You would have loved the estate sale I found these glass fixtures in. Of course, if you like estate sales where it looks like a stampede ran through, which I most certainly do. It’s thrilling. The basement was littered with all kinds of vintage glass shades leaning precariously on the edges of old wobbly card tables and shelving or they were already lying dead on the concrete floor in pieces. Poor guys wobbled right off and the stampede didn’t help.
What this house lacked in safety, made up for in its beauty. I actually had to leave the attic because for some odd reason I was getting dizzy. Must’ve been the slanted ceilings on top of all the goodies I could’ve easily crushed underfoot. Here are a few of the glass shades I found.
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Art Deco Porch Light Cover
A vintage Art Deco industrial glass light shade. It’s “egg” shaped, white on the back, clear and thickly ribbed in the front. Some staining and white paint loss, especially around the fitter.
Measurements are approximates only:
- 6 1/4″ tall
- 3″ fitter
- 4 1/2″ front to back
Ebay or Etsy
SOLD – Futuristic Fixture
A vintage glass white and clear light shade. It’s tapered and ribbed. The “top” part is clear with circular ribs and the very center has a pointed top. There’s staining, especially around the fitter. Some paint loss. There are stress cracks in the clear part.
Measurements are approximates only:
- 7 1/2″ tall
- 4″ fitter
- Weighs 1lb 15.6oz
Ebay or Etsy
SOLD – Dome Topped Art Deco Shade
This vintage art deco glass shade is white and clear with ribbing and a domed top. It does have staining (some probably permanent) and will need to be cleaned. There is also chipping around the fitter.
Measurements are approximates only:
- 6 1/2″ tall
- 4″ fitter
- 6″ width
- Weighs 1 lb 3.2 oz
This looks awfully similar to the old shades found on page 26 of this 1937 Sears Catalog. I’d say “D” is the closest.
SOLD – 2 Cone Shaped Glass Shades
2 opaque white glass cone shaped glass shades. Staining, especially around the fitters and light scratching.
Measurements are approximates only:
- 6″ tall
- 4 1/4″ fitter
- Each weigh 1 lb. 5 oz.
Ebay
