Brass Mushroom Lamp

Find many varieties of an authentic brass mushroom lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass mushroom lamp was constructed with great care. Find 67 options for an antique or vintage brass mushroom lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a brass mushroom lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass mushroom lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass mushroom lamp over the years, but those crafted by Glashütte Limburg, Laurel Lamp Company and Bill Curry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Prices for a brass mushroom lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $608 and can go as high as $12,450, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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.