Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful pair of late 19th century Chinese famille rose vases / lamps, each having Yellow ground with ecotic birds and flowers.
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Crackleware Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Hand painted scenes depicting warriors going into battle, some on horseback. mounted on a pierced and patinated bronze stand.
Porcelain
19th Century Pair Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful quality and unusual colour pair of 19th Century Chinese Rose medallion porcelain vases / lamps. Having this rare yellow ground with the classical Cantonese floral decorat...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Rose Medallion, Canton Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Inset hand painted panels of exotic birds, flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
Set of Two Porcelain Wall Lamps with Roses, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful wall lamps in the style of the Hollywood Regency from the 1960s. Manually made by the Walbrzych porcelain workshop in Poland. 1 Standard bulb inside. Set is in original ...
Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.