Find a variety of peacock lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
ceramic, all peacock lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 211 antique and vintage peacock lamps in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Peacock lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
mid-century modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Deco peacock lamps are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small peacock lamps measuring 3.15 inches across. There have been many well-made peacock lamps over the years, but those made by
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Willy Daro and
Lanciotto Galeotti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for peacock lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, peacock lamps begin at $165 and can go as high as $58,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,367.
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.