What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?

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.

What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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.

Do table lamps have to match?

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.

How does a table lamp work?

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.

What is a buffet table lamp?

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.

What are table lamps used for?

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.

How big should a table lamp be?

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.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

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.

Which brand of table lamp is the best?

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.

How do I fix an old table lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

What size lamp should be on a sofa table?

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.

Which company is best for table lamps?

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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?

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.

Seashell Table Lamp

God Lamp

Brass Seashell

Renaissance Lamp

Blue and White Ceramic Lamps

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Seashell Table Lamp 2331-BB-60 by Officina Luce

H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in

Vintage Pair of Faux White Shell Seashell Table Lamps Newly Lacquered & Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of unusual faux shell seashell table lamps. These have been newly lacquered in white

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair of Faux White Shell Seashell Table Lamps Newly Lacquered & Wired

H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps

Located in East Hampton, NY

Beautiful composite resin tall lamps with hundreds of seashells and marine details throughout

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps

H 38 in Dm 14 in

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashells

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic Sirmos seashell encrusted motif table lamp dates to the 1970s-1980s and is a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Plaster

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashells

H 24 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Hoosin Style Seashell and Mother of Pearl Table Lamp, umbrella form shade with patinated metal

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

By Sirmos

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Sirmos style seashell or nautical lamp. All original. White seashells all around. Lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

H 30 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Willy Daro Brass Table Lamps with Mounted Seashell, a pair

By Willy Daro

Located in Atlanta, GA

Willy Daro designed these stunning table lamps in the 1970s. These lamps boast oversized sea shells

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Willy Daro Brass Table Lamps with Mounted Seashell, a pair

H 25.19 in W 10.24 in D 8.69 in

A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's

By Harris Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980s. Feature a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's

H 19.5 in Dm 12 in

Pair Hollywood Regency Gesso Finish Nautical Seashell Shape Plaster Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

We offer a Pair of Hollywood Regency nautical seashell shaped Plaster Table Lamps with Harp and

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Pair Hollywood Regency Gesso Finish Nautical Seashell Shape Plaster Table Lamps

H 22.25 in W 11 in D 6.75 in

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in

French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment

By Maison Jansen

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table tamp with silver and gold glazed accent ceramic seashell on a classical pediment

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment

H 26 in W 6 in D 6 in

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

By Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table lamp with real seashell surrounded by a very heavy wide nickel chrome frame, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

H 25 in W 9 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Plaster Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of large opposing 1970s vintage nautilus seashell shell plaster table lamps. No chips or

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Plaster Table Lamps Newly Wired

H 25 in W 14 in D 6 in

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps USA, Later 20th Century A stunning Pair of

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps

H 31 in Dm 8 in

Large and unusual ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seashell

Located in Göteborg, SE

Large & unusual vintage table lamp in the shape of a shell in shimmering pearlescent white. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large and unusual ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seashell

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H 12.21 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Vintage Large Pair Conch Shell Seashell Palm Beach Table Lamps Restored Lucite

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of amazing large vintage 1970s conch shell table lamps. These have been completely restored

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Large Pair Conch Shell Seashell Palm Beach Table Lamps Restored Lucite

H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in

Brass and Seashell One of a Kind Pair of Table Lamps, Spain, 1980

Located in Madrid, ES

One of a kind hand-crafted pair of table lamps, with brass base and structure and natural seashells

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Other Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Brass

Brass and Seashell One of a Kind Pair of Table Lamps, Spain, 1980

H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in

Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade

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H 19 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

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H 16 in Dm 6 in

French Lamp in the Shape of a Seashell with Fish and Aquatic Plants

Located in Copenhagen, DK

French lamp in the shape of a seashell with fish and aquatic plants. Hand-painted ceramics

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Lamp in the Shape of a Seashell with Fish and Aquatic Plants

H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades

Located in Kensington, MD

These vintage seashell encrusted lampshades evoke the glamour of Palm Beach and Lyford Cay

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades

H 7 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler glass sea shell desk light or table light made in West Germany

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s

H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very groovy and retro, this pair of table lamps features a frosted glass urn in a molded seashell

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps

H 31 in Dm 22 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp in style of Verner Panton Fantasy Lamp, USA 1980s

By Verner Panton

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern table lamp with a shade done in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Capiz Shell Table Lamp in style of Verner Panton Fantasy Lamp, USA 1980s

H 21.66 in Dm 11.82 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Table Lamps Pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of Maitland Smith tessellated stone table lamps with thin strips of brass inlay. Beautiful

Category

20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Table Lamps Pair

H 29 in Dm 8 in

Mini Lorimer - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, woven shade

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mini Lorimer - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, woven shade

H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall wooden lamp encrusted with natural seashells. This piece will be a wonderful addition to a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Shell

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp

H 22 in W 6 in D 6 in

Alta Lamp -Contemporary Handmade Ceramic table desk lighting, Matte White

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, unique and hand built. The lamp base is comprised of speckled stoneware

