Find many varieties of an authentic stiffel wood lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
brass and
metal, every stiffel wood lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stiffel wood lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each stiffel wood lamp bearing
mid-century modern,
Hollywood Regency or
neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made stiffel wood lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Stiffel and
Edwin Cole are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.