With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ceramic and rattan lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
natural fiber and
rattan, every ceramic and rattan lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a ceramic and rattan lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ceramic and rattan lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ceramic and rattan lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Bitossi,
Frederick Cooper and
HAK produced versions that are worth a look.
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.