At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage leaf brass lamp for your home. Each vintage leaf brass lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
brass,
metal and
wood. There are many kinds of the vintage leaf brass lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage leaf brass lamp made by
Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
Tommaso Barbi,
S.A. Boulanger and
Seguso Vetri d'Arte each produced at least one beautiful vintage leaf brass lamp that is worth considering.
A vintage leaf brass lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,383, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $10,175.
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.