Collection: Vintage Crochet & Lace Lamps – Swedish Boho Lighting

Few lamps throw light as softly as a crochet or lace shade. This collection is devoted to vintage Swedish lamps that pair cotton or linen lacework with wooden and brass bases, a look that fits boho, cottage and Scandinavian interiors alike.

Many shades use näversöm, a Swedish technique worked in a basket-weave pattern that recalls woven birch bark. You will find Markslöjd pine table lamps with näversöm shades, a window pendant in linen lace, crochet wall sconces sold singly or as a pair, and a sliced wood lamp set with a crochet shade. Other pieces include a teak table lamp from the 1960s with a woven lace shade, a pair of brass table lamps with lace shades, drum-shaped crochet pendant covers and a pair of cream Hardanger lace shades.

The shades were stitched by hand, while the bases are factory or workshop made, and each listing explains which is which. We describe shade size, base height, plug type and any yellowing of the lace so you can choose with confidence.