Murano Glass Dolphin Lamp

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass dolphin lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and murano glass, every murano glass dolphin lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass dolphin lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass dolphin lamp bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass dolphin lamp over the years, but those crafted by Barovier&Toso, FM Konstglas and Murano Glass Sommerso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

The average selling price for a murano glass dolphin lamp at 1stDibs is $1,614, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $46,591 for the highest priced.

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.