Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of swank lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
plastic,
lucite and
metal. If you’re shopping for a piece of swank lighting, we have 30 options in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of swank lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of swank lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of swank lighting over the years, but those crafted by
Swank Lighting and
Fog & Mørup are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a piece of swank lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $155 and can go as high as $5,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
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.