Antique Globe Lamps
These antique globe lamps are amazing. Beautiful and functional, they accent a space in a way few lamps can, while still giving off all the necessary light needed to illuminate an area of the home. Or just leave them off and revel in their ornate design and enriching elegance. See what we mean as you take a look through this collection.
Double globe lamp with crystal gem accents
Double globe lamp with crystal gem accents
Yi Hui
Elegant, beautifully designed, and brimming with Victorian charm, this antique globe lamp is all these things and more. Intricate details such as hand-painted blooms, an ornate metal base, a scalloped top, and hanging acrylic crystals make it a true focal point in the room.
Designer Advice:
You can't go wrong with an antique double globe lamp if originality is what you're after. Despite falling into the unusual side of home decor, this piece can elevate its surroundings, either giving it a hint of old-world glamour or complementing existing antique furniture. Bear in mind that this lamp is fragile, given that the two shades are hand-blown white glass.
Frosted vintage double globe table lamp
Frosted vintage double globe table lamp
Classy and feminine, this globe lamp is a guaranteed head-turner. It is distinguished by gentle curves, a clear hurricane cylinder, a fancy metal framework, and pink frosted glass shades adorned with hobnail details. An old-fashioned key switch gives it an even more vintage feel.
Vintage moon table lamp
Vintage moon table lamp
Longshore Tides
Artfully constructed from metal and PVC, this stylish lamp presents a pivoting, spherical shade accented with vertical slats for a unique look. The frame and base are sleek, slender, and plated in a chrome finish, giving off a polished gleam.
Designer Advice:
If you're on the hunt for a globe lamp that is all about vintage style but also innovative, this product perfectly fits the bill. The slats can be adjusted to form the moon at different phases with the option of providing either direct lighting or soft, indirect light. Plus, it's fairly easy to clean as all it needs is a light dusting with a microfiber cloth.
Globe lamp with an art deco flair
Globe lamp with an art deco flair
This eye-popping table lamp showcases a sculpturesque woman in front of a slim, polished brass stem. Up top, a white globe shade in opaque glass casts a warm, inviting glow. Both artistic and statement-making, this lamp stands 20" tall.
Clear vintage globe lamp
Clear vintage globe lamp
This one is best described as eclectic vintage—neither too old-fashioned nor too modern. It flaunts a round, transparent glass shade perched on a low golden base. The textured surface updates the vintage design with an edgy twist, resulting in a lamp that shimmers as it glows.
Designer Advice:
Like any lamp, there's no fixed rule regarding where to place a vintage globe lamp. For starters, it's great for introducing a new style to a room or freshening up the traditional decor. You can set it on an accent table, nightstand, desk, dresser, or end table, and the lamp will do the rest: create a warm ambiance and serve as a decorative statement.
Turkish globe lamp
Turkish globe lamp
mozaist
Representing Turkey's lively culture, this lamp stands apart from the rest with its uniquely vibrant appearance. It is handmade of authentic colored glass and beads, creating a beautiful mosaic display, while its bronze metal body brings a vintage touch. Even better, it is offered in 10 different color varieties.
Art nouveau globe lamp
Art nouveau globe lamp
Design Toscano
Inspired by the aesthetics from the late 19th and early 20th century, this antique table lamp quickly catches the eye with its vein-like, coarse-textured finish. It features two mauve pink globes, finished off with acanthus leaf feet and fringe in faux antique brass.
Buying Guide
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Antique globe lamps are incredible additions to any room, especially if you are going for a classic themed living space. Even if you are going for a modern or contemporary style, an antique globe lamp will add the contrast to the place so it won't feel too monotonous.
Buying an antique globe lamp can be a complex task if you want to do it right. To help increase your chances of getting that "perfect" lamp for your place, here's a buying guide for antique globe lamps.
There are two basic categories of lighting. There's the ambient and the task. When a lamp is said to be for ambient lighting, then it means that its primary purpose is to provide illumination for the room. If the lamp is for task lighting, then it's intended to provide you with light so you can do a specific task better like reading or drafting.
The typical design of a globe lamp allows the light to spread in all directions. Thus, globe lamps are typically used for ambient lighting. This also means that they are a poor choice if you need a light for reading or other tasks.
What does antique really mean?
These days, the term antique will often mean two things: a real antique or antique-looking.
- An antique-looking globe lamp means that it's a new item, but it's crafted in a way that it appears as if it's old. The advantage of antique-looking is you'll get that "old world" charm at an affordable cost.
- A real antique is an old item that is still valuable for one or more reasons (i.e., age, limited edition, rich history). Real antiques carry authenticity and luxuriousness, which is why they are the primary choices if appeal or look is your primary concern. Keep in mind that buying a real antique adds another facet to the purchasing decision. Hence, this article is going to explore more on real antique globe lamps.
When buying a real antique, you’ll be acquainted with different terms:
- Vintage - It's a broad term that is often used to describe collectibles that came from the 40's to the 60's.
- Near Antique - A term used to describe an item that is between 75 - 99 years of age.
- True Antique - For many antique dealers, "true antique" is a term used to describe collectibles that are more than 100 years old.
Now that you know the different terms of antiques, you also need to know about the different conditions:
- Good Condition - Working but may have visible chips and cracks.
- Excellent Condition - Minor flaws or has undergone repair.
- Mint - Good as new.
The most common reason why people fail at purchasing the right antique globe lamp is that they don't know what they are doing. You can remedy this problem by gaining a bit of education. Keeping in mind the points mentioned above is a step in the right direction.
