Find many varieties of an authentic venini mushroom lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
murano glass and
metal, every venini mushroom lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect venini mushroom lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A venini mushroom lamp made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one venini mushroom lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Venini,
Massimo Vignelli and
Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.) 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.