An assortment of ormolu mounted porcelain lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ormolu mounted porcelain lamps — often made from
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal — can elevate any home. We have 87 antique and vintage ormolu mounted porcelain lamps in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of ormolu mounted porcelain lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ormolu mounted porcelain lamps made by
Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with
Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many ormolu mounted porcelain lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Edward F. Caldwell & Co.,
Gagneau Paris and
Bayeux produced popular ormolu mounted porcelain lamps that are worth a look.
Ormolu mounted porcelain lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $42,628.
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.