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Handpainted Pottery Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant Italian modernist floor lamp from the 1950s. A charming piece, with lovely
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Midcentury Table Lamp Handpainted Decor Studio Pottery by Kai Klinge 1960
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Midcentury ceramic table lamp by Danish painter and ceramist Kai Klinge (1925-2000). Made circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ceramic lamp in multi-colored handpainted lacquer decoration, the lampshade in black and gold
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Jane & Gordon Martz, Large Table Lamps, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large brown-glazed and handpainted ceramic and walnut table lamps, designed by Jane
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Hand Painted Floral Sun Motif Table Lamp by Pierre Pissareff
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid Century Modern ceramic handpainted table lamp was realized by the legendary Pierre
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Hand Glazed Expressionistic Organic Modern Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
tops and necks of the lamps are honey hued while the body has handpainted vertical striations of fern
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Large Glazed Ceramic Tablelamp by Cilla Adelcreutz & Lars Jöransson, Sweden 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great Swedish stoneware tablelamp named `Creole` with a beautiful glazed handpainted surface in a
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Stoneware

A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps Japanese Moriage Satsuma
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps A pair of large Japanese Moriage Satsuma Handpainted
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Danish Sculptural Table Lamp with Brown Stripes by Eva & Johannes Andersen 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Eva & Johannes Andersen, Stig Lindberg, Eva & Johannes Andersen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare Danish Modern table lamp by the ceramic workshop Eva & Johannes Andersen. Made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s tall Danish ceramics table lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Søholm
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s tall Danish ceramics table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Søholm Renowned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Søholm Table Lamp Earthy Colors, Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic1970s
By Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
1960s to 70s. The lamp is handmade and made from stoneware. It has a repeated handpainted stylised
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

1960’s Ceramic Hand Painted Table Lamp by Lotte & Gunnar Bostland
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to offer this exquisite 1960s Handpainted Ceramic Table Lamp by Lotte and Gunnar
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Noomi Backhausen, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Soholm Pottery
Located in High Point, NC
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Stool M. 1730, Walnut, Brass, Canvas, Widdicomb, C. 1950
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A walnut, brass and canvas stool, model 1730, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, United Kingdom/USA, c. 1950.  
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By Ferruccio Laviani, Foscarini
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Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Vase by Jasba Keramik
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Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking mid-century modern 1950s fat lava vase by the renowned West German pottery maker Jasba Keramik. The company was founded in 1926 by Jakob Schwaderlapp in Ransbach-Baumbach ...
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rare mid century tripod FLOOR LAMP bamboo rattan 50s hawaii tiki era 3 shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare floor lamp from the 1950s, probably from Italy or France. Made of bamboo and rattan, shades made of woven cord. For 3 E14 light bulbs. Dimensions in cm: Height 172 cm, width m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Pata De Elefante Large Floor Lamp by Isabel Moncada
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Pair of Handpainted 1950s Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of colorful bottle form Cream Italian Modern Ceramic Table Lamps. Highlighted with free hand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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1980s, Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Handpainted Flowers
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of ceramic table lamps with handpainted flowers from the 1980ies. The decorations are arranged
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Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Pair of White Ceramic Table Lamps with Handpainted Blue Stripes
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Pair of white ceramic table lamps with handpainted blue stripes.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Pair of Handpainted Neoclassical Ceramic Lamps - circa 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Handpainted Neoclassical Ceramic or Porcelain Lamps, in the manner of Sevres, probably
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair Paul Hanson Yellow Handpainted Ceramic Asian Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vase form chinoiserie table lamps by Paul Hanson. The bodies are comprised of a vibrant yellow
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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Pair of White Ceramic Table Lamps with Handpainted Red and Green Stripes
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of white ceramic table lamps with handpainted red and green stripes.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Höganäs, Table Lamp, Pink Beige Blue Handpainted Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp by Höganäs, features pink / beige glazed earthenware. Handpainted details in blue
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Located in New York, NY
Fabulous large scale table lamp with handpainted leaf decoration. Signed.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Italian design Budgerigar bird ceramic table lamp 1950s
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Lovely Italian glazed ceramic table lamp from the 1950s with a colorful bird on the pole front. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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1930's French Silver Ceramic Hand-Painted Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
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20th Century French Table Lamps

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Handpainted PAIR of lovely ginger jars, now wired for US. These are as close to a pair as one can
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Danish Midcentury Table Lamp Handpainted Decor Studio Pottery by Kai Klinge 1960
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ulla Winblad for Alingsås Ceramics Scandinavian Midcentury Handmade Lamp, 1960s
By Alingsås Keramik, Ulla Winblad
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade and hand decorated Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp by Swedish designer
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Handpainted ceramic lamps and shades
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted ceramic lamps with hand painted shades
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Italian Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian Handpainted Ceramic Lamps
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Pair of Italian Ceramic Lamps
Pair of Italian Ceramic Lamps
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Located in Sundance, UT
Pair of handpainted ceramic lamps with large floral motifs from the 1960s.
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One tall handpainted red ceramic table lamp with gilt details. Very nice piece.
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Located in New York, NY
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Handpainted Ceramic Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the handpainted ceramic lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each handpainted ceramic lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and brass. There are many kinds of the handpainted ceramic lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A handpainted ceramic lamp, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made handpainted ceramic lamp over the years, but those crafted by Alingsås Keramik, Søholm Stentøj and Ulla Winblad are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Handpainted Ceramic Lamp?

Prices for a handpainted ceramic lamp start at $787 and top out at $6,475 with the average selling for $1,634.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Handpainted Ceramic Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.

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