Find many varieties of an authentic French blown glass table lamp available at 1stDibs. A French blown glass table lamp — often made from
glass,
metal and
blown glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French blown glass table lamp, we have 440 options in-stock, while there are 106 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French blown glass table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French blown glass table lamp made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French blown glass table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Daum,
Charles Schneider and
Ludovic Clément d’Armont produced versions that are worth a look.
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.