Find many varieties of an authentic ceramic lamp leaf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
brass, every ceramic lamp leaf was constructed with great care. Find 365 options for an antique or vintage ceramic lamp leaf now, or shop our selection of 39 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ceramic lamp leaf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ceramic lamp leaf made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ceramic lamp leaf that is appealing in its simplicity, but
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Royal Stranger and
Jacques Blin produced versions that are worth a look.
A ceramic lamp leaf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,971, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $15,706.
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.