Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the aluminum mushroom you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
aluminum and
glass, every aluminum mushroom was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an aluminum mushroom, we have 58 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer aluminum mushroom, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An aluminum mushroom, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
Laurel Lamp Company,
Bill Curry and
Seguso Vetri d'Arte each produced at least one beautiful aluminum mushroom that is 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.