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Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual extra wide table lamp. Adjustable in height and angle. Belgium, c1940s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
H 20.08 in W 43.31 in D 7.88 in
Goblet Table Lamp Wide Transparent, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Goblets are the perfect cheers for your everyday space. The classic crystal glass, taken o...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Large Wide Based Brutalist Middle Eastern Earthenware Lamp Base, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
a coil pot construction in the style of Dan Arbeid. The wide shape and mineral rustic glaze make
Category

Vintage 1970s Israeli Brutalist Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Reflective Black, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide Reflective Black ​ ​​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide light lava ​ ​​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Goblet Table Lamp Wide Fume, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Goblets are the perfect cheers for your everyday space. The classic crystal glass, taken out from its original scale, acquires a new functionality, becoming a fine table lamp in thre...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte
By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kanji" is a wide table lamp, designed by Denis Guidone and manufactured by Fontana Arte, made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dell for Kaiser "Idell" Black Table Lamp with Wide Black Shade, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
a tilt, arched tubular steel stem and a wide, adjustable black lacquered metal dome lampshade
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A bronze naturalistic table lamp France, Circa 1980 With the shade: 63 cm high by 31 cm wide by 20
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Antique 1680s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Table Lamp
Bronze Table Lamp
H 24.81 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century oyster shell shaped porcelain lamps - pair The open oyster lamp measures: 16 wide x 14
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Tall Pastel Green Ceramic Table Lamp by Desiree, Denmark 1960s
By Desiree
Located in Barcelona, ES
its wider part.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and rattan table lamp Italy, 1950s 51.5 cm high by 21 cm wide by 21 cm depth
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
Mid-Century Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
H 20.28 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Waxahachie, TX
in every way. Manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J. Base is 5" wide, 5" deep and
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Weinberg Style Mid Centuy Modern Giraffe Design Glass Lamp with Brass Inlay
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
very good condition. It measures 29 inches tall, it is 6.75 x 6.75 inches wide at the middle, and 6 x 6
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Goatskin Parchment and Brass Table Lamp by Enrique Garcel
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
one 100w Max Edison light bulb. Measurements: 6.5” Wide, 6.5” Deep, 31.75” High. With Shade- 17” wide
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Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz/ Marshall Studios, ceramic and walnut
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. Overall dimensions: 24” tall 13” wide Ceramic only 12" tall 5" wide
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

William Moorcroft Ginger Jar Lamp Base
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and is dated 1914 33cm high, 23.5cm wide
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

William Moorcroft Ginger Jar Lamp Base
William Moorcroft Ginger Jar Lamp Base
H 13 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in
Pair of Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam Lee Group
By Lam Lee Group
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
included harp and finials, with dimensions of 13 inches wide by 7 inches deep, these lamps make a bold
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Stacked Lucite Helix Table Lamps
Located in Toledo, OH
" high, 8" wide base. Shades are 15" wide x 11" high. There is an unidentified mark that is possibly
Category

20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Glass and Wooden Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
inches wide/deep. Total height to the wooden finials is 30 inches. Losses to the silvering apparently
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

White Pair Carved Panels Lamps, Belgium, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
6". Panels are originally part of a staircase ballustrade. Panels measure 6" wide x 20" high. New
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1978, Lucite Geometric Table Lamp with Custom Shade
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Stamford, CT
paper lampshade by Illume NYC is included. Shade is 16" wide across the bottom. 10" wide across the top
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
" high, 10" wide, 10" deep Ceramic part only: 12" high, 10" wide, 10" deep.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Adjustable Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Voorburg, NL
. Featuring a tilt, arched tubular steel stem and a wide, adjustable black lacquered metal dome lampshade
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mary Hughes Sea Shell Table Top Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
light patina and wear. Tested and functional. Dimensions: 22" high (with shade) 8" wide 4" deep (with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Table Lamp Quick 1500 by Alfred Müller for Amba, Switzerland - 1959
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Berlin, DE
clearly stands out from the wide range of desk lamps. Probably no other lamp offers so many adjustment
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 9227
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide range of spaces.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 9227
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 9227
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Regency Style Painted Brass Candle Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
rectangular shade The lamp has relatively new wiring and is in good condition, it is 27” high. 19” wide and
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Vintage 1920s Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Superb Art Deco Bankers Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
lampshade. The lamp is in good condition and has been rewired. It is 15” tall and the shade is 10” wide
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Multi-Colored Basket of Fruit Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exemplifies the imaginative artistry of Murano glassworks. Standing 22.5 inches high, 21 inches wide, and 12
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maison Charles France, Ostrich Egg and Brass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Atlanta, GA
specifications. This sale does not include a shade. Measurements: 4.32 in wide (11 cm) x 4.32 in deep (11 cm) x
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marcello Fantoni Signed Midcentury Italian Raymor Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Studio City, CA
Uffizi. Measures: Dimensions with shade 32" high, 18" wide, 18" deep. Ceramic base only 20" high
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Solferino Small Green Guatemala Marble Table Lamp
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
that will complement a wide range of interior color schemes. Artfully executed, the white cotton drum
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Industrial Era Pot Metal Shade With Mica Lining
Located in Bridgeport, CT
scalloped and pierced edge. The inside of the shade has a clipped in mica panel. Unmarked. 7/16" wide hole
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

