Find many varieties of an authentic piccola table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
aluminum and
animal skin, every piccola table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 2 options for an antique or vintage piccola table lamp now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piccola table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each piccola table lamp bearing
Modern hallmarks is very popular.
Pablo Pardo,
Pablo Designs and
Daniela Puppa each produced at least one beautiful piccola table lamp that is worth considering.
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.