At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage figural lamps available for sale. Each of these unique vintage figural lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
wood and
brass. There are all kinds of vintage figural lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage figural lamps made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some vintage figural lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller vintage figural lamps, measuring 5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
Heifetz and
Maison Charles each produced beautiful vintage figural lamps that are worth considering.
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.