Carlo Nason three tiered white and clear glass Murano lamps..
By Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carlo Nason three tiered Murano lamps a pair .. 10 1/2 inches wide 21 1/2 inches inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Black And Gold Murano Glass Cone Table Lamp
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
clear geometric inspiration, which suggests this black-and-champagne piece as an accent piece for a wide
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black And Gold Murano Glass Cone Table Lamp
Black And Gold Murano Glass Cone Table Lamp
H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Solid Brass Horse Table lamp by DEKNUDT Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Torquay, GB
30cm long x 28cm high x 7.5cm wide. It will complement any horse lover's interior.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Curtis Jere Stainless Steel Lamps and Shades
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare pair of all original Curtis Jere stainless steel lamps and shades. Base measures 14" wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monolithic Elizabeth Kauffer Statuary Marble Table Lamp for Nessen Studio, 1950s
By Nessen Studio, Elizabeth Kauffer
Located in Miami, FL
" wide 3.5" deep 28.25" overall height.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Statuary Marble, Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass

Handel Cherry Blossom Leaded Glass Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
This stunning Handel Cherry Blossom leaded glass lamp is circa 1910. The 12" wide x 6" tall shade
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Vintage 1910s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1960s Ceramic Lamp by Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the shade is 14 inches, top is 9.5 inches wide. 18.5 to top of the ceramic lamp.
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Barbini Murano Blue Glass Bubbles Ribbed Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, overall height top of socket 31", base 10" wide. Shade not included for photography purposes only.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Giltwood

Flash Table Lamp Model 2207 by Joe Colombo for O-Luce, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, O-Luce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
of its creator. Flash was designed as a well thought-out lighting system, consisting of a wide
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alabaster Pyramid Table Lamps and Finials, Art Deco to Modern Transitional Style
By Camille Breesch
Located in Chattanooga, TN
lamp shades are included with purchase. Lamps: 5.75” Wide x 4” Deep x 15.75” High Shades: 15” Wide
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

A Pair of Mauri Almari brass table lamps model K11-21, Idman.
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Helsinki, FI
. The simplicity of so many Finnish designers' touches makes their items sought after world wide. Mauri
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
light control. Measure approx: 21" to top of finial 6.75" wide at the base
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Lamps
Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Lamps
H 21 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Midcentury Bronze Astrological Armillary Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
aged patina on the finish. The base measures 10 inches wide, and the sphere is 14 inches wide
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Organic Sculptural ceramic Lamp after Heifetz w/ Horsehair sh
By Heifetz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A truly unique organic shaped table lamp circa 1950’s. Large at 33.5” tall and 25.5” wide. The
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Konsthantverk Iron Table Lamp Kh#1
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This model is also available in white and black color. Dimensions: height 22.83 in x wide 25.59 in
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2010s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Konsthantverk Iron Table Lamp Kh#1
Konsthantverk Iron Table Lamp Kh#1
H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 7.49 in
Art Deco Hollywood Regency Twin Toleware Table Lamp This is a charming piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
condition with an age related patina The lamp is 26” tall, 18” wide and 8” deep TFB159
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
. (Height below is measured to the bulb holder) Reference: 7991 Dimensions 16 inches (41 cms) Wide 8.5
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
H 22 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to Napako. Vintage studio light with orange clamp that fit on any table edge up to 1.5" wide. In
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kartell Aledin Mat Desk Lamp in White by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Amber by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Mat Desk Lamp in Black by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Large figurative Capodimonte ceramic lamps with decorative bacchanal scene
By Capodimonte
Located in East Quogue, NY
brass base to the harp's base. The ceramic lamp body is 9" wide. The metal bases measure 9" wide x 9
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Willy Daro Brass and Geode Stone Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Atlanta, GA
not significantly affect the overall appearance. Measurements: Base: 9.88 in wide (25 cm) x 7.50 in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Rare Pair! Swedish Modern Articulating Decorator Floor Pole Lamps! Silver Danish
Located in Peoria, AZ
" TALL 12" WIDE 12" DEEP This pair of Swedish Modern floor lamps are exemplary and are as functional
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Xl Millefiori Hand Blown Mushroom Lamp Multi Colour Glass, Fratelli, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
lamp. It measure about 19 inches tall and about 4,8 inches wide globe. Many areas become beautiful
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Modern Table Light Corsini and Wiskemann Aluminium Black Glossy Finish
By Costantino Corsini and Giorgio Wiskemann
Located in Milan, IT
that of the wide curved surface of the forward sail: Spinnaker, borrowed from nautical terminology
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

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Wide Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wide table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wide table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and glass. There are 8 antique and vintage wide table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Wide table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wide table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern wide table lamps are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small wide table lamps measuring 7 inches across. There have been many well-made wide table lamps over the years, but those made by Christian Dell, Stefano Giovannoni and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wide Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,166, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $3,600 highest priced.

Finding the Right Table Lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wide Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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