Find many varieties of an authentic French bird lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
bronze and
brass, every French bird lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French bird lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French bird lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco and
Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest.
Philippe Jean,
Pierre Casenove and
Raphaël Giarrusso each produced at least one beautiful French bird lamp that is worth considering.
A French bird lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $430 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
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.