At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Belgian ceramic lamp for your home. A Belgian ceramic lamp — often made from
ceramic,
fabric and
metal — can elevate any home. There are 141 variations of the antique or vintage Belgian ceramic lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Belgian ceramic lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Belgian ceramic lamp made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Belgian ceramic lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Georges Pelletier,
Boch Freres Keramis and
Eric Willemart produced versions that are worth a look.
A Belgian ceramic lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,904, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $24,600.
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.