With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blanc de chine table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, every blanc de chine table lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the blanc de chine table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A blanc de chine table lamp, designed in the
Hollywood Regency,
Mid-Century Modern or
Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
Frederick Cooper,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Bruce Dix each produced at least one beautiful blanc de chine table lamp that is worth considering.
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.