An assortment of fine arts table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
brass, all fine arts table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 182 antique and vintage fine arts table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 162 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Fine arts table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Fine arts table lamps bearing
mid-century modern or
modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
Arne Jacobsen,
Louis Poulsen and
Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup each produced beautiful fine arts table lamps that are worth considering.
Prices for fine arts table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, fine arts table lamps begin at $190 and can go as high as $122,150, while the average can fetch as much as $2,378.
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.