There is a range of stirrup lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique stirrup lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
animal skin and
leather. There are all kinds of stirrup lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Stirrup lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many stirrup lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Jacques Adnet,
Longchamp and
Hermès produced popular stirrup lamps that are worth a look.
Stirrup lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,463, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $9,475.
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.