At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cork lamp for your home. Each cork lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
cork and
metal. There are 287 variations of the antique or vintage cork lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cork lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each cork lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cork lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Ingo Maurer,
Laurel Lamp Company and
Design M produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a cork lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $11,132, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
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.