At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal green swirl lamp for your home. A green swirl lamp — often made from
glass,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a green swirl lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right green swirl lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Nouveau and
Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made green swirl lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Murano,
Gordon Martz and
Marshall Studios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a green swirl lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $625 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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.