At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lamp iceberg for your home. Each lamp iceberg for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
murano glass. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage lamp iceberg now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lamp iceberg — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lamp iceberg bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.
Carlo Nason,
Mazzega Murano and
AVMazzega each produced at least one beautiful lamp iceberg that is 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.