An assortment of sphere base table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique sphere base table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
glass and
bronze. We have 8 antique and vintage sphere base table lamps in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Sphere base table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sphere base table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco sphere base table lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made sphere base table lamps over the years, but those made by
Louis Jobst 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.