At 1stDibs, there are several options of painted lamp bases available for sale. Each of these unique painted lamp bases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
ceramic. There are all kinds of painted lamp bases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Painted lamp bases bearing
Neoclassical or
Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
Michael Taylor produced beautiful painted lamp bases that are worth considering.
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.