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Pair of Etched Milk Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian etched milk glass lamps with brass bases. Measurements: Diameter: 5.5
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pair of Milk Glass Lamps with Roses
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Victorian pair of milk glass lamps on reticulated brass bases hand painted with red roses.Beautiful
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

English Milk Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English milk glass table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 25" Height to
Category

Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Vintage Milk Glass Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Illuminate your space with this contemporary pair of vintage milk glass table lamps. These lamps
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Milk Glass Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
with bronze and brass hardware. Rewired with new fixtures in 2020. Special Note: For safety, wiring should be checked by an electrician before using.
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Milk Glass Lamps
Pair of Milk Glass Lamps
H 35 in Dm 8.75 in
John Dickinson Style Brass, Steel and Milk Glass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
over a polished steel octagonal base. The shade is a milk glass hemisphere, crowned by a cast
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Empire Style Milk Glass Lamps with Hand Painted Gilding
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, in Empire style, of milk glass, each columnar form handpainted with gilt festooning
Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

1950s Lightolier Carved Walnut Wood and Brass, Milk Glass Lamps, a Pair
By Lightolier
Located in Germantown, MD
. Measures: 8" W x 8"D x 40"H Glass shade is 6"Diameter Lamp in good condition with some nicks and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other, Brass

Mid-century Metal & Milk Glass Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage white table or bedside lamp made of metal and chrome with milk glass lamp shade. Produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Parzinger Milk glass table lamps with gold painted classical figures mid century
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Parzinger milk glass lamps painted with classical figures. Plexiglass base for a modern look
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Yellow & White Table or Bedside Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice vintage table or bedside lamp made of yellow metala and milk glass lamp shade. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
By Lapeer Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
articulated mirror sits against a milk glass lamp reflector. It gives off a perfect shadow less and even light
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Vetri Rio Lamp Giusto Toso Murano Art Glass opaline 1960s Venini
By Giusto Toso, Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vetri Rio Lamp Giusto Toso Murano Art Glass opaline 1960s Venini. Murano Vetri blown milk glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Milk Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Extremely Rare Art Deco Stepped Milk Glass and Brass Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare Art Deco stepped milk glass lamp, 1930s-1940s, Germany A wonderfully stepped
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Double Opal and Frosted Glass Shade Ceiling Lamp from Doria, 1940s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Commercial size pendant measuring 24" wide. Large glass shade of frosted glass and milk glass lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Laurel table lamps with milk glass mushroom shades and black enamel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Laurel table lamps with milk glass mushroom shades and black enameled tulip bases. Marked
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Textured Milk Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Studios, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mushroom shape table lamp.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Claudio Salocchi Milk Glass Table Lamp
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulbous illuminated form creates an enticing environment...from Claudio Salocchi by Lumenform!
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Antique Milk Glass Converted Oil Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful and rare converted oil lamp in milk glass in very good condition in the British
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Art Deco Vintage Chromed Milk Glass Floor Lamp 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco chrome plated steel streamline Floor Lamp with three white milk-glass globes with socket E
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Table Lamp Frosted Milk Glass Brass Hobnail 1970s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage table lamp made of a round base of milk glass, 2 milk glass balls decorated with hobnails
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Milk Glass and Brass Hourglass Shaped Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of 1960s white milk glass inverted cones separated with brass accents for a hourglass
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Opaque Milk Glass and Brass Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An art deco opaque milk glass and brass metal floor lamp. A beautiful piece featuring an ornate
Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gramercy Park Hotel Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
, steel pole, goose-neck arm, brass socket and vintage milk glass shade. Metal shade also available
Category

2010s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal, Brass, Steel

1970s Milk Glass Brass Table Lamp by Napako
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp produced in former Czechoslovakia by famous Napako in the 1970s. Bulbs: 1x E25
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Victorian Ribbed Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ribbed milk glass (oil) table lamp comprised of a shaped glass base with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Stilnovo, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Milk Glass, Travertine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, milk glass, travertine floor lamp designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Metal, Brass

Sare Lamp in Green by Merve Kahraman, Marble Milk Glass & Hand-Painted Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Sare Lamp by Merve Kahraman White and green marble, milk glass and hand painted glass, and
Category

2010s Turkish Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Sare Lamp in Amber by Merve Kahraman, Marble Milk Glass & Hand-Painted Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Sare Lamp by Merve Kahraman White and amber marble, milk glass and hand painted glass, and
Category

2010s Turkish Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Sare Lamp in Cherry by Merve Kahraman, Marble Milk Glass & Hand-Painted Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Sare Lamp by Merve Kahraman White and cherry marble, milk glass and hand painted glass, and
Category

