With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the painted bronze lamp you’re looking for. Each painted bronze lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
ceramic. Find 314 options for an antique or vintage painted bronze lamp now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the painted bronze lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted bronze lamp made by
Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Empire — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one painted bronze lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Franz Bergmann,
Foster+Partners and
Opinion Ciatti produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a painted bronze lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $316 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,344.
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.