Find a variety of butterfly lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique butterfly lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
glass. We have 146 antique and vintage butterfly lamps in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Butterfly lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of butterfly lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
mid-century modern,
Art Deco and
modern butterfly lamps are of considerable interest. Some butterfly lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller butterfly lamps, measuring 3.15 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many butterfly lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Fornasetti,
Liz Marsh and
Piero Fornasetti produced popular butterfly lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for butterfly lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, butterfly lamps begin at $72 and can go as high as $159,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,471.
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.