There is a range of small ceramic lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
fabric and
metal, all small ceramic lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 55 antique and vintage small ceramic lamps in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of small ceramic lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Scandinavian Modern small ceramic lamps are consistently popular styles. Some small ceramic lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller small ceramic lamps, measuring 4.34 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
John Sheppard,
Gordon & Jane Martz and
Georges Pelletier each produced beautiful small ceramic lamps that are worth considering.
Prices for small ceramic lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, small ceramic lamps begin at $274 and can go as high as $4,544, while the average can fetch as much as $981.
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.