There is a range of 50s table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 50s table lamps — often made from
metal,
brass and
glass — can elevate any home. We have 103 antique and vintage 50s table lamps in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. 50s table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 50s table lamps made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.
Mario Bellini,
Arteluce and
Artemide each produced beautiful 50s table lamps that are 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.