Retro Table Lamps

Some of the more striking and easily identifiable for the era are pottery retro table lamps. These table lamps are notable for the work that has gone into the lamp stand with the ceramics often given brilliantly colored paintwork. Often sitting atop these types of lamps are white translucent lampshades that are almost inconsequential so that they don’t outshine the stand beneath them.

Displayed in most lamp stores will be an eclectic selection of pottery table lamps from the retro era listed at very reasonable prices and covering a range that should suit most tastes.

Whether the preference is for Eames style lamps or European influenced designs, the more elaborate and outgoing design appeal that went into the ceramics of some pottery table lamps are hard to ignore. Browsing through some of the offerings available it is possible to come up with a stand-out piece that can really speak loudly in a room.

OMG SHABBY Vintage Figural Lady Pottery Table Lamp CHIC    US $199.95

MID CENTURY UNIQUE GREEN ART POTTERY TABLE LAMP SHADE    US $43.77

POTTERY BARN EVA COLORED GLASS TABLE LAMP JADE    US $86.00

The pottery table lamp is the classic looking lamp that most of us will picture in our minds when we think of a lamp from the 1940s right through to the late 1960s. This is an extremely versatile type of lamp and it will be either a monochromatic design or decorated with some kind of painted decorative finish.