At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceramic egg lamp for your home. A ceramic egg lamp — often made from
ceramic,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage ceramic egg lamp now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ceramic egg lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ceramic egg lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made ceramic egg lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Stiffel,
Atelier Primavera au Printemps and
Design Technics are consistently popular.
A ceramic egg lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,165, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $8,900.
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.