Find many varieties of an authentic brass clamp lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
aluminum, every brass clamp lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brass clamp lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each brass clamp lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass clamp lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Jacques Biny,
Stilnovo and
Gebrüder Cosack are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.