A Vintage Table Lucite Lamp By Marlee Ca' 1970's
By Marlee
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming 1970's lucite lamp by Marlee, with graduated C forms. Base alone measures 14.25"w, 6"d, 12"h. Shade included. Signed on the bottom.
Chrome
Clear Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp by Marlee
By Marlee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with a off white linen shade by Marlee. Hand signed by Marlee. It takes one 75w max Edison lightbulb. Measurements: 18” wide, 12”...
Chrome
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.