2 1/4 (2.25) Inch Vintage Etched Bell Glass Light Fixture Shade

2 1/4 Fitter Etched Glass Bell Shade Vintage Clear Frosted Art Deco Floral

The Shade That Makes the Lamp: A Vintage Etched Glass Bell Shade With a 2 1/4 Inch Fitter and Art Deco Floral Detail Worth Hunting For.

This etched glass bell shade is the kind of replacement shade a restorer searches for patiently and recognizes immediately when they find it. The bell shade form is clear pressed glass, softly flared at the base, with a 2 1/4 inch fitter at the crown — the standard size that fits the overwhelming majority of vintage wall sconces, pendant fixtures, ceiling pan lights, and early-electric chandeliers from the 1910s through the 1930s. What sets this shade apart from a plain replacement is the quality of its decoration: the upper body carries a repeating Art Deco fan and foliate motif — precise, confident, and characteristic of the period — framed above and below by clean horizontal frosted rings that divide the shade into distinct registers. The lower flare opens into a wider botanical band of flowers and leaves etched in fine detail against the clear glass, so that when lit, the pattern throws soft, patterned light across the room. Clear etched glass shades of this type were produced in significant quantities for the American residential market during the Art Deco era, and genuine period examples with intact, sharp etching and original frosted finish are considerably harder to find than their reproduction counterparts. This is a vintage original — not a reproduction — with the honest character and material quality that makes it the right shade for a serious restoration, a period sconce, or a designer who wants authentic light.

MEASUREMENTS

Overall height is 4 1/2 inches. Diameter at the widest point is 4 7/8 inches. Fitter opening is 2 1/4 inches.

CONDITION

Vintage original in good condition with honest age-related character consistent with early 20th century glass. There is a small straw mark near the lower opening rim and some roughness and manufacturing irregularity inside the top fitter rim. Minor surface wear and small inconsistencies are present throughout, as is expected with glass of this age and origin. These details are visible in the photographs and do not affect the use or display of the shade.

✓ Free domestic shipping.

✓ 30 day return policy.

✓ Vintage original — not a reproduction — with intact period etching and frosted finish.

✓ Standard 2 1/4 inch fitter fits the majority of antique sconces, pendants, and ceiling fixtures.

✓ Art Deco floral and fan motif with fine detail throughout — a decorative shade, not a plain replacement.

✓ Single piece, carefully packed for safe transit.

This vintage etched glass bell shade is offered subject to prior sale, as it is listed across multiple venues simultaneously. Please reach out with any questions — we are happy to help confirm fit, discuss condition in more detail, or provide additional photographs.

Product No. 4244