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Pair of Heathfield Co Opera 3 Ball Table Lamps with Original Shades
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original Heathfield & Co Opera 3 Ball table lamps
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Pair of Brown Leather Nickle-Plated Chrome Table Lamps Adjustable Shades
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table lamps with adjustable shades A very good looking and decorative pair, the style is quite
Category

20th Century English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of James Mont Attribute Asiatic Ebonized Bamboo Brass Lamps Early Shades
By James Mont
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous early pair of lamps possibly James Mont. The original ivory color fabric with trim shades
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Val Saint Lambert Purple Crystal Table Lamps Inc Shades
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
Pair of 1950s Val Saint Lambert purple and clear glass crystal lamp bases of tapering geometric
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Gorgeous Almost Mint Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp with Two Large Fabric Shades
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous rare Mid-Century Modern brass floor lamp. Typical 1950s minimalistic design in very good
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Falkenbergs Table Lamps with Brass Foot and White Plexi Shades
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of elegant table lamps by Falkenbergs, made of a brass foot and top part, and a white plexi
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s German Brass Table Lamps Stilnovo Style with Perspex Tulip Shaped Shades
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Haderslev, DK
from the Stilnovo modernistic era made from solid brass and thick off white perspex shades. The
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lovely Modern Gooseneck Floor Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of modern goods neck floor lamps. Shades pivot to direct light in many directions
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Round Blue Ceramic Tables Lamps with Shades, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of table lamps is made of a beautiful blue ceramic. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Pair of Large Italian Octagonal Lucite Table Lamps Include Conical Shades
Located in London, England
Large pair of 1970s Italian Lucite/Perspex table lamps with an octagonal base and stem, brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Style Split Rattan Basket Hourglass Table Lamp Pair, w/ Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of restored mid-century rattan table lamps featuring basket body fixed to wood round top and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 1970s French Chrome and Brass Table Lamps with White Shades
By Maison Charles
Located in London, London
A pair of table lamps Pillar shaped Chrome and brass Dimensions include shade French Excellent
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Floor Lamp with Coated Metal Base, Brass Details and Rattan Shades, 1960
Located in amstelveen, NL
Floor lamp, powder coated metal base, brass details, rattan shades, Italy, 1960s. This lamp is
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Brushed Steel and Brass Lamps with Reclining Shades by Guy Lefèvre
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
with pure lines, in the style of neoclassical pieces but with a modern look. The shades can be reclined
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Studio Craft Sculptural Cherry Wood and Brass Floor Lamps with Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculptural cherrywood floor lamps with brass accents and original paper shades (Vermont
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass and Lucite Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of brass and Lucite modern lamps with updated shades. They are in wonderful vintage
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of William Billy Haines Carved Wooden Horse Head Lamps with Shades
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Diego, CA
lamps that can complement a variety of different styles. From midcentury to modern, to organic. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1970s Swedish Brass Metal Bracket Floor Lamps with Green Metal Shades
Located in London, England
Pair of elegant 1970s bracket floor lamps with green metal shades. Each lamp has its own custom
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Rare Pair of Lamps and Shades in Polished Chrome 1980s Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare pair of artisan "Oval Metal Table Lamps" in polished chrome with custom matching shades by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Temde Table Lamps in brushed wood with original shades, Swiz 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Temde Table Lamps in brushed wood with original shades, Swiz 1960s Original condition of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1970s Italian Brass Lamps by Romeo Rega with New Bespoke Shades
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Italian brass lamps by Romeo Rega with new bespoke shades. Rewired with new brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960s Val St Lambert Clear Glass Lamps with New Bespoke Shades
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s Val St Lambert clear glass lamps with bespoke slate colored shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Wonderful French Pair of Huge and Massive Brass Table Lamps with Silk Shades
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful pair of lamps with massive brass bases and wild silk shades. A matching set in all
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Red Striped Glass Lamps with Shades Signed by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These Donghia lamps made in Murano Italy are very elegant with original red shades and red glass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Glass Shades Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Glass shades table lamp model PH3/2 by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 3 mouth blown
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Gilt and Bronze Finished Lamps with Metal Shades by Primavera
By Primavera
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French modernist gilt and bronze finished lamps with metal shades, by Primavera, France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Travertine and Brass Table Lamps with Black Shintz Shades Gold Inside
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of table lamps are made of travertine with very simple brass lines. These lamps
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pair of Masion Barbier Black Marble and Chrome Lamps with New Bespoke Shades
By Maison Barbier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Masion Barbier Belgian black marble and chrome lamps with new bespoke teal shades with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 4/3 table lamp with white metal shades.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 4/3 table lamp with white metal shades. Early model from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition 2018 PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Amber Colored Shades, Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Limited edition 2018 PH 3/2 tablelamp with frame of brass and amber colored shades by Poul
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 20th C. Blue and White Porcelain Candlestick Lamps with Green Card Shades
Located in Morristown, NJ
accents and green acorn finials. The lamps are offset nicely with green card shades trimmed in blue ribbon
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Paper, Ribbon

