Find a variety of antique neoclassical lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique neoclassical lamps — often made from
metal,
bronze and
glass — can elevate any home. Antique neoclassical lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique neoclassical lamps made by
Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique neoclassical lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Dav Art NY,
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and
Johann George Ehrlich produced popular antique neoclassical lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for antique neoclassical lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique neoclassical lamps begin at $375 and can go as high as $38,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,335.
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.