Find many varieties of an authentic jester lamp available at 1stDibs. Each jester lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
plaster,
brass and
metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jester lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A jester lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jester lamp over the years, but those crafted by
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Mabro Lamp Company 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.