$1,850 / set
Pair Tall Carved Wood Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of lamps made from local woods were once part of the staircase of a historic house in the Philippines.
Metal
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Maitland Smith carved acanthus brass candlestick / candelabra buffet / banquet / table lamps. Includes large oval pleated shades. Dimensions: 23" x 11" x 33" H
Brass
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith carved acanthus brass candlestick / candelabra banquet / buffet / table lamp. Includes large oval pleated shade. Dimensions: 23" x 11" x 33" H
Brass
Carved Wood Finial from the Philippines now as Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
The top of the carved finial rests on a ring of carved swirled acanthus leaves which partially encircle the main body. Turned rings of molding are above a circular plinth base mounte...
Metal
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.
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