Arts and crafts is not just a hobby but was actually a time period in history. It was a movement where creativity and out of the box thinking was championed over convention. And celebrating the spirit of this movement, we offer you arts and crafts lampshades embodying the mind and hearts of the artists who make their own path in the art world while thumbing their nose at the traditional styles. See collection for more.
5 Recommendations and 154 Ideas
Textured black metal lampshade
Gracie Oaks
With its beautifully detailed embossed spider pattern, this elegant empire lampshade will turn heads wherever you place it. It comes with a sturdy matte-finished metal frame and a fitter for easy installation onto any lamp base.
$48.99
$39.99
Designer Advice:
This one-of-a-kind lampshade shines an interesting pattern onto the walls, adding a unique wow factor to your space. It’s a great conversation starter for a country modern living room with a fireplace mantle and rustic decorative elements. Or you can use it to add interest to a moody study or den with dark academia influences.
Flared empire lamp shade
August Grove®
For an even more rustic feel, go for this flared empire lampshade. It’s handcrafted from sturdy tin metal with a spider pattern that perfectly compliments its primitive silhouette. It’s uniquely designed to fit into any midsized lamp base.
$71.99
$99.99
Designer Advice:
This gorgeous metal lampshade will fit perfectly onto that vintage wooden floor lamp base you’ve been wanting to update. It has more of a reddish rust color that would look great in a safari-themed patio space with faux animal skin floor rugs. You could also use it to add even more color to an eclectic bedroom space.
Patterned paper lampshade
Loon Peak®
This well-made empire lampshade is crafted from oiled kraft paper with a handpainted scene that wraps around the whole shade. It’s got a double-laced detail at the bottom and the top as well as a fitter for effortless installation.
$46.99
$61.99
Designer Advice:
This would look great in a rustic mountain lodge or a cabin-themed room with hardwood floors and solid wood furniture with a distressed finish. If you have a curio cabinet in the space, decorate it with animal figurines to pick up on the theme printed onto the lamp shade, and finish the look with complimentary items such as mantle clocks and other vintage finds.
Kraft paper arts and crafts lamp shade
Millwood Pines
Continuing with the kraft paper trend, this handmade empire lampshade offers a distinct rustic finish with x-shaped lacing at the top and bottom. You’ve got brass-plated spider wire that sits flush at the top of the shade and a fitter for easy installation.
$47.99
$68.99
Designer Advice:
If you’re looking to create a lodge-inspired feel in your space, then you’ll want to illuminate the space with a couple of these beautifully handcrafted lamps. The oiled Kraft paper emits a soft, ambient light that will perfectly complement a countryside motif. Whether it’s a reading room, a guest room, or even a computer room– it’ll transport the space into a charming cabin.
Cocoa leaf empire lamp shade
Ebern Designs
This empire lampshade is made from real fossilized cocoa leaves that are painstakingly placed on a UL lamp backing. It is then hand stitched onto a durable wrought iron screw-on frame which will fit into any standard harp.
$97.2
$125.78
Designer Advice:
Evoke a sense of tropical style with this handcrafted leaf lampshade. It’s the perfect addition to a British Colonial or Hamptons-style beach house with island-inspired decor elements. Think timber furniture with white linen upholstery, lots of indoor greenery, shutters, and beautiful symmetrical windows that bring the outside in.
Glass Mosaic Lamp Shade
handmade, continuous scenery/telling a story around the outside could be an interesting idea.
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Wow, just take a look at this wonderful, DIY, handmade lamp shade! It must have taken a lot of patience and dedication to create such an amazing piece of furniture. Very unique, one-of-a-kind design with a rustic touch!
29" H Table Lamp with Empire Shade
Fabulous country style table lamp for girls. It has a vase-like base of purple and silvery glass. Its classic shade is manufactured of fabric with a charming colourful floral design in prevailing purples and pinks.
This is so cool! I could do it in a color scheme for my craft room.
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DIY Veneer Lamp Shade. LOVE this!
This wonderfully crafted lampshade constitutes a great example of a DIY project, which enchants with the magical climate its brings. Depicting nature or the urban space, it delights with the creativity of the designer.
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sewing room lights - what a cute idea for using some of my fabric stash for a sewing room light!
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