What is a glass paperweight?

A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I identify a slag glass lamp?

To identify a slag glass lamp, study its characteristics. Slag glass is often easy to spot because of its unique swirling pattern and variations in opacity that give it the appearance of marble stone. However, the material is lighter than stone. Certain makers are also known for producing slag glass lamps, such as Bradley & Hubbard, the Miller Lamp Company, the Handel Lamp Company and Tiffany Studios. Researching any maker's marks found on your lamp can help you determine if it was produced by one of these companies or by another maker known for its slag glass lamps. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you make an identification. Explore a diverse assortment of slag glass lamps on 1stDibs.

Can you paint a glass lamp shade?

Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old a glass lamp is?

To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.

What are colored glass lamps called?

What colored glass lamps are called depends on their design. People usually refer to lamps with stained glass shades as Tiffany lamps or Tiffany-style lamps, after Louis Comfort Tiffany, the best known designer of this style of lamp (even if the fixture is not a product of the iconic Tiffany Studios). Colored glass lamps made by artisans on Murano in Venice are commonly referred to as Murano lamps. Shop a collection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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American St. Clair Paperweight Glass Lamp, Mid-20th Century

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American St. Clair Paperweight Glass Lamp, Mid-20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

American St. Clair paperweight glass lamp, mid-20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Paperweight Glass Lamp

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H 23 in Dm 6.5 in

Mid-Century Paperweight Glass Lamp

By St. Clair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century paperweight glass lamp by the St. Clair Glass manufacturing family of Indiana.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Paperweight Glass Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paperweight glass lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and metal, every paperweight glass lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paperweight glass lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each paperweight glass lamp bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Tiffany Studios, Degué and Baccarat each produced at least one beautiful paperweight glass lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Paperweight Glass Lamp?

A paperweight glass lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $14,400.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Paperweight Glass Lamp

What is a glass paperweight?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify a slag glass lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a slag glass lamp, study its characteristics. Slag glass is often easy to spot because of its unique swirling pattern and variations in opacity that give it the appearance of marble stone. However, the material is lighter than stone. Certain makers are also known for producing slag glass lamps, such as Bradley & Hubbard, the Miller Lamp Company, the Handel Lamp Company and Tiffany Studios. Researching any maker's marks found on your lamp can help you determine if it was produced by one of these companies or by another maker known for its slag glass lamps. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you make an identification. Explore a diverse assortment of slag glass lamps on 1stDibs.
Can you paint a glass lamp shade?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
How can you tell how old a glass lamp is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.
What are colored glass lamps called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
What colored glass lamps are called depends on their design. People usually refer to lamps with stained glass shades as Tiffany lamps or Tiffany-style lamps, after Louis Comfort Tiffany, the best known designer of this style of lamp (even if the fixture is not a product of the iconic Tiffany Studios). Colored glass lamps made by artisans on Murano in Venice are commonly referred to as Murano lamps. Shop a collection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.