1 of the 2 Trille Jørgensen Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Lampshades by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior.
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Trille Jørgensen Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Lampshades by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Ceramic Lamps by Trille Jørgense, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
Round Ceramic B. Rooke Table Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base from Bernard Rooke brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
Oval Ceramic B. Rooke Table Lamp, New Beige Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base from Bernard Rooke brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby. Ceramic table lamp with white glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ceramic lamp base with drop-shaped body in white glaze, matte grey neck, and gilt band.
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Sculptural Ceramic Lamp by Rorstrand Ateljé, Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceramic lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
Large Blue Green Ceramic Table Floor Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique table/floorlamp by Howards, Denmark 1970es This ceramic lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
Ipsens Enke. Table lamp, converted from ceramic vase, ca. 1920s/30s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Glazed ceramic lamp base with sculpted floral relief in brown and green tones over a matte orange glaze with green shading toward the base.
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson Art Deco Striped Ceramic Table Lamp by Upsala-Ekeby. 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Bromma, SE
The creme colored cotton lamp shade on the first picture is included. Measures: Height lamp base including socket 24 cm / 9.4" Height for lamp base + shade: 35 cm / 13.8" Diameter...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Pr. Ceramic Table Lamps Made in Italy Attr. to Urbano Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in New York, NY
Marked Italy and numbered on ceramic lamp base - Offered and priced as a pair, shades not included.
Pottery
Large Italian Vintage Guido Gambone Ceramic Table Lamp
By Guido Gambone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Italian ceramic table lamp designed and made by Guido Gambone (1909-1969), an Italian ceramic artist based in Florence, circa 1950s.
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Jette Hellerøe, 1960s
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Hamburg, DE
The ceramic lamp base tapers upward toward the socket.
Ceramic
Eva & Johannes Andersen Tall Ceramic Table Lamp with New Shade, Denmark, 1960s
By Eva & Johannes Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Danish midcentury ceramic lamp base from the Danish pottery studio E&J ceramics.
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Greek Key Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large ceramic lamp base features a columnar shaft rising from a wide, flared disc base, both surfaces covered in rough, heavily textured striations that give the piece a raw, sculptu...
Ceramic, Linen
Small Drip Violet Table Lamp
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
This adorable handmade ceramic lamp has a glossy violet base with a playful drippy texture.
Ceramic
$676 / item
'Malvern' Table Lamp - Satin Cream
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Handmade ceramic lamp base in Cream with a satin finish paired with a matching alpaca silk blend lampshade The Malvern lamp was inspired after a trip to the Malvern Hills, England.
Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
Table Light of Ernestine of Salerno, Majolica Ceramic in Primrose Yellow
By Susann Eschenfelder, Ernestine
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glazed ceramic lamp base, squash shaped crackle finish. Signed on bottom Ernestine of Salerno, Italy.
Ceramic, Majolica
Oversized Mid-Century Modern 1960s Fat Lava Lamp Base in Turquoise Ceramic
Located in COLMAR, FR
The ceramic lamp base is in very good vintage condition considering its age.
Pottery
$1,802 / item
Podo Lamp by Abid Javed
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic table lamp base. Handmade stoneware ceramic lamp base.
Ceramic
Maestrosa base lamp - Scuptural ceramic lamp
By Archibalda
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maestrosa base lamp stands out for its sculptural curves, which are both organic and architectural, giving it a strong, almost magnetic presence.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic w/ Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The lamp features a beautifully textured glazed ceramic base, exhibiting a mesmerizing crackled finish in an eye-catching mix of turquoise and burnt red.
Brass
West Germany Dumler & Breiten floor lamp with lampshade made of vintage fabric
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Herentals, BE
The beautiful green, brown and beige tones of the ceramic lamp base are in harmony with the ocher yellow, new, custom-made conical lampshade.
Ceramic, Fabric
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Bone Matte Glaze, Rounded Sculptural Form
Located in London, GB
This ceramic lamp base is entirely handmade in our London studio — thrown, glazed and finished by hand, with natural variation in tone and texture across every piece.
Ceramic
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Bone Matte Glaze, Slender Candlestick Form
Located in London, GB
Torre is a large, hand-thrown ceramic table lamp with a slender, elongated neck rising from a broad, flared base, finished in a soft Bone matte glaze.
Ceramic
$1,095
Tall Drip Satin Cream
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Bulb is included Bulb fitting: G9 Glass Lampshade is included INCLUDED: - Handmade ceramic lamp base with UK / EU / AUS / USA plug (based on the country the lamp is sent to) - Glas...
Ceramic
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Emerald Drip Glaze, Tall Tapered Form
Located in London, GB
The silhouette is elongated and slender, narrower-shouldered than a classic urn, with a taller overall profile and less dramatic waist — a graceful, considered shape for this large c...
Ceramic
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Poppy Red Glazed Urn with Handles
Located in London, GB
This large ceramic lamp base measures 40cm tall by 32cm wide (15.75in H x 12.6in W) at its widest point, making it substantial enough to anchor a console table, sideboard, entryway t...
Ceramic
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Nude Matte Glaze, Urn with Handles
Located in London, GB
The form is a classic two-handled urn, broad-bellied and gently tapered to a narrow foot — a silhouette rooted in traditional pottery, reimagined as a striking, large-scale table lam...
Ceramic
A NEOCLASSICAL NEO-BAROCCO Ceramic TABLE LAMP in MITHE ESPELT style, France 1990
By Mithé Espelt, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in PARIS, FR
Dimensions with shade : H 54 x D 50 cm Ceramic Lamp Base : H 21 x D 21.5 cm ceramic only, (without bulb holder)
Wood
$757 / item
Big Opposée - Pink
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Pink ceramic lamp base with a matte finish paired with a matching wool lampshade See comparison photo to our standard size Opposée.
