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Solid Crystal Lamp

Solid Crystal Lamps
Solid Crystal Lamps

Solid Crystal Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of solid crystal lamps each in the shape of a balustrade and with crystal finials.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Clear Crystal Orrefors Lamps, Olle Alberius, Sweden, 1970
Pair of Clear Crystal Orrefors Lamps, Olle Alberius, Sweden, 1970

Pair of Clear Crystal Orrefors Lamps, Olle Alberius, Sweden, 1970

By Olle Alberius, Orrefors

Located in Bronx, NY

Designed by Olle Alberius, Solid crystal lamp bases with a single chrome socket with original sticker.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Solid, Rock Crystal Lamp
Solid, Rock Crystal Lamp

Solid, Rock Crystal Lamp

By Antonio's Bella Casa 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large, contemporary, urn-style, carved and polished, "Lucca" rock crystal lamp on raised bases of the same. Gilded metal mount. Off-white linen textured 18" diameter lamp shade and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Solid Crystal Obelisk-Form Table Lamp
Solid Crystal Obelisk-Form Table Lamp

Solid Crystal Obelisk-Form Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

a versatile lamp that can be used in multiple settings, of thick hand-polished crystal with its ethereal reflective quality allowing light to penetrate changing from day to evening; ...

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Solid Rock Crystal Stacked Lamps With Polished Nickel Hardware
Pair of Solid Rock Crystal Stacked Lamps With Polished Nickel Hardware

Pair of Solid Rock Crystal Stacked Lamps With Polished Nickel Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hand carved solid rock crystal lamps with three stacked oval hand carved crystals and circular crystal bases.

Category

2010s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Nickel

Pair of Solid Clear Kosta Crystal Lamps, Sweden, 1980
Pair of Solid Clear Kosta Crystal Lamps, Sweden, 1980

Pair of Solid Clear Kosta Crystal Lamps, Sweden, 1980

By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of solid clear crystal lamps by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta, 1980 Sweden signed in great condition clear crystal with tiny air bubbles organically shaped in the inside of the g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful heavy mid-century modern table lamp made of solid crystal glass
Beautiful heavy mid-century modern table lamp made of solid crystal glass

Beautiful heavy mid-century modern table lamp made of solid crystal glass

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, heavy Mid-Century Modern table lamp. The lamp base is made of turned solid crystal glass in red and clear.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930s Solid Brass Glass Cut and Lead Crystal Arrow Pendulums Table Lamp
1930s Solid Brass Glass Cut and Lead Crystal Arrow Pendulums Table Lamp

1930s Solid Brass Glass Cut and Lead Crystal Arrow Pendulums Table Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

This beautiful early 20th century table lamp gives off a lovely sparkle. It features a solid brass base with paw feet, a glass cut column topped with solid brass body, and surrounde...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp
Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp

Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A c. 1940, Continental, organic-form, solid crystal table lamp with intertwining extrusions.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Art Deco Solid Rock Crystal Block Mounted on Black Marble Base Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Solid Rock Crystal Block Mounted on Black Marble Base Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Solid Rock Crystal Block Mounted on Black Marble Base Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Art Deco Solid Rock Crystal Block Mounted on Absolute Black Marble Table Lamp Black Marble top and Bottom, hi polished Nickle Fittings and Deluxe Double Sockets Dimensions: B...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Nickel, Wire

Pair of Italian Solid Crystal Table Lamps in the Art Deco Style, 1970s
Pair of Italian Solid Crystal Table Lamps in the Art Deco Style, 1970s

Pair of Italian Solid Crystal Table Lamps in the Art Deco Style, 1970s

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Italian Solid Crystal Table Lamps in the Art Deco Style, 1970s Elegant pair of Italian table lamps crafted in solid crystal during the 1970s, inspired by the refined geometr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Italian Solid Brass and Crystal Table Chandelier
1970s Italian Solid Brass and Crystal Table Chandelier

1970s Italian Solid Brass and Crystal Table Chandelier

Located in Germantown, MD

Italian vintage solid brass and crystal table chandelier. Crystals are slightly over an inch wide and about 2inches tall. Solid brass base is 5 inches in diameter. The piece is 11" W...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Contemporary Brass & Solid Walnut Mushroom Lamp "Lámpara H"
Contemporary Brass & Solid Walnut Mushroom Lamp "Lámpara H"

Contemporary Brass & Solid Walnut Mushroom Lamp "Lámpara H"

Located in Zapopan, MX

The "Lámpara H" is a low-profile architectural table lamp defined by its expressive mushroom silhouette and pure geometric dialogue. Harmonizing two opposing hemispherical forms—a wa...

Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural Brass & Solid Parota Table Lamp "Lámpara Faro Alto"
Sculptural Brass & Solid Parota Table Lamp "Lámpara Faro Alto"

Sculptural Brass & Solid Parota Table Lamp "Lámpara Faro Alto"

Located in Zapopan, MX

The "Lámpara Faro Alto" is a tall, sculptural table luminaire inspired by the beacon-like form of a lighthouse. Blending totem-like architectural presence with refined materials, the...

Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Fall Floor Lamp with Gold-Plated Solid Brass
Fall Floor Lamp with Gold-Plated Solid Brass

Fall Floor Lamp with Gold-Plated Solid Brass

$12,156Sale Price / item|20% Off

Fall Floor Lamp with Gold-Plated Solid Brass

Located in Paris, FR

Floor lamp fall with crystal glass tubes and gold-plated polished brass structure. With grey Carrara marble ring around basement. With 18 halogen bulbs, lamp holder type G9. 40 w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Gold Plate, Brass

Handcrafted Solid Wood Edition Table Lamp Crystalline Bulb Art Sculpture Glint
Handcrafted Solid Wood Edition Table Lamp Crystalline Bulb Art Sculpture Glint

Handcrafted Solid Wood Edition Table Lamp Crystalline Bulb Art Sculpture Glint

By Flowlight Design, Karson Wu

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! Meet "Glint" — a momentary spark captured in time. Designed to embody the striking contrast between shadow and light, this lamp represents a brilliant ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Luxurious Heavy Pair of Hollywood Regency Crystal and Silver Metal Floor Lamps
Luxurious Heavy Pair of Hollywood Regency Crystal and Silver Metal Floor Lamps

Luxurious Heavy Pair of Hollywood Regency Crystal and Silver Metal Floor Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of elegant heavy luxurious midcentury modern style floor lamps with a timeless modern look composed of solid crystal and lacquered silver metal with references to Art Deco style.

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Solid Clear glass Kosta Lamps, Sweden, 1980
Pair of Solid Clear glass Kosta Lamps, Sweden, 1980

Pair of Solid Clear glass Kosta Lamps, Sweden, 1980

By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Kosta Boda

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of solid clear crystal lamps by the Swedish glassmaker Kosta, 1980 Sweden signed clear crystal with tiny air bubbles organically shaped in the inside of the glass .

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

"Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in Rock Crystal with Bronze and Nickle Finish"
"Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in Rock Crystal with Bronze and Nickle Finish"

"Pair of Art Deco Table Lamp in Rock Crystal with Bronze and Nickle Finish"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Art Deco Modern Style Solid Rock Crystal Blocks, Table Lamps, Casting Bronze with a Hi Polished Nickel finish, Deluxe Double Socket with Pull Chains Dimensions: 7" x 5.5" Bas...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Metal, Silver

Lampe Cubes by Cinabre Gallery, solid Bronze and hand carved & polished Selenite
Lampe Cubes by Cinabre Gallery, solid Bronze and hand carved & polished Selenite

Lampe Cubes by Cinabre Gallery, solid Bronze and hand carved & polished Selenite

Located in London, GB

These amazing brutalist style table lamps, hand made by Cinabre Gallery, consisting of hand cast bronze base and cube spacers with 3 hand carved and hand polished Selenite cubes each...

Category

2010s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps

Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of of very rare highly collectable Carl Fagerlund Orrefors table lamps made in Sweden in the 1970's A very good looking and...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

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20th Century Solid Crystal Vaughan Lamps
20th Century Solid Crystal Vaughan Lamps

20th Century Solid Crystal Vaughan Lamps

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H 26.25 in Dm 7 in

20th Century Solid Crystal Vaughan Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair gorgeous Vaughan "Biarritz" solid crystal lamps with antique brass, new wiring and extended neck.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Solid Glass Crystal Table Lamp

Italian Solid Glass Crystal Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 4.5 in

Italian Solid Glass Crystal Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Italian solid glass crystal table lamp, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Pair of Solid Rock Crystal Candlestick Lamps
Large Pair of Solid Rock Crystal Candlestick Lamps

Large Pair of Solid Rock Crystal Candlestick Lamps

Located in London, GB

A large pair of solid rock crystal candlesticks, converted to lamps.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rock crystal table lamps
Rock crystal table lamps

Rock crystal table lamps

Unavailable

H 26 in

Rock crystal table lamps

Located in New York, NY

Solid rock crystal table lamp mounted on silver leafed wooden base, wired with 2 light cluster.

Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

Castoni Table Lamp Solid Brass Body, Mounts 36 Green Crystal-Rock Precios-Stones
Castoni Table Lamp Solid Brass Body, Mounts 36 Green Crystal-Rock Precios-Stones

Castoni Table Lamp Solid Brass Body, Mounts 36 Green Crystal-Rock Precios-Stones

By Selezioni Domus

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Castoni table lamp from Selezioni Domus Firenze. Precious and essential desing. A geometric pattern created by mounting 36 Crystal Rock green gemstones on the brass body. A spl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Modern Chapman Faux Bamboo Crystal, Brass Floor Lamp
Hollywood Regency Modern Chapman Faux Bamboo Crystal, Brass Floor Lamp

Hollywood Regency Modern Chapman Faux Bamboo Crystal, Brass Floor Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Miami, FL

Constructed of solid brass and crystal this lamp is very high quality.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Modernist Solid Crystal Lamps by Orrefors
Pair of Modernist Solid Crystal Lamps by Orrefors

Pair of Modernist Solid Crystal Lamps by Orrefors

By Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic solid crystal abstract brutal influence lamps with double pull chain sockets.

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Brass and Solid Crystal Lamps in the Form of a Jewel
Pair of Brass and Solid Crystal Lamps in the Form of a Jewel

Pair of Brass and Solid Crystal Lamps in the Form of a Jewel

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of table lamps with solid brass bases and internal stems on which rest solid crystal cut in the form of a jewel.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Heavy Crystal Block Lamps by William Sonoma - pair
Heavy Crystal Block Lamps by William Sonoma - pair

Heavy Crystal Block Lamps by William Sonoma - pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A hand-polished, solid crystal lamp with clean, modern lines. With polished nickel accents, base, and block finials; accented pull chains for two medium base sockets. 14.5" width x 7...

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Regency Decorative Crafts 5585 Sainsbury Figural Table Lamp with Shade - Pair
Regency Decorative Crafts 5585 Sainsbury Figural Table Lamp with Shade - Pair

Regency Decorative Crafts 5585 Sainsbury Figural Table Lamp with Shade - Pair

By Decorative Crafts

Located in Chicago, IL

Regal in style, this solid crystal lamp features an antiqued brass base and a scalloped, piped fabric shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Solid Crystal Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Solid Crystal Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Solid Crystal Glass Table Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of glass table lamps (heavy) very solid. Total measurement from base to top of shade is 16 inches high, base to socket is 11 inches, shade is included, side switch. Immaculate, ...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Octagonal Solid Crystal Table Lamps
Pair of Octagonal Solid Crystal Table Lamps

Pair of Octagonal Solid Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Stunning Pair of Octagonal Form Solid Crystal Table Lamps and Cut from the Center in a Diamond Pattern to Reflect Like a Star or Sunburst.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

2 Pairs of Solid Crystal Table Lamps
2 Pairs of Solid Crystal Table Lamps

2 Pairs of Solid Crystal Table Lamps

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H 20 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

2 Pairs of Solid Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Sober and Chic Pairs of Table Lamps Composed of a Rectangular Gilt Bronze Frame through which extrudes an Slightly Beveled Solid Block of Lead Crystal.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

2 French Art Deco Style Solid Crystal Table Lamps
2 French Art Deco Style Solid Crystal Table Lamps

2 French Art Deco Style Solid Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Timeless Pair of Lamps with a Fresh, Modern Look Composed of the Highest Quality Design, Materials and Workmanship. 2 French Art Deco Style Table Lamps with a Stem Compos...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Pair of Solid Faceted Crystal Column Table Lamps by Venini
Pair of Solid Faceted Crystal Column Table Lamps by Venini

Pair of Solid Faceted Crystal Column Table Lamps by Venini

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

Fully restored, these incredibly large faceted crystal table lamps are super impressive for any decor.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

1 Solid Crystal and Silver Plated Floor Lamp attributed to Baccarat
1 Solid Crystal and Silver Plated Floor Lamp attributed to Baccarat

