At 1stDibs, there are several options of large urn lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
metal,
stone and
ceramic, all large urn lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 241 antique and vintage large urn lamps in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Large urn lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large urn lamps made by
neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large urn lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Chapman Manufacturing Company and
F. Barbedienne Foundry are consistently popular.
Prices for large urn lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large urn lamps begin at $10 and can go as high as $300,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,581.
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.