With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the conran lamp you’re looking for. A conran lamp — often made from
glass,
metal and
aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage conran lamp now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect conran lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A conran lamp made by
modern designers — as well as those associated with
mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made conran lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Sir Terence Conran,
Habitat and
ERCO Leuchten are consistently popular.
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.