At 1stDibs, there are several options of white buddha lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
metal,
wood and
ceramic, all white buddha lamps available were constructed with great care. White buddha lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century.
mid-century modern and
Hollywood Regency white buddha lamps are consistently popular styles.
Robert Kuo and
Søholm Stentøj each produced beautiful white buddha lamps that are worth considering.
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.