An assortment of ceramic urn table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
brass, all ceramic urn table lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of ceramic urn table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ceramic urn table lamps bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Ceramic urn table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
The Marbro Lamp Company,
William Billy Haines and
Chapman Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.
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.