At 1stDibs, there are several options of fine porcelain lamps available for sale. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal, all fine porcelain lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 68 antique and vintage fine porcelain lamps in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Fine porcelain lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Fine porcelain lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Rococo and
Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many fine porcelain lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Gagneau Paris and
The Marbro Lamp Company produced popular fine porcelain 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.