Find a variety of lamp shade finials available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lamp shade finials was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
wood and
brass. There are all kinds of lamp shade finials available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of lamp shade finials to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco and
Modern lamp shade finials are of considerable interest. Lamp shade finials have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Laurel Lamp Company,
Robert Abbey and
Robert Sonneman are consistently popular.
Prices for lamp shade finials can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lamp shade finials begin at $295 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $933.
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.