At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 70s chrome table lamp for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
chrome and
plastic, every 70s chrome table lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 70s 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 70s chrome table lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 70s chrome table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Banci,
Milo Baughman and
Gabriele D'ali are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A 70s chrome table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,194, while the lowest priced sells for $345 and the highest can go for as much as $4,772.
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.