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Paprika Lamp

1950s  Paprika XL Table Lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape
1950s  Paprika XL Table Lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape

1950s Paprika XL Table Lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Upsala Ekeby

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

XL Upsala Ekeby "Paprika" Large Ceramic Table Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic and Walnut " Paprika" Floor Lamp by Anna Lisa Thomson
Ceramic and Walnut " Paprika" Floor Lamp by Anna Lisa Thomson

Ceramic and Walnut " Paprika" Floor Lamp by Anna Lisa Thomson

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Montreal, QC

Ceramic and walnut " Paprika" floor lamp by Anna Lisa Thomson

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Pierced Ceramic Lamps in Yellow Ochre, Caramel and Paprika
Pair of Pierced Ceramic Lamps in Yellow Ochre, Caramel and Paprika

Pair of Pierced Ceramic Lamps in Yellow Ochre, Caramel and Paprika

Located in Atlanta, GA

An incredible pair of vintage pierced ceramic lamps. Drip glaze finish in yellow ochre, caramel and paprika.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Mid-Century Upscale Ekeby "Paprika" Table Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson
Pair Mid-Century Upscale Ekeby "Paprika" Table Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson

Pair Mid-Century Upscale Ekeby "Paprika" Table Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic pair of Monumental Mid-Century Upsala Ekeby "Paprika" Large Ceramic/ Walnut Table Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Monumental Anna-Lisa Thomson White on White "Paprika" Series Table Lamp, 1950's
Monumental Anna-Lisa Thomson White on White "Paprika" Series Table Lamp, 1950's

Monumental Anna-Lisa Thomson White on White "Paprika" Series Table Lamp, 1950's

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby AB White Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a large textured bottle shape, off-white matte background, incised, reflective white leaf and li...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Utrecht, NL

We also have a matching large table lamp from this 'Paprika series' available. It's the largest size vase from this trio, executed with brass hardware and with a blue fabric hand mad...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

A Paprika Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby
A Paprika Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby

A Paprika Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby

Unavailable

H 22.75 in Dm 7 in

A Paprika Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby

Located in Asheville, NC

A beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thompson for Ekeby - wonderful two tone glaze, a matte brown throughout, textured white glaze on the leaves. Mounted on a black ...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Paprika Vase Lamp By Anna-Lisa Thomson For Upsala-Ekeby
Paprika Vase Lamp By Anna-Lisa Thomson For Upsala-Ekeby

Paprika Vase Lamp By Anna-Lisa Thomson For Upsala-Ekeby

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Utrecht, NL

Vase with outer side of unglazed dark brown textured ceramic overlaid with contrasting glazed leaves. Part of the 1951 'Paprika series' by Swedish ceramist Anna-LisaThomson. Also av...

Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Ceramic 'Paprika' Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby Sweden
Ceramic 'Paprika' Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby Sweden

Ceramic 'Paprika' Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Utrecht, NL

Ceramic 'Paprika' table lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic 'Paprika' Vase Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Modern
Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic 'Paprika' Vase Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Modern

Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic 'Paprika' Vase Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Modern

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Utrecht, NL

Vintage 1950s ceramic 'Paprika' table lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Large Pierced Ceramic Lamp in Ochre, Paprika, and Caramels
Mid-Century Modern Large Pierced Ceramic Lamp in Ochre, Paprika, and Caramels

Mid-Century Modern Large Pierced Ceramic Lamp in Ochre, Paprika, and Caramels

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful lamp with grid pattern pierced ceramic. Measurements are too top of harp and diameter is base if lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby "Paprika" Ceramic Lamps, 1940s
Pair of Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby "Paprika" Ceramic Lamps, 1940s

Pair of Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby "Paprika" Ceramic Lamps, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Anna Lisa Thompson for Upsala Ekeby "Paprika" ceramic and teak table lamps. Featuring an organic swell form, matte warm brown background and incised leaf pattern in glossy wh...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Selection of Modernist Ceramic Lamps
Selection of Modernist Ceramic Lamps

Selection of Modernist Ceramic Lamps

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Guido Gambone, Jacques and Dani Ruelland

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Modernist ceramic lamps, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Guido Gambone lamp, Italy, circa 1950s, It is SOLD. 2) Sculptural ceramic lamp, in the manner of ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Outstanding Pair of Swedish Floral Ceramic Lamps
Outstanding Pair of Swedish Floral Ceramic Lamps

Outstanding Pair of Swedish Floral Ceramic Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of table lamps from Sweden. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-52) for Upsala Ekeby from the Paprika series.

Category

20th Century Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson ''Paprika'' Floor Lamp, Sweden
Anna-Lisa Thomson ''Paprika'' Floor Lamp, Sweden

Anna-Lisa Thomson ''Paprika'' Floor Lamp, Sweden

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare and elegant floor lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for the Swedish ceramics manufacturer Upsala Ekeby, in the Paprika pattern produced between 1951-1953.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

1950s Anna-Lisa Thomson ''Paprika'' Floor Lamp, Sweden
1950s Anna-Lisa Thomson ''Paprika'' Floor Lamp, Sweden

1950s Anna-Lisa Thomson ''Paprika'' Floor Lamp, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare and elegant floor lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for the Swedish ceramics manufacturer Upsala Ekeby, in the Paprika pattern produced between 1951-1953.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

1950s Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden
1950s Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden

1950s Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

This is a vintage lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) for the Swedish ceramics manufacturer Upsala Ekeby, in the Paprika pattern, which was a series produced between 1951-...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp "Paprika"by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp "Paprika"by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp "Paprika"by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful ceramic table lamp "Paprika" was made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" Black & White Ceramic Table Lamps, C. 1950's
Pair of Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" Black & White Ceramic Table Lamps, C. 1950's

Pair of Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" Black & White Ceramic Table Lamps, C. 1950's

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Anna Lisa Thompson for Upsala Ekeby Black & White Paprika Series Ceramic Table Lamps. Featuring a handcrafted organic bottle shape, matte Black, Brown background, incised tex...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Pottery

Pair Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" for Upsala Ekby, Sweden / original shades
Pair Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" for Upsala Ekby, Sweden / original shades

Pair Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" for Upsala Ekby, Sweden / original shades

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning matched pair of lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson "Paprika" for Upsala Ekby, Sweden , Retain they're original wool rope shades , most likely wrapped in plastic judging by they're c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wool

Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp, Sweden
Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp, Sweden

Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp, Sweden

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby "Paprika" ceramic Table Lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Upsala Ekeby Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson
Pair of Upsala Ekeby Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson

Pair of Upsala Ekeby Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large "Paprika" vase lamps designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in 1948.

Category

20th Century Swedish Table Lamps

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Paprika Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the paprika lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, fabric and wood, every paprika lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paprika lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each paprika lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paprika lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Anna-Lisa Thomson and Upsala Ekeby produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paprika Lamp?

Prices for a paprika lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,059 and can go as high as $4,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.