With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1960s mushroom lamp you’re looking for. Each 1960s mushroom lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
blown glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1960s mushroom lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1960s mushroom lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1960s mushroom lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Laurel Lamp Company,
Bill Curry and
Peill & Putzler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.