At 1stDibs, there are several options of maitland smith marble lamps available for sale. The range of distinct maitland smith marble lamps — often made from
metal,
stone and
marble — can elevate any home. Maitland smith marble lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Neoclassical maitland smith marble lamps are consistently popular styles. Some maitland smith marble lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller maitland smith marble lamps, measuring 5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
Maitland Smith produced beautiful maitland smith marble lamps that are worth considering.
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.