At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century Chinese vase lamp for your home. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, every 19th century Chinese vase lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century Chinese vase lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century Chinese vase lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian,
Louis XVI and
Georgian styles are sought with frequency.
Theodore Deck,
Delft and
Gagneau Paris each produced at least one beautiful 19th century Chinese vase lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a 19th century Chinese vase lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,188.
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.