Find many varieties of an authentic antique slag glass lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
slag glass, every antique slag glass lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique slag glass lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique slag glass lamp bearing
Arts and Crafts,
Art Nouveau or
Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique slag glass lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Bradley & Hubbard,
Miller Lamp Company and
Handel Lamp Co. are consistently popular.
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.