With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the stacked marble lamp you’re looking for. A stacked marble lamp — often made from
stone,
marble and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage stacked marble lamp now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the stacked marble lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A stacked marble lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
modern,
mid-century modern and
Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one stacked marble lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Richard Haining,
Louis Jobst and
Arflex produced versions 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.