2010s Turkish Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Philips Milk Glass ribbed table lamp design Louis Kalff 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice stylish table lamp . Ribbed Milk glass base , Brass feet . included Shade . Two Light
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Snodo Carlo Moretti Contemporary Milk White Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
An adjustable table lamp in milk white Murano glass designed in 1978 by Carlo Moretti. Two x 60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Murano Glass

Restored Midcentury Oak Floor Lamp, Milk Glass, 1950s, New Electrification
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Midcentury Period: 1950-1959 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Oak and Milk
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Oak

Reggiani Style White Tulip Base Multi-Globe Milk Glass Floor Lamp
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
candelabra sockets with matte milk glass globes. They will require bulb (EU to US) adapters or European 110v
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Goffredo Reggiani, Chrome and Milk Glass Table Lamps from 70s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Catania, CT
chrome and milk glass. Produced in Italy by Reggiani during the 70s. Full working with EU standard
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Chrome Floor Lamp, Milk Glass, New Electrification, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. Material: Chrome-plated steel, milk glass.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Steel, Milk Glass, Adjustable Height, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus floor lamp Origin: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-plated steel, milk
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Chrome Floor Lamp, Steel, Milk Glass, Adjustable Height, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus floor lamp Origin: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-plated steel, milk
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Chrome Floor Lamp, Steel, Milk Glass, Adjustable Height, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus floor lamp Origin: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-plated steel, milk
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Brass and Milk Glass Three Globe Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
holds three glass globes. The glass globes are milk white. The table lamp features three light switch
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Murano White Glass Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Murano handblown white glass lamp on marble base with brass accents by Marbro
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tall Vintage Opaline Milk Glass & Brass Table Lamps with Fabric Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of sublimely elegant tall vintage opaline milk glass table lamps with brass accents, single
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Milk Glass Enamelled Metal Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp made of a single layered milk glass with a circular base in enamelled metal. Italy of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome & 5 Milk Glass Globes Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Kovach
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome and 5 globe Mid-Century Modern table lamp with three way switch.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modernist Milk Glass Arched Table Lamp by Linea Gb Milano
By Linea Gb Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian milk glass table lamp by Linea Gb Milano, ca. 1960s. Graceful arc-form, presenting well
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Truba Carlo Moretti Mouth Blown Murano Clear and Milk Glass Floor Lamp
By Carlo Moretti, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass illuminating body and rod, the illuminating body is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

20th Century Vintage Table Lamp, Milk Glass Shade and Metallic Rod
Located in Beirut, LB
lamp shade crafted from milk glass. The design is further enhanced with a sleek metallic rod and a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cupola Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Milk Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of milk white mouth blown Murano glass designed in 1992 by Carlo Moretti. 60 watt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Cupola Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Milk Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of milk white mouth blown Murano glass designed in 1992 by Carlo Moretti. 60 watt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th Century Stiffel Brass 4-Way Torchiere Milk Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Stiffel Brass 4-way Torchiere Floor Lamp with milk glass shade. Measures 11" in width
Category

Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome, Milk Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
original well-preserved shade made of milk opal glass, providing a soft and pleasant light. It has been
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Nude Milk Cased Glass Table Lamp, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century nude hue glass table lamp. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

21st Century Green and White Marble SARE Floor Lamp with Milk Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
cylindrical marble block base. A pearl colored polyurethane piece connects the body and the milk glass top
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

21st Century Amber and White Marble SARE Floor Lamp with Milk Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
cylindrical marble block base. A pearl colored polyurethane piece connects the body and the milk glass top
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

21st Century Black and Pink Marble SARE Floor Lamp with Milk Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
cylindrical marble block base. A pearl colored polyurethane piece connects the body and the milk glass top
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Yasha Heifetz Biomorphic Ash Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1940s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Organic Modern Yasha Heifetz solid Ash, Brass & Glass Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Milk Glass Chromed Metal Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp made of a single milky glass with a circular chromed metal base. Italy of the 60s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Poul Hansen Opaline Milk Glass Ormolu White Table Lamp, Pierced, Lattice Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poul Hansen opaline milk glass ormolu white table lamp, pierced, Lattice bronze. Gorgeous Hollywood
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Peill & Putzler Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade and Aluminum Tulip Base
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Peill & Putzler table lamp with milk glass shade, aluminum tulip base and an inset domed
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Victorian Coin Dot Crystal Glass & Milk Glass Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Coin Dot Crystal Glass & Milk Glass Lantern Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Milk Glass Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of milk glass lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique milk glass lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, milk glass and metal. There are 684 antique and vintage milk glass lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Milk glass lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of milk glass lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco milk glass lamps are of considerable interest. Stilnovo, Rembrandt Lamp Company and Kamenicky Senov each produced beautiful milk glass lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Milk Glass Lamps?

Prices for milk glass lamps start at $110 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $1,587.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Milk Glass Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What 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.

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