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Frosted Glass Table Lamps and Lampshades

Admin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:28:43 +0000

When talking about frosted glass table lamps we are naturally referring to the lamp shades that top all manner of table lamp bases. The frosted glass creates a perfectly diffused light that can be used in many different situations and rooms.

Take a look at the vast selection of frosted glass table lamps available for sale from the short, squat lamps with large lamp shades to the taller torchiere table lamps that display the frosted glass shade in a slightly different way.

VINTAGE BOHEMIAN TABLE LAMP FROSTED ART GLASS HANDPAINTED GOLD GILT
US $59.99

Vintage Shabby Satin Frosted White Glass Boudoir Table Lamp CHIC
US $10.00

Mid Cent Mod Desk Table Bookshelf Frosted Glass Lamp Egg Orb Lucente Light Shade
US $100.00

Vintage Frosted Clear Heavy Glass Table Lamp Shade
US $12.00

SUN Table Lamp by ZUO MODERN Accent Chrome Frosted Glass Globe 100 Watt Z 50011
US $218.00

VINTAGE ART DECO FROSTED GLASS TABLE LAMPS chrome double lighting rewired
US $99.00

LG WHITE FROSTED GLASS SHADE LAMP SHADE TABLE LAMP SHADE CEILING FIXTURE SHADE
US $19.95

Vtg Clear Frosted Glass Brass Marble Base Prisms TABLE LAMP Art Nouveau
US $24.99

Vintage Antique Frosted style Blue Clear Glass Table Lamp Floral Works X B53
US $3.99

When you look to buy frosted glass table lamps, look at the height at which the lamp will sit. The nature of the frosted glass means that the light will not be cast as far as a lamp that features clear blown glass lampshades.

Some of the most exquisite antique lamps feature frosted glass lamp shades and they look just as effective with a bronze lamp base as they do with a pottery base. In most cases it is the shape and detail work that has been added to the frosted glass that turns these lamps into extremely desirable pieces.

Not all frosted glass table lamps are dependent on the shade to provide the frosted glass effect. There are many very attractive table lamps that, if you check them carefully you will find some astounding examples of frosted glass used in the creation of lamp bases.

Just as impressive and equally as valuable in just about any room in the house are contemporary table lamps that have been topped with frosted glass shades. The lamp shade can be presented in all types of combinations and stylish shapes. The bronze that might feature in an antique lamp design might be replaced with a more updated type of material such as chrome or stainless steel.

When placing your frosted glass table lamp about the room keep in mind that there will be decorative value to the lamp. Make sure it is placed in a part of the room where the light will be useful and where the lamp itself may be seen and admired. In many cases it will pay to buy a pair of frosted glass table lamps.

Another impressive type of glass table lamp that can be found here for sale is the milk glass table lamp or the subtle decorative nature of etched glass table lamps. Alternatively, visit the page devoted entirely to all types of glass table lamps.

Milk Glass Table Lamps

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There are many different ways in which glass can be incorporated into the design of a table lamp. The glass may form the lamp shade such as the very popular stained glass lamps produced as Tiffany lamps or the lamp base in which case the shade is most likely going to be the classical conical fabric. One of the very attractive use of glass is the creation of milk glass table lamps.

Displayed below is the range of milk glass table lamps for sale, they provide decorative features that have been arranged into all kinds of shapes from globes to ridges and swirls as well as being inscribed with patterned designs.

Antique EAPG Victorian Hand Painted Milk Glass Kerosene Table Lamp
US $39.00

ANTIQUE CHOCOLATE ON MILK GLASS TABLE LAMP ACANTHUS AMARYLLIS
US $300.00

Vintage Bedroom Boudoir Milk Glass Table Lamp
US $39.99

Vintage White Gold Milk glass Table Lamp Large 17 x 6 Metal base BEAUTIFUL
US $14.99

VTG brass WOOD hobnail MILK GLASS table LAMP light
US $24.95

VINTAGE WHITE MILK GLASS HANDPAINTED FLOWERS ELECTRIC TABLE HURRICANE LAMP
US $9.99

Antique Vintage Pair Milkglass Hobnail Bedroom Boudoir Table Lamps Lights Fenton
US $20.00

Vintage White Milk Glass Hobnail Table Lamp Light
US $9.99

Antique TABLE LAMP MILK GLASS BRASS Hand Painted 14 x 8 60s
US $24.99

There are many different types of lamps available that have been created using milk glass as the primary material. The way in which the glass is often described is milk glass hobnail and the smooth and milky appearance is extremely attractive, particularly when it is paired with other shiny materials such as brass. Hobnail is probably the most popular pattern that was in use for milk glass used around the middle of the last century.

