With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the emeralite lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
brass, every emeralite lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer emeralite lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each emeralite lamp bearing
Arts and Crafts,
Art Nouveau or
Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one emeralite lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Emeralite and
Handel Lamp Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
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.