At 1stDibs, there are several options of fish lamps available for sale. The range of distinct fish lamps — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
brass — can elevate any home. We have 390 antique and vintage fish lamps in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Fish lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Fish lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
mid-century modern,
Art Deco and
Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some fish lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller fish lamps, measuring 3.15 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many fish lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Bitossi,
D. Sugasawa and
Qeeboo produced popular fish lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for fish lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, fish lamps begin at $113 and can go as high as $220,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,851.
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.