There is a range of cat lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cat lamps — often made from
metal,
glass and
stone — can elevate any home. Find 101 antique and vintage cat lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of cat lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Cat lamps bearing
Art Deco or
mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cat lamps over the years, but those made by
Max Le Verrier,
Gaillard and
Janle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for cat lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cat lamps begin at $150 and can go as high as $232,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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.