Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Catteau, Boch Frères, circa 1930, New Ikat Shade
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
The listed height includes the lampshade. This ceramic Art Deco vase base was produced by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium between 1920 and 1930.
Brass
Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp – European Design (circa 1950-1960) This exceptional ceramic pendant lamp dates back to the mid-20th century and was likely crafted in Belgiu...
Brass
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.
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