There is a range of tall midcentury table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tall midcentury table lamps — often made from
ceramic,
fabric and
metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of tall midcentury table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Tall midcentury table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Scandinavian Modern and
Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
Palshus,
Per Linnemann-Schmidt and
Barovier&Toso each produced beautiful tall midcentury table lamps that are worth considering.
Tall midcentury table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,607, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $6,746.
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.