An assortment of table lamp pairs with shades is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
wood, all table lamp pairs with shades available were constructed with great care. We have 701 antique and vintage table lamp pairs with shades in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of table lamp pairs with shades available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Deco table lamp pairs with shades are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made table lamp pairs with shades over the years, but those made by
Bitossi,
Stiffel and
Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for table lamp pairs with shades can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, table lamp pairs with shades begin at $220 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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.