At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal blown glass lamp blue for your home. Frequently made of
glass,
blown glass and
metal, every blown glass lamp blue was constructed with great care. Find 165 options for an antique or vintage blown glass lamp blue now, or shop our selection of 39 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a blown glass lamp blue — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A blown glass lamp blue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made blown glass lamp blue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Barovier&Toso,
Holmegaard and
Michael Bang 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.