Find many varieties of an authentic black vase lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, every black vase lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a black vase lamp, we have 110 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black vase lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A black vase lamp made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — is very popular. A well-made black vase lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Archizoom Associati,
Bentu Design and
Boch Freres Keramis are consistently popular.
Prices for a black vase lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $24,068, while the average can fetch as much as $2,006.
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.