If you find an authentic lamp with a damaged or missing lamp shade, it is quite possible to source a replacement. And it doesn’t have to be identical, same shaped or an antique either. That’s the best part about replacement lamp shades. It allows you to completely change the style of the lamp.
Having said that, a lot of people prefer sourcing an antique lamp shade replacement. Reach out to verified and reputed antique dealers to look for replacements. Counterfeiting is rife in the industry and most of the Frederick Cooper lampshades that you see for sale on eBay are fake.
If you find a lampshade that’s being sold as an antique, try to verify the origin. Speak to the company if they can provide any information about it. If nothing else works, pay an appraiser to know if it’s legitimate.