Fried Egg Lamp

Find many varieties of an authentic fried egg lamp available at 1stDibs. A fried egg lamp — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage fried egg lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 56 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fried egg lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A fried egg lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fried egg lamp over the years, but those crafted by Fog & Mørup and Studio Superego are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Prices for a fried egg lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $543 and can go as high as $8,332, while the average can fetch as much as $4,404.

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.