Find many varieties of an authentic empire marble lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
stone,
marble and
metal, every empire marble lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an empire marble lamp, we have 122 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an empire marble lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An empire marble lamp, designed in the
Empire,
Neoclassical or
Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made empire marble lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Matlight Milano,
Chapman Manufacturing Company and
Cosulich Interiors & Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for an empire marble lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $151 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,558.
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.