Traditional Table Lamps

Traditional Table Lamps Canada – Urn, Ginger Jar & Candlestick Lamps

Traditional table lamps use ceramic urn and ginger jar bases with floral and blue-and-white chinoiserie patterns, turned brass and bronze columns, carved wood candlestick forms, and crystal and mercury glass bases to deliver warm light as decorative objects with historical reference. The shade is typically a pleated or gathered fabric empire, bell, or drum in silk, linen, or textured fabric.

Explore our full table lamps collection, or see traditional floor lamps for larger pieces.

All products are priced in Canadian dollars with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD.

Where Traditional Table Lamps Work Best

Bedrooms

A pair of ceramic urn lamps with pleated silk empire shades on matching nightstands anchors a traditionally furnished bedroom in its design vocabulary. Choose total heights of 28 to 34 inches for nightstand use.

Entryway Consoles

A pair of tall candlestick or column brass lamps with drum shades adds formal symmetry and warm welcoming light — symmetry being central to traditional composition.

Living Rooms & Libraries

Ginger jar and urn lamps on end tables flanking a sofa provide reading light and reinforce the layered, collected character of traditional rooms.

Brands in This Collection

Lamps from Currey and Company, Uttermost, Renwil, Hubbardton Forge, House of Troy, Lucas + McKearn, and Surya.

Traditional Table Lamp FAQs

What height table lamp suits a nightstand?

A total height of 28 to 34 inches works for most nightstands. The bottom of the shade should sit near eye level when you’re seated in bed, so the bulb stays hidden and light falls onto a book.

How do I choose the right lampshade for a traditional lamp?

The shade width at the bottom should roughly equal the height of the lamp base, and the shade should conceal the socket and bulb from a seated view. Pleated silk and gathered fabric shades suit traditional bases; a plain drum reads more transitional.

Should table lamps be used in pairs?

In traditional interiors, yes — symmetry is central to the style. Matching pairs flanking a bed, sofa, or console are the classic arrangement. A single lamp works better on an asymmetrical surface like a desk or side table.

What bulbs suit traditional table lamps?

Warm white around 2700K preserves the warmth of ceramic, brass, and crystal bases. Use dimmable bulbs where the lamp serves both reading and ambient roles.

What is a ginger jar lamp?

A ginger jar lamp uses a rounded, high-shouldered ceramic vessel as its base — a form borrowed from Chinese export porcelain, often in blue-and-white chinoiserie patterns. It’s one of the most recognizable traditional lamp silhouettes.

Where can I buy traditional table lamps in Canada?

Montreal Lighting & Hardware carries them online and at our Mount-Royal showroom (5670 Paré Street, Quebec, H4P 2M2). We ship Canada-wide at CAD prices with free shipping on orders over $199. Call (514) 416-2013.