Owl Lamps

Find a variety of owl lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique owl lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and brass. There are all kinds of owl lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of owl lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Hollywood Regency owl lamps are of considerable interest. Some owl lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller owl lamps, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made owl lamps over the years, but those made by Albert Tormos, Loevsky & Loevsky and Deknudt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Owl lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $9,434.

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.