At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal table lamp finial for your home. Each table lamp finial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
wood and
ceramic. There are 275 variations of the antique or vintage table lamp finial you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a table lamp finial — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each table lamp finial bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Neoclassical or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made table lamp finial has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Gerald Thurston,
Gordon & Jane Martz and
Marshall Studios are consistently popular.
Prices for a table lamp finial can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,798.
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.