Handmade Clay Lamps

Our handmade clay lamps and ceramic table lamps bring together bold artistry and refined craftsmanship, turning everyday lighting into statement pieces. Choose from our extruded clay pottery lamps, hand-built in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, with 3-way lighting bright enough for reading and working, or our 12 inch mood lamps with glowing paper shades for soft, ambient light. Each lamp shade features original artwork by Michael Macone, from vivid geometrics and abstract patterns to colorful skies, birds, dragonflies, and trees. When lit, every lamp glows with warm, artful color.

Shop by style: handmade desk lamps for reading and working, or funky mood lamps for ambient light. Or start with favorites like the Bird and Dragonfly ceramic table lamp and the Bird Heart mood lamp.



Handmade Clay Lamps and Mood Lamps from Macone Clay

Every handmade lamp in our collection is designed to be equal parts lighting and art. Our clay lamps start with extruded clay and stoneware bases, shaped and glazed by hand in our Shell Lake, Wisconsin pottery studio, then topped with a glowing art shade featuring original artwork by Michael Macone. Our mood lamps bring that same artwork to a smaller 12 inch table lamp with a distressed wood base and a glowing archival paper shade, perfect for bedside tables, shelves, and cozy corners.

Ceramic Table Lamps and Mood Lamps: Two Styles of Artisan Lighting

  • Handmade Clay Table Lamps: Hand-built extruded clay and stoneware pottery lamp bases in straight and twisted shapes, paired with glowing art shades. Measuring about 8 x 8 inches and standing 24 to 26 inches tall, these ceramic table lamps have 3-way lighting that gives off plenty of light for reading and working, and they make a statement on a desk, end table, or console table.
  • Mood Lamps: Compact 12 inch table lamps with a 4.5 inch square distressed wood base and an open-top archival paper shade that casts warm ambient light. A mood lamp makes a beautiful accent lamp, soft bedside lamp, or gentle night light for a bedroom, nursery, dorm room, or cozy corner.

Unique Table Lamps with Glowing Stained-Glass Style Art

What makes our lamps unique is the art on every shade. Choose a dragonfly lamp, a bird lamp, a birch tree lamp, or bold patterns like bright stripes, chevrons, colorful vines, and connected circles. When the lamp is off, the shade looks like a piece of art. When it's on, the stained-glass style colors glow with depth and warmth, filling your room with artful light.

Handmade Lamps Make Unique Gifts

Our handmade lamps make memorable housewarming gifts, wedding gifts, and gifts for art lovers. A mood lamp is an especially thoughtful gift for a teen's bedroom, a college dorm, or a new nursery, while our clay table lamps make an heirloom-quality gift for anyone who loves handmade pottery and one-of-a-kind home decor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Handmade Lamps

What's the difference between your clay lamps and mood lamps?

Our handmade clay lamps feature hand-built extruded clay or stoneware pottery bases, glowing art shades, and 3-way lighting bright enough for reading and working. Our mood lamps are smaller 12 inch table lamps with distressed wood bases and glowing paper shades, designed for soft ambient light as accent lamps and night lights.

Do your clay lamps have 3-way lighting?

Yes. Every handmade clay lamp has a 3-way lighting mechanism, so you can choose soft ambient light or bright light for reading and working.

What size are your lamps?

Our clay table lamps measure about 8 x 8 inches and stand 24 to 26 inches tall. Since each one is handmade, heights vary slightly from lamp to lamp. Our mood lamps are 12 inches tall with a 4.5 inch square base.

What bulb should I use in a mood lamp?

We recommend an LED bulb no higher than 150 watts. Each mood lamp plugs into a standard wall outlet and has a convenient inline cord switch.

Who designs the artwork on the lamp shades?

Each lamp shade features original artwork by Michael Macone, the artist behind Macone Clay.

Are your lamps handmade in the USA?

Yes. Every clay lamp and mood lamp is handmade in small batches in our Shell Lake, Wisconsin studio.

Do handmade lamps make good gifts?

Yes. Our clay table lamps and mood lamps make unique housewarming, wedding, and birthday gifts for anyone who loves handmade art and home decor.

Explore more handmade home decor from Macone Clay, including our handmade ceramic coasters and clay wall vases.