At 1stDibs, there are several options of hammered metal table lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
brass, all hammered metal table lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 22 antique and vintage hammered metal table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of hammered metal table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of hammered metal table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
mid-century modern,
modern and
Art Deco hammered metal table lamps are of considerable interest. Some hammered metal table lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller hammered metal table lamps, measuring 1.57 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
InsidherLand,
Joana Santos Barbosa and
Goffredo Reggiani each produced beautiful hammered metal table lamps that are worth considering.
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.