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Pair of Signed Pairpoint Cobalt Cut Crystal Candle Lamps
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This a rare pair of silver plate mantel or table lamps with all original fittings. The standards
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Early 20th Century American Crystal Serveware

Crystal Vase, 1930, Sign Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Like Saint-Louis, Vonêche produced lead crystal glass, and within ten years had become the most
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Vase, 1930, Attributed to Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Like Saint-Louis, Vonêche produced lead crystal glass, and within ten years had become the most
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Very large silver girandole, Northern Europe, about 1930
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Very beautiful and large glass crystal lamp on a silver and gold base. The two illuminated levels
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Mid Century Waterford Herringbone Cut Crystal Lamp
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Waterford Herringbone Cut Crystal Lamp Made in England Brass has tarnish from age
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Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Glass and Brass Art Deco Floor Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
crystal glass, with a column of crystal spheres in several sizes All components according to the UL
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lighted Vanity Tray in Cristallo Scalpellato and Carved Brass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
rectangular slab of chiseled edge glass supported by custom hand-carved brass handles and supports in the same
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Maria Theresia Crystal Glass Table Lamp Early 20th Century Original from 1900
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical fixture from the turn of the last century, circa 1900, wrought iron with glass-layers. In
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Charles Schneider France Crystal Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Charles Schneider, Schneider Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Schneider France designed this lovely art Glass table or desk lamp. The mouth-blown clear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary table lamps featuring a beautiful glass crystal handblown in Murano. Brass hardware
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

St. Louis Crystal Folia In Dark Ash Wood and Brass With Clear Glass
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
As a table or desk lamp, on a terrace or a boat, the contemporary design of the Folia portable lamp
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2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in GB
heavy solid cut glass crystal lamps by the genius that is Orrefors These lamps are 100% original, the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Cut Crystal and Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cut crystal table lamps with brass decorative bases. Marbro. Measures: 29 height
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1950s Crystal Glass Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Crystal Glass Table Lamp With its original lampshade.
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20th Century Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

1950s Crystal Glass Table Lamp
1950s Crystal Glass Table Lamp
H 22.05 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite large antique crystal glass table lamp. This was likely made in Czech Bohemia
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Crystal Lamps by Tiffin After Baccarat
By Tiffin Glass Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and elegant pair of crystal lamps, in very good, original, working condition. One lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Crystal Blocks Table Lamps a Pair by Pukeberg, Sweden, 1970
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Paris, FR
Crystal blocks table lamps a pair by Pukeberg Sweden 1970 Solid cast transparent glass. Very good
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Chrome

Pair of Rembrandt Brass Open Rib Table Lamps with Crystal Ball Centres
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vase form open rib table lamps with internal crystal spheres. Black lacquered and stepped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Pair of Crystal Block Lamps by Pukeberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of art glass table lamps designed by Pukeberg Sweden, circa 1960s 70s. Clear pressed glass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Cut Crystal & Glass Boudoir Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cut crystal & glass boudoir lamps. Cleaned and restored with all new brass fittings
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Mercury Glass and Crystal Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage bronze table lamps feature ornate detailing along with gold mercury glass spheres and
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal Glass Table Lamp French 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice crystal glass table lamp, Brass details. comes with a beautiful creme color with Brass
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Crystal Glass Table Lamp French 1970
Crystal Glass Table Lamp French 1970
H 23.23 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Crystal Glass Table Lamps Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency-style crystal glass urn lamps mounted on a brass base. Wired for the US.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Crystal Glass Table lamps France 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brilliantly cut glass Table lamps takes on a classic shape with a crystal clear finish. Crystal
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Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Cut-Glass 'Dandelion' Bedside Lamp with Glass Crystal Shade
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous glass lamp composed of spherical cut-glass bases supporting glass crystal shade, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Large Marbro Lamp Co. 1960s Cut Crystal Baluster-Form Lamp with Gilt-Metal Moun
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
crystal lamp with gilt-metal mounts; measures: height 19 (top of glass) 31" (top of shade), diameter 6.75".
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Marbro Turned Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1960s Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool Swedish 1960s crystal table lamp where the base is made from translucent blocks. A slender
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Ambassador Floor Lamp with Crystal Glass Pendants
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp ambassador with crystal glass pendants. With a circular rows of gold-plated polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Arizona Floor Lamp with Crystal Glass Tubes
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp Arizona with structure in gold plated solid brass and with crystal glass tubes. With 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

