At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal orange lava lamp for your home. An orange lava lamp — often made from
ceramic,
pottery and
wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an orange lava lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right orange lava lamp, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern and
Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made orange lava lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Sunset Lamps,
Walter Gerhards and
Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.