Fiberglass lamp shades were particularly popular in the 1950s.
Fiberglass sheets to replace old lampshades.
The sides of the lamps were often bright colors with mid century modern designs such as kidney shaped lines.
Casey good tips on restoring old fiberglass lampshades but i have several simple suggestions to save time and make the process much easier and cleaner.
The were often laced with leather or plastic along the tops and bottoms in a contrasting color.
They can be decorated in a number of different ways and are usually laced together for a slightly rustic.
Here are a few of the fiberglass shades i have around my place.
Vintage fiberglass lamp shade faux wood look beige brown bronze 17 large drum mid century lampshade mcm lamp vintageventureco.
Mid century fiberglass hanging lamp shades vintage lighting set of 2 mcm.
You can browse through ebay to find a broad range of style options for vintage lampshades.
Make offer mid century fiberglass hanging lamp shades vintage lighting set of 2 mcm.
Old lampshades can be a nice way to add some traditional charm to the lighting fixtures in your house or apartment.
Fiberglass lampshades were popular during the 1950s.
The sides of the lamps were often bright colors with mid century modern designs such as kidney shaped lines.
The edges of the lamps were laced to the frame with lanyard in complementary colors creating a faux mica look that was both a little bit rustic and a little bit space age.
They came in a variety of colors finishes and patterns and cast a nice glow since the fiberglass is semi transparent.
This stands the material up and it s much easier to lace than when it s it flat like in your photo.
Fiberglass lamp shades were very common in the 50 s and 60 s.
You can purchase them at low cost prices that work for you.
A wide variety of fiberglass lamp shade material options are available to you such as material style and technique.
Only 1 available and it s in 3 people s carts.
Use clothespins to attach the fiberglass to the ring before you lace.
Fiberglass drum barrel and cylinder lampshades and pendant lamp shades.
About 0 of these are shade sails nets.
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.
Vintage retro mid century 2 tier fiberglass lamp shade w stars.
Fiberglass lamp shades were particularly popular in the 1950s.