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Unique pair of Large Scheurich Ceramic Lamps with New Custom Lampshades
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of 2 ceramic table lamps by Scheurich Ceramics, Germany 1970s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic with a new custom made matching lamp shade by René Houben. The ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

“Sunshine” Contemporary Floor Lamp 60cm, Japanese vintage papers, Brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
precious glass-brass theca and combines with a lampshade wrapped by hand with a vintage Japanese paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Green Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Clear Murano glass blocks lamps ice effect with brass base and our hand-sewn green and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Round Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
in fresh tones, with a new custom made matching silk lampshade by René Houben. The lamp is in
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Organic-Shape Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Black Glaze With Tapered Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
Handmade Ceramic Lamp by DEBARRO in Portugal Dimensions: H 55 x Ø 40 cm, including lampshade
Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

“Sunshine” Contemporary Hanging Lamp 60cm, Japanese vintage papers, Brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
precious glass-brass theca and combines with a lampshade wrapped by hand with a vintage Japanese paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Brass Onyx Chandelier by Lacroix Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
gold colored brass and decorative flower-shaped lampshades are made of Onyx. The lamp suspended to the
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Teak and Brass Floor Lamp by Bergboms
Located in MADRID, ES
Floor lamp manufactured by Bergboms. Teak and brass structure. Bouclé lampshade. Sweden, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue Scheurig Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp, Germany 1970s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic with a new custom made matching lamp shade by René Houben. The lamp is in perfect vintage condit...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Delft Tichelaar Makkum Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, New Blue Linen Lampshade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
fitted with brass hardware, then paired with a custom blue linen lampshade, finished with refined Houlès
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armona Mini - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Marine Blue With Drum Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
the image. High-quality materials: Ceramic base coated with glaze. The metals are brushed brass, the
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2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handmade Ceramic Lamp Blue Glaze With Linen Lampshade - One of a Kind
Located in Braga, PT
Handmade Ceramic Lamp by DEBARRO in Portugal Dimensions: H 65 x Ø 35 cm, including lampshade
Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armona Mini Dimmable - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Off White Tapered Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
-quality materials: Ceramic base coated with glaze. The metals are brushed brass, the electrical cables are
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2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armona Mini Dimmable - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Off White Tapered Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
-quality materials: Ceramic base coated with glaze. The metals are brushed brass, the electrical cables are
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2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nice Pair Hollywood Regency Table Lamps with Flower Lampshades, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. With E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Very nice patina due to age.  
Category

Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare large ceramic table lamp from late-20th century Germany. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic elements in brown and orange tones. With a special custom made lamp shade b...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Barbier French Space Age Style Metal Table Lamp (Without Lampshade)
By Philippe Barbier, Maison Barbier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
brushed brass fitting. Above it is another tubular, flared brass fitting, topped with the light point. The
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread

Oversized Mid-Century Modern Bay Keramik Ceramic Table Lamp, New Silk Lampshade
By Amitābha Studio, Bay Keramik
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
paired with a bespoke grey silk lampshade, U.S. plug fitted with worldwide adaptation available. Height
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Table Lamp in Travertine Marble with Original Lampshade 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
equipped with its original lampshade, which seems made of paper or raffia and reminds to Japanese art works
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Adjustable Adnet Style Reading Lamp with Leather Lampshade, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant adjustable floor lamp with swinging arm and a leather lampshade.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Standing Lamp by Stilnovo With Lucite Lampshade - Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Girona, Girona
Standing lamp, solid brass, lacquered sheet metal and Lucite lampshade, completely from origin
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Murano Glass Aquamarine Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
. Accompanied by a cotton lampshade with a removable cover for easy cleaning and customization, this lamp offers
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Pink Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
a cotton lampshade with a removable cover for easy cleaning and customization, this lamp offers both
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Carrara Marble, Aged Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
provide functional illumination of the space. The sconce is in raw brass and white linen lampshade. Brass
Category

