There is a range of vintage 70s table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage 70s table lamps — often made from
metal,
glass and
brass — can elevate any home. Vintage 70s table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Scandinavian Modern vintage 70s table lamps are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage 70s table lamps over the years, but those made by
Maison Charles et Fils,
Mazzega Murano and
Peill & Putzler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Vintage 70s table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,146, while the lowest priced sells for $103 and the highest can go for as much as $15,105.
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.