Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drip pottery lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
pottery and
metal, every drip pottery lamp was constructed with great care. Find 204 options for an antique or vintage drip pottery lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a drip pottery lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each drip pottery lamp bearing
mid-century modern,
Art Deco or
modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one drip pottery lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
David Cressey,
Architectural Pottery and
Design Technics produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a drip pottery lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,770.
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.