Find a variety of 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps — often made from
ceramic,
metal and
brass — can elevate any home. There are 21 antique and vintage 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.
mid-century modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Deco 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps are consistently popular styles. 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Georges Pelletier,
Josef Lorenzl and
The Marbro Lamp Company are consistently popular.
Prices for 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s black and gold ceramic lamps begin at $99 and can go as high as $9,531, while the average can fetch as much as $1,926.
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.