Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass globe table lamp available at 1stDibs. A murano glass globe table lamp — often made from
glass,
murano glass and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 41 options for an antique or vintage murano glass globe table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass globe table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass globe table lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass globe table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Venini,
Mazzega Murano and
La Murrina 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.