At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal green lamp base for your home. Each green lamp base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
glass and
brass. Find 73 options for an antique or vintage green lamp base now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a green lamp base — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A green lamp base is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one green lamp base that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Chiaramonte & Marin,
Eny Lee Parker and
Holmegaard produced versions that are worth a look.
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.