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Large Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps, Made in Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
- globally.
Our pictures show them with our bespoke hand made lamp shades which are sold separately. Please
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Rembrandt Antelope Gazelle Lamps with Glass Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Rembrandt lamps in excellent condition. Unique brass and enamel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Tall Lamps c. 1960s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
emanating a feeling of lightness and air. Pop a pair of black lamp shades on these for a more sexy sultry
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
$3,600 / set
Danish Midcentury Huge Sculptural Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Jytte Trebbien 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
elements.
The lamp comes with new lamp shades designed and made in Denmark. It is made of woven fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Two Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamps with Great Leaf Pattern, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
and lamp shades are not included.
It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Walnut And Brass Laurel Lamps With Original Shades Mid-century Danish
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of walnut and brass laurel lamps with their original shades. This pair look amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bespoke 1950
s Brass
Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Chester, PA
will ship it to you but it is very expensive to ship big lamp shades so If you want to supply your own
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Monumental Stiffel Parzinger Mid Century Regency Table Lamp Bronze Brass mcm 50s
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
.
Thin and elegant shade unlike almost all other lamp shades conveys the timeless sophistication and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Lamp Shades are not included.
Dimensions:
W 10" x D 10" x H 26" to top of Finial.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$900 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Clear Glass White Brass Table Lamps 1960 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
shades are included and were made from white textile fabric with lace pattern.
The table lamps show an on
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Bitossi Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades by René Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
custom made blue silk lamp shades with warm gold inner-shade by René Houben.
The lamps are in perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade by Rene Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest. For
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Brass Organic Pineapple Table Lamps Pair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
made lamp shades in golden color.
These table lamps features an amazing and whimsical pineapple form in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 of Soholm Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben 19
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest. For every extraordinary lamp base
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Converted Art Deco Cut Two Tone Geometric Cut Marble Table Lamp Bases
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
original click switches on the fixtures, and wheel switches on the cords. The lamps shades are contemporary
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Original Marcello Fantoni Studio Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in South Charleston, WV
take to allow lamp shades of various sizes. Double socket pull chains. In excellent condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps
Located in Leicester, GB
details. Large original pleated lamp shades are suspended from the brass finial at the top.
The height
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Ceramic and Brass Horse Heads Table Lamps, Austria 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
musculature. Made in Austria in 1970s.
Lamps are sold without the lamp shades, allowing you to choose the
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, Denmark 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
condition. The lamp is offered with new shade, we offer more shades from René Houben. Different colors and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Striking Pair of Articulating Alpine polished Aluminum Eyelid Floor Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
something totally different. The rare highly polished aluminum spherical lamp shades were Alpine Sun Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Carved Wood Piano Leg Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
piano leg is no exception.
While the examples of lamp shades are not included in the sale of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Polish Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Rare
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
shades. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass and metal, each lamp comes with 1
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
details. Lamp shades not included. Dimensions: 7in L” x 9in D” x 31in H”
20in H” just wood base
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
Ceramic Large Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Three 1980s Italian Medium Murano White Glass Swirl Mushroom and Egg Lamps
Located in Haarlem, NL
art glass lamp shades. Two mushrooms models and an egg model.
Made of hand blown frosted cased glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ceramic Large Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Round Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of Modernist Table Lamp, circa 1980
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extraordinary pair of industrial-flair table lamps has a unique design. The rare pieces were
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$7,450 / set
Modern Vintage Birds Animal Plastic Table Lamps Pair Duo H.T.Huang Taiwan 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
showing its open beaks as lamp shades with a on/off button at the base.
This pair of table lamps could
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Lovely Mid-Century Sparrow Bedside Table Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured in 1950s, Germany. The lamp shades are adjustable in vertical position.
These bedside table lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Ceramic Table Lamps by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm With Custom Shade
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lampshade René Houben, Denmark 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel "Rocket" Table Lamps in Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that can be concealed by lamp shades) due to a difference in sockets - one lamp features a 3-way triple
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
40s Pair Phil-Mar Style Art Deco Mid Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Table Lamps
By Phil-Mar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
photo)
Lamps are in superb condition
THE LAMP SHADES ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED WITH THE
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
).
René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in London, GB
made lamp shades which we sell separately. Please get in touch if you'd like to order a set - we can
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
$4,438 / set
18th Century Carved Giltwood Lamps on Acrylic Bases Depicting Dance of the Muses
Located in Dallas, TX
belonging to the sculptures. Made in Italy. Lamp shades available for both. The muses were minor gods of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of XL Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Silk Shade, 1960
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
compatible.
René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Sang de Boeuf Table Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
York-based designer known for her bespoke, haute couture lamp shades. These shades add a sophisticated
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$3,200 / set
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Silk Shade, 1960
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
compatible.
René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Green Glazed Spheres, Bergboms, 1960
By Bergboms, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in The Hague, NL
and tactile expression. The cylindrical lamp shades have been renewed in a smooth, neutral ivory
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair Antique English Victorian Regency Lamps Hand Painted Tropical Floral Design
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
shades are for display only and not included with the lamps.
The lamps measure 18" H x 7" Diameter
Category
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wool
Large Ceramic Floor-Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Ceramic Floor Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest. For every extraordinary
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
).
René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ingo Maurer
Fukushu
Table Lamp
Original Box, 1980 Germany
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in The Hague, NL
and 3 matte PVC Minimalist lamp shades. It has an original transformer (from 230V down to 24V AC
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This swing arm desk lamp was designed by Walter Von Nessen for production by his own studio in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Extra Large Ceramic Floor Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben
By Kaiser Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brown and Taupe Glazed Ceramic Floor Lamp, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest. For
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in The Hague, NL
. The two tapered, clip-on lamp shades have been newly refreshed in a smooth ivory fabric.
The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Large Danisch Ceramic Table Lamps with Custom Silk Lampshade R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
lamp shade and silk inner shade, we offer more shades from René Houben. Different colors and different
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Bauhaus Bedside Table Lamps or Sconces Germany 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus bedside table lamps or sconces. Adjustable lamp shades
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Set of 2 Table Lamps "Corbra" in Ceramic by Tommaso Barbi, 1960s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Fat Lava Green Brown Orange Ceramic Lamp, West-Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Mid-century modern Scandinavian Teak table lamp, Eskilstuna AB, Sweden
By Eskilstuna Armaturer
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
, lamp shades are included. The price includes free shipping.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
$611 Sale Price
20% Off
B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
-shade.
René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Used Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used lamp shades available for sale. Each of these unique used lamp shades was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Used lamp shades have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used lamp shades to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency used lamp shades are of considerable interest. Poul Henningsen, Ifö Electric and Louis Poulsen each produced beautiful used lamp shades that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Lamp Shades?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
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 Used Lamp Shades
- 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 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 are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- 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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
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Hercules Plaster
Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Plates
Herend Dinner Set
Herend Pink
Heritage Walnut And Oak Chest