With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the matte ceramic lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
brass, every matte ceramic lamp was constructed with great care. There are 167 variations of the antique or vintage matte ceramic lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 88 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer matte ceramic lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A matte ceramic lamp, designed in the
mid-century modern,
modern or
Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
Gordon & Jane Martz,
Hannah Simpson Studio and
Marshall Studios each produced at least one beautiful matte ceramic lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a matte ceramic lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $180 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,805.
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.