Flower Ivory Ceramic and Brushed Gold Floor Lamp by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Its brushed gold-finished metal stem introduces a warm, luxurious glow, perfect for upscale interiors. The lamp’s cylindrical base ensures a seamless blend of stability and design ae...
Metal
Multicolor “Iride” Floor Lamp by Ico Parisi for Lamperti Robbiate
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
The composition is anchored by a bold red lacquered cylindrical base, reinforcing the lamp’s graphic strength and architectural balance.
Metal
Blue/grey Mezzo Oracolo lamp by Gae Aulentnti for Artemide, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in amstelveen, NL
This particular example features the rare blue-grey finish, a subtle yet sophisticated tone that elevates its presence in any interior. The lamp’s distinctive cylindrical base and ov...
Metal
Alfetta Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The lamp features a cylindrical base in metal, typically finished in brushed steel or chromed brass, supporting a domed glass diffuser that emits a soft, ambient light.
Metal
Italian Modern Pair of Pink Metal Sculpture Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of pink metal table lamp sculpture, 1980s Pair of lamps with gray cylindrical base, where the switch is located, with halogen bulb and double inclined metal stem,...
Metal
1950s Maison Lunel Floor Lamp Attributed to Jean Boris Lacroix
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
Floor lamp with cylindrical base in black lacquered metal comprising three adjustable spots, each topped with an opaline glass shade and decorated with a brass element.
Metal
$5,310 / set
Set of 2 Shadow Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
The lamp's cylindrical base bears a brushed grey metal finish with a semicircular element attached to the top.
Metal, Brass
'L1 Guggerli' Table Lamp By Rico and Rosemarie For Baltensweiler AG
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Mortsel, BE
The lamp features a cylindrical base made of grey plexiglass, which serves as the foundation for its distinct aesthetic.
Glass, Plexiglass
Flavia No 2 Hand-Braided Table Lamp by Riviere x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
The appeal of Riviere lies in perfect quality, accurate details, sophisticated lines and an extraordinary combination of refined materials and finishes: superb leathers, hand-polishe...
Metal
Flavia No 1 Hand-Braided Table Lamp by Riviere x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
The appeal of Riviere lies in perfect quality, accurate details, sophisticated lines and an extraordinary combination of refined materials and finishes: superb leathers, hand-polishe...
Metal
Pair of blue/grey Mezzo Oracolo lamps by Gae Aulentnti for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
These particular examples feature the rare blue-grey finish, a subtle yet sophisticated tone that elevates its presence in any interior. The lamp’s distinctive cylindrical base and o...
Metal
Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple mid-century chrome construction, rectangular base, cylindrical lamp shade. The pivoting design is not just for looks, and makes the lamp quite practical for its footprint.
Steel, Chrome
Space Age Murano Glass Table Lamp in the Style of Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in BORGO, FR
Resting on a polished chromed cylindrical base, the lamp achieves a striking balance between sculptural softness and architectural precision.
Metal
A POST-MODERN MODERNIST Metal & Marble FLOOR LAMP Gino SARFATTI Style Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare minimalist floor lamp, with a cylindrical base in white Carrare massive marble, with a vertical metallic axis displaced on diagonal at the bottom, with a black lacquered metal...
Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp of Cut Clear and Frosted Glass, made in Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern cylindrical table lamp. Lamp base is clear and made of frosted cut glass.
Cut Glass
Pair of black marble lamps with sliding shade by F.Knoll, Knoll Intl, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps with a cylindrical base formed by a succession of black marble disks veined with white, from which rises a chrome-plated shaft supporting a white lacquered metal cap wi...
Marble, Metal, Steel, Chrome
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.