There is a range of antique stained glass table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique stained glass table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
stained glass. Antique stained glass table 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. Antique stained glass table lamps bearing
Art Nouveau or
Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique stained glass table lamps over the years, but those made by
Tiffany Studios,
Bradley & Hubbard and
Pairpoint Glassworks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.