2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Standing Lamp With Painted Paper Lampshades - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Tripod standing lamp, polished brass, black lacquered steel base, plastified black lace decoration
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, Denmark 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp, Denmark 1970s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in natural and blue tones, with a new custom made matching lamp shade by René Houben. The lamp i...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Red Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
a cotton lampshade with a removable cover for easy cleaning and customization, this lamp offers both
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Purple Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
. Accompanied by a cotton lampshade with a removable cover for easy cleaning and customization, this lamp offers
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Blue Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
a cotton lampshade with a removable cover for easy cleaning and customization, this lamp offers both
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Green Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
a cotton lampshade with a removable cover for easy cleaning and customization, this lamp offers both
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Double Color Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of blue Murano glass blocks table lamps with brass base and our hand sewn blue lampshades. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carrara Marble Onyx Pillar Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
. Accompanied by a cotton lampshade with a removable cover, this lamp offers both functionality and style. The
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Carrara Marble, Brass

Handmade Ceramic Lamp Blue Glaze With Linen Lampshade - One of a Kind
Located in Braga, PT
Handmade Ceramic Lamp by DEBARRO in Portugal Dimensions: H 45 x Ø 28 cm, including lampshade
Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Apothecary Jar Table Lamp with New Dupion Silk Lampshade, 19th Century
By Deruta, Cantagalli
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
.” with bespoke mustard dupion silk lampshade. Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from an
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Enlace Pendant Chandelier Black Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
call a dining room. Made of polished brass and with a black satin lampshade, this suspension lamp is
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ceramic Lamp White Blue Green Glaze Linen Lampshade - Handmade One of a Kind
Located in Braga, PT
Handmade Ceramic Lamp by DEBARRO in Portugal Dimensions: H 45 x Ø 28 cm, including lampshade
Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Wall lights, Brass, Resin, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, painted resin and beige fabric lampshades designed and produced in Italy, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Clear Glass Leaf Table Lamp with our Double Color Spiral Lampshade, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
lamp is presented with handmade spiral lampshade handcrafted by us, double color silk chiffon
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps with New Liberty Lampshades
By Flora Gouda, Amitābha Studio, Liberty of London
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
paired with bespoke lampshades and finished with carefully selected fittings, cords, and custom brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armona Mini Dimmable - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Off White With Drum Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
-quality materials: Ceramic base coated with glaze. The metals are brushed brass, the electrical cables are
Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armona Mini Dimmable - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Off White With Drum Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
-quality materials: Ceramic base coated with glaze. The metals are brushed brass, the electrical cables are
Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Soholm Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional ceramic table lamp by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. A high-end sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in blue and grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finish...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Block Lamps with Pink Ice Effect with our Lampshades
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Clear Murano Glass Block Lamps with Pink Ice Effect, Brass Base, and Hand-Sewn Lampshades
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in natural tones of terracotta and stone, with an l new custom made matching la...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in natural tones of terracotta and stone, with an l new custom made matching la...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Pair of Iconic Table Lamps with Double Lampshade
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare pair of original lampshades designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lampshade René Houben, Denmark 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp, Denmark 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in green tones, with a new custom made matching lamp shade by René Houben. The lamp is in perfec...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Tubular Opaline Glass Brass Sconces, Germany 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
the 1930s. They feature tube shaped cream colored opaline glass lampshades and brass hardware. The
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Egg-Shaped Marble Effect with our Two Tones Lampshades 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano Glass Egg-Shaped Marble Effect with our hancrafted Two Tones Lampshades and round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Modern Dumont Table Lamps, Pink Lampshade, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
structure and the pink lampshade. Set of 2 Dumont Table Lamps Material Codes ME001 Polished stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ceramic Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamp, Denmark, 1960s. A sculptural high-end piece made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed dark blue tones. With a new custom made blue silk lamp shade with warm gold in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Delft-Style Ceramic Table Lamp c 1900 with New Blue Velvet Lampshade
By Delft, Devres
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
paired with a custom slate-blue velvet lampshade made in a Dutch atelier. The plush texture and deep
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Clear Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Hand-Sewn Two-Tones Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
lampshades. The geometric clear glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy. The double color lampshades are
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional ceramic bubble lamp, Germany, 1960s. A Sculptural high-end piece made of handmade ceramic in glazed rich blue tones. With a new custom made matching lamp shade by René Ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950 s Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens. There are two switches on lamp
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mahogany, brass and leather table lamp 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Table lamp made in the fifties in France Base in mahogany, brass, and leather Lampshade in beige
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Brass And Lampshade For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass and lampshade available at 1stDibs. A brass and lampshade — often made from metal, brass and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a brass and lampshade, we have 196 options in-stock, while there are 27 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the brass and lampshade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass and lampshade made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Bernard Rooke, Sigma L2 and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful brass and lampshade that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brass And Lampshade?

