At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal harlequin table lamp for your home. A harlequin table lamp — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the harlequin table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A harlequin table lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made harlequin table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Gerald Thurston,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a harlequin table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $270 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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.