With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rectangular lamp base you’re looking for. A rectangular lamp base — often made from
metal,
brass and
glass — can elevate any home. Find 337 options for an antique or vintage rectangular lamp base now, or shop our selection of 160 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rectangular lamp base, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rectangular lamp base is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
mid-century modern,
modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
Baroncelli,
Laurel Lamp Company and
Alberto Donà each produced at least one beautiful rectangular lamp base that is worth considering.
A rectangular lamp base can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,802, while the lowest priced sells for $176 and the highest can go for as much as $93,393.
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.