At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal multi arm table lamp for your home. A multi arm table lamp — often made from
metal,
aluminum and
steel — can elevate any home. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage multi arm table lamp now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer multi arm table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A multi arm table lamp made by
modern designers — as well as those associated with
mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one multi arm table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Pablo Designs,
Ladies & Gentlemen Studio and
Pablo Pardo produced versions that are worth a look.
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.