An assortment of green ginger lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct green ginger lamps — often made from
ceramic,
brass and
metal — can elevate any home. Green ginger lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of green ginger lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Hollywood Regency and
Modern green ginger lamps are of considerable interest. Green ginger lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Ginger Brown are consistently popular.
Prices for green ginger lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, green ginger lamps begin at $650 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
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.