Find many varieties of an authentic obelisk marble lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
stone,
marble and
metal, every obelisk marble lamp was constructed with great care. There are 26 variations of the antique or vintage obelisk marble lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the obelisk marble lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each obelisk marble lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Neoclassical or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made obelisk marble lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Gherardo Degli Albizzi and
Tye of California 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.