An assortment of leaded glass lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique leaded glass lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
bronze. Leaded glass lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Art Nouveau,
Arts and Crafts and
Art Deco leaded glass lamps are consistently popular styles. Some leaded glass lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller leaded glass lamps, measuring 3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made leaded glass lamps over the years, but those made by
Tiffany Studios,
Handel Lamp Co. and
Duffner and Kimberly are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.