An assortment of three arm table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
bronze and
tôle, all three arm table lamps available were constructed with great care. Three arm table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of three arm table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Louis XVI,
Empire and
Art Nouveau three arm table lamps are of considerable interest. Large three arm table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller three arm table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made three arm table lamps over the years, but those made by
Tiffany Studios,
Hadrot, Lampiste, Montmartre and
Handel Lamp Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for three arm table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, three arm table lamps begin at $318 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,950.
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.