Baluster Lamps

At 1stDibs, there are several options of baluster lamps available for sale. Each of these unique baluster lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Find 241 antique and vintage baluster lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Baluster lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baluster lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many baluster lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but The Marbro Lamp Company, Baccarat and Barovier&Toso produced popular baluster lamps that are worth a look.

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $345 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.

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.