Find many varieties of an authentic crystal ball lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
stone,
metal and
crystal, every crystal ball lamp was constructed with great care. There are 46 variations of the antique or vintage crystal ball lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect crystal ball lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A crystal ball lamp made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made crystal ball lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Jacques Adnet,
Rembrandt Lamp Company and
Archimede Seguso 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.