With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of German lamp pottery you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
pottery and
metal, every item from our selection of German lamp pottery was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of German lamp pottery — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of German lamp pottery bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of German lamp pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Cari Zalloni,
West German Pottery and
Bay Keramik produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a piece of German lamp pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $320 and can go as high as $4,961, while the average can fetch as much as $1,222.
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.