There is a range of spindle wood lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique spindle wood lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
brass and
metal. There are all kinds of spindle wood lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Spindle wood lamps bearing
mid-century modern or
Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many spindle wood lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Arlus,
Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. and
Harvey Probber produced popular spindle wood lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for spindle wood lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, spindle wood lamps begin at $422 and can go as high as $6,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,352.
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.