There is a range of bird table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bird table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
ceramic and
brass. There are 499 antique and vintage bird table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Bird table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bird table lamps bearing
mid-century modern or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large bird table lamps, so small bird table lamps measuring 2.75 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bird table lamps over the years, but those made by
Mario Lopez Torres,
Bitossi and
Aldo Londi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for bird table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bird table lamps begin at $12 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,024.
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.