Prices for a brass and lampshade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $11,345, while the average can fetch as much as $2,825.

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 Brass And Lampshade
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    There are actually two main rules for lampshades. First, the diameter of the shade's top should be as wide as the base of your lamp but no larger than twice its width. For example, if your lamp base measures 8 inches in diameter, its shade should measure 8 to 16 inches across the top. The second rule is that the height of the shade should be two-thirds of the overall height of the base or smaller. If your lamp is 18 inches tall, you would want a shade that is no more than 12 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The main parts of a lampshade are the frame, the lining, the outer, the finial and the fitter. Usually made out of metal, the frame is the inner structure of the lampshade that defines its shape. The lining is an inner layer of fabric that helps to diffuse and filter light, while the outer is the fabric or other material on the outside that you can see. Located at the top, the finial is the decorative piece that extends above the shade and remains visible once the accessory is in position. The fitter is the metal piece that attaches to the bulb or lamp to hold the shade in place. Shop a wide variety of lampshades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all lampshades fit all lamps. There are many different varieties of both lampshades and lamps, and it is important to make sure you pair them properly. For a selection of vintage and contemporary lampshades, lamps and other lighting fixtures, browse 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    The part that holds the lampshade is called a fitter. Easy to identify by its three legs, the spider fitter is the most common type and works by fitting over a U-shaped wire on the top of a lamp called a harp. Shades for lamps that lack harps will have other types of fitters. Circular UNO fitters hug the lamp socket with a pressure fitting, while euro fitters screw onto the lamp socket. Clip-on fittings consist of two U-shaped wires that hug a lamp's light bulb. Shop a diverse assortment of lamps and lampshades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The lampshade that gives the most light is said to be bell shades. However, the luminance from a lampshade also depends on the room size, shape and purpose of the shade. Traditionally, white shades light up the entire room, whereas dark ones are used for making a vivid picture and are also preferred. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage lampshades.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sextant is a nautical tool made from brass, used by sailors to measure the angle of the stars above the horizon to help calculate their ship’s global position. A sextant includes an index mirror, sun filters, a horizon mirror, an adjustable arc and a 2x magnifying scope. You’ll find a variety of sextants from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A brass sextant is a generally popular collectible for display on bookcases or mantels at home, and those created in Victorian, Industrial, and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. It is a traditional nautical instrument that was first used by sailors over 200 years ago to calculate global position by measuring the position of stars above the horizon. They are often made from brass, metal and wood. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brass sextants from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass footman is a stand that would be used to hold dishes in front of a fire, allowing them to stay warm before a meal was served on them. This antique piece of furniture was commonly made of brass, but some were crafted from other metals, such as steel. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage brass footman pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass jardinière is a planter crafted from brass. It is typically cylindrical in shape, and may feature side handles to make it easier to move, or feet to give it elevated style. It may also feature intricate designs. On 1stDibs, find an array of brass jardinières.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a brass bed will tarnish unless it is properly cared for and lacquered. To prevent tarnishing, you can use linseed oil with a soft terry towel. On 1stDibs, you can find antique brass beds from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To shine brass candlesticks, first determine whether they’re lacquered or brass-plated. If so, shine them with a soft cloth. If not, use a high quality brass polish according to directions — wash the brass in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap. You'll find a variety of solid brass candlesticks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Brass andirons are not only beautiful to look at, but they keep logs from rolling out of the fireplace. They serve as a gate to keep the logs in place.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The value of brass varies in price depending on the type. Red brass is usually more valuable than yellow brass, with red brass usually selling for approximately $1.75 / pound and yellow brass selling for around $1.55 / pound.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In some cases, yes. Brass is a metal that was used for gun bullets. However, the metal is malleable and at the time of its discovery, weapons were already being made of stronger iron and steel. You can find a selection of brass weaponry from some of the world’s top enthusiasts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, gongs are made out of brass. The percussion instrument can also be made out of bronze and many other types of alloys. You can shop a collection of Chinese and antique gongs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.