Ceramic, Clay, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Garnet Red Glaze in Sculptural Urn Form
Located in London, GB
This ceramic lamp base is entirely handmade in our London studio — thrown, glazed and finished by hand, with natural variation in tone across every piece.
Ceramic
$1,257
Tall Spike- Pink and Red
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Bulb is included Bulb fitting: G9 Glass Lampshade is included INCLUDED: - Handmade ceramic lamp base with UK / EU / AUS / USA plug (based on the country the lamp is sent to) - Glas...
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Lamp on Iron Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bitossi ceramic lamp on iron base.
Ceramic
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Oxblood Glossy Glaze, Sculptural Urn Form
Located in London, GB
This ceramic lamp base is entirely handmade in our London studio — thrown, glazed and finished by hand, with natural variation in tone and texture across every piece.
Ceramic
"X" Base Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 9” X 9” Base X OAH 19”, Shade 15” Diameter Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uni...
Ceramic, Linen
Midcentury Ceramic Base Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful large table lamp made in the 1960s. The base is made of brown ceramic.
Ceramic, Synthetic
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Casa Pupo of London Table Lamp, 1960's
By Casa Pupo
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Geoffrey's legal prowess and advertising background, combined with Jose's flair and flamboyance, laid the foundation for a business that began in a modest Pimlico corner shop and lat...
Ceramic
$3,085 / item
Adam Table Lamp with Shade by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Matching fabric shade, Ceramic base. Product code: 02506 Three elements ceramic lamp base with matching fabric shade.
Fabric, Ceramic
Antique Style Blue Ceramic Lamp with Wooden Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage-style ceramic table lamp captures the timeless beauty of traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain design through a mid-20th-century lens.
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic Table Lamp on Marble Base, signed ITALY
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic lamp on marble base. Lamp measures 22" from base to the bottom of socket.
Marble, Brass
$2,160 / set
Pair Black Ceramic Urn Lamps with Wood Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage black ceramic urn form lamps with wood base. The Chinese lamps resemble a curved covered jar sitting on a ribbed wooden base.
Ceramic
Accolay Brown Ceramic Base Lamp or Table Lamp Midcentury Design
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay, circa 1960 Elegant brown ceramic base lamp for a floor lamp or table lamp.
Ceramic
Large MCM Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in San Diego, CA
The lamp Has a floral pattern brush stroked into the ceramic and sits on a small walnut base.
Ceramic, Walnut
Organic Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp with Wooden Base
Located in Queens, NY
Post war design organic modernist shaped light blue and yellow ceramic table lamp with a concave free form center sections on a light wooden base.
Ceramic
Organic Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp with Wooden Base
Located in Queens, NY
Post War Design organic modernist shaped light blue & yellow ceramic table lamp with a concave free form center sections on a light wooden base.
Ceramic
Michael Andersen & Sons Ceramic Art Nouveau Lamp Base
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Sharon, CT
Early vase form made as a lamp base.
Ceramic
20th Century Ceramic Base Table Lamp by French Ceramic Artist Vallauris 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Table lamp Original 20th century ceramic base table lamp Signed under the base Elegant stoneware ceramic glaze color No electrical system Original perfect condition ...
Ceramic
1960s Green Textured Ceramic Round Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s textured ceramic lamp on wood base.
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Braided Wicker Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Braided Wicker Base
Ceramic, Wicker
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 2
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage MCM ceramic table lamp base. Not wired. Lampshade not included.
Ceramic
$462Sale Price|20% Off
20th-Century Electric Table Lamp with Decorative Ceramic Base
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Electric Table Lamp with Decorative Ceramic Base We present you an electric table lamp from the mid. 20th century.
Ceramic, Fabric
Monumental white ceramic and brass lamp base, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Monumental white ceramic and brass lamp base Italy 1970s White ceramic base.
Brass
Art Déco Table Lamp · Green Globe and Glazed Ceramic Base
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940 · Ribbed blown glass, glazed ceramic base, gold fitting The contrast says it all: black, gold, green.
Ceramic, Glass
$221Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Table Lamp with Ceramic Base, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century table lamp made of chrome, metal, clear glass and black ceramic base.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Lamp With Ceramic Vase Base and Floral Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This White toned Ceramic Base has blu and green floral detailing hand painted onto it. Two handles. Light Bulb not Included. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimen...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp Base by Alexandre Kostanda, Vallauris
By Alexandre Kostanda
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic table lamp base by Alexandre Kostanda, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s).
Ceramic
Midcentury American Ceramic Lamp, Bronze Base, Suede Shade, 1960
Located in Wainscott, NY
Midcentury American metallic ceramic (bronze color) lamp with custom chocolate brown suede shade, circa 1960.
Ceramic, Suede
Design Technics Tall Ceramic Table Lamp with Walnut Base
By Design Technics
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking mid-century ceramic table lamp by Design Technics, featuring a tall ribbed body finished in their distinctive KT matte glaze.
Brass
Mustard Yellow Ceramic Urn Table Lamp on Wooden Base, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage table lamp features urn shaped elongated ceramic body, decorated with chartreuse yellow glaze and mounted on round stepped carved wooden base.
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage White Ceramic Urn Table Lamp on Brass Base, 1960s
By Royal Haeger
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage table lamp features urn shaped elongated ceramic body, decorated with milk white glaze and mounted on round stepped brass base.
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.