At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage blanc de chine lamp for your home. A vintage blanc de chine lamp — often made from
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage blanc de chine lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage blanc de chine lamp made by
Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Frederick Cooper and
Bruce Dix each produced at least one beautiful vintage blanc de chine lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a vintage blanc de chine lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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.
