There is a range of slag glass lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
slag glass, all slag glass lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 430 antique and vintage slag glass lamps in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Slag glass lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Slag glass lamps made by
Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some slag glass lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller slag glass lamps, measuring 4 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Slag glass lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Bradley & Hubbard,
Miller Lamp Company and
Handel Lamp Co. are consistently popular.
Slag glass lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,299, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.
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.