At 1stDibs, there are several options of aqua glass lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
glass,
murano glass and
metal, all aqua glass lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 65 antique and vintage aqua glass lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Aqua glass lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Aqua glass lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made aqua glass lamps over the years, but those made by
Seguso Vetri d'Arte,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.