Find many varieties of an authentic two arm table lamp available at 1stDibs. Each two arm table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
bronze. If you’re shopping for a two arm table lamp, we have 40 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer two arm table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A two arm table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Art Deco,
Empire and
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one two arm table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Baldwin Brass,
Muller Frères and
Bournique Glass Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
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.