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Brass Desk Lamp with Double Black Metal Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass desk lamp with double black metal shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass and Chrome Floor Lamps with Square Shades
Located in Philadelphia, PA
supports rise to hold square cloth shades. Each lamp has a three way switch.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Charming Turquiose Lamps with Original Shades
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of turquiose ceramic lamps with original striped shades! Greener hue changes to blue towards
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Floor Lamp with Optional Metal Shades, Italy 1950s
By Stilux, Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
details. The lamp can be used with or without the mint green shades.
Very good original condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
ASEA Table Lamp in Brass with Original Shades
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Early table lamp with three light sources by ASEA in brass and the original shades made of waxed
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Gooseneck Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shades
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mid century gooseneck table lamp with fiberglass shades. Produced in USA.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Bieffeplast Yellow Table Lamps with Adjustable Shades
By Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Memphis style adjustable table lights in yellow coated metal.
The shades are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chrome Base Spiral White Globe Shades Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern Modernist chrome floor lamp with white globes arranged in a spiral.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Dome Shape Shades Table Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice Mid-Century Modern chrome dome shape table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$1,200 / set
Rupert Nikoll Floor Lamp Chinese Hat Shades, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage floor lamp from Kalmar Austria with adjustable stand and flexible bast cord shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian 1960s Floor Lamp with Three Coloured Shades
Located in London, GB
This fantastic floor lamp was made in Italy in the 1960s. Each shade is a different colour - bright
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Nate Hill, Artist, Morchella Lamps W/ Linen Shades
By Nate Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The bases of this pair of Morchella lamps are made from turned end-grain spalted maple. Spalting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Maple
Vintage Plaster Column Lamps with Custom Cube Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fully restored vintage plaster column lamps. These lamps have been professionally painted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
French Mid Century Brass
Glass Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Classy pair of mid century modern rope glass lamps with brass plate pedestals and caps, all cleaned
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Two Minimal Brass Floor Lamps with Articulated Swivel Shades
Located in London, GB
Minimal articulated brass floor 1980's lamps. The dome shaped shades swivel up to 180 degrees
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Floor Lamp with Two Shades by Hans Bergström
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant floor lamp with two shades by Hans Bergström. Made from brass with a mahogany stem embossed
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950
s French Solid Brass with Perforated Lamps Shades Tripod Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
shades, in vintage condition the brass on the lamp has been gently polished and they have been
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Three-Light Floor Lamp with Original Shades
Located in Troy, MI
Scandinavian floor lamp with iron tri-foot base with rafia wrapped detail and original colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Standing Brass Floor Lamp With Articulated Shades By Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Standing brass floor lamp with marble base and black, green and brown enameled metal, articulated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamp with Three Sissal Shades, Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage 1960s floor lamp with three Sissal shades, Germany
Beautiful floor lamp made of metal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Fire Glazed Gilt Ceramic Lamps with Shades
Located in Houston, TX
A 1970s pair of fire glazed gilt ceramic lamps with black enamel banding and black shades, newly
Category
20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Midcentury Floor Lamp, 3 Adjustable Heads, New Shades
Located in London, GB
An unusual Danish midcentury floor lamp with triple adjustable gooseneck heads. Fully rewired and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Striped Martz Studio Lamps with Original Shades
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of striped Martz Studio lamps with original shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Textured Ceramic Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large textured ceramic lamps with custom shades.
