Egg Lamps

At 1stDibs, there are several options of egg lamps available for sale. Each of these unique egg lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 268 antique and vintage egg lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 40 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of egg lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Egg lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large egg lamps, so small egg lamps measuring 4.34 inches across are available at 1stDibs. VG-VGnewtrend, Murano and Maison Charles each produced beautiful egg lamps that are worth considering.

Egg lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,026, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $63,524.

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.