With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique argand lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
metal,
bronze and
glass, every antique argand lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique argand lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique argand lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Neoclassical,
Regency and
Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique argand lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Messenger and Sons,
Baldwin Gardiner and
Bright & Co. of Buxton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.