At 1stDibs, there are several options of French dove lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
bronze, all French dove lamps available were constructed with great care. French dove lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.
Art Deco and
Mid-Century Modern French dove lamps are consistently popular styles.
Pierre Casenove,
Fondica and
Gaston Ventrillon each produced beautiful French dove lamps that are worth considering.
Prices for French dove lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French dove lamps begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $7,680, while the average can fetch as much as $3,025.
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.