At 1stDibs, there are several options of piano lamps available for sale. The range of distinct piano lamps — often made from
metal,
brass and
glass — can elevate any home. Find 202 antique and vintage piano lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Piano 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. There are many kinds of piano lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau and
mid-century modern piano lamps are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small piano lamps measuring 1.19 inches across. Many piano lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Poul Henningsen,
Louis Poulsen and
Tiffany Studios produced popular piano lamps that are worth a look.
Piano lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $138 and the highest can go for as much as $124,500.
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.