Retro Modern Lampshade and Pendant Lamp Shade Styles
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These are the classic tiered lampshades from the 1940s and 1950s. This classic vintage modern style is contemporary once again. They are also known as the “double decker,” “triple decker,” and “birthday cake” lampshades. The regular two-tier is an appropriate replacement lampshade on many vintage and mid-century lamp designs. The reverse (or “upside-down”) two-tier lampshade is especially suited to retro/modern, atomic, and tiki lamps, and on many Danish Modern and retro-influenced contemporary lamps as well. The XL reverse two-tier pendant lamp shade looks great over large and standard-sized dining tables, and is appropriate for living rooms where the classic midcentury-modern vintage look is sought; the large and medium reverse two-tier pendant shade look great over smaller dining tables and dinette sets, and in bedrooms and dens. The three-tier fiberglass lampshades are a classic fifties design, and make for dramatic pendant light fixtures.
Atomic tiered lampshades are appropriate for the wilder fifties atomic, Jetsons, googie, biomorphic,and tiki lamps. The atomic three-tier shades also make great hanging lamps. The heights listed below are our standard heights for our atomic tiered lampshades, but these heights can be customized to your preferences. Atomic tiered pendant shades are a minimum of 10″ tall.
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Atomic Three-Tier Lampshade-diameter listed for main tier |
Reverse Atomic Two-Tier Lampshade-diameter listed for main tier |
The clean lines of the classic, minimalist drum lampshade works well with all mid-century and retro-influenced contemporary styles, and is a great choice for many Danish Modern lamps. Standard drum heights are 8″, 9″, or 10″. Taller heights are available; please see our Lampshade Shop for more details.
Pendant drum shades are at least 10″ tall. A gang of three or five 6″ dia. pendant shades look cool over a bar or a kitchen island. Larger diameters are recommended for general space illumination. The 18″ dia. shade makes a great pendant lamp.
6″ dia. Drum Lampshade6 inch………$65.00 |
8″ dia. Drum Lampshade8 inch………$70.00 |
10″ dia. Drum Lampshade10 inch………$75.00 |
13″ dia. Drum Lampshade13 inch………$85.00 |
15″ dia. Drum Lampshade15 inch………$95.00 |
18″ dia. Drum Lampshade18 inch………$120.00 |
The traditional cone is a standard replacement lamp shade with a wide range of smaller vintage lamps. The tall cone shade is cool with smaller googie and tiki lamps.
Square lampshades work well in minimalist, modern decor. Square lampshades can be tricky to fit on many lamps; make a mock-up if you aren’t sure. Square lampshades are available in 8″, 9″, and 10″ heights. Oversize heights are available. Square pendant shades are at least 10″ tall.
Small Cone LampshadesMany other cone shapes and sizes available in the Cone Lampshades section of our Store |
Square LampshadesSmall (10″)…………$100.00 |
Sconce Shield Lampshade4 3/4″ wide by 5 3/4″ tall…………$45.00 This is the classic sconce shield style found in Airstream and other vintage trailers. With integral bulb clip. Recommended use with frosted appliance bulb, 40W max. |