At 1stDibs, there are several options of bronze Chinese lamps available for sale. The range of distinct bronze Chinese lamps — often made from
metal,
bronze and
ceramic — can elevate any home. We have 255 antique and vintage bronze Chinese lamps in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Bronze Chinese lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bronze Chinese lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Modern,
Mid-Century Modern and
Victorian bronze Chinese lamps are of considerable interest. Bronze Chinese lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
André Fu,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Allan Beagle are consistently popular.
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.