There is a range of turquoise lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique turquoise lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
metal and
brass. Find 915 antique and vintage turquoise lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 97 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Turquoise lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Turquoise lamps bearing
mid-century modern or
modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small turquoise lamps measuring 1.78 inches across. There have been many well-made turquoise lamps over the years, but those made by
Nils Kähler,
Bitossi and
Pepe Mendoza are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Turquoise lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,159, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $74,000.
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.