At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass dome table lamp for your home. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
blown glass, every glass dome table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage glass dome table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a glass dome table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each glass dome table lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made glass dome table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Carla Baz,
Carlo Moretti and
Gino Sarfatti are consistently popular.
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.