There is a range of cream porcelain lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cream porcelain lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal. There are all kinds of cream porcelain lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Cream porcelain lamps made by
Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cream porcelain lamps over the years, but those made by
Gerald Thurston and
Lladro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for cream porcelain lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cream porcelain lamps begin at $225 and can go as high as $8,224, while the average can fetch as much as $2,275.
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.