At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal papier mache table lamp for your home. Each papier mache table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
paper,
fabric and
metal. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage papier mache table lamp now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect papier mache table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A papier mache table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian and
Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made papier mache table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Hannah Bigeleisen are consistently popular.
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.