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Pair of Royal Haeger Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Drip Table Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of table lamps attributed to Royal Haeger. These ceramic lamps have a ginger jar
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Bronze with Brass "Drips" Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Art Deco style table lamp, unbranded. Slender bronze form supporting a round brass candle holder
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Huge Pair Of Orange Drip Glaze Lamps Mid-century Modern Danish
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent huge pair of orange drip glaze lamps with light up bottoms. These amazing lamps retain
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Magnificent Pair of Orange Oversized Squatty Danish Lava Drip Glaze Lamps Modern
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top gorgeous pair of orange huge squatty lava drip glaze lamps. These are gigantic
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Drip Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of ceramic table lamps feature a drip glaze finish in teal and purple. Good condition with
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Drip Glaze Table Lamps
Mid Century Drip Glaze Table Lamps
H 21 in W 11 in D 11 in
Murano Glass Drip Form Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass drip or tear drop form table lamp. White color with black stripe detail. Sourced in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Large Drip Glazed Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1970s pair of large Mid-Century Modern style drip glazed ceramic table lamps that measure
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Coral Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Coral drip glazed ceramic gourd form table lamp with intrinsic bobeche, walnut wood base and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Drip Glaze Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950s Italian drip-glazed porcelain table lamps. Measurements: Height of body
Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Brown Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of mid century drip glaze ceramic table lamps with custom shades. Round vases with slender
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid Century Textured Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual graphic black and white glazed table lamp, on turned wood base. This stunning example is in
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty ceramic lamp with a drip glaze finish. It has been re-wired and fitted with a new nickel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a retro vintage ceramic drip-glazed and walnut table lamp. The lamp shade shown is not
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

David Cressey Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
David Cressey drip glaze ceramic table lamp, circa 1970. Beautiful mustard glaze with walnut base
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Lavender Iridescent Drip-Glaze Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of large bodied gourd form lavender and pink iridescent drip glaze pottery table lamps that
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Drip Glaze Avacado Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1960s high-quality ceramic drip glaze table lamps. Lamps have "handles" on either
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Drip Glazed Table Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of Mid century Modern table lamps for sale. They are both in good condition, and rare
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Monumental Amber Drip Glaze Table Lamps, 1950s USA
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of amber drip glaze table lamps. 1950s USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Lava Red Drip Glaze Hand Thrown Ceramic Body Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Lava red with orange and yellow drip glazed hand thrown ceramic bodied table lamp. Wood base and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
in about any setting, modern or otherwise. Comes as shown. Needs lamp shade. Dimensions: 25
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century 1960s Large Splatter Drip Glaze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Mid-Century Modern vintage stacked urn lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. The ribbed, urn
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Drip Glaze Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. A chic drip glass in shades of pale Celadon and brown
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Drip Glaze Pottery Lamp with Twisted Handles Attributed to Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous large midcentury Italian drip glaze pottery lamp with twisted handles. This Hollywood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Large Mid Century Modern Root Beer Float Drip Glaze Table Lamp
By California Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very large midcentury pottery lamp with a drip glaze. Lamp with combination of glaze and size, has
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Mid-Century White Ceramic Table Lamps with Drip Design
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century white ceramic table lamps with drip design (priced as pair).
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Drip Glaze Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue drip glaze ceramic pottery table lamp. Item features Blue drip
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid Century Orange Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A large mid century orange drip glaze lamp. Vibrant orange color with hints of yellow and green
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

A wooden drip vase as a lamp
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1960 A turned beech wood vase with dark drip stain applied round the rim, now
Category

Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

A wooden drip vase as a lamp
A wooden drip vase as a lamp
H 12.6 in Dm 4.73 in
Vintage Large Ceramic Lamp w/ Drip Glaze
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large mid century ceramic egg shaped table lamp with attractive free form high gloss drip glaze
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of large boxy shape ceramic table lamps from the Mid-Century Modern era. Each with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps - Pair This lamp measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 15.5 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Orange Drip Glaze Pottery Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Orange Drip Glaze Pottery Lamp This lamp measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 14.5 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Tan Drip Glaze Pottery Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Tan Drip Glaze Pottery Lamp This lamp measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 17 inches high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Modern Pottery Fat Lava Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze Denmark 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Scandinavian Modern Pottery Fat Lava Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze from Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Petite Kelby White & Charcoal Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
By Kelby
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Petite American Organic Modern volcanic like glazed Table Lamp by Kelby. Featuring a handcrafted
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

