At 1stDibs, there are several options of Asian figural table lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
metal,
wood and
ceramic, all Asian figural table lamps available were constructed with great care. Asian figural table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Asian figural table lamps bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Asian figural table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Chapman Manufacturing Company,
Domenico Poloniato and
Marcello Fantoni produced popular Asian figural table lamps 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.