With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shackleton table you’re looking for. A shackleton table — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a shackleton table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A shackleton table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
louis xv,
neoclassical and
Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made shackleton table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Delft are consistently popular.
Prices for a shackleton table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $622 and can go as high as $39,782, while the average can fetch as much as $897.
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.