1950s M.G. Wheeler Flying Saucer Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s flying saucer lamp by M.G. Wheeler.
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Metal
1950s M.G. Wheeler Flying Saucer Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s flying saucer lamp by M.G. Wheeler.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic M.G. Wheeler flying saucer lamp. Rare square base allows the lamp to pivot 360 degrees.
Brass, Steel
$850Sale Price|32% Off
Mid Century Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp in White by MG Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century flying saucer sight light desk lamp in white by MG Wheeler.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wheeler Sight Light Green Swing Arm Desk Lamp Flying Saucer
By Leroy C. Doane, M.G. Wheeler
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid-century wheeler sight light desk lamp Leroy Doane. This is a wonderful Sight Light desk lamp designed by Leroy C. Doane. This lamp reaches out on a brass stem that swivels and ha...
Brass, Steel
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.