At 1stDibs, there are several options of black and gold table lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
glass, all black and gold table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 2714 antique and vintage black and gold table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 833 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black and gold table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Black and gold table lamps made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black and gold table lamps over the years, but those made by
Oluce,
Maison Charles and
Serge Mouille are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.