At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black porcelain lamp for your home. A black porcelain lamp — often made from
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal — can elevate any home. There are 305 variations of the antique or vintage black porcelain lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a black porcelain lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A black porcelain lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made black porcelain lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Lladro,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Gerald Thurston are consistently popular.
Prices for a black porcelain lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $24,068, while the average can fetch as much as $1,890.
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.