Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the harp desk lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
fabric and
bronze, every harp desk lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a harp desk lamp, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer harp desk lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A harp desk lamp, designed in the
mid-century modern,
Art Nouveau or
modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made harp desk lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance,
Louis Comfort Tiffany and
Tiffany Studios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.