With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the taccia table lamp you’re looking for. A taccia table lamp — often made from
metal,
glass and
aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage taccia table lamp now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect taccia table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A taccia table lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made taccia table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni,
Flos and
Achille Castiglioni 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.