Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau figure lamp available at 1stDibs. An art nouveau figure lamp — often made from
metal,
bronze and
glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau figure lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An art nouveau figure lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Art Nouveau,
Art Deco and
Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau figure lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Aristide de Ranieri,
A. Croisy and
A.J. Scotte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
An art nouveau figure lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,726, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
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.