Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sailboat lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A sailboat lamp — often made from
metal,
wood and
aluminum — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sailboat lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sailboat lamp, designed in the
Art Deco,
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sailboat lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Daum and
Bunting Electric Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A sailboat lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,814, while the lowest priced sells for $130 and the highest can go for as much as $5,021.
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.
