Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique double globe lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique double globe lamp — often made from
glass,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique double globe lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique double globe lamp, those designed in
Victorian and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique double globe lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Anglelamp Co. of N.Y. and
Carl Thieme are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for an antique double globe lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $846 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,175.
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.