Danish Midcentury Table Lamp Handpainted Decor Studio Pottery by Kai Klinge 1960
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century ceramic table lamp by Danish painter and ceramist Kai Klinge (1925-2000).
Ceramic, Fabric
Kai Klinge, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, blue, and white table lamp in glazed stoneware, designed and produced by Kai Klinge, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Stoneware
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H 18.51 in Dm 10.24 in
Danish Midcentury Table Lamp Handpainted Decor Studio Pottery by Kai Klinge 1960
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century ceramic table lamp by Danish painter and ceramist Kai Klinge (1925-2000).
Ceramic, Fabric
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.
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