An assortment of capiz shell lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique capiz shell lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
shell,
metal and
brass. Capiz shell 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. Capiz shell lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small capiz shell lamps measuring 8 inches across. Many capiz shell lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Willy Daro,
Feldman Lighting Co. and
Maitland Smith produced popular capiz shell lamps that are worth a look.
Capiz shell lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,475, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.
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.