Find many varieties of an authentic fish lamp retro available at 1stDibs. Each fish lamp retro for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
ceramic and
brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fish lamp retro, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A fish lamp retro, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fish lamp retro over the years, but those crafted by
Raymor,
Bitossi and
Fish Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A fish lamp retro can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
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.