Ceramic Antique Lamp
1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s French Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1870s French Ceramic Antique Lamp
Bronze
1920s Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Persian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Ceramic Antique Lamp
Bronze
Early 19th Century Ceramic Antique Lamp
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Japonisme Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Antique Lamp
Porcelain, Wood, Ceramic
Early 20th Century Danish Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic, Earthenware
1920s European Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic, Glass
19th Century French Ceramic Antique Lamp
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Space Age Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Cherry
Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1850s Danish Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramic Antique Lamp
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Provincial Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Ceramic Antique Lamp
Pottery
Early 1900s Danish Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Danish Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Wrought Iron
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s Danish Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Enamel
1920s Italian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s Spanish Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
Early 17th Century American Bohemian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1850s American Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic, Lucite
1920s Italian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Early 20th Century British Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass, Bronze
1880s Dutch Belle Époque Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
1850s Danish Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
19th Century Victorian Ceramic Antique Lamp
Brass
1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramic Antique Lamp
Ceramic
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Finding the Right table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
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