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Magnifying Glass Table

Banded Cylindrical Murano Magnifying Solid Glass Lamp
Banded Cylindrical Murano Magnifying Solid Glass Lamp

Banded Cylindrical Murano Magnifying Solid Glass Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

optical magnifying effect on anything near it. The handmade, heavy, solid Murano glass pillar has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Magnified Tilt Table Mirror, 1950s Design
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Magnified Tilt Table Mirror, 1950s Design

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Magnified Tilt Table Mirror, 1950s Design

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive two sided mirror, one normal mirror effect, the other magnified. Mounted on a lucite

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Rialto New York Illuminated & Magnified Vanity Mirror
Rialto New York Illuminated & Magnified Vanity Mirror

Rialto New York Illuminated & Magnified Vanity Mirror

$350Sale Price|46% Off

H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Rialto New York Illuminated & Magnified Vanity Mirror

By Rialto

Located in Fulton, CA

An illuminated and magnified vanity mirror by Rialto, New York. Chrome pod pivots on a Lucite

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp

Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp

By Dazor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp. Circa Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

High Style Brass & Chrome Florescence Magnifying Vanity/Jewelry Mirror
High Style Brass & Chrome Florescence Magnifying Vanity/Jewelry Mirror

High Style Brass & Chrome Florescence Magnifying Vanity/Jewelry Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elevate your vanity space with this vintage High Style magnifying florescence lighted vanity mirror

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass

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H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 5.52 in

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass

By EXPERIMENTAL

Located in Riga, LV

Magnifying vanity or make-up mirror in white tinted glass Handcrafted by a team of skilled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Clear Concave Magnifying Glass Table Lights
Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Clear Concave Magnifying Glass Table Lights

Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Clear Concave Magnifying Glass Table Lights

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler clear glass round table lights with four concave indentations which

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wire

Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp
Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp

Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp

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H 18 in W 6.75 in D 6 in

Double Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

that looks larger in the thick magnifying glasses. With an antique style filament bulb the look is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hadrill & Horstmann Pluslite Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Circa 1940
Hadrill & Horstmann Pluslite Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Circa 1940

Hadrill & Horstmann Pluslite Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Circa 1940

By Hadrill & Horstman

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pluslite table lamp with magnifying glass by Hadrill & Horstmann. Originally designed and used

Category

Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass
1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass

1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Task lamp magnifier 1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass with Clamp 6.75 tall

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded
Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded

Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Magnifying lamp glass light Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded 3.75

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Lighted Magnifying Mirror
Art Deco Lighted Magnifying Mirror

Art Deco Lighted Magnifying Mirror

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H 8.75 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

Art Deco Lighted Magnifying Mirror

Located in Westport, CT

Art Deco polished chrome and light magnifying double sided glass cover, skyscraper design, in all

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

ma+39's Custom Magnifying Lens Dining Table
ma+39's Custom Magnifying Lens Dining Table

ma+39's Custom Magnifying Lens Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

How's this for dining in luxury??? Our custom iron and brass base base with the lens highlighted in the middle. Available in Ebony or Ivory Finishes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

ma+39's Custom Magnifying Lens End Table
ma+39's Custom Magnifying Lens End Table

ma+39's Custom Magnifying Lens End Table

By ma+39

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron base with brass accents and convex magnifying lens

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Eccola's Custom Magnifying Lens Table w/ Stainless Base
Eccola's Custom Magnifying Lens Table w/ Stainless Base

Eccola's Custom Magnifying Lens Table w/ Stainless Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stainless base supports hand cut Italian lens with thick glass top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

MA39's Custom Magnifying Lens Table with Stainless Base
MA39's Custom Magnifying Lens Table with Stainless Base

MA39's Custom Magnifying Lens Table with Stainless Base

By ma+39

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MA39's custom magnifying lens table with stainless base Stainless base supports handcut Italian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass
Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass

Victorian Mahogany Table Library Magnifying Glass

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian mahogany table library magnifying glass, English, circa 1840.     

