Find a variety of Japanese satsuma lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, all Japanese satsuma lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 56 antique and vintage Japanese satsuma lamps in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Japanese satsuma lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese satsuma lamps made by
Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese satsuma lamps over the years, but those made by
Satsuma and
SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.