W B Brown Lamp

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal w b brown lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every w b brown lamp was constructed with great care. Find 32059 options for an antique or vintage w b brown lamp now, or shop our selection of 3286 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a w b brown lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each w b brown lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made w b brown lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gordon & Jane Martz and Marshall Studios are consistently popular.

The average selling price for a w b brown lamp at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $575,000 for the highest priced.

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.