At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French column lamp pair for your home. A French column lamp pair — often made from
metal,
brass and
bronze — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French column lamp pair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French column lamp pair, those designed in
Neoclassical,
Empire and
Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French column lamp pair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Guy Lefevre and
Maison Charles et Fils are consistently popular.
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.