At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese lamp antique for your home. Each Chinese lamp antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese lamp antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese lamp antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian,
Louis XVI and
Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co.,
Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel and
Theodore Deck each produced at least one beautiful Chinese lamp antique that is worth considering.
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.