Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass jar lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A glass jar lamp — often made from
glass,
mercury glass and
metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a glass jar lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A glass jar lamp made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one glass jar lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Tyndale produced versions that are worth a look.
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.