1920 Jade Lamp

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920 jade lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and stone, every 1920 jade lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1920 jade lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920 jade lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1920 jade lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Daum produced versions that are worth a look.

The average selling price for a 1920 jade lamp at 1stDibs is $19,500, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced.

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.