At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese art deco lamp for your home. Each Chinese art deco lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
metal and
brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese art deco lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese art deco lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Art Deco and
Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese art deco lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Lenox's Ceramic Art Company produced versions that are worth a look.
A Chinese art deco lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,141, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $2,800.
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.