1 Solid Crystal and Silver Plated Floor Lamp attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

1 Elegant Solid Crystal Mid-Century Floor Lamp Attributed to Baccarat with Silver Plate Details Covered by a Crystal Base Plate and Crystal Stem.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Seguso Style Vintage Solid Transparent Crystal Table Lamp with Gold Accents
Seguso Style Vintage Solid Transparent Crystal Table Lamp with Gold Accents

Seguso Style Vintage Solid Transparent Crystal Table Lamp with Gold Accents

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Firenze, IT

An Italian two lights vintage 1950s sparkling, fluted, solid crystal table lamp with gilded brass accents resting on a square beaded brass gold colored base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Solid Crystal & Nickel Table Lamps, Fontana Arte
Pair of Italian Midcentury Solid Crystal & Nickel Table Lamps, Fontana Arte

Pair of Italian Midcentury Solid Crystal & Nickel Table Lamps, Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, Sober pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern style solid crystal and nickel table lamps in the style of Fontana Arte.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Two French Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Crystal & Silver Plate Floor Lamps
Two French Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Crystal & Silver Plate Floor Lamps

Two French Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Crystal & Silver Plate Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of elegant Mid-Century Modern style standing lamps with a timeless modern look composed of solid crystal and lacquered silver plated metal with references to French Art Deco sty...

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Pair of Deco style Rock crystal lamps
Pair of Deco style Rock crystal lamps

Pair of Deco style Rock crystal lamps

Located in Richmond, VA

Fabulous pair of deco style solid rock crystal lamps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Modern Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Modern Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps

Modern Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps

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H 36.62 in Dm 18.51 in

Modern Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Hugh pair of French rock crystal table lamps with handmade lampshades. Each lamp is made of solid rock crystal pieces.

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Crystal Brass Elephant Table Lamps Pair
Vintage Crystal Brass Elephant Table Lamps Pair

Vintage Crystal Brass Elephant Table Lamps Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage 1970s 24% Lead Crystal & Solid Brass Elephant Table Lamps They use bulb clip-on shades (n...

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Pair of Schneider Crystal France, 1960, Table Lamps
Large Pair of Schneider Crystal France, 1960, Table Lamps

Large Pair of Schneider Crystal France, 1960, Table Lamps

By Charles Schneider

Located in New York, NY

A luxurious pair of sculptural solid clear crystal table lamp by the French maker, Schneider.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Restoration Hardware Modern Crystal Banister Table Lamp Baluster Light Glass
Restoration Hardware Modern Crystal Banister Table Lamp Baluster Light Glass

Restoration Hardware Modern Crystal Banister Table Lamp Baluster Light Glass

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Dayton, OH

Inspired by the beauty of classic sweeping staircases, this solid crystal glass lamp is elegantly illuminating.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Style, Crystal Floor Lamps, Fontana Arte
Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Style, Crystal Floor Lamps, Fontana Arte

Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Style, Crystal Floor Lamps, Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Two sober and elegant Italian midcentury style solid crystal standing lamps in the Modern neoclassical spirit with each piece of crystal delicately cut to reflect light, tapered and ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Orrefors Crystal Block and Brass Lamps
Pair of Orrefors Crystal Block and Brass Lamps

Pair of Orrefors Crystal Block and Brass Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of solid block crystal and brass lamps by Orrefors.

Category

20th Century Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Crystal & Brass Table Lamps, Fontana Arte Style
Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Crystal & Brass Table Lamps, Fontana Arte Style

Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Crystal & Brass Table Lamps, Fontana Arte Style

Located in New York, NY

Sober and elegant pair of solid crystal table lamps reflecting modern and neoclassical sensibilities with each piece of crystal tapered and delicately cut to reflect light.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

20th Century Pair of Crystal Urn Form Table Lamps
20th Century Pair of Crystal Urn Form Table Lamps

20th Century Pair of Crystal Urn Form Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A 20th century pair of solid crystal flat urn table lamps. Dimensions without shade: 22" H x 7" W 5 1/4" D.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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Solid Crystal Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic solid crystal lamp available at 1stDibs. Each solid crystal lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, crystal and metal. If you’re shopping for a solid crystal lamp, we have 22 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect solid crystal lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each solid crystal lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made solid crystal lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kosta Boda, Il Pezzo Mancante and Vicke Lindstrand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Solid Crystal Lamp?

The average selling price for a solid crystal lamp at 1stDibs is $5,259, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.