At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal orange drip glaze lamp for your home. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
walnut, every orange drip glaze lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an orange drip glaze lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An orange drip glaze lamp, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made orange drip glaze lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Sunset Lamps,
Walter Gerhards and
Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
An orange drip glaze lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,525, while the lowest priced sells for $380 and the highest can go for as much as $3,850.
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.