Paisley Lamp

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the paisley lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and glass, every paisley lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paisley lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A paisley lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one paisley lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bernard Rooke Studio, Bernard Rooke and Design Technics produced versions that are worth a look.

The average selling price for a paisley lamp at 1stDibs is $2,585, while they’re typically $439 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

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.