An assortment of purple crystal lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct purple crystal lamps — often made from
stone,
crystal and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 19 antique and vintage purple crystal lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of purple crystal lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of purple crystal lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco purple crystal lamps are of considerable interest. Purple crystal lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Val Saint Lambert,
Alexandre Vossion and
Flygsfors 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.