At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal royal blue lamp for your home. Frequently made of
ceramic,
glass and
metal, every royal blue lamp was constructed with great care. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage royal blue lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a royal blue lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right royal blue lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Scandinavian Modern and
Modern styles are of considerable interest.
Royal Copenhagen,
Fog & Mørup and
Frederick Cooper each produced at least one beautiful royal blue lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a royal blue lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $17,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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.