At 1stDibs, there are several options of cranberry glass lamps available for sale. Each of these unique cranberry glass lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
brass. There are all kinds of cranberry glass lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Cranberry glass lamps made by
Victorian designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many cranberry glass lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Aureliano Toso,
Biot and
Dino Martens produced popular cranberry glass lamps that are worth a look.
Cranberry glass lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,276, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
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.