At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique orange table lamp for your home. Each antique orange table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
ceramic. If you’re shopping for an antique orange table lamp, we have 51 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique orange table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique orange table lamp made by
Victorian designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique orange table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Sabrina Landini,
Jefferson Electric Co. and
Le Verre Français 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.