1980s Chrome Table Lamp

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1980s chrome table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and glass, every 1980s chrome table lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1980s chrome table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1980s chrome table lamp, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1980s chrome table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Springer, Robert Sonneman and Artemide produced versions that are worth a look.

Prices for a 1980s chrome table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.

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.