Tall Thin Table Lamps

At 1stDibs, there are several options of tall thin table lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all tall thin table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 14 antique and vintage tall thin table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tall thin table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Tall thin table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Tall thin table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Design Technics, Angelo Brotto and Gordon & Jane Martz are consistently popular.

Prices for tall thin table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tall thin table lamps begin at $390 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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.