An assortment of adjustable lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
chrome, all adjustable lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 720 antique and vintage adjustable lamps in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Adjustable lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adjustable lamps bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some adjustable lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller adjustable lamps, measuring 2.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
Koch & Lowy,
Robert Sonneman and
Josef Hurka each produced beautiful adjustable 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.