Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the putti table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
bronze and
stone, every putti table lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a putti table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right putti table lamp, those designed in
Neoclassical,
Rococo and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made putti table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and
The Marbro Lamp Company are consistently popular.
A putti table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
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.