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Leon Rosen for Pace Glass and Brass Square Dining Table
Vintage Leon Rosen for Pace Glass and Brass Square Dining Table

Vintage Leon Rosen for Pace Glass and Brass Square Dining Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

bottom. (can't see unless you look with magnifying glass). The table looks extremely modern and chic now

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Accessories, 3
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Accessories, 3

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Accessories, 3

Located in Astoria, NY

magnifying glass, pierced adjustable table-top lectern on four bracket legs with bun feet, and two-handled

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Brass Adjustable Magnified Lighted Vanity Table Mirror
Brass Adjustable Magnified Lighted Vanity Table Mirror

Brass Adjustable Magnified Lighted Vanity Table Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vanity or Table mirror with lit magnifying mirror - the brass housing and design, allowing the

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Glass in Brass with Crystal Handle
Magnifying Glass in Brass with Crystal Handle

Magnifying Glass in Brass with Crystal Handle

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial crystal and brass magnifying glass, circa mid to late-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s
Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s

Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s

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H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 19.69 in

Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Heavy industrial Dazor work / desk lamp / goldsmith lamp with lighting and with magnifying glass

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701
1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701

1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701

By Stanley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

U.S.A. Vintage Stanley 701 magnifying bench light. Articulating arm with swivel action Metal and glass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Horstmann Magnifying Glass Anglepoise Work Lamp Made in the 1930’s
Horstmann Magnifying Glass Anglepoise Work Lamp Made in the 1930’s

Horstmann Magnifying Glass Anglepoise Work Lamp Made in the 1930’s

By Hadrill & Horstman

Located in London, GB

An original Horstmann magnifying anglepoise work lamp with weighted counterbalance. The Magnifying

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Faux Rope Brass Table Magnifying Glass
Italian Mid-Century Faux Rope Brass Table Magnifying Glass

Italian Mid-Century Faux Rope Brass Table Magnifying Glass

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Faux rope brass table magnifying glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner
1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner

1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner

By Creative Playthings

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting, design-centric toy.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Glass

Magnifying glass table by Roberto Giulio Rida
Magnifying glass table by Roberto Giulio Rida

Magnifying glass table by Roberto Giulio Rida

By Roberto Giulio Rida

Located in Paris, FR

Magnifying glass table by Roberto Giulio Rida(Milano, 1943) Unique copy

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Magnifying Glass Lamp
Round Magnifying Glass Lamp

Round Magnifying Glass Lamp

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H 17.25 in W 12 in D 8 in

Round Magnifying Glass Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Unique magnifying glass lamp. Sits on a black metal base that holds a 4.5" round magnifying glass

Category

French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Linen

Magnifying Glass Low Table by Roberto G. Rida
Magnifying Glass Low Table by Roberto G. Rida

Magnifying Glass Low Table by Roberto G. Rida

By Roberto Giulio Rida

Located in Paris, FR

Roberto Giulio Rida (Milan, 1943). "Magnifying glass" coffee table. Brass, blocks of red glass

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cool magnifying lamp

Cool magnifying lamp

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H 17 in Dm 8 in

Cool magnifying lamp

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Great design

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp
Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp

Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp

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H 22.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.25 in

Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic Art Deco jeweler's magnifying lamp. It adjusts up and down.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Glass

Large Karl Springer Chrome Magnifying Vanity Mirror
Large Karl Springer Chrome Magnifying Vanity Mirror

Large Karl Springer Chrome Magnifying Vanity Mirror

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an outstanding and very large mirror that lights up and magnifies. The back of the mirror

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical
Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical

Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful brass and painted metal task lamp, probably by Lumi. Partial label reading Milano.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Category

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By WonderGlass, John Pawson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Category

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Materials

Glass

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By Fred&Juul

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By Holtkoetter

Located in Den Haag, NL

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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Magnifying Glass Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic magnifying glass table available at 1stDibs. A magnifying glass table — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage magnifying glass table now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a magnifying glass table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right magnifying glass table, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made magnifying glass table over the years, but those crafted by ma+39, Roberto Giulio Rida and Creative Playthings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Magnifying Glass Table?

Prices for a magnifying glass table start at $250 and top out at $21,601 with the average selling for $1,600.
Questions About Magnifying Glass Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
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    Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.