Forged Iron Table Lamp

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal forged iron table lamp for your home. Each forged iron table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage forged iron table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect forged iron table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A forged iron table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Edgar Brandt, Muller Frères and Raymond Subes each produced at least one beautiful forged iron table lamp that is worth considering.

The average selling price for a forged iron table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,300, while they’re typically $343 on the low end and $17,900 for the highest priced.

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.