"Angel" Contemporary Standing Lamp, Crystal Bowl, Silvered Glass Ring
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
The crystal craquele ball sparkles with a luminous aura, arranged in an exquisite silvered glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Faceted Crystal and Glass Lamp Pair, 1950s, Newly Rewired
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of faceted crystal lamps with glass bases, 1950s. Great size as table or bedside
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Chrome

Antique French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French crystal glass and brass table lamp. This was made in Paris and dates from
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

"Angel" Contemporary Table Lamp, Crystal Bowl, Silvered Glass Ring
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
This contemporary table-console lamp is a contemporary object, made entirely by hand in Tuscany
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Centerpiece in Bohemian Crystal and Sculpted Bronze from the Early XX Century
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Milano, MI
century Ø 39 cm Ø 30 cm h 18 cm The Bohemian crystal is a decorative glass produced since the 18th
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Vintage 1910s Czech Empire Centerpieces

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Crystal Glass & Brass Cordless Table Lamp
Located in Lisbon, PT
Babel crystal cordless portable table lamp is designed by Noe Duchaufour Lawrance for GAIA&GINO
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2010s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass, Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Glass and Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Cut Crystal Glass Fern Leaf Lamps with glass bases
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20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Stacked Crystal Glass & Chrome Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern stacked Crystal table lamps with Chrome Cups. Wired for the U.S. and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Antique Bohemian Crystal Glass Table Lamp, Vase and Dish
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Bohemian crystal glass table lamp, vase and dish. They were made in Czech
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Vintage 1910s Czech Bohemian Table Lamps

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Crystal

Chrome Metal and Crystal Glass Table Lamp, Austria, circa 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chrome metal and crystal glass table lamp. Austria, circa 1960. Attributed to Bakalowits & Söhne.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Pair of Glass and Crystal Converted Oil Lamps with Original Cut Glass Shades
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of converted oil lamps with crystals and original glass shades. Shades are frosted cut glass
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Spherical Hollywood Regency Diamond Crystal Pressed Glass Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage, diamond crystal, pressed glass shade repurposed into a petite lamp with solid brass
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Imagin Luxurious Brushed Brass and Crystal Glass Floor Lamp
By Imagin London
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
This floor lamp uses a mix of bold materials, brushed brass band and over-sized crystal elements
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21st Century and Contemporary European Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French gilt bronze and crystal glass table lamp. This was made in
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bigg Size Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Ambar Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this big size crystal glass table lamp in Ambar Color. Recently wired and
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Bakalowits Table Lamp, Patinated Copper Nickel Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1960 (1960s or early 1970). A cone shaped copper lamp shade with cut crystal glass sits on a stand
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Nickel, Copper

Glass and Marble Astral Lamp with Colonial Crystals
Located in Canton, MA
Electrified oil lamp, clear cut glass font, colonial crystals, column form base with marble
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Crystal and eglomized Glass Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Italian Crystal and eglomized Glass Table Lamps  
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

1950s Modernist French Cristalleries De Sèvre Crystal Glass & Chrome Table Lamp
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in London, GB
An elegant, sculptural, solid crystal glass table lamp manufactured by the famous French glassmaker
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Crystal, Chrome

Val Saint Lambert Large Light' Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
crystal casing) so that the object appears delicate whilst remaining solid and stabile as a lamp base. The
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

IMAGIN Luxurious Brushed Brass and Crystal Glass Table Lamp
By Imagin London
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
This table lamp uses a mix of bold materials, brushed brass band and over-sized crystal elements
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21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Table Lamp, Nickel Cut Crystal Glass White Shade, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits & Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
. The stand is made of a nickel-plated rod decorated with four pieces of cut glass in different shapes
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1920's French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal/ Star Form Table Lamps Signed Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning and Rare Form 5 Light Table Lamps Signed by Sabino Paris. French Art Deco period
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970's Cofrac Leaded Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp
By Cofrac
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous handblown crystal art glass table lamp with brass base, center and top, presumably by
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

