An assortment of gold desk lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gold desk lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
glass. Find 140 antique and vintage gold desk lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gold desk lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of gold desk lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Art Nouveau,
Empire and
Art Deco gold desk lamps are of considerable interest. Some gold desk lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller gold desk lamps, measuring 2.6 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gold desk lamps over the years, but those made by
Tiffany Studios,
Christopher Kreiling Studio and
Fase are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.