At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal two handle lamp for your home. Each two handle lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain. There are many kinds of the two handle lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A two handle lamp, designed in the
Art Deco,
Folk Art or
Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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.