David Cressey Glazed Drip Texture Ceramic Table Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 35in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp Shade: 12in H x 18in W
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern Gazelle Ram Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern Gazelle Ram Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamps. Item featured is wired
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century American Ceramic Orange and Brown Lava Drip Glazed Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in globular form tapering toward the top, housing a brass
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brown Drip Banded White Stoneware Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz M51 hand painted glazed Off White stoneware table lamp. Featuring a classic
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Drip Glaze Root Beer Float Brown and White Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The layers of glaze, brown, rust, sienna and white are design genius on this 1960s table lamp from
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960s Textural Green Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Textural Green Drip Glazed Lamps Colors: Light greens from mint to moss are the
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair Of 1960's Ceramic Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's drip glazed ceramic lamps. The ceramic lamps have a lovely textured glazed finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Blue Green Drip Glaze Ginger Jar Mantel Urn Vase Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage ginger jar shaped table lamp featuring a drip glaze of olive green over deep blue
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Matte Terracotta Drip Glaze Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. A chic matte finish with a fab drip glaze. Warm
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Tall Lee Rosen Design Technics White Banded Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Lee Rosen for design technics white and taupe banded pottery table lamp, 1950
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Impressively Large 1960s Ovoid-form Drip-Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each large ovoid lamp adorned with olive green, brown and beige drip-glaze on an ochre ground
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Design Technics Mottled Taupe Drip Glaze Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1960's
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Lee Rosen for design-technics glazed geologic art pottery table lamp. Small footprint
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Brown and Golden Yellow Drip Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome large Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with a brown and golden yellow drip glaze on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with Cream Fuchsia Green Drip Lava Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome large Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with a cream, fuchsia, and green lava drip
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Glass Table Lamp with Gold Leaf Drip Motif circa 1950-1960's
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Chic, elegant and stylish gold leaf and glass table lamp, in excellent, original, clean and working
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stoneware Lamps with Olive Green Drip Glaze
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of all hand thrown stoneware lamps with heavily incised surfaces and olive green drip glaze
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Pair of Orange Drip Glaze Danish Modern Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of extra large Danish modern drip glaze lamps. Vibrant orange drip glaze on the top
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Purple Drip Modern Ceramic Lamps New Shades
By Tony Evans, Jaru
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of beautiful modern ceramic lamps from a Palm Springs estate. The lamps have ceramic black
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Very Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamp with Original Shade
Located in New York, NY
Large bulbous ceramic drip glaze lamp with original shade. Shade 21.5" D x 21" H. Height to top of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Squatty Drip Glaze Lamp Mid-century Danish Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top gorgeous huge squatty lava drip glaze lamp. This is one gigantic colorful piece of art
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Drip Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage drip glaze ceramic double gourd lamps, circa 1980s. Exceptional range of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Richly-Colored American 1960s Gourd-Form Drip-Glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground, measures
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Art Nouveau MA&S Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Purple Beige Drip Glaze, 1920s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Daniel Folkmann Andersen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Here is a tall ceramic table lamp from Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S). It is in the Danish Art
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Pair of 90s Pink Blue and Purple Drip Glaze Three Way Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of 90s pink, blue, and purple drip glaze three way table lamps. This is a very eclectic pair
Category

1990s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Awesome Huge Green Thick Drip Glaze Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By California Pottery
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome huge green thick drip glaze table lamp. This lamp is really big standing at 42"t
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Wood

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Drip Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drip table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and brass, every drip table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 268 variations of the antique or vintage drip table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drip table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A drip table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. David Cressey, Design Technics and Architectural Pottery each produced at least one beautiful drip table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Drip Table Lamp?

Prices for a drip table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $9,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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 Drip Table Lamp
  • 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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