An assortment of moorish style table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct moorish style table lamps — often made from
metal,
brass and
ceramic — can elevate any home. Moorish style table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of moorish style table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern moorish style table lamps are of considerable interest. Moorish style table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Franz Bergmann and
Stiffel are consistently popular.
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.