There is a range of blanc de chine table lamps pairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, all blanc de chine table lamps pairs available were constructed with great care. Blanc de chine table lamps pairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of blanc de chine table lamps pairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Hollywood Regency,
Mid-Century Modern and
Louis XV blanc de chine table lamps pairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made blanc de chine table lamps pairs over the years, but those made by
Frederick Cooper,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Bruce Dix 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.