At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceramic elephant lamp for your home. Each ceramic elephant lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage ceramic elephant lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ceramic elephant lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each ceramic elephant lamp bearing
mid-century modern,
Art Deco or
Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ceramic elephant lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Alessio Sarri Ceramiche,
Alessio Sarri and
Dalo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a ceramic elephant lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $239 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,050.
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.