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Reverse Painted Glass Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Reverse painted glass flower lamps. Glass is 16" high and 5.5" diameter, 21" high from base to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Reverse Painted Boudoir Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very colorful little reverse painted boudoir lamp was done by the Moe Bridges Company. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940s Reverse Painted Crane Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s reverse painted crane lamp.
Category
Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Reverse Painted Art Glass Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
Reverse painted art glass lamp with landscape scene, circa 1920. Possibly Pittsburgh Lamp Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Reverse Painted Lamp by "Pittsburgh"
Located in Petaluma, CA
reverse painted lamps. The shade is divided into interesting scenic panels separated by an exterior ridge
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Green Reverse Painted Glass Lamps, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning tall pair of reverse painted glass lamps with a marbleized effect in emerald, olive, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
$1,450 / set
Reverse Painted Mirror Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s American mirrored sconces with etched and reverse painted ships
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror
$7,800 / set
Pair of Reverse Painted Boudoir Lamps
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very nicely made, hard to find pair of reverse painted boudoir lamps. Beautiful scenery and lovely
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Reverse Glass Painted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of reverse glass painted lamps, the baluster shaped body depicting a foliage motif in
Category
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Pairpoint Reverse-Painted Glass Seagull Lamp
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Pairpoint reverse-painted glass seagull lamp. Featuring a domed flaring shade decorated
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Signed Handel Reverse Painted Bird Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Here is one of Handel's finest examples of their reverse painted lamps. This highly detailed
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Reverse Painted Glass Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage reverse painted lamp. A beautiful scenting composition with draped laurels
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Paint
Fine Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Painted Patinated Lantern Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful chinoiserie octagonal mirrored and reverse hand-painted patinated lantern pendent with
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Mirror
Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pittsburgh obverse/reverse painted table lamp features bronze base and vibrant landscape
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Handel Boudoir Reverse or Inside Painted Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and rare early 20th century American Handel scenic reverse or inside painted Boudoir lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Reverse Painted Lamp by Moe Bridges
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful table lamp has great color and crisply painted design. Certainly one of Moe Bridges
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Reverse Painted Table Lamp by Pittsburg
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This crisp-scenic is done in the standard tradition of Pittsburg lamps. They were known for painting their lamps on the outside as well as the inside. This gives the lamp extra dep...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
French Reverse-Painted Mirrored Sconces
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A lovely pair of whimsical, mid-20th century, reverse-painted mirrored sconces; in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
A Pair of Reversed painted Decoupage Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Reversed painted Decoupage Lamps
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
One pair neoclasical reversed painted glass lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
ery handsome pair of neoclasical reverse painted lamps
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
One pair neoclasical reversed painted glass lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome pair of neoclasical reverse painted lamps
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
One Pair of Neoclassical Reverse Painted Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of neoclassical reverse painted lamps, newly rewired.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Pair of Reverse Painted Silver Leaf Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of reverse painted and silver leaf lamps - measured to socket on a 5.5 inch square base
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of reverse painted glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reverse painted and decoupage glass table lamps featuring neo-classical floral elements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Mid Century Italian Reverse Painted Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of rare mid century reverse painted, marbleized glass table lamps. Mounted on black lacquered
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Reverse Painted Chinese Glass Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two reverse painted Chinese glass lamps with Chinese motif. Brass base with detail.
Measurements
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$4,600 / set
Artist Signed Pairpoint Reverse Painted Lamp, circa 1920s
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Kingston, NY
Artist signed Pairpoint reverse painted table lamp with a jungle motif depicting parrots. The base
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Arts
Crafts Reverse Painted Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the type of lamp that sets the mood in a small room. The lamp is hand painted on a domed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Reverse/Obverse Painted Lamp, Signed Pittsburgh, circa 1920
By PLB
GCo.
Located in Petaluma, CA
We do not buy painted shades, but we were attracted to the simplicity, design and the well detailed
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Reverse Painted Drapery Glass Pairpoint Boudoir Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very nice example of the work of the well known Pairpoint Corp. This nice little lamp has the desired closed top and has the lovely drapery glass. The base is signed and is nicely ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Reverse Painted Jefferson Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique hand-painted Pittsburgh style Jefferson table lamp features cast base and reverse painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of reverse painted Roman coin glass lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reverse painted Roman coin glass lamps.
