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Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Wooden Base and Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 1x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Wooden Base and Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 1x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- wooden base
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Wooden Base and Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 1x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- wooden base
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bergboms G-31 Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is model G-31, as
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell "Trumpet" Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602 Brass
Rattan, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
excellence, and this lamp certainly lives up to that designation. The brass foot bears a small inscription
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric table lamp designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass and brass. These incredibly
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Bouillotte Style Table Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Great 1940s Table Lamp, Bouillotte shape with three brass collared enamel candles on a trefoil base
Category
Vintage 1940s American Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Elegant Pair of 1940s Brass Table Lamps with Embroidered Shades - Timeless Vinta
Located in Manzano, IT
Elegant Pair of 1940s Brass Table Lamps with Embroidered Shades – Timeless Vintage Charm
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass and Plexiglas Table Lamp - France circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautiful table lamp with a lucite stem and gilt-metal base. Well-made.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern, Elmwood, Brass, Curved Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Elmwood, Brass, Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s
A modernist elmwood and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, 1940
s table lamp 5066 for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with the Paavo Tynell 1940's table lamp for Taito Oy, a true classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$16,614 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Pair of Italian Restored Brass Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Swedish designer Bertil Brisborg in the late 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Lille Kongelys" Brass Table Lamp by Fog
Mørup, Denmark circa 1940s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Utrecht, NL
little light, giving it a noble sophistication. Made out of solid brass, the lamp carries a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Pair of Italian Restored Brass Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
. The lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful light silk shade. The square
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Wooden Base and Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Wooden Base and Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Model "A 4410" Brass and Lacquered Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
, providing a strong foundation for the design, but together with the brass details at the neck of the lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Table lamp by Glössner
By Glossner AB, Bo Notini
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940s Table lamp by Glössner & Co., Sweden. Beautifully engraved leaves covers the glas
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Adjustable Italian Floor Lamp in Brass and Green Faux Leather, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Unknown designer adjustable Italian floor lamp in brass and green faux leather, 1940s
Size varies
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$8,544 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Table Lamp, Model E1149, Brass and Elm, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström in the late 1940s. The lamp is marked at the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Leather and Brass Floor Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for NK, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Hägersten, SE
lighting department Bertil Brisborg. Produced around the 1940s. Made from brass, lacquered metal and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Harald Notini Attributed Table Lamp in Elm and Brass, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden in the late 1940s. The rare lamp is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch
Linen, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very fine example of the adjustable table lamp model 9201 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco floor lamp with adjustable arm and shade.
Made in Denmark in 1940s.
Completely restored
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Engraved Brass Oriental-Style Floor Lamp, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very fine and unusual brass floor lamp, engraved all-over with delicate floral patterns and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Swedish designer brass, leather and elm floor lamp
4622
by Elhå, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare '44622' floor lamp produced by Elhå belysning, AB Elektroholm, in Sweden during the 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small Bauhaus Style Brass Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- good original condition
- circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$283 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch
Rattan, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A nice example of the adjustable table lamp model 9201 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940s for
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell
Umbrella
Table Lamps 5061, Brass
Glass, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynells high end
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive pair of chinoiserie-inspired brass table lamps in the manner of Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp in Patinated Brass 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, Europe, 1940s.
A small but very nice art deco table
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid Century Floor Lamp in Brass w. Pine Straw Shade Produced, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Finnish mid century curved floor lamp in brass with a later pine straw shade in the style of
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Swedish Modern Organic Wall/ Table Lamp by Asea, Brass and Paint
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique small table or wall lamp by ASEA and attributed to Hans Bergström. This lamps features a
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass and Glass Floor Lamp - around 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s
- Made of brass
- Opaline shades
- Original condition with patina
- Base of the lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini Pair Table Lamps Brass Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Vienna, AT
A brass and elm-wood table lamp, model 15296, marked at the bottom, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern "Model 5014" Brass Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström, Sweden 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Utrecht, NL
base of the lamp with its textured look contrasting beautifully against the smooth brass. The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Gilded Brass and Wood Floor lamp Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Schoorl, NL
Wonderful tree or palm floor lamp of tilted brass coming from a wooden foot, a jewel for your home.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s French Bobbin Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely carved wood floor lamp from France, 1940s. Great carved bobbin stem on a circular base with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Nessen Studios 907 Brass Floor Lamps with Milk Glass Shades 1940s
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Nessen Studios Satin Brushed All Brass Floor Lamps with white glass liner shades
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H.W. Armatur, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by H.W. Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Socket takes
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, rattan, fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Dimensions stated are of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Russel Wright Tall Table Lamps, 1940s. Glazed Ceramic, Brass, New Shades.
By Russel Wright
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Russel / Russell Wright table lamps in mustard yellow glazed ceramic with brass ring
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floor lamp in dark-stained mahogany, brass and fabric produced and designed in Italy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved brass, wood and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular table lamp in Murano blown glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair 1940s / 50s Brass Table Lamps attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia
By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A very elegant pair of 1940's to 1950's brass table lamps, attributed to, and most probably by, Gio
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French glass and brass table lamp from the 1940s.
3 lights bulbs. Base made
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$626 Sale Price
29% Off
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning adjustable table lamp in mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. This incredibly stylish and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table 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.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About 1940s Brass Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021In 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 4, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire 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, 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.
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