With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tube desk lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
metal,
aluminum and
chrome, every tube desk lamp was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage tube desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tube desk lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tube desk lamp made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tube desk lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Ateljé Lyktan,
Göran Pehrson and
Anders Pehrson produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a tube desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $249 and can go as high as $2,400, while the average can fetch as much as $619.
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.