1950s Italian Floor Lamp Made in Brass and Teak with Smoked Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare Italian floor lamp with smoked glass shades and made of brass and teak and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Large Lucite Lamps and Original Polished Steel Shades by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
steel shades. The lamps have been Newly rewired with polished adjustable chrome double clusters that
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass Table Lamps with Yellow Colored Shades
Located in Salzburg, AT
several round glass slices (diameter 16cm x height 5cm) and brass supports. Hand-manufactured lamp shades
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Lucite and Brass Lamps by Deknudt with New Bespoke Shades
By Willy Rizzo, Deknudt
Located in London, GB
A pair of midcentury lamps by Deknudt in the style of Willy Rizzo, with two Lucite columns either
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Maison Baguès Brass Faux Bamboo Lamps with New Bespoke Shades
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s Maison Baguès brass faux bamboo table lamps each with three splayed legs. There is
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Willy Rizzo Brass and Chrome Lamps with New Bespoke Shades
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 1970s Willy Rizzo brass and chrome lamps with single fitting with new bespoke black
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair Le Klint Large Table Lamps 302 Holmegaard Blue Glass Original Shades, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Gunnar Biilmann-Petersen, Le Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
with the original vintage Le Klint lamp shades. Measurements: Height including lampshade 65 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Glass Shades Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Glass shades table lamp model PH3/2 by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark in Brass Metalized
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Rare Pair of Green Glass Lamps by Vistosi with Murano Glass Shades
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Murano glass lamps by Vistosi, with very rare opaline Murano glass shades
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Venini Vintage Green Pair of Table Lamps with White Frosted Murano Glass Shades
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A rare Italian Minimalist pair of lamps signed Venini 1992 of modern geometric design, the square
Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lovely Pair of Swedish Red Ceramic Lamps Brass Fittings and New Bespoke Shades
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Swedish red ceramic lamps each with circular orange ceramic detail on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Clear Murano Glass Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Shades
Located in Salzburg, AT
several glass sticks. Hand-painted and beaded lamp shades in a mixture of yellow, green and brown nuances
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Foil

Poul Henningsen, Low Miniature Table Lamp, 2/2 Red Frosted Shades, Circa 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH’s designs until his death), PH’s (together with Knud Sørensen) “Paris Lamp” made of six shades in
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Unique Table Lamps in Sand Cast Brass with Rattan Shades 1960s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Table Lamps in Sand Cast Brass with Rattan Shades, Europe, 1960s. This mesmerizing pair of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Beautiful Large 1960s Brass Table Lamps with Mother of Pearl Shades
Located in München, DE
Pair of stunning beautiful large 1960s brass table lamps with mother of pearl shades. Great rare
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bill Curry "Mushroom" Series Black Floor Lamps with White Glass Shades
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Bill Curry Mushroom Series Floor Lamps by Design Line Segundo, California. Featuring black
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

A pair of vintage Italian marble lamps with pleated shades, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning pair of hand-carved vintage Italian marble table lamps, circa 1960. The bases are tones
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of 1960s Bitossi Style Ceramic Silver Gold Glazed Table Lamps Inc Shades
By Bitossi
Located in London, England
come with their original black shades. One lamp shows some wear to the gilt in places. I can only
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Superb Pair of "Oval Lucite Table Lamps" with Bronze Shades 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of exceptional solid "Oval Lucite Table Lamps" with satin bronze trim, hardware and seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Two Large Floor Lamp Torcheres in Cerused Ebonised Oak with Box Shape Shades
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very sharp looking floor lamps made in France.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Palm Tree Shades Lamps by Ghisetti, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Pair of palm tree satinated Murano glass shades with palm leaf
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Classical Shaped Clear Murano Glass Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Shades
Located in Salzburg, AT
Very elegant, high and heavy table lamps made of solid crystal glass with metal decoration. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Foil

Pair of 1960s Tall Swedish Brass Glass Bulbous Floor Lamps inc Original Shades
Located in London, England
A pair of very elegant tall brass bulbous floor lamps made during the 1960s in Swedish. Each lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Venini Vintage Green Pair of Table Lamps with White Frosted Murano Glass Shades
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Do you want elegance and emerald green highlights in your room accents? Not just a pair of lamps
Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Iron Chrome 3-Light Floor Lamps w/Frosted Shades by Lightolier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of iron and chrome floor lamps by Lightolier. standard wattage bulbs up to 100 watts.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Chrome, Steel

Pair of Midcentury Bedside Lamps Made of Brass and Plexiglass with Fabric Shades
Located in München, DE
A pair of beautiful, unusual midcentury bedside lamps made of brass and black plexiglass with
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banker’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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There 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, 2024
    For 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, 2022
    Using 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.