At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French horn table lamp for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
bone, every French horn table lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French horn table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French horn table lamp made by
Empire designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
Baldwin Brass,
R & Y Augousti and
Carole Stupell each produced at least one beautiful French horn table lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a French horn table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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.