At 1stDibs, there are several options of green chinoiserie lamps available for sale. The range of distinct green chinoiserie lamps — often made from
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain — can elevate any home. Green chinoiserie lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of green chinoiserie lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Hollywood Regency and
Regency green chinoiserie lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made green chinoiserie lamps over the years, but those made by
Stiffel,
Asian Style and
Frederick Cooper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.