With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood urn lamp you’re looking for. A wood urn lamp — often made from
wood,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. Find 219 options for an antique or vintage wood urn lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a wood urn lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood urn lamp made by
Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood urn lamp over the years, but those crafted by
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Frederick Cooper and
Seguso Vetri d'Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A wood urn lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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.