At 1stDibs, there are several options of oversized table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique oversized table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
ceramic. There are all kinds of oversized table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Oversized table lamps made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large oversized table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller oversized table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 4.33 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made oversized table lamps over the years, but those made by
Bradley & Hubbard,
Design Technics and
Lee Rosen 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.