At 1stDibs, there are several options of sputnik lamps available for sale. Each of these unique sputnik lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
glass. We have 221 antique and vintage sputnik lamps in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Sputnik lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Sputnik lamps bearing
mid-century modern or
modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some sputnik lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller sputnik lamps, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many sputnik lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Doria Leuchten Germany,
Emil Stejnar and
Kaiser Leuchten produced popular sputnik lamps that are worth a look.
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.