A Mid Century Large Orange and Amber Blenko Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage large amber and orange glass Blenko vase converted into a table lamp with glass finial
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
A Mid Century Large Orange and Amber Blenko Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage large amber and orange glass Blenko vase converted into a table lamp with glass finial
Glass
Pair of Blenko Amber Glass Lamps on Ebonized Wood/Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Amber Glass lamps on ebonized wood and brass bases.
20" tall from base to top of glass.
This item is located at our Chelsea location,325 West 16th Street betwee...
Blown Glass
Amber Glass Blenko Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Amber glass Blenko lamp with huge finial
Pair of Amber Glass Table Lamps
By Blenko Glass
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Blenko style warm amber art glass, base diameter 7", base height is 15". Linen shades are 12 x 14 x 11, 3-way 150 watts or compact florescent, LED ready.
Glass
Amber Wayne Husted Blenko Lamp, circa 1960
By Wayne Husted
Located in Dallas, TX
Amber Wayne Husted Blenko lamp with pongee shade.
Amber Wayne Husted Blenko lamp, c. 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Amber Wayne Husted Blenko lamp with natural silk pongee shade
Glass, Silk
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.
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