Antique Etched Glass Light Shade – Flared Bell Form (Early 20th Century)

Description :
This antique flared glass light shade features a soft, bell-shaped silhouette with delicate etched leaf-and-berry motifs across its midsection. The glass has aged naturally, showing mild surface hazing and patina consistent with decades of use. Its frosted-to-clear finish diffuses light beautifully, making it ideal for early pendant or wall sconce restoration projects. The shade’s flared base and narrow neck were designed to fit standard early 20th-century socket collars or threaded rings. The craftsmanship—hand-etched details and organic contour—reflects early electric-era lighting, commonly seen in residential and small commercial fixtures from the 1910s–1930s.
Era:
Circa 1910s–1930s

Style:
Art Nouveau / Early Electric / Transitional Victorian

Technique:
Mouth-blown glass with hand-etched decorative pattern and partial acid frosting

Tools Used:
Glassblower’s pontil, etching wheel, acid bath, polishing cloths

History:
These shades were commonly paired with brass or bronze fixtures in parlors, entryways, and early bathrooms. The floral-etched design reflects a movement from ornate Victorian to more fluid Art Nouveau aesthetics.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker unknown; possibly U.S. or European origin (style similar to early Holophane or Consolidated Glass Company pieces).

Measurements:
5" diameter × 8½" height

Suggested Weight:
Approximately 2 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
10" × 10" × 10" box, double-wrapped with cushioning

Item Number : P14820

Category : Shade

Brand : UK

Attributes

Material : Glass
Style : Art Nouveau / Early Electric / Transitional Victorian

Measurements

Width : 5"
Height : 8 ½"