Find many varieties of an authentic Persian lamp available at 1stDibs. Each Persian lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
fabric. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage Persian lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Persian lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Persian lamp made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Persian lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Lorenza Bozzoli,
Tato Italia and
Siba Sahabi produced versions that are worth a look.
A Persian lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,525, while the lowest priced sells for $514 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.
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.