At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique pairpoint lamp for your home. Each antique pairpoint lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
art glass. There are many kinds of the antique pairpoint lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique pairpoint lamp bearing
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau or
Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique pairpoint lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Pairpoint Glassworks and
Pairpoint Silver Company 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.
