At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1930 German table lamp for your home. A 1930 German table lamp — often made from
metal,
steel and
glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930 German table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930 German table lamp, designed in the
Art Deco,
mid-century modern or
Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1930 German table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Christian Dell,
Kaiser Idell and
Marianne Brandt are consistently popular.
Prices for a 1930 German table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $132 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,007.
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.