At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of machine age lamp brass for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
aluminum. There are 61 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of machine age lamp brass you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of machine age lamp brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of machine age lamp brass made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of machine age lamp brass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.,
Chase Brass and Copper Company and
Walter Von Nessen are consistently popular.
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.