Antique Antique Table Lamps
Early 19th Century English Antique Antique Table Lamps
Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Table Lamps
Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Antique Table Lamps
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Table Lamps
1860s Italian Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Table Lamps
Onyx
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Table Lamps
Oak
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Antique Table Lamps
Wood
1850s Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Metal, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Opaline Glass, Fruitwood
1920s Italian Antique Antique Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Wood
1920s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Antique Table Lamps
Alabaster
Early 1900s American Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
1920s Spanish Antique Antique Table Lamps
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
1920s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Porcelain
1920s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
1920s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Opaline Glass
1920s Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
1920s English Antique Antique Table Lamps
Onyx
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Antique Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
1920s Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Ash
Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Table Lamps
Spelter
Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Antique Table Lamps
Ceramic
1920s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Agate
1920s Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
1920s Antique Antique Table Lamps
19th Century French Antique Antique Table Lamps
1920s French Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Metal
1630s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Antique Table Lamps
Chrome
19th Century Antique Antique Table Lamps
Giltwood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Ceramic
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Antique Table Lamps
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Antique Table Lamps
Ceramic
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Antique Table Lamps
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Philippine Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
Art Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Antique Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Table Lamps
Glass
1920s French Antique Antique Table Lamps
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Antique Table Lamps
Porcelain
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Antique Table Lamps
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Antique Table Lamps
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Antique Table Lamps
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Table Lamps
19th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Table Lamps
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Antique Table Lamps
Brass
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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.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
- What is an antique rent table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
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