At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese imari table lamp for your home. A Japanese imari table lamp — often made from
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 152 options for an antique or vintage Japanese imari table lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese imari table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese imari table lamp, those designed in
Victorian and
Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese imari table lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Imari Porcelain,
Brunschwig & Fils and
Frederick Cooper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A Japanese imari table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,167, while the lowest priced sells for $461 and the highest can go for as much as $16,899.
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.