An assortment of vintage Japanese table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
metal and
porcelain, all vintage Japanese table lamps available were constructed with great care. Vintage Japanese table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage Japanese table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency and
Victorian vintage Japanese table lamps are of considerable interest. Many vintage Japanese table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Isamu Noguchi,
Akari and
Awaji Pottery produced popular vintage Japanese table lamps that are worth a look.
Prices for vintage Japanese table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Japanese table lamps begin at $175 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $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.