Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique hand painted table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
ceramic and
porcelain, every antique hand painted table lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique hand painted table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique hand painted table lamp, those designed in
Victorian,
Arts and Crafts and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique hand painted table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Jefferson Electric Co.,
Herman A. Kahler Keramik and
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres 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.