There is a range of glass painted lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct glass painted lamps — often made from
glass,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. We have 461 antique and vintage glass painted lamps in-stock, while there are 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Glass painted lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Glass painted lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Arts and Crafts and
Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small glass painted lamps measuring 3.94 inches across. Many glass painted lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Fontana Arte,
Pairpoint Glassworks and
Sabrina Landini produced popular glass painted lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for glass painted lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, glass painted lamps begin at $150 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,734.
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.