Find many varieties of an authentic dichroic lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
plastic, every dichroic lamp was constructed with great care. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage dichroic lamp now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the dichroic lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A dichroic lamp, designed in the
modern,
Art Nouveau or
mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one dichroic lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Buzao,
Tiffany Studios and
Sebastian Scherer produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a dichroic lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,919.
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.