There is a range of table lamp with lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique table lamp with lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
wood. There are all kinds of table lamp with lions available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Art Deco,
Neoclassical and
Baroque table lamp with lions are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made table lamp with lions over the years, but those made by
Emile Gallé,
Maitland Smith and
Theodore Alexander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.