An assortment of polished nickel table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique polished nickel table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
nickel and
glass. Find 99 antique and vintage polished nickel table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 50 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Polished nickel table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of polished nickel table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco polished nickel table lamps are of considerable interest. Large polished nickel table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller polished nickel table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice.
Bitossi,
Aldo Londi and
Laurel Lamp Company each produced beautiful polished nickel table lamps that are worth considering.
Polished nickel table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,564, while the lowest priced sells for $290 and the highest can go for as much as $12,160.
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.