There is a range of teardrop lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique teardrop lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
murano glass. There are 47 antique and vintage teardrop lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Teardrop 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. Teardrop lamps made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some teardrop lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller teardrop lamps, measuring 3.94 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Teardrop lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Laurel Lamp Company,
Gordon & Jane Martz and
Marshall Studios are consistently popular.
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.