10 of the Best Glass Table Lamps
As an interiors blogger, one of my major pet hates is rooms that place too much reliance on a single source of flat overhead lighting. Blanket lighting might do the job, but it won’t breathe life and personality into a space. A room deserves to have its features delicately lit so that the dynamic interplay of light and shadows creates that cosy and inviting feeling we all crave.
Adding some well placed lighting to a table, sideboard or chest of drawers is one of the easiest ways to achieve this, and for me glass table lamps are the ideal solution. The transparency of glass gives it a visual lightness that’s quite distinct from other materials. This can be especially useful in smaller spaces, where the glass can help create the illusion of more space so that the room feels open and less cluttered. And of course glass also has reflective properties, so a glass lamp base can help amplify the existing amount of light within a room, making it feel more vibrant and lively.
Glass table lamps are aesthetically versatile too. Swapping out the lampshade allows you to easily incorporate specific accent colours or pattern into your design scheme – the mix and match possibilities are endless.
I’ve rounded up some of the best options I could find to create a handpicked edit of 10 of the best glass table lamps for autumn winter 2023. So, as the days begin to shorten, and the nights draw in, it’s time to bid farewell to the ‘big light’ and embrace the warm glow of soft, mood-enhancing lighting.
Best glass table lamps
1. St Ives glass table lamp – The White Company
Ideal for the bedroom or living room, this elegant contemporary lamp has an organic bubble-textured glass base and a simple white linen shade.
2. Seki smoked glass table lamp – Lights & Lamps
This smoky glass lamp is set on a matt black metal base. The black drum shade has a brass coloured lining that casts a warm golden light into your interior.
3. Monroe glass table lamp – M&S
Polished metal accents are paired with stylish ribbed glass in this elegant design from M&S. The neutral coloured lamp shade creates soft warm illumination.
4. Textured glass table lamp – The Cotswold Company
This textured glass lamp from The Cotswold Company is handmade in India and topped with a white handloom cylinder shade.
5. Feya glass table lamp – Lights & Lamps
With its crystal glass ball base, brushed brass stem and bold silhouette the Feya lamp from Lights & Lamps offers a subtle nod towards the art deco era, but with an elegant contemporary twist.
6. Shaftesbury glass table lamp – Neptune
Add a subtle touch of print to your design scheme with this hand-blown glass lamp from Neptune. The warm brown shade features a charming honeycomb pattern.
7. Mottled grey glass table lamp – John Lewis
This mottled grey grey glass lamp will bring an elegant feel to any space. The tall sculptural form is balanced with a simple white shade.
8. Large glass table lamp with natural raffia shade – Trouva
Looking to add a touch of texture to your home? This large glass lamp features a bottle shaped base paired with a natural raffia shade for a modern rustic look.
9. Luz glass table lamp with natural shade – Layered Lounge
This stylish lamp from Layered Lounge has a bulbous form, with brass coloured fittings and a complimentary taupe coloured cord. It’s finished with a natural cotton shade for a fresh, elegant look.
10. Amber tall glass table lamp with black shade – La Redoute
With its soft amber finish this tall glass lamp will infuse your space with a warm, inviting ambience. The striking black shade creates an elegant contrast.
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