Shade dimensions:
19" Top diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Midcentury French Brass Floor Lamp White Flower Shades
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This elegant 1950s French brass decorative floor lamp with flower shades stands almost six feet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Italian Floor Lamp with Large Murano Glass Shades
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An unusual Italian floor lamp with five large white and clear swirling patterned Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Amethyst Colored Murano Lamps with Parchment Shades
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a custom pair of hand-painted coordinating shades. The lamps sit on round wood gold leaf bases.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Amethyst Colored Murano Lamps with Parchment Shades, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a custom pair of hand-painted coordinating shades. The lamps sit on round wood gold leaf bases.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Acrylic Lamps with Red Shades Signed Van Teal
By Van Teal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Van teal mid-century lamps in acrylic. A handsome addition to the bedroom, living room or
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Lacquer
Pair of Silver Gilt Italian Lamps W/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of carved wood silver gilt lamps. The lamps are crowned with hand painted parchment shades
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood, Parchment Paper
1960s Chrome Plated Tripod Floor Lamp, Hand Made Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century tripod chrome lamp, made in former Czechoslovakia. Maximum width, if adjusted is 120 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Brass Table Lamps Brass Shades. France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass table or bedside lamps with brass shades. In the mood of Karl Springer, Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Martz Ceramic Lamps with Original Shades
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Martz ceramic table lamps with "sgraffito" technique. Bulbous shapes, original shades and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Panther Lamps with Original Fiberglass Shades
By Turner
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of ceramic black panther table lamps with fiberglass lampshades. Lamps in great shape
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamp with Three Sissal Shades, Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage 1960s floor lamp with three Sissal shades, Germany
Beautiful floor lamp made of metal with
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of White Murano Glass Lamps with Parchment Shades
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted parchment shades detailed with silver designs of scrolled acanthus leaves. The lamps are newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Carved Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted parchment shades. The lamps are wired with double adjustable harps and are both in working
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
Pair of Vintage Brass Table Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in London, GB
A stunning and top quality pair of vintage table lamps, these date from the 1960s-1970s. They are
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MOD Guzzini Style Floor Lamp with Double Mushroom Shades, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD 1960's floor lamp with white enameled metal base and two mushroom shades, lower shade is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Chrome Table Lamps with Black Drum Shades, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A sleek pair of contemporary table lamps
USA, Early-21st Century
Polished chrome, with black
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp with opaque glass lamp shades, Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Greding, DE
Floor lamp on a round metal foot with a slim metal rod and three conical opaque glass shades
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Stilnovo Style Table Lamp with Black Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Stilnovo style midcentury style table lamp with black two black enameled and perforated
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Oversized Ginger Jar Lamps w/ Palm Leaf Shades
Located in North Miami, FL
OVERSIZED cream tone biscuit ceramic table lamps with THE MOST AMAZING palm leaf shades which are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Palmwood
Pair of Martz Table Lamps with Beautiful New Shades
By Marshall Studios, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of large earth colored stoneware table lamps by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Brass Table Lamps with Velvet Shades
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage brass table lamps with velvet shades. They were made in France, and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 of Vintage Brass Table Lamps with Velvet Shades
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage brass table lamps with velvet shades. They were
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Carved Alabaster Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
These lamp bases were crafted in Italy circa 1980. Each base is crafted of alabaster, and are
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Karl Springer Lucite Lamps with Custom Shades
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A large scale pair of Lucite and chrome mounted oblong form table lamps by Karl Springer. Purchased
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Tall Cased Glass Lamps with Silk Shades
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A unique and rare pair of lamps, circa 1940s, with Murano cased glass bases and original shade
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Silk
$7,500 / set
Pair of 1960s Italian Glass Table Lamps inc Shades
Located in London, England
A stunning and imposing large pair of Italian 1960s pressed glass table lamps including grey silk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite Walnut Table Lamps with Grasscloth Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of petite, Mid-Century Modern, table tables with acorn shape, walnut bases, brass necks and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Floor Lamp with Opal Glass Lantern Shape Shades
Located in London, GB
A tall atmospheric floor lamp light has two cylinder shaped opal glass shade diffusers hanging from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp with four Parchment Shades
Located in London, GB
1970s Aluminum floor lamp with four cylindrical parchment lampshades.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1980s Chrome Table Lamps with Bamboo Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1980s chrome table lamps with bamboo shade.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of German Midcentury Gilded Brass Table Lamps with Black Lamp Shades, 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
model. Thy come with black fabric lamp shades.
A unique piece which is a great eyecatcher for your
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mexican Modernist Table Lamps with Glass Tiles Shades, Feders
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful table lamp with a unique shade made of handblown glass tiles in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
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Modern Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of modern lamp shades available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all modern lamp shades available were constructed with great care. There are 556 antique and vintage modern lamp shades for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern lamp shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern lamp shades bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern lamp shades over the years, but those made by Ifö Electric, Poul Henningsen and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modern Lamp Shades?
Prices for modern lamp shades start at $250 and top out at $29,975 with the average selling for $2,362.
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 Modern Lamp Shades
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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