At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal biscuit table lamp for your home. A biscuit table lamp — often made from
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the biscuit table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A biscuit table lamp, designed in the
Art Deco,
Louis XV or
Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made biscuit table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Danilo & Corrado Aroldi and
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.