Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass encased lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each glass encased lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
brass. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage glass encased lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass encased lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A glass encased lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
Flygsfors,
Holmegaard and
Multiforme each produced at least one beautiful glass encased lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a glass encased lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $651 and can go as high as $5,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,367.
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.