There is a range of porta romana glasses for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
blown glass and
fabric, all porta romana glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 3 antique and vintage porta romana glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Porta romana glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Porta romana glasses bearing
modern or
mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
Porta Romana,
Marcello Fantoni and
Franco Lapini each produced beautiful porta romana glasses that are worth considering.
Porta romana glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,273, while the lowest priced sells for $1,920 and the highest can go for as much as $9,817.
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.