An assortment of antique floral table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
ceramic, all antique floral table lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique floral table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique floral table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Arts and Crafts,
Victorian and
Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique floral table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Bradley & Hubbard,
Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co. and
Gorham are consistently popular.
Prices for antique floral table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique floral table lamps begin at $565 and can go as high as $13,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,273.
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.