At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese bronze table lamp for your home. Each Chinese bronze table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
ceramic. Find 236 options for an antique or vintage Chinese bronze table lamp now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Chinese bronze table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese bronze table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese bronze table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
The Marbro Lamp Company,
André Fu and
Allan Beagle produced versions that are worth a look.
A Chinese bronze table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $129 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
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.