An assortment of lamp gold bubbles is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique lamp gold bubbles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
brass. Lamp gold bubbles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Modern lamp gold bubbles are consistently popular styles.
Alberto Donà,
Barovier&Toso and
Murano each produced beautiful lamp gold bubbles that are worth considering.
Prices for lamp gold bubbles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lamp gold bubbles begin at $562 and can go as high as $6,400, 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.