At 1stDibs, there are several options of gold mercury lamps available for sale. The range of distinct gold mercury lamps — often made from
glass,
metal and
mercury glass — can elevate any home. Find 36 antique and vintage gold mercury lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gold mercury lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gold mercury lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Scandinavian Modern and
Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
Johansfors Glasbruk,
X-Ray Lamp Company and
Alberto Donà each produced beautiful gold mercury lamps that are worth considering.
Prices for gold mercury lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gold mercury lamps begin at $225 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,775.
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.