With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese wedding lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
ceramic, every Chinese wedding lamp was constructed with great care. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese wedding lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese wedding lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese wedding lamp, those designed in
modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese wedding lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Lionel Jadot and
Sabrina Landini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A Chinese wedding lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,070, while the lowest priced sells for $2,213 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
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.