Find many varieties of an authentic ovoid table lamp available at 1stDibs. An ovoid table lamp — often made from
ceramic,
glass and
metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ovoid table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An ovoid table lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ovoid table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Alberto Donà,
Effetre International Company and
Frederick Cooper produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for an ovoid table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $315 and can go as high as $24,068, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.
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.