At 1stDibs, there are several options of slag lead glass lamps available for sale. The range of distinct slag lead glass lamps — often made from
glass,
metal and
slag glass — can elevate any home. Slag lead glass lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of slag lead glass lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Arts and Crafts,
Art Nouveau and
Art Deco slag lead glass lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made slag lead glass lamps over the years, but those made by
Bradley & Hubbard,
Lamb Bros. and
Steuben Glass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Slag lead glass lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $716 and the highest can go for as much as $4,950.
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.