With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese terracotta lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
terracotta and
fabric, every Chinese terracotta lamp was constructed with great care. Find 78 options for an antique or vintage Chinese terracotta lamp now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese terracotta lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese terracotta lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
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.