We’re big believers that the right lamp can change your life — or at the very least, your living room.
There’s something wildly satisfying about switching off the big light and flicking on a warm, glowy table lamp. It’s the domestic equivalent of a deep exhale. Suddenly, everything looks softer. More charming. More expensive, even. And when the lamp in question is handmade, vintage, and has lived a life before meeting your side table? That’s when the magic really happens.
If you're dreaming of an English country interior — or just craving a little more texture and soul in your space — these are the lamps we keep reaching for. All made from antique terracotta vessels we’ve rewired, reimagined, and paired with shades that strike just the right balance between classic and contemporary. Let’s find your match.
1. The Soft-Spoken Showstopper
If quiet luxury were a lamp...
This two-handled terracotta beauty is an amphora shape that wouldn’t feel out of place in a Roman villa, but somehow works just as well in a country kitchen. It’s simple, elegant, and doesn’t try too hard — but still gets compliments at dinner parties.
She suits: Neutral palettes, aged wood, linen upholstery, and anyone who’s ever said, “I just want it to feel calm.”
2. The Slightly Fancy Olive Jar
She’s got a glazed rim and she’s not afraid to use it.
A rare find, this rustic lamp has a soft green glaze around the rim — just enough to catch the light and hint at her Mediterranean past. She’s earthy but interesting, like someone who knows the best wine bars in Paris and how to prune roses.
We love her: On a low console, layered with books and dried branches. Bonus points for a fringed shade.
3. The Big Romantic
Proof that pleats are having a moment.
This one’s tall, elegant, and wears a pleated shade like it’s a silk blouse. She brings softness and scale — ideal for large rooms or high ceilings that need grounding without going bulky.
Place her: On a grand hallway table, in a dreamy bedroom, or anywhere that could use a touch of the dramatic (but make it tasteful).
4. The Downton-Approved Urn
You could easily imagine her in Lady Mary’s bedroom.
This is the one you get when you want to make an entrance. Tall, shapely, and full of character, she’s grand but not intimidating. The kind of lamp that says, “Yes, I know how to host, and no, I don’t microwave my tea.”
Dream scenario: Flanked by candlesticks on a deep green sideboard, next to a decanter of something strong.
5. The Storybook Jug
Small but mighty, like all good sidekicks.
Glazed in rich brown and full of character, this little jug lamp is the one that makes you smile when you walk into the room. She’s a little bit rustic, a little bit playful, and completely perfect for smaller corners that need love.
Where to put her: On a bookshelf. A nightstand. A windowsill. Anywhere that needs a wink.
So… Why Vintage Lamps?
Because they’re warmer. Quieter. More characterful. And because a lamp that’s lived a life just feels better than one that hasn’t.
At Dana & Fabe, we hunt down old terracotta pots and give them a new purpose, pairing each with shades that feel like modern heirlooms. The result is lighting that looks like it’s always been there — in the best possible way.
Every lamp is a one-off, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. So if one speaks to you? Don’t wait. It’s probably already in someone else's cart.
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