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A Pair of 1930'S Tavern Picture Shades
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A Pair of 1930'S Tavern Picture Shades

1920 - 1940
Description

A pair of large tavern scene lampshades. When lit the wiindows in the shades lit up and the scene comes to life.

good original condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated these Vintage Tavern Picture Lampshades to the 1930s.

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SA1195846
Dealers Internal Reference
Tavern shades
Description
A pair of large tavern scene lampshades. When lit the wiindows in the shades lit up and the scene comes to life.

good original condition

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated these Vintage Tavern Picture Lampshades to the 1930s.

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SA1195846
Dealers Internal Ref
Tavern shades
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe.
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Archive I A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe.

A Pair of 1930'S Tavern Picture Shades

Archive II A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe. View II
Archive III A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe. View III
Archive IV A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe. View IV
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38 Borough Street
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe.
A pair of 1930's Tavern Picture Shades
Ref: SA1195846
A pair of 1930s hexagonal lampshades featuring printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric panels, braid trim, and lower fringe.
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  • ObjectLampshades
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s
  • MaterialFabric, Velvet, Wire, Braided Trim, Fringe
  • ColourBurgundy and Cream
  • MotifsTavern scene print, Fringed trim, Hexagonal panels, Braided gimp
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

A pair of 1930s lampshades brings character to a living space through hexagonal panels of printed tavern scenes, deep burgundy fabric, and contrasting cream-coloured interiors. Each shade carries braided gimp trim along the seams and is finished with a delicate fringe along the lower border. When illuminated, the windows in the printed scene illuminate to give life to the design. The visible construction utilises wire frames supporting fabric panels with detailed historical street life illustrations depicting horses, figures, and buildings. The pair stands 20 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. These items fit well upon a sideboard top within an English country house interior, adding traditional textile warmth to a lamp base. The shades remain in good original condition, displaying period charm suitable for domestic illumination.

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Picture lampshades from the 1930s feature printed or hand-applied scenes on fabric or card panels, frequently depicting tavern, coaching inn, or pastoral themes popular in early 20th-century decorative lighting.

These lampshades were built on wire frames using printed cotton or linen panels, velvet side panels, woven gimp braid, and hanging fringe along the lower rim.

Authentic period lampshades show characteristic mid-century printing methods, natural softening or patination of the textile fibers, era-appropriate trim stitching, and original wire frame construction.

They can be fitted to brass, wooden, or ceramic table lamp bases on sideboards, desks, or console tables to add narrative detail and warm directional light.

Dust gently using a soft, dry brush or a vacuum attachment on low suction, avoiding liquids or damp cloths that could cause fabric staining or adhesive degradation.
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