Rustic glass bottle lamps are often made from vintage or antique demi-johns (large bottles used for centuries to store beer and wine). Handcrafted bottles may have bubbles and ripples in the glass, making them interesting display pieces. Since glass bottles aren't perfectly clear, they add a subtle touch of palest green, gray or blue to the room:
Camila 26" Glass LED Table Lamp, Smoked Gray
Crafted of mouth-blown glass topped with a white linen shade, this sleek table lamp is stunning in its sheer simplicity. The glass has a gray cast to its color, through which you can see the silk-wrapped cord. With chromed metal fittings and a UL listing, it is built for use for years to come.
How To Use Modern Glass Lamps:
Modern glass table lamps are defined by their sleek, simple shapes. A glass column lamp virtually disappears in the room, so it doesn't compete with important art pieces or furnishings. In this front entry by designer Paolo Moschino, a plain glass column lamp keeps the focus on the modern painting and antique console:
Credit: Paolo Moschino
A chrome or nickel finish adds a touch of sparkle to your room:
Maria 25" Glass LED Table Lamp, Clear/Chrome
This table lamp radiates modern elegance with its glass base and polished nickel accents. Simple, but stylish, the details -- an acrylic finial, silk-wrapped cord, and rotary switch -- exude luxury. A linen shade completes the design.
This pyramidal glass lamp makes a minimalist statement with its angular silhouette. Tiny bubbles in the glass add a layer of texture:
Shelby 28.5" Glass LED Table Lamp, Clear
Clear glass and a gently tapered base give this contemporary column table lamp simple, modern style. Paired with a slightly tapered drum shade to match the lean of the base, the proportions are perfectly paired to create a look that is both simple and elegant. Finished with a silk-wrapped cord that falls through the center, the subtle design elements of this classic style are sure to stun in any space.
With clean lines and plain silhouettes, modern glass lamps fit in to any interior design. Use a pair behind a sofa for an open, airy look. In a home office, a glass lamp keeps your desktop uncluttered. The barely-there look of glass adds a light touch to minimalist interiors. Place a glass lamp wherever you need accent lighting ' in a foyer, in front of a painting, or beside a mid-century modern sofa.
It's no wonder interior designers never tire of clear glass lamps ' they seem to fit in absolutely everywhere. They add shape and texture when needed, but they can be functional and minimalist too.
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