At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lamp no shade for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
glass, every lamp no shade was constructed with great care. Find 3542 options for an antique or vintage lamp no shade now, or shop our selection of 770 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lamp no shade — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lamp no shade bearing
mid-century modern,
modern or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lamp no shade over the years, but those crafted by
Vistosi,
Romani Saccani Architetti and
Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a lamp no shade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $104,789, while the average can fetch as much as $1,494.
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.