Vintage table lamps provide some of the more classical use of milk glass with a bulbous feature of milk glass jutting out half way up the lamp base. In some cases, as with a hurricane lantern style of table lamp, the lamp shade is also made of milk glass.

The special characteristics of milk glass allows for patterned glass to be used such as the quilted or swirl types of milk glass. The glass can also be decorated with attractive painted designs with floral designs a very popular choice as is the subtle design work that goes into an etched glass table lamp shade.

One of the specialist manufacturers of lamps featuring milk glass, particularly hobnailed milk glass is the Fenton Art Glass Company. Take a look at the selection of Fenton milk glass table lamps on display.

This is just one of the many diverse ways in which glass can be used to create a special effect in a table lamp. Take a look at more of the many different types of glass table lamps here.

Crystal Table Lamps

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Thoughts of a chandelier bring to mind a very expensive and ornate looking lighting feature found in some of the largest and richest homes in the world. This same impression can be achieved on a much smaller scale in your own home with a crystal table lamp. Crystal table lamps give you the elegance and instant opulent appeal that you will allow you to direct the eye anywhere you want it to.

One of the best known makers of crystal is Swarovski and the lamps created by this company are special indeed. When you buy a Swarovski crystal table lamp you are going for a high end look so you may expect to pay a high end price. But there is a large range of different types of crystal lamps that will meet any taste and any standard of refinement and in a lot of cases the price is quite reasonable.

Find crystal table lamps for sale on eBay

Table Desk Assorted Color LED Light Decorative Crystal Ball Lamp
US $6.99

CBK Tall Crystal Drop Table Lamp 91098
US $199.00

Stylish Unique Crystal Chandelier Light Table Lamp New
US $189.99

STUNNING Vintage Brass Marble and Crystal Prism Cherub Table Lamp
US $99.99

Stunning Cut Crystal Glass Electric Table Lamp Hand Designed Home Decorative New
US $41.99

LAMP TABLE DESK HIMALAYAN SALT CRYSTAL COLLECTABLE
US $29.00

Adorable Crystal Beaded Shade Electric Table Lamp Hand Designed Home Decor New
US $89.99

Beautiful Crystal Ball Table Lamp Paperweight
US $174.99

SHABBY GLAMOR CHIC CRYSTALS GOLD TABLE LAMP BLACK FEATHERS ANTIQUE LACE SHADE
US $159.95

Crystal table lamps were just as popular during the retro era as any other type of lamp and the extravagant flair that went into most retro design is in evidence in the crystal lamps that were made during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

We can see that there is an amazing difference in crystal lamps available, some that are virtually glass table lamps that are just a little more sparkly or a much more glitzy affair that makes use of numerous crystals and hanging prisms. Other lamps feature crystal lamp stands under an understated fabric lampshade which also looks extremely effective.

The types of rooms or circumstances where a crystal table lamp as a decorative feature are a lot more limited than other types of table lamps. In general the crystal lamp is a much showier piece that will complement an obviously expensive room. If you put one in a country or rustic type of room it will stick out like a sore thumb and rather than adding to the room it may very well detract from it.

The primary purpose of the table lamp is to provide a source of illumination and this is also the case with a crystal table lamp. However these types of lamps are also predominantly showpieces and should be treated as such. Make sure the lamp is positioned in a place where it will be noticed and admired.

Glass Retro Table Lamps

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When referring to glass retro table lamps, we are usually referring to the lamp stand that is made predominantly of glass. Many of the glass table lamps that were made during the retro era were colored in greens, blues or reds and are distinctive for the time.

The typical glass retro table lamp is an iconic piece yet there are so many different representations that it is difficult to pinpoint one and proclaim it the quintessential representation of the era. When you go out to buy a glass table lamp you will generally want to buy a lamp that will blend with the rest of the room.

Glass table lamps also include those lamps that were made from crystal and they range from the delicate finely wrought lamp stands to the solid and heavy looking pieces.

Find glass table lamps for sale on eBay

SUPER RETRO GLASS BEEHIVE BRASS BASE TABLE LAMP JETSONS ERA
US $24.00

Vtg Retro 70s Amber Hobnail Glass Wood Table Desk Lamp
US $25.49

RETRO AMBER GLASS TABLE LAMP
US $20.00

VINTAGE 60S RETRO AMBER GLASS GLOBE DESK TABLE LAMP MID CENTURY NITE LIGHT
US $99.99

VINTAGE RARE RETRO TABLE LAMP Brass Pewter Swirl Glass Body Circa 1960 70s
US $18.99

VINTAGE LARGE BLUE GLASS TEAK LAMP LIGHT TABLE DESK FIXTURE RETRO ART SWAG WOOD
US $249.99

Vintage Glass Lamp Light Shades Pink Pair Elegant Retro Table or Dresser 1930
US $19.95

26 High Retro Styled Stacked Clear Coral Glass Table Lamp
US $240.00

Vintage Retro Brass Emerald Green Glass Shade Bankers Student Desk Table Lamp
US $17.00

Glass is such a versatile medium to work with that it has suited the vast array of styles that prevailed in the retro era down to the ground. From the more traditional look of the art deco period that carried into the early 50s and on through the space age-influence, glass table lamps still look good in the family home today.

