Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese dragon table lamp available at 1stDibs. A Chinese dragon table lamp — often made from
ceramic,
metal and
wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese dragon table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese dragon table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese dragon table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Gagneau Paris and
The Marbro Lamp Company produced versions that are worth a look.
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.