There is a range of antique bent glass lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
slag glass, all antique bent glass lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique bent glass lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique bent glass lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Arts and Crafts,
Art Nouveau and
Hollywood Regency antique bent glass lamps are of considerable interest.
Jacob and Josef Kohn,
Josef Hoffmann and
Woka Lamps each produced beautiful antique bent glass lamps that are worth considering.
Prices for antique bent glass lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique bent glass lamps begin at $960 and can go as high as $79,921, while the average can fetch as much as $1,408.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.