Find many varieties of an authentic old paris lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, every old paris lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the old paris lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An old paris lamp made by
Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Baroque — is very popular. A well-made old paris lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Old Paris are consistently popular.
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.