Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the michael andersen lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each michael andersen lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
stoneware and
fabric. There are many kinds of the michael andersen lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A michael andersen lamp, designed in the
mid-century modern,
Scandinavian Modern or
Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made michael andersen lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Michael Andersen & Son,
Marianne Starck and
Knud Basse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A michael andersen lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,510, while the lowest priced sells for $269 and the highest can go for as much as $7,900.
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.