At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pierrot lamp for your home. A pierrot lamp — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the pierrot lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pierrot lamp made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one pierrot lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Afra & Tobia Scarpa,
Flos and
Limousin 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.