With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lamp shade hammered you’re looking for. A lamp shade hammered — often made from
metal,
iron and
brass — can elevate any home. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage lamp shade hammered you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lamp shade hammered — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right lamp shade hammered, those designed in
Art Deco,
Arts and Crafts and
Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lamp shade hammered over the years, but those crafted by
Boca Do Lobo and
Brendan Bass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A lamp shade hammered can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,449, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $4,406.
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.