Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metropolis table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each metropolis table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
iron. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage metropolis table lamp now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a metropolis table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metropolis table lamp, those designed in
mid-century modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest.
Jan Garncarek,
Antonio Cagianelli and
Brecht Wright Gander each produced at least one beautiful metropolis table lamp that is 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.