Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of pair Chinese lamps brass on 1stDibs. A piece of pair Chinese lamps brass — often made from
brass,
metal and
ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of pair Chinese lamps brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of pair Chinese lamps brass, those designed in
Hollywood Regency,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of pair Chinese lamps brass that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Bent Karlby,
Chapman Manufacturing Company and
Jingfa produced versions that are worth a look.
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.