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
structure with two articulating lamp shades and arm. Original cream enamelled metal top shade with two red
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 72.84 in W 25.99 in D 33.47 in
Space age chromed and glass floor lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking vintage space age design floor lamp with three saturn like lamp shades.
The lamp shades
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair Esben Klint Table Lamps Mahogany no. 301/27 with Original Le Klint Shades
By Esben Klint, Le Klint, Tage Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
solid lacqured mahogany mounted with the original Le Klint lamp shades of white plastic.
The shades are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Moss Lighting Co 1950s Black and White Acrylic Table Lamps
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
elevate any modern, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency-inspired space. Lamp shades are brand new. In very good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Pair Modernist Coil Brass and Metal Table Lamps , Majestic / Heifetz
By Majestic Lamp Company, Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
lamp shades and brass finials.Pull-chain on/off switch,, Shades measure 14" h x 9" in diameter.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Chrome Plated Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- New hand made lamp shades from hand made paper.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable neck lamp shades, second height is 59 inches.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
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Used Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used lamp shades available for sale. Each of these unique used lamp shades was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Used lamp shades have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used lamp shades to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency used lamp shades are of considerable interest. Poul Henningsen, Ifö Electric and Louis Poulsen each produced beautiful used lamp shades that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Lamp Shades?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $38,000 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.
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 Used Lamp Shades
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- 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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
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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.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.