An assortment of cut crystal and brass table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
brass,
metal and
stone, all cut crystal and brass table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 48 antique and vintage cut crystal and brass table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of cut crystal and brass table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Cut crystal and brass table lamps bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
Bakalowits & Söhne,
Waterford Crystal and
Claus Josef Riedel each produced beautiful cut crystal and brass table lamps that are worth considering.
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.