1960s (plus or minus) lamp shade. What do I call this.

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  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Any keywords for me? Drawing a blank on how to describe this lampshade.

    It's marked Verplex Essex Conn on the top, dating it to the 60's plus or minus a decade.

    What would you call the material on this? All I can think of is "rattan" which I don't think is right.

    Thanks for taking a look.

    shade2.jpg

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    Lucille.b, Jun 16, 2022
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Maybe reed?
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 16, 2022
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Naw. It's split bamboo, looks like to me...very nicely done, too, as the shade appears to be very slightly conical. Using uniform splits, that's tricky geometry!
     
    wlwhittier, Jun 16, 2022
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  4. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thank you both.
     
    Lucille.b, Jun 16, 2022
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  5. Firemandk

    Firemandk Well-Known Member

    Wow ! Did that "Light up" a memory ! My parents had two lamps with those... I have not thought about those in 40 plus years !!!!!!!!
     
    Firemandk, Jun 17, 2022
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    You should be able to sell that. I hope you do well with it!
     
    Figtree3, Jun 17, 2022
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