With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large vase lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, every large vase lamp was constructed with great care. Find 151 options for an antique or vintage large vase lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large vase lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each large vase lamp bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Modern hallmarks is very popular.
Donghia,
Marcello Fantoni and
Seguso Vetri d'Arte each produced at least one beautiful large vase lamp that is worth considering.
A large vase lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,430, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $19,800.
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.