Find many varieties of an authentic Italian gesso lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
gesso,
wood and
metal, every Italian gesso lamp was constructed with great care. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage Italian gesso lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian gesso lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Italian gesso lamp made by
Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with
Rococo — is very popular.
Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful Italian gesso lamp that is 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.