Find many varieties of an authentic pittsburgh lamp available at 1stDibs. A pittsburgh lamp — often made from
glass,
metal and
bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the pittsburgh lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pittsburgh lamp made by
Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made pittsburgh lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company,
Handel Lamp Co. and
Miller Lamp Company are consistently popular.
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.