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alta Lamp -Contemporary Handmade Ceramic table desk lighting, Matte White

H 29 in W 8 in D 10 in

Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture

H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

Pair of Devoe Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, Postmodern Sculpture

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of one of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Devoe Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, Postmodern Sculpture

H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Mini Devoe Small Table Lamp - white and red

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Mini Devoe Small Table Lamp - white and red

H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in

Vintage Cast Brass Conch Shell Table Lamp on Turned Wood Base

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage cast brass conch shell table lamp on a turned wood base. It is adorned with a

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Conch Shell Table Lamp on Turned Wood Base

H 30.5 in Dm 10 in

Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

, Taito Oy. The present model “9224” table lamp is a well known design famous for its characteristic base

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

H 21.86 in W 9.65 in D 8.47 in

Pair of Handmade Ceramic Mini Devoe Small Table Lamps - white and green

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind, pair of ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Handmade Ceramic Mini Devoe Small Table Lamps - white and green

H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Nickel

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade

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H 18 in Dm 7 in

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Barcelona, ES

Paavo Tynell Table lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940 Brass, teak From

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940

H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

French Bronze Art Deco Table Lamp Signed by Leunox, France. Opaline Glass Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930's French Art Deco Table Lamp with a Solid Bronze frame, and it's Seashell motif Opaline

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Art Deco Table Lamp Signed by Leunox, France. Opaline Glass Shade

H 15.5 in Dm 13.88 in

Paavo Tynell Model 9224 "Horseshoe" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

, Taito Oy. The present model “9224” table lamp is a well known design famous for its characteristic base

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Model 9224 "Horseshoe" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

H 21.46 in W 11.62 in D 8.27 in

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model “Umbrella” Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Barcelona, ES

Paavo Tynell Table lamp model “Umbrella” Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940 Brass From the

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model “Umbrella” Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940

H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional shades, placing

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade

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H 18 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Lamps, Spain, 2015

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Table lamps, each lamp consisting of a rectangular, clear acrylic block featuring a halved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Pair of Lamps, Spain, 2015

H 21.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp

H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with speckled

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp

H 16 in W 4 in D 14 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Devoe Lamp

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Devoe Lamp

H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Dupont Lamp

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Dupont Lamp

H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Mini Dupont Lamp

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Mini Dupont Lamp

H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp XL

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp XL

H 29 in W 9 in D 9 in

Corolle Office Lamp by Georgia Jacob

By Georgia Jacob

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Large Georgia Jacob lamp, Corolle model, in coral orange color, made in France in the 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Corolle Office Lamp by Georgia Jacob

H 20.48 in Dm 11.03 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp, Green Glaze

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp, Green Glaze

H 16 in W 4 in D 14 in

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Matt Black

By Massimo Marcomini

Located in Mantova, MN

top quality table-lamps are crafted in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Carefully handpicked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plexiglass

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Matt Black

H 29.93 in Dm 15.75 in

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Glossy White

By Massimo Marcomini

Located in Mantova, MN

top quality table-lamps are crafted in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Carefully handpicked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plexiglass

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Glossy White

H 29.93 in Dm 15.75 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp with Feet

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp with Feet

H 19 in W 4 in D 14 in

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Devoe Lamp, White and Green

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Devoe Lamp, White and Green

H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

Okeanos Touch Lamp - Matt White & Black

By Massimo Marcomini

Located in Mantova, MN

top quality table-lamps are crafted in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Carefully handpicked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plexiglass

Okeanos Touch Lamp - Matt White & Black

H 29.93 in Dm 15.75 in

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Glossy Black & White

By Massimo Marcomini

Located in Mantova, MN

table-lamps are crafted in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Carefully handpicked artisan workshops

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plexiglass

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Glossy Black & White

H 29.93 in Dm 15.75 in

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

for their originality and retro aesthetic. The lamp is part of a vast collection of seashells amassed

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Set of Two, Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamps XL

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of one of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two, Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamps XL

H 29 in W 9 in D 9 in

Pair of Lucite Lamps with Coral and Sea Shells

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950s Lucite table lamps with natural coral and seashells on body. Measures: 16

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of Lucite Lamps with Coral and Sea Shells

H 16 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured

H 23 in W 10 in D 12 in

West Lamp- Contemporary Handmade Ceramic glazed, White, Green, Red Clay

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

West Lamp- Contemporary Handmade Ceramic glazed, White, Green, Red Clay

H 21 in W 8 in D 9 in

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Seashell Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal seashell table lamp for your home. Each seashell table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, shell and bronze. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage seashell table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the seashell table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each seashell table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Verner Panton, Sirmos Company and Verpan each produced at least one beautiful seashell table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Seashell Table Lamp?

A seashell table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $680 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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 Seashell Table Lamp

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?
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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.
What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
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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.
Do table lamps have to match?
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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.
How does a table lamp work?
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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.
What is a buffet table lamp?
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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.
What are table lamps used for?
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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.
How big should a table lamp be?
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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.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
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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.
Which brand of table lamp is the best?
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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.
How do I fix an