Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro orange desk lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
plastic and
brass, every retro orange desk lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro orange desk lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro orange desk lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency.
Falkenbergs Belysning,
Fase and
Ferdinand Solere each produced at least one beautiful retro orange desk lamp that is worth considering.
A retro orange desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $888, while the lowest priced sells for $271 and the highest can go for as much as $1,700.
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.