Find many varieties of an authentic antique yellow lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain, every antique yellow lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique yellow lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique yellow lamp, designed in the
Art Nouveau,
Mid-Century Modern or
Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
Louis Drimmer,
Luneville and
Stangl Pottery each produced at least one beautiful antique yellow lamp that is worth considering.
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.