Find many varieties of an authentic antique table lamps 1920 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
brass, every antique table lamps 1920 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique table lamps 1920, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique table lamps 1920, designed in the
Art Deco,
Arts and Crafts or
Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique table lamps 1920 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Bradley & Hubbard,
Bauhaus and
Miller Lamp Company are consistently popular.
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.