With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique French desk lamp you’re looking for. Each antique French desk lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
glass. There are many kinds of the antique French desk lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique French desk lamp, those designed in
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau and
Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique French desk lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Daum,
Muller Frères and
Charles Schneider are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for an antique French desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $426 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,612.
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.