Find a variety of fruit lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
ceramic and
glass, all fruit lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of fruit lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Deco fruit lamps are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small fruit lamps measuring 5.5 inches across. There have been many well-made fruit lamps over the years, but those made by
Casual Lamps of California,
Arturo Pani and
Georgia Jacob 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.