One of the more attractive types of old style table lamps that you can find is the mica table lamp, a lamp that has an amber colored lamp shade. These types of lamps throw a warm glow of illumination across the room thanks to the caramel-colored lampshade that diffuses the light.
These lamps are old-style lamps often made with a black iron frame to offset the color of the mica that dominates. The more common components for a mica table lamp is solid copper including copper rivets. The color of copper complements the color of the mica shades beautifully. These types of lamps were brought to prominence by Dirk Van Erp in the early 1900s.
The mica lamp shade fits perfectly with a dark or brushed metal lamp base giving it the classical antique appearance. Below are some examples of the beauty that can be captured in a mica table lamp.
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 Classic Bankers Table Desk Lamp Coffee Finish w Mica Shade FAST SHIP NEW $62.00 Time Remaining: 7h 36m Buy It Now for only: $62.00 |
 Meyda Tiffany 19H Van Erp Amber Mica Table Lamp $169.20 Time Remaining: 8h 7m Buy It Now for only: $169.20 |
 3 pc amber mica mineral shade zinc base Tiffany style desk end table lamp set $191.00 Time Remaining: 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $191.00 |
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 MEYDA TIFFANY Stained Glass Table Lamp 20h Van Erp Amber Mica ABC24212 NEW $279.00 Time Remaining: 23h 40m Buy It Now for only: $279.00 |
 MEYDA TIFFANY Stained Glass Table Lamp 24h Van Erp Amber Mica ABC24217 NEW $349.00 Time Remaining: 23h 40m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 |
 Lite Source Table Lamp Aged Bronze Mica Shade C41212 $165.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 27m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 |
 Lite Source Mica Table Lamp LS 3543MICA $210.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 Lite Source Table Lamp Aged Bronze Mica Shade LS 21438 $163.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 39m Buy It Now for only: $163.00 |
You can find mica table lamps in the classic and traditional styles by which most of us are familiar. When looking to buy a mica table lamp you might be after styles known as beanpot, trumpet, onion mica table lamps or mushroom mica table lamps. The names given to these types of lamps refer to the shape of the lamp base.
These lamps are available from specific eras as well and can be classified as mission lamps, modern lamps or traditional western lamps. Each of these types of lamps will fit perfectly on a desk or table in a rustic or traditional room and the glow that emanates from them sets a cozy mood.
 Mica Beanpot Table Lamp |
 Mica Mission Table Lamp |
 Mica Mushroom Table Lamp |
 Mica Trumpet Table Lamp |
There are many other beautiful styles of lamps made with a range of finishes that look just as effective as the table lamps shown above.