Find many varieties of an authentic 1960s ceramic and wood table lamp available at 1stDibs. A 1960s ceramic and wood table lamp — often made from
wood,
ceramic and
metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1960s ceramic and wood table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1960s ceramic and wood table lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1960s ceramic and wood table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Marshall Studios,
Gordon & Jane Martz and
Bob Kinzie produced versions that are worth a look.
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.