Find many varieties of an authentic brushed nickel table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
nickel and
brass, every brushed nickel table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 40 variations of the antique or vintage brushed nickel table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brushed nickel table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brushed nickel table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
Foster+Partners,
Barovier&Toso and
Tommaso Cimini each produced at least one beautiful brushed nickel table 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.