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Stoneware
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Bronze
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Bronze
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Stained Glass
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Lead
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Bronze
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Bronze
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Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
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Stained Glass
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
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Bronze
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Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps
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Brass
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Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
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Crystal, Brass
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Glass
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Metal, Lead
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Table Lamps
Cut Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze, Lead
Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Metal, Lead
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Table Lamps
Bronze
20th Century Table Lamps
Linen
20th Century American Table Lamps
Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lead
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century French Table Mirrors
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Bronze
20th Century American Table Lamps
Bronze
20th Century American Table Lamps
Stained Glass
Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps
Lead
Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What you call an old-fashioned lamp depends on its design. Lamps with glass shades and hollow bases that get filled with oil are kerosene, oil or paraffin lamps. An oil lamp with two reservoirs is a cruise lamp, while one with a swinging arm is a student lamp. Shop a variety of antique, vintage and modern lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of leaded glass is purely decorative. Although “leaded glass” is an umbrella term that also includes stained glass, leaded glass can also refer to the clear variety. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leaded glass designs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- Is leaded glass safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, leaded glass is safe because the food or drink isn’t in contact with the glass for long enough for the lead to seep in. If you’re feeling a bit uneasy about it, there are plenty of glass options that contain no lead.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, most Steuben glass is roughly 30 percent lead. Transparent colorless glassware produced by the brand is usually free of stones, seeds and cords, giving it a true crystal-clear quality. You can find a collection of Steuben glass on 1stDibs.
- Is borosilicate glass lead free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, borosilicate glass is lead free. Instead of lead, silica and boron trioxide are the main glass-forming components of the material. Its unique properties make borosilicate glass highly resistant to the effects of heat. Explore a large selection of glassware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Whether Anchor Hocking glass contains lead varies. Contemporary pieces generally don't contain lead. However, vintage and antique crystalware and glassware made by the manufacturer might. Home lead testing kits are available for determining whether a particular piece has traces of lead. On 1stDibs, find a range of Anchor Hocking glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023What colored glass lamps are called depends on their design. People usually refer to lamps with stained glass shades as Tiffany lamps or Tiffany-style lamps, after Louis Comfort Tiffany, the best known designer of this style of lamp (even if the fixture is not a product of the iconic Tiffany Studios). Colored glass lamps made by artisans on Murano in Venice are commonly referred to as Murano lamps. Shop a collection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a slag glass lamp, study its characteristics. Slag glass is often easy to spot because of its unique swirling pattern and variations in opacity that give it the appearance of marble stone. However, the material is lighter than stone. Certain makers are also known for producing slag glass lamps, such as Bradley & Hubbard, the Miller Lamp Company, the Handel Lamp Company and Tiffany Studios. Researching any maker's marks found on your lamp can help you determine if it was produced by one of these companies or by another maker known for its slag glass lamps. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you make an identification. Explore a diverse assortment of slag glass lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.
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