An assortment of vintage boudoir lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage boudoir lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
glass and
stone. Vintage boudoir lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage boudoir lamps made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage boudoir lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Gordon Martz,
Max Le Verrier and
Chase Brass and Copper Company produced popular vintage boudoir lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for vintage boudoir lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage boudoir lamps begin at $175 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.
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.