At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass chess lamp for your home. Each brass chess lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
brass,
metal and
glass. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage brass chess 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 brass chess lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each brass chess lamp bearing
Hollywood Regency,
mid-century modern or
Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular.
Lauritz Adolph Hjorth,
Deknudt and
Laurel Lamp Company each produced at least one beautiful brass chess 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.