Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century black metal table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
chrome, every mid century black metal table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 944 variations of the antique or vintage mid century black metal table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century black metal table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century black metal table lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Industrial and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.
Oluce,
Stilnovo and
Louis Kalff each produced at least one beautiful mid century black metal table lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a mid century black metal table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,376.
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.