At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lamp male and female for your home. A lamp male and female — often made from
metal,
wood and
ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lamp male and female you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lamp male and female, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lamp male and female over the years, but those crafted by
Heifetz,
California Lamps and Shade Co. and
Lenox's Ceramic Art Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a lamp male and female can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.
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.