Glass Table Lamps


If you want to step away from what is considered to be a traditional table lamp, glass table lamps are probably the things you need to break from the norm. Not only that they look nice and refreshing; they are currently considered as a fashionable trend dictating that every house should have one. Besides, those glass table lamps are so versatile! Coming in all shapes and sizes, unusual types of glass; ranging from recycled glass to freshly blown glass base; they will for sure bring something distinctive to side tables, shelves or bedside tables.

Some of the most used types of glass table lamps are:

  • Clear glass table lamps
  • Stained glass table lamps
  • Crystal glass table lamps
  • Recycled glass table lamps
  • Coloured glass table lamps
  • Milk glass table lamps

About Each Type

When speaking of modern table lamps like clear glass table lamps, most find them especially attractive because of their clean, clear surface; letting all interior wiring of the lamp visible. In combination with recycled glass like bottle or can; you can even fill them up with different objects and give your personal touch to your glass table lamps. Mostly, the base of the table lamps are made of clear glass, adding various types of material, like fabric, paper or wood for lamp shade; combination of those makes them as attractive and inviting as they truly are.

On the other hand, stained glass table lamps are considered a somewhat traditional and proud member of the iconic group. Be it hand stained and crafted or line production, from a so-called Victorian stained glass pattern to the more modern shapes; those glass table lamps have been around for a long time. Speaking of stained glass it is important that for more than thousand years it has been produced by coloring the glass and adding metallic salts to the production of it. Adding different colors and shapes of stained glass can create patterns and objects.

Maybe the most renowned three-dimensional stained glass use is for glass lamp shades for table lamps. Well known designers have long time ago perfected the art of those stained glass lamp shades and have been copied ever since.

Shades Of Glass Table Lamps

When deciding for crystal table lamps and  glass lamp shade for table lamps one enters the so-called lexicon of art as those lamp shades made of glass are considered little pieces of art.

Nowadays, there’s wide range of glass lamp shades:

  • Cone shade
  • Cylinder shade
  • Student shade
  • Hurricane shade

Additionally, glass lamp shades come in large numbers in style, price range, colors, sizes and shapes. Whether you are the lover of modern art or more of a tradionalist, glass table lamps are the right choice when choosing a table lightning.

Clear glass table lamps, in their simplicity and minimalist approach will surely fit to any modern home. Adding a personal touch to it by adding stones, marbles or sea shells to its inside; or enjoying the purity of its transparency one just can’t go wrong when choosing the clear glass lamp.

For traditionalists, stained glass table lamps, especially if found at auctions and antique shops, will bring additional value and beauty to the living space. On the large working desk in a home office or library floor-to-ceiling, fully stacked with books; or on the side table beside the comfy sofa, this magnificent piece of artfully crafted appliance is easy to picture.