Find many varieties of an authentic Italian travertine lamp available at 1stDibs. An Italian travertine lamp — often made from
stone,
limestone and
travertine — can elevate any home. There are 275 variations of the antique or vintage Italian travertine lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian travertine lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian travertine lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian travertine lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Fratelli Mannelli,
Harvey Guzzini and
Fratelli Manelli 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.