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Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Brass Uplight Floor Lamp from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish uplight floor lamp in solid patinated brass. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored opaline glass and brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pagos, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and oak table lamp designed and produced by Pagos, Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brand new
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1940 s Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp
By Lariolux
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous high quality table or desk lamp in polished nickel plated brass from Italy, 1940s-1950s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and brown leather table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Brass, Steel, Opaline Glass Measures: Diameter of the base 40cm
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Kurt Ekholm, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted ceramic and brass table lamp designed by Kurt Ekholm and produced by Arabia, Finland
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. The brass
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano-glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamps, Brass, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and orange velvet floor lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armaturbolaget Malmö, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp produced by Armaturbolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and pink-colored opaline murano glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Shade
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bertil Brisborg, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Oxidation
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A murano glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Minor dents to glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Corona Belysning, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Corona Belysning, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Corona
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, c
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armaturbolaget Malmö, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp produced by Armaturbolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström. Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige embroidery fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.7"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.75" Top
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Assorted
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric floor lamp, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and yellow fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable two-armed brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blue colored glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and bakelite floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved brass, stained oak and string fabric floor lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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1940s Brass Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s brass lamp you’re looking for. Each 1940s brass lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s brass lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1940s brass lamp bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s brass lamp over the years, but those crafted by Paavo Tynell, Hans Bergström and Böhlmarks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Brass Lamp?

Prices for a 1940s brass lamp start at $150 and top out at $116,682 with the average selling for $2,878.

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.

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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.

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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 1940s Brass Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 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.