With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ceramic cylinder lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
fabric and
metal, every ceramic cylinder lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ceramic cylinder lamp, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ceramic cylinder lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ceramic cylinder lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Arts and Crafts or
Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made ceramic cylinder lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund and
Tye of California 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.