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Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Reverse Painted Decoupage Baluster Vase Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Reverse painted Decoupage Baluster vase lamps
A stunning pair of lamps decorated in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Reverse Painted Floor Lamps by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of gilt and silver wood, metal and glass floor lamps with reverse painted depictions of the
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Antique Arts
Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh lamp offers double socket base surmounted by shade with reverse painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Signed Pairpoint Early 20th Reverse Painted Table Lamp
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Kingston, NY
Pairpoint table lamp, having reverse painted hexagon shade depicting a farm scene at dusk. Signed
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Phoenix Reverse Painted Landscape Shade
Bronzed Base, c1920
By Phoenix
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Phoenix table lamp offers reverse painted dome form glass shade having hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Reverse Painted Boudoir Table Lamp, Landscape Scene, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique boudoir table lamp offers reverse painted glass shade with landscape scene over single
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Paint
Antique Arts
Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Table Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass panels having reverse painted flowers over double socket base, c1920
Measures- 21.25''H x 16''W
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Paint, Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Table Lamp circa 1920
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp by Pittsburgh Lamp Co offers dome shade having reverse
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Bradley
Hubbard Lamp
Reverse Painted Shade, C1910
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts table lamp by Bradley & Hubbard offers domed shade with reverse painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Reverse Painted "Seagull Lamp" by the Pairpoint Corperation
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Petaluma, CA
This has always been considered one of this company's more exotic and artistic lamps. Pictures do not get the full Scope of the color and presence this lamp offers. The shade is arti...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
French Reverse Painted Rainaud Figural Rare Form Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Bouillotte table lamp by Rainaud Co. features rare form reverse painted oval shade with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Lamps by Paul Hanson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reverse gold painted crackled glass lamps on satin brass bases.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Table Lamp, Roses, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh table lamp features brass urn form base having two sockets, floral reverse
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Antique Pairpoint “Venice” Reverse Painted Table Lamp with Roses C1920
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pairpoint “Venice” Reverse Painted Table Lamp with Roses C1920
Measures - 21"H x 14.5"W x
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Handel School Pittsburgh Style Reverse Painted Table Lamp, Winter
By Handel Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Handel School table lamp features Pittsburgh style reverse painted glass dome shade with
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Pittsburg School Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Pittsburg School Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp 20thC
Measures - 19 3/4"h x 13
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pairpoint Reverse Painted Three-Light Table Lamp, Artist Signed Auba
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pairpoint three-light table lamp features cast urn form base, reverse painted shade with landscape
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art
Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, circa 1910
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
reverse painted dome shade with lake and landscape scene, circa 1910
Measures: 26" height x 18
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Reverse on Glass Painted and Decoupage Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of large midcentury painted and decoupage reverse on glass lamps, with dark gilt metal bases
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Antique Pairpoint Table Lamp with Reverse Floral Painted Glass Shade
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in New York, NY
Lovely table lamp from Pairpoint with reverse painted peony flowers in various colors. 13 by 9
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Arts
Crafts Handel Reverse Painted Boudoir Table Lamp, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts boudoir table lamp by Handel offers reverse floral painted shade over
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Reverse Painted Scenic Table Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp offers reverse painted glass shade having landscape scene
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Signed Reverse Painted Mantel Lamps with Daisies
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful pair of reverse painted mantel lamps by Handel. The shades feature alternating tall and
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp #3015 USA Mythological Figures
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted table lamp. A beautifully hand decorated 14" signed ice chip glass shade
Category
20th Century North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Antique Arts
Crafts Jefferson Reverse Painted Table Lamp Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Jefferson table lamp offers glass shade in dome form with reverse
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Reverse Painted Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of reverse painted lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of reverse painted lighting — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of reverse painted lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of reverse painted lighting, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of reverse painted lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pairpoint Glassworks, Jefferson Electric Co. and Fornasetti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Reverse Painted Lighting?
Prices for a piece of reverse painted lighting start at $450 and top out at $27,450 with the average selling for $1,783.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Reverse Painted Lighting
- How do I reverse paint on glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Although he didn’t plan them as a formal series, Magritte explored this theme in more than 20 paintings from the 1940s to the 1960s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted René Magritte pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Dan Flavin's paintings with light were called “icons,” a term that the American artist coined. To produce these works, Flavin created monochrome canvases and then lit them with electric lights. In 1963, he shifted to creating sculptures out of the light fixtures themselves. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Dan Flavin art.
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