1940s Pair of French Style Art Deco Crystal Glass Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
Beautiful art deco touches to faceted, polished crystal glass pair of table lamps makes for
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Table Lamp in Brass and Crystal Glass with Marble Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in brass and crystal glass with marble base Estimated production time: 12-13 weeks
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21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940's French Crystal Glass Ball & Pierced Brass Lamps
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of crystal glass ball lamps In the manner of Jacques Adnet and Mathieu Matégot. 3-1/2
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Floor Lamp - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By BOMMA, Boris Klimek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Floor Lamp - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma Pebbles are
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Floor Lamp - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By BOMMA, Boris Klimek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Floor Lamp - Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma Pebbles are
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Blown Crystal Glass Floor Lamp, Pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By BOMMA, Boris Klimek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary blown crystal glass floor lamp - pebbles by Boris Klimek for Bomma Pebbles are
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

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Glass Crystal Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of glass crystal lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, stone and crystal, all glass crystal lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 1236 antique and vintage glass crystal lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 200 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass crystal lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of glass crystal lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency glass crystal lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made glass crystal lamps over the years, but those made by Val Saint Lambert, Carl Fagerlund and Orrefors are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Glass Crystal Lamps?

Prices for glass crystal lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, glass crystal lamps begin at $100 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,124.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Glass Crystal Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Crystal is a subcategory of glass with a high mineral (usually lead) content.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends. Since 1903, Steuben has been famous for both its glassware and crystal. Crystal is a kind of glass with additives that make it strong and able to be used in elegantly thin designs. Crystal also refracts light, creating a striking look. Steuben is known for its exceptionally beautiful crystal formula. Shop a range of Steuben glass and crystal pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Walther Glass (formerly known as Walther-Glas) is renowned for its examples of antique crystal glass. Sought after to this day by collectors, the company still exists albeit under different ownership and a more international business model. Shop a collection of Walther Glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat makes crystal, not glass. The company opened in 1764 in Baccarat, Lorraine, France, at the order of King Louis XV of France. Today, Baccarat operates out of headquarters in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Baccarat crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat is a French manufacturer of fine crystal. Baccarat did originally start as a glasswork company with production primarily consisting of window panes, mirrors and stemware up until 1816. The brand then switched to crystal production, creating expertly crafted stemware, chandeliers and other pieces in a variety of design styles. Browse a collection of antique and modern Baccarat crystal decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Moser products are lead-free crystal. According to their website, the company has been using only lead-free crystal since 1893 to create some of the most skilled crystal products, with master-craft abilities and incredibly durable finishes. Shop a collection of Moser crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The difference between glass and crystal wine glasses is their composition. Mineral deposits like lead, magnesium or zinc strengthen crystal glass, rendering it thin but durable. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of wine glasses and other glassware from different periods.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several ways to tell if an item is crystal or glass. The main difference between crystal and glass is that crystal is made with lead, making it easier to add decorative elements. Crystal refracts and disperses light, creating a rainbow effect, and is heavier than regular glass. When gently tapped, crystal items create a ringing, musical sound. If you are still unsure, consult a certified appraiser. Browse a range of authenticated fine crystal and glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Hold the piece up to a light source. If you see a prism effect, it’s crystal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Acidic drinks like wine and citrus juices can leach lead from a crystal glass. However, unless the liquid is stored in the glass for more than a few hours, drinking it is generally safe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crystal is considered highly desirable in glassware due to its clarity, however, not all glassware is made of crystal. Crystal is more durable than standard glass and is often thinner because of its strength, yet it's more porous and requires handwashing. Shop a range of wine glasses, including crystal, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What colored glass lamps are called depends on their design. People usually refer to lamps with stained glass shades as Tiffany lamps or Tiffany-style lamps, after Louis Comfort Tiffany, the best known designer of this style of lamp (even if the fixture is not a product of the iconic Tiffany Studios). Colored glass lamps made by artisans on Murano in Venice are commonly referred to as Murano lamps. Shop a collection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.

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