With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood cylinder lamp you’re looking for. A wood cylinder lamp — often made from
wood,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood cylinder lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wood cylinder lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern and
Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood cylinder lamp over the years, but those crafted by
George Kovacs,
Gregory Van Pelt and
Maria Kipp are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.