Hurricane Candle Lamp Shade, Lead Crystal Cut Glass, 8" Vintage Mid 20th Century

This is a cut glass or crystal hurricane/lampshade for a candle. These pieces were typically used as toppers for candlesticks, mantle lamps, or centerpieces.

Crystal/Glass Hurricane Candle Shade (sometimes called a "lamp chimney shade")

• Clear pressed glass or lead crystal (based on the brilliant cut-style patterns)

• Deep cut patterns including starbursts, fans, and cross-hatching.

• Flared top to diffuse candlelight.

• Heavy glass with polished rim and base (suggests higher-quality manufacture).

• Likely mid-20th century (1950s–1980s), though similar styles were produced earlier and later.

Possible Makers

• American Brilliant Style (late 19th–early 20th century): Earlier cut crystal pieces had very sharp, deep cuts.

• Mid-century pressed crystal makers: Companies such as Waterford (Ireland), Mikasa (Japan), Ajka (Hungary), or even American glasshouses made similar decorative hurricanes.

• Unmarked pressed versions: Many came from Eastern European crystal factories (Czechos