There is a range of antique slag table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique slag table lamps — often made from
glass,
metal and
slag glass — can elevate any home. Antique slag table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique slag table lamps made by
Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique slag table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Bradley & Hubbard,
Miller Lamp Company and
Handel Lamp Co. produced popular antique slag table lamps 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.