At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal roller lamp for your home. A roller lamp — often made from
wood,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the roller lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right roller lamp, those designed in
Victorian,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made roller lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Josef Hurka are consistently popular.
A roller lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,650, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $6,950.
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.