Find a variety of French hand painted lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French hand painted lamps — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
porcelain — can elevate any home. There are 375 antique and vintage French hand painted lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of French hand painted lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Neoclassical,
Art Deco and
Mid-Century Modern French hand painted lamps are consistently popular styles.
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres,
Porcelaine de Paris and
Edmé Samson each produced beautiful French hand painted lamps that are worth considering.
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.