With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco 1930s table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
brass, every art deco 1930s table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 3419 variations of the antique or vintage art deco 1930s table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco 1930s table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco 1930s table lamp, those designed in
Art Deco,
mid-century modern and
Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco 1930s table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Just Andersen,
Le Verre Français and
Charles Schneider 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.