With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the empire bouillotte lamp you’re looking for. An empire bouillotte lamp — often made from
metal,
bronze and
brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the empire bouillotte lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An empire bouillotte lamp made by
Empire designers — as well as those associated with
Neoclassical — is very popular. A well-made empire bouillotte lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Frederick Cooper,
Maison Charles and
Maison Jansen 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.