An assortment of red glaze lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, all red glaze lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 109 antique and vintage red glaze lamps in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Red glaze lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Red glaze lamps made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made red glaze lamps over the years, but those made by
Søholm Stentøj,
Einar Johansen and
Design Technics are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Red glaze lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,294, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
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.