Find many varieties of an authentic wrought iron table lamp base available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
iron,
metal and
wrought iron, every wrought iron table lamp base was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a wrought iron table lamp base — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wrought iron table lamp base, those designed in
Art Deco and
Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wrought iron table lamp base over the years, but those crafted by
Daum,
Charles Schneider and
Marius-Ernest Sabino are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a wrought iron table lamp base can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $589 and can go as high as $4,650, while the average can fetch as much as $2,100.
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.