Brilliant Cut Glass Lamp

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brilliant cut glass lamp for your home. A brilliant cut glass lamp — often made from metal, stone and glass — can elevate any home. Find 66 options for an antique or vintage brilliant cut glass lamp now, or shop our selection of 166 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brilliant cut glass lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brilliant cut glass lamp, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brilliant cut glass lamp over the years, but those crafted by Astep, Gino Sarfatti and Charles Schneider are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

The average selling price for a brilliant cut glass lamp at 1stDibs is $3,233, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced.

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.