Find many varieties of an authentic French chinoiserie lamp available at 1stDibs. A French chinoiserie lamp — often made from
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French chinoiserie lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French chinoiserie lamp, designed in the
Arts and Crafts,
Hollywood Regency or
Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French chinoiserie lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Bayeux,
Gagneau Paris and
Porcelaine de Paris produced versions that are worth a look.
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.