Find many varieties of an authentic periwinkle lamp available at 1stDibs. Each periwinkle lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
glass and
metal. There are many kinds of the periwinkle lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right periwinkle lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one periwinkle lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Barovier&Toso,
Design Technics and
Gordon & Jane Martz produced versions 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.