Find a variety of oxblood table lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, all oxblood table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 62 antique and vintage oxblood table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Oxblood table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Oxblood table lamps made by
Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many oxblood table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Axel Salto,
Bevan Funnell Ltd. and
The Marbro Lamp Company produced popular oxblood table lamps that are worth a look.
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.