At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wooden ball table lamp for your home. Each wooden ball table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
brass. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage wooden ball table lamp now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wooden ball table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wooden ball table lamp made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made wooden ball table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Giovanni Dalla Fina,
Jo Mead and
Maison Roche are consistently popular.
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.