Ceramic table lamps provide the perfect combination of form and function. Even when they’re not spreading their lovely warm light around the room, they’re still beautiful decorative objects in their own right.
From the classic to the contemporary to the downright quirky – here’s our guide to ceramic table lamps, with some Pooky favourites and some recent arrivals – including rechargeable lights…
Why a ceramic table lamp?
Table lamps are the little gems of the lighting world, and they're a simple and cost-effective way of adding style, character and atmosphere to your home.
Ceramic table lamps in particular have a lovely handmade quality, and they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colours – from traditional urn and vase styles, to bold, bright contemporary numbers and striking sculptural pieces, so you're pretty well guaranteed to find something to suit your home's interior design.
Classic ceramic table lamps
With its distinctive shape and beautiful crackled and antiqued glaze, our Ampulla ceramic table lamp (top) really captures the essence of its historical predecessors. Meanwhile, the blue-green celadon glaze harks back to the days of the ancient Chinese Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BC).... Classic enough for you?
The Gingembre table lamp is based on the classic oriental ginger jars which were used to store spices and other foodstuffs, and which played a key role in transporting imports of ginger from the East to Europe.
The large, heavy body and high shouldered design of the traditional Chinese ginger jar make it a natural fit for a table lamp. Our Gingembre ceramic table lamp features a traditional blue and white colour scheme, while the modern geometric pattern creates a lovely blend of old and new. A timeless little beauty: place it on a side table for instant class.
Contemporary ceramic table lamps
Ceramic table lamps can be a fabulous way of making a bold contemporary statement, as proven by the Kilda table lamp. With its gorgeous elongated basketball shape and stunning sunset orange glaze, the Kilda demands to be centre stage and will become a magnetic focal point in any space.
With its smooth round base and long, slender neck, the Nellie ceramic table lamp makes for a beautiful contemporary piece. Elegant in its simplicity, it looks equally fine placed on a side table or used as a gorgeous bedside lamp.
Unusual ceramic table lamps
The great thing about working with ceramics is they’re so versatile, which means they can be used everything from the construction industry to cookware – and, of course, beautiful decorative table lamps. The Stucco ceramic table lamp is a great example of the versatility of ceramic, with its distinctive, individually crafted ‘leaves’ making it a totally unique, eye-catching centrepiece.
Or how about an abstract sculpture in ceramics? With its sinuous curves and abstract shape the Sacha table lamp in matte white ceramic challenges the normal rules of geometry and symmetry… in a good way.
Rechargeable ceramic table lamps
When is an artichoke not an artichoke? When it’s a table lamp – and a rechargeable one at that!
Modelled on the distinctive bulbous flowerhead of the globe artichoke, our newcomer, the striking and ornate Anetta rechargeable ceramic table lamp is a thing of beauty in itself - but it also has the added bonus of being entirely cordless, meaning it’s fully portable and you can use it anywhere you like. Take a look at our full range of rechargeable table lamps here.
See all of Pooky's ceramic table lamp collection here.
See also:
The rechargeables revolution: 5 ways that beautiful cordless lights can transform your home life
