Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s hollywood lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s hollywood lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
glass. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s hollywood lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940s hollywood lamp, those designed in
Hollywood Regency,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s hollywood lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Archimede Seguso,
Aureliano Toso and
Barovier&Toso produced versions that are worth a look.
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.