Find a variety of candelabra table lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique candelabra table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
stone. There are 556 antique and vintage candelabra table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Candelabra table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century.
Louis XVI,
Empire and
Louis XV candelabra table lamps are consistently popular styles. Many candelabra table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Edward F. Caldwell & Co.,
Gherardo Degli Albizzi and
Ferdinand Barbedienne produced popular candelabra table lamps that are worth a look.
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.