At 1stDibs, there are several options of female nude lamps available for sale. The range of distinct female nude lamps — often made from
metal,
brass and
bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of female nude lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Female nude lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made female nude lamps over the years, but those made by
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres,
ABCO and
Alexander Backer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.