Information about designer glass table lamps can be found on the Notable Table Lamp Names and Brands page.

The types of well known and artistic brands that we are discussing here includes Kichler Lighting, Birch & Willow, Hubbarton Forge and the like. The main thing to remember with glass as a medium is that it is incredibly versatile and is used in some of the most amazingly creative ways. From the most delicate looking treatments to more substantial and solid, there is an endless choice in the way glass is used to impress the eye.

The use of glass in the manufacture of table lamps has been one of the constants ever since clear glass shades were placed over the open flame of a hurricane lamp to protect it from being blown out by the wind. Fortunately, it is a material that is extremely versatile and can be decorated in a diversity of ways. The different colors with which glass can be shaded means that they are not restricted to the same white light from one lamp to the next. Designing patterns and other features on the lamp shades and bases has also resulted in quite a wide range of etched glass table lamps to become available too.

Decorative Glass Styles

There are many ways in which glass has been used to create a far more decorative lamp than might be achieved with a clear or plain shade. Glass used as either a lamp shade or the lamp base can add color and shape to a room in many different ways.

Slag Glass Table Lamps – these lamps have been created as very attractive looking art glass pieces. These lamps have been popular collector pieces and represent some of the finest types of vintage table lamps. Take a look at the antique slag glass table lamps that are on display.

Carnival Glass Table Lamps – carnival glass was devised as a means of producing decorative patterns and shapes through the process of adding metallic salts during the firing process. The results were outstanding as can be seen on our carnival glass table lamps page.

Stained Glass Table Lamps – one of the original and most popular ways of using glass as a decorative item is with stained glass. The imaginative and creative way in which this process has been adapted in the creation of highly prized lamp shades has resulted in a very active collector market. Take a look at some of the many types of available stained glass table lamps here.

More Glass Lamp Styles

Other styles of glass table lamps that can be found for sale include mercury glass table lamps, glass globe table lamps, frosted glass table lamps, milk glass table lamps, Tiffany table lamps. If you are trying to add a hint of color to the room you might like to do so with glass with some very effective options including a blue glass table lamp, a green glass table lamp or an amber glass table lamp, each of which add their own distinctive style to the room.

Stained Glass Retro Lamps

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Retro Stained lamps were first created in 1899 by Louis Comfort Tiffany. He came upon the idea of creating lamps with pieces of stained glass when he saw them as discarded pieces while a stained glass window was being made. The first stained lamp was made on a bronze stand and the pieces of stained glass were soldered together with the help of a copper foil. Since then, stained glass lamps, which came to be called Tiffany Lamps have become the rage in home decoration.

Take a look at the following selection of stained glass table lamps for sale

Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp Jade w 18 Shade
US $189.99

Vintage Large Leaded Stain Glass Table Lamp BB 160 on Bottom
US $300.00

Greek GRECIAN KEY Tiffany Style Stained Glass TABLE LAMP Accent 185H
US $189.95

RED ROSES Scroll Border 25H Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp VICTORIAN
US $377.95

Roses Scrolls Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp 225H
US $288.95

Roses Scrolls Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp 165H
US $226.95

Diamond Mission Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp 24H
US $322.95

VINTAGE UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES PORTABLE TABLE LAMP STAINED GLASS NICE
US $32.99

Matching PAIR Victorian Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lighted Base Table Lamps
US $388.75

Retro stained glass lamps can be used with practically any décor and they never fail to add a touch of elegance to any room they are in. They add fantastic colors to the part of room they light and give out soft, subdued light for a touch of class. Even during the day, if the lamps are switched on, they make beautiful and colorful patterns on the walls or floor around them and add a little cheer to the entire room.

The first stained glass lamp was made by soldering pieces of stained glass on a copper frame. Today, they are made by fusing colored enamels to pieces of glass and firing them at a very high temperature of up to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit and are just as beautiful. Thousands of different colors can be used in making retro stained glass lamps and these days it is even possible to custom make retro stained glass lamps to designs of your choice. This allows you add a personal touch to your home décor.

There are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing a retro stained glass lamp. Firstly, all the glass pieces have to be perfectly attached and there should be no risk of them falling off. Secondly, the glass has to be transparent for light to shine through them. Finally, you need to ensure that the color on the glass pieces does not run.