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Glass Table Lamps

A glass lamp lights up in a different way from a lamp with a fabric shade. The glass itself glows, so the shade becomes part of the light, and a colored or patterned piece throws that color across the table. The lamps on this page have a glass shade or a glass body; that is what puts them here. Below are our glass table lamps, and under the grid, how the kinds of glass differ and how to care for them.

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Rimacel glass table lamp in light brown tinted glass with a metal body, shown unlit on a pale tabletop
Rimacel Glass Table Lamp Sale price$170.00
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Tirvalo silver glass globe lamp unlit, with a frosted glass shade on a polished chrome spring coil base
Tirvalo Glass Globe Lamp Sale price$99.00
Olimena glass table lamp in pearl, unlit against a plain plaster wall with its glossy glass shade and iron base
Olimena Glass Table Lamp Sale price$64.00
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Tilvara stained glass table lamp in beige, unlit on a pale surface with its metal stem and base
Tilvara Stained Glass Table Lamp Sale price$177.00
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Nevorla orange candle warmer lamp with unlit glass shade, chrome arm and round solid wood tray base
Nevorla Candle Warmer Lamp Sale price$87.00
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Molirea wood table lamp in brown wood and amber, shown unlit with its rounded teardrop wooden base
Molirea Wood Table Lamp Sale priceFrom $199.00
Venorel floral table lamp in gold and cream with a multicolored floral shade, shown unlit on a pale tabletop
Venorel Floral Table Lamp Sale price$89.00
Misolen cream stained glass table lamp unlit against warm greige plaster
Misolen Stained Glass Table Lamp Sale price$131.00
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Taselvo gold and beige plug in table lamp shown unlit, glass shade hanging from a curved pole over a white base
Taselvo Plug-in Table Lamp Sale price$198.00
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Rimelota brown mushroom table lamp shown unlit with its glass body and speckled glass shade on a plain backdrop
Rimelota Mushroom Table Lamp Sale price$238.00
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Linavor stained glass table lamp in pink with both glass flower shades unlit on a plain backdrop
Linavor Stained Glass Table Lamp Sale price$199.00
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Olvarena bedside table lamp with a gold tone metal body and white spherical glass shade, unlit on a pale tabletop
Olvarena Bedside Table Lamp Sale price$99.00
Talvire striped white glass mushroom table lamp switched off, swirling stripes across the glass shade and body
Talvire Glass Mushroom Table Lamp Sale price$65.00
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Timarelo cream pink rechargeable table lamp shown unlit, glass body above a circular gold tone base
Timarelo Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$176.00
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Tolvesa main rechargeable table lamp shown unlit with frosted glass shade and brown strap handle
Tolvesa Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$238.00
Nalvesa mosaic table lamp with a light bronze finish standing unlit, a glass globe with colored glass mosaic
Nalvesa Mosaic Table Lamp Sale price$42.00

How glass changes the light

Clear glass lets the light straight through, so you see the bulb and get a bright, sparkling look. Frosted or opal glass spreads the light evenly and hides the bulb, which gives a soft glow that is easy on the eyes. Tinted glass in amber, smoke or blue warms or cools the room and looks good even when the lamp is off.

Stained glass

A stained glass shade is built from many small pieces of colored glass, each edged in copper foil and soldered together. Lit from inside, it fills the corner with patches of color, like a small window. Flowers and geometric patterns are the classic designs. The product page describes the pattern and the colors where the maker gives them.

Globes, domes and mushroom shapes

Globe shades. A round glass ball gives light in every direction and suits a shelf or a bedside.

Domes and mushroom shapes. A glass cap on a short stem sends the light down and out across the table. Some of these also sit on our mushroom table lamps page.

Glass with metal or wood

Some glass lamps sit on a metal stem and base, in chrome or gold, which keeps them stable and gives a cleaner line. Those are also on our metal table lamps page. Others pair glass with a wooden base for a warmer, softer look.

Power and bulbs

Some glass lamps plug into a wall outlet and take a standard bulb, some run from a USB cable, and some carry a rechargeable battery; the cordless ones are also on our cordless table lamps page. The power and light source lines on the product page say which, and whether a bulb is in the box, where the maker states it.

With a clear or lightly frosted shade, the bulb shows, so a warm white LED bulb looks best. An LED bulb also keeps the glass cooler than an old filament bulb.

Cleaning and care

Switch the lamp off and let it cool. Dust the glass with a soft, dry cloth, then wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Skip abrasive cleaners, which can scratch frosted or painted glass. Glass is fragile, so give the lamp a stable spot away from the edge of the table.

Where a glass lamp looks best

On a nightstand, a frosted shade gives a calm glow before sleep. On a console or a sideboard, a stained glass lamp becomes the piece people notice first. On a shelf, a small globe adds light and sparkle to books and objects. For every material and style, see all our table lamps.

Frequently asked questions

What is a glass table lamp?
A table lamp with a glass shade or a glass body. The glass glows when the lamp is on, and its color, tint or frosting shapes the light it gives.
Are glass table lamps fragile?
Glass needs more care than fabric or metal. Give the lamp a stable spot away from the edge of the table, and handle the shade gently when you change the bulb or clean it.
How do you clean a glass lamp shade?
Switch the lamp off and let it cool. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth, then wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
What is a stained glass lamp?
A lamp whose shade is built from small pieces of colored glass, joined with copper foil and solder. Lit from inside, it casts patches of color around it.
Do glass table lamps need a special bulb?
Some take an ordinary LED bulb, and some have the LED built in. The light source line on the product page says which, and whether a bulb is included, where the maker states it. A warm white LED looks best behind clear glass.
Do glass lamps give enough light to read by?
A frosted or clear shade gives more usable light than a deeply colored one. Stained and tinted glass is more for mood than for reading.

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