At 1stDibs, there are several options of white porcelain table lamps available for sale. The range of distinct white porcelain table lamps — often made from
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 641 antique and vintage white porcelain table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 34 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of white porcelain table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of white porcelain table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Neoclassical white porcelain table lamps are of considerable interest. Many white porcelain table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Gerald Thurston and
Lladro produced popular white porcelain table lamps that are worth a look.
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.