At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal terracotta lamp shade for your home. Each terracotta lamp shade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
terracotta and
metal. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage terracotta lamp shade now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a terracotta lamp shade — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A terracotta lamp shade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Modern,
Folk Art and
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made terracotta lamp shade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
In Common With,
Henri Bargas and
Design Frères are consistently popular.
Prices for a terracotta lamp shade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $471 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,525.
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.