Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1920s desk lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1920s desk lamp — often made from
metal,
brass and
glass — can elevate any home. Find 439 options for an antique or vintage 1920s desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s desk lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1920s desk lamp made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
industrial — is very popular. A well-made 1920s desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Kandem,
Marcel Breuer and
Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.
Prices for a 1920s desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,513.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.