An assortment of lamps with square shades is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
fabric, all lamps with square shades available were constructed with great care. There are 231 antique and vintage lamps with square shades for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Lamps with square shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lamps with square shades bearing
mid-century modern or
Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made lamps with square shades over the years, but those made by
J.T. Kalmar,
Kalmar Lighting and
Formaminima are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Lamps with square shades can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,873, while the lowest priced sells for $252 and the highest can go for as much as $122,150.
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.