An assortment of monumental ceramic lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
wood, all monumental ceramic lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 335 antique and vintage monumental ceramic lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Monumental ceramic 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. Monumental ceramic lamps bearing
mid-century modern or
Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many monumental ceramic lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Gordon & Jane Martz,
Bernard Rooke and
Bitossi produced popular monumental ceramic lamps that are worth a look.
Monumental ceramic lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $153,334.
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.