At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal raku lamp for your home. Each raku lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
pottery and
stoneware. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer raku lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right raku lamp, those designed in
Modern,
Mid-Century Modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made raku lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Marcello Fantoni,
Raymor and
Rörstrand 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.