With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s industrial table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
metal,
iron and
steel, every 1950s industrial table lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s industrial table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s industrial table lamp made by
Industrial designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
Jielde,
Kaiser Idell and
Curt Fischer each produced at least one beautiful 1950s industrial table lamp that is worth considering.
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.