Antique B And H Lamp

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique b and h lamp you’re looking for. An antique b and h lamp — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique b and h lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique b and h lamp, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique b and h lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Woka Lamps and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

Prices for an antique b and h lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $575,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,337.

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.