There is a range of double gourd table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique double gourd table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain. Find 53 antique and vintage double gourd table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Double gourd table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of double gourd table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco double gourd table lamps are of considerable interest. Double gourd table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Bunny Williams,
Gordon & Jane Martz and
Marshall Studios 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.