At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal clear glass mushroom for your home. A clear glass mushroom — often made from
glass,
metal and
murano glass — can elevate any home. Find 256 options for an antique or vintage clear glass mushroom now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer clear glass mushroom, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A clear glass mushroom, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made clear glass mushroom has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Laurel Lamp Company,
Bill Curry and
Glashütte Limburg 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.