At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gold dome table lamp for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
fabric, every gold dome table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage gold dome table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gold dome table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gold dome table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco and
Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gold dome table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Smith Metal Arts are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A gold dome table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,727, while the lowest priced sells for $680 and the highest can go for as much as $2,775.
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.