Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the greyhound lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A greyhound lamp — often made from
metal,
bronze and
brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer greyhound lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each greyhound lamp bearing
Art Deco,
Arts and Crafts or
Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made greyhound lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Chelsea House and
Henri Bargas are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a greyhound lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $5,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,225.
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.