At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass rod table lamp for your home. A glass rod table lamp — often made from
glass,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a glass rod table lamp, we have 48 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the glass rod table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A glass rod table lamp made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made glass rod table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Gaetano Sciolari,
Lightolier and
Hansen Lighting Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a glass rod table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
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.