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Ph 4 1/2-3 1/2 Floor Lamp of Chrome with Shades of Opaline Glass
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH 4 1/2-3 1/2 floor lamp, characterized by its elegant chrome frame and opaline glass shades
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Two beautiful Mid Century modern tripod raffia table lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamps. The shades are wrapped in gold-yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Floor Lamp with Gilded Iron Base, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This pair of modern floor lamps features beautiful handmade shades in floral design in an elegant
Category

1990s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gae Aulenti Floor Light Three Shades Stilnovo, Italy, 1971
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
70" floor lamp by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo (marked) with three adjustable shades, Italy circa 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Sheet Metal

Pair of beautiful small Mid Century Modern tripod wooden table lamps
Located in München, DE
A pair of lovely, cute Mid Century Modern tripod wooden table lamps without shades. One in natural
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite and Chrome Skyscraper Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite and Chrome Skyscraper Floor Lamps - a Pair. Item features
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Fog Mørup, Snake Light with White Frosted Shades, Denmark, circa 1930
By Fog Mørup
Located in New York, NY
& Mørup), snake table light, chrome with white frosted shades, origin: Denmark, circa 1930 - 1940. All
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Night Light, with Green and White Shades in Plastic, 1950 s, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
reflect light on the wall and green side is for viewing. The lamp uses a 10 to 15 watt bulb typically
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Murano Glass Floor Lamp
By Archimede Seguso, Salviati, Ercole Barovier, Seguso, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Murano Glass Floor Lamp. Lovely mid century modern floor lamp in shades of greens and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Cork Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern cork lamps with original shades and decorative colored ceramics. (Please
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cork

Pair of brass tealight holders in wine-red glass shades. Swedish design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of brass tealight holders in wine-red glass shades. Swedish design. Approximately from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Beige Mid-Century Table Lamps by Quartite Creative Corp.
By Quartite Creative Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine quality wooden mid-century modern table lamps with resin shades, made by Quartite
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Wood

Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s, Set of 2
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
glass. These lamps are ideal for bringing a touch of vintage charm to modern interiors. Please note
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Sculptural Rarity: Pair of 19th Century Italian Lion Paw Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
function. Custom-mounted and fitted with modern square black shades, the lamps achieve a dramatic balance
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by ASTRA, Dual-Colored Shades
By ASTRA
Located in Skien, NO
lamp by ASTRA, Norway. This mid-century modern sconce features dual-colored (minor color differences
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Wall Sconces with Murano Lamp Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
glass shades. Bayonet lamp socket. Suitable for 220-240 Volt. The lights are in working order. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ceiling Lamp with Four Conical Shades, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
shades in a dynamic, asymmetrical arrangement, contributing to the lamp’s sculptural and modern aesthetic
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hanging Lamp with Beautiful Glass Shades
Located in Wien, AT
Hanging lamp with beautiful glass shades Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lamps w. Green Shades by T.H. Valentiner, 1960s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of Scandinavian Modern wall lamps made by Th. Valentiner in Denmark in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall lamp with original shades vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall lamp with original shades vienna around 1960s Original condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cono 2 Shades Pendant Lamp by Benny Frandsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cono 2 shades pendant lamp by Benny Frandsen. Materials: Metal. Dimensions: D 11 x W 42 x H 19.7
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cono 3 Shades Pendant Lamp by Benny Frandsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cono 3 shades pendant lamp by Benny Frandsen. Materials: metal. Dimensions: D 36 x H 50 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Five Shades Sputnik Cascade Lamp, 1970 s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chromed metal cascade lamp was designed and produced in Portugal during the 1970's. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Glass Shades, 1950s Italy Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stiffel Enamel Brass Candlestick Lamps with Dupioni Silk Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Candlestick Dual Socket Table Lamps with Dupioni Silk Shades Color of shades is a greenish gray. 44" Tall to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

New Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce and White Fabric Lamp Shades
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Fabric Lamp Shades
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A Pair Of Outdoor Metal Wall Lamps With Glass Shades
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of outdoor metal wall lamps with glass shades fitted with E27 socket. Wear due to age and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp with 6 Handmade Opaline Glass Shades, 1950s
By Lidokov
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant ceiling lamp in black satined metal and six handmade opaline glass shades from 1950s. Made
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Kitchen Ceiling Lamps Spotlights - White Shades Brass fittings
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Bromma, SE
solid brass and steel components. Lamp shade in white lacquered metal. Measure Height aka total depth
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

1950s Italian Modernist Brass Wall Lamps with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s features a refined, modern design characterised by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Dotted Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Dotted Glass Shades, 1950s Italy Rare and elegant midcentury
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Pendant Lamp with Opaline Shades Brass, Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s with a geometric brass frame and black rods, holding two blown
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Swedish Brass Lamp with White Glass Shades, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
5 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is rewired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp Suprematic Two CS1 by NOOM, Green Shades
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Lamp Suprematic Two CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp Suprematic One CS1 by NOOM, Green shades
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Lamp Suprematic One CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp Suprematic Three CS1 by NOOM, Green Shades
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Lamp Suprematic three CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Copper, Steel

New Gold Patina Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in and White Fabric Lamp Shades
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp in metal gold patina, the bases are in chestnut. The lamp shades are in white
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Swedish Brass Two-Light Wall Sconce, Bag Lamp Shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful fabric bag lamp shades. In
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Black Aluminum, Brass and Molded Glass Shades Midcentury Pendant Lamp
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black aluminum body with 2 hemispherical glass lampshades. Very good condition: oxidation spots on the brass parts. Main body: cm 60 H x 30 D. Adjustable overall height.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Two Wall Lamps with Original Glass Shades Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Two wall lamps with original glass shades vienna around 1960s Original condition Pair Price.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage hanging lamp with two shades and teak, 1960s Sweden
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage hanging lamp with two shades and teak, 1960s Sweden This is a nice Swedish hanging lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope, Teak

Four Shades Cascade Lamp, model "Symphonie", by Euroline, 1970 s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This four shades chromed metal cascade lamp, model "Symphonie", was produced by Euroline, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Pair of Frosted Glass Lamp Shades With Rose Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
Ruffle Shaped Top to these Identical Vintage Lampshade. Bell Shape. No Maker’s Mark. Can be Purchased as Single through Separate Post. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictur...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Glass

Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Materials were key elements of modern lighting design, and nothing speaks mid-century modern more
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950 s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's Additional Information
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak

Italian Spider Lamp with Articulated Arms With and 10 Shades - Customizable.
By Apsara
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Multiple light and and Multiple Arm Chandelier with Directed shades and lights. Customizable
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Space Age Orbit Lamp with Seven Amber Glass Shades, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 7 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Vintage Organic Design Wall Lamp Terracotta Shell - Glass Shades, 1980s
By Sergio Terzani
Located in Firenze, IT
This impressive vintage Italian wall lamp, designed by Sergio Terzani in the 1980s, embodies the
Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Industrial Black Metal Mid Century Pendant Lamp with 2 Adjustable Shades
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Industrial pendant lamp was produced around the 1950s. It is made from a metal structure with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Ceiling Lamp with Three Dome-shaped Brass Shades by Harald Notini, 1940s
By Harald Notini
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
traditional Swedish design principles. The design of this particular lamp exemplifies the Scandinavian modern
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Falkenbergs Belysning Pair of Black White Wall Lamps, Rotating Shades, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
lamps are marked with the manufacturers initials 'FLB' inside the backplate. The design features a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Mid 20th Century Danish Teakwood Pendant Lamp - Frosted Glass Shades
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A vintage Scandinavian style cascade pendant chandelier, made of teakwood with frosted glass lampshades. Made in Belgium around 1960. Made by the Belgian company "Massive". Woodwork ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak

Ceiling Lamp with Three Conical Brass Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare ceiling lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Stockmann-Orno in
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Pair of Wall Lamps with Glass Insulators Shades, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of Stilnovo wall lamps in metal and glass insulator shades. Fully marked Stilnovo Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

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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.