How do you identify mid century lamps?

To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

What bulb type do vintage mid-century modern floor lamps use?

Most accept standard E26 medium-base bulbs, though some sculptural designs use specialty bulbs; listings note the socket type and recommended wattage.

Is there enough surface space on a mid-century nightstand for a lamp and a phone charger?

Most tops measure at least 14 by 14 inches, which comfortably fits a table lamp plus a small charging pad or phone.

Mid Century Jug Lamp

Ceramic Cylinder Lamp

Metal Jug

Brass Jug

Antique Porcelain Jug

Italian Studio Jug Table Lamp Signed Bardi, Mid 20th Century

$378

Italian Studio Jug Table Lamp Signed Bardi, Mid 20th Century

Located in Warminster, GB

A glazed terracotta studio jug table lamp signed Bardi. Italian, mid 20C, later converted. Stock ref. #3231 Professionally wired to UK standards. New tapered calico shade included...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Hollywood Regency Gilded Plaster Large Figural Lamps Boy w Jug Style Marbro

$1,721Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair Hollywood Regency Gilded Plaster Large Figural Lamps Boy w Jug Style Marbro

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous pair of midcentury Hollywood Regency hand gilded gold plaster large scale figural lamps boy with drinking jug and original slightly tapered gold leafed or gilded drum shades...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Polished Brass 4 Handles Square Jug Shape Table Lamp MINT!

$1,200

Mid Century Modern Polished Brass 4 Handles Square Jug Shape Table Lamp MINT!

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Polished Brass 4 Handles Square Jug Shape Table Lamp MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Jug Lamp

$310

Vintage Chinese Jug Lamp

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Vintage Chinese Jug Lamp Jug converted to a lamp Wood base 7.75 x 1.63 H Antique brass on top of jug Asian brass finial 3.75 H There is damage on spout. See picture. Brass is tarni...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Brass Finish Metal Jug Shape Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

$800 / set

Pair of Brass Finish Metal Jug Shape Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of metal brass finish jag shape table lamps.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pottery Jug Lamp

$847Sale Price|25% Off

Vintage Pottery Jug Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage stoneware table lamp featuring a rounded, jug-form base with a small loop handle at the neck. Salt glazed stoneware with cobalt oxide. Finished in a warm, speckled cream glaz...

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp

$350

Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 16" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 4" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Gambone Jug Form Table Lamp Italy 1955

$6,500

Guido Gambone Jug Form Table Lamp Italy 1955

By Guido Gambone

Located in Chicago, IL

Guido Gambone Jug Form Table Lamp, Italy, 1955 Materials: Glazed stoneware, original parchment shade, bronze stem, lighting clusters, braided cord Signature: Marked underside with ‘...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava Carstens Tonnieshof Ceramic Pottery RareLarge 'Atelier' Floor Jug Lamp

$3,668

Fat Lava Carstens Tonnieshof Ceramic Pottery RareLarge 'Atelier' Floor Jug Lamp

By Gerda Heuckeroth

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

This Carstens mid-century large 'Atelier' floor jug lamp was designed in 1968 by Gerda Heuckeroth for Carstens Tonnieshof Germany.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown

$515

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Sandstone

Recent Sales

Pair of Jug Ceramic Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 33.08 in Dm 20.08 in

Pair of Jug Ceramic Table Lamps

By Marioni

Located in Calenzano, IT

Pair of masterfully handmade jug ceramic table lamps matched with cylindrical shade. The simple artisan jug shape is emphasized by the gold and rusty-brown patina on ceramic and the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Bohemian Green Glass Claret Jug Lamps

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in

A Pair of Bohemian Green Glass Claret Jug Lamps

Located in Pewsey, GB

A Pair of Attractive Mid Century Bohemian Green Glass Claret Jug Lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Rattan Jug-Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade

Sold

H 39.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Rattan Jug-Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large-scale Mid-Century table lamp features distinctive jug-inspired silhouette wrapped in natural rattan with two side handles.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Rattan

American stoneware jug lamp with hand-loomed wool lampshade, c. 1850

Sold

H 28 in Dm 10.5 in

American stoneware jug lamp with hand-loomed wool lampshade, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

American stoneware jug with applied finger ring handle, electrified for use as a lamp. The shoulder of the jug is decorated in a cobalt glazed flower. The lamp has been mounted on a ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wool, Wood

Pr. Mid-Century Earthenware Ceramic Pottery Jug Form Lamps Marked P

Sold

H 25 in Dm 6 in

Pr. Mid-Century Earthenware Ceramic Pottery Jug Form Lamps Marked P

By David Cressey

Located in New York, NY

Pair of extraordinary earthenware ceramic pottery jug form lamps, each marked with an impressed P. Both are in excellent original condition, free of damage or repairs ( one socket ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th century English Copper Three Gallon Jug Table Lamp

Sold

H 29 in Dm 11 in

19th century English Copper Three Gallon Jug Table Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Table lamp converted from a large English copper jug. Features include applied brass riveted bales and handles with an appropriate burlap shade. In working condition, the jug itself ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Large Hand Hammered Copper Metal Twin Handle Milk Jug Lamp

Sold

H 20.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Large Hand Hammered Copper Metal Twin Handle Milk Jug Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Large Hand Hammered Copper Metal Twin Handle Milk Jug Table Lamp. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 20.5" H (top of body) x 18" W x 13" D.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of Lemon Yellow jug Bottle ShapeArt Porcelain Pottery Ceramic Table Lamps

Sold

H 26 in Dm 8 in

Pair of Lemon Yellow jug Bottle ShapeArt Porcelain Pottery Ceramic Table Lamps

By Gordon Martz

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid Century Modern Lemon Yellow jug Bottle ShapeArt Porcelain Pottery Ceramic Table Lamps MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Ceramic Jug Lamp

Sold

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Antique Ceramic Jug Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(1) Antique white ceramic jug wired as a lamp with custom natural paper shade.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Jug Form Terra Cotta Lamp

Sold

H 29 in Dm 11 in

Jug Form Terra Cotta Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spouted vessel in green drip glaze. On bulbous wood plinth. 20th century conversion as a triple socket table lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Mid Century Jug Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century jug lamp you’re looking for. Each mid century jug lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and metal. There are 98 variations of the antique or vintage mid century jug lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century jug lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century jug lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century jug lamp over the years, but those crafted by Daum, Palshus and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Jug Lamp?

The average selling price for a mid century jug lamp at 1stDibs is $2,491, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $160,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Mid Century Jug Lamp

How do you identify mid century lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
What bulb type do vintage mid-century modern floor lamps use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Most accept standard E26 medium-base bulbs, though some sculptural designs use specialty bulbs; listings note the socket type and recommended wattage.
Is there enough surface space on a mid-century nightstand for a lamp and a phone charger?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Most tops measure at least 14 by 14 inches, which comfortably fits a table lamp plus a small charging pad or phone.