At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brown amber glass table lamp for your home. Each brown amber glass table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
blown glass. There are 55 variations of the antique or vintage brown amber glass table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brown amber glass table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brown amber glass table lamp made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brown amber glass table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Poul Henningsen,
Louis Poulsen and
Alberto Donà produced versions that are worth a look.
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.