At 1stDibs, there are several options of crystal etched lamps available for sale. The range of distinct crystal etched lamps — often made from
crystal,
stone and
metal — can elevate any home. There are 28 antique and vintage crystal etched lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Crystal etched 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. Crystal etched lamps made by
Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Crystal etched lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Lucy Cope,
Kelly Wearstler and
Kosta Boda are consistently popular.
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.