Find many varieties of an authentic round metal table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
brass, every round metal table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a round metal table lamp, we have 28 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer round metal table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right round metal table lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made round metal table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Matlight Milano,
Barovier&Toso and
Cosulich Interiors & Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.