At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black dog lamp for your home. Each black dog lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage black dog lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black dog lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A black dog lamp made by
Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
Jean Boris Lacroix and
Stefano Giovannoni each produced at least one beautiful black dog lamp that is worth considering.
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.