At 1stDibs, there are several options of French candelabra lamps available for sale. The range of distinct French candelabra lamps — often made from
metal,
bronze and
stone — can elevate any home. There are 434 antique and vintage French candelabra lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of French candelabra lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Louis XVI,
Empire and
Louis XV French candelabra lamps are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French candelabra lamps over the years, but those made by
Ferdinand Barbedienne,
Christofle and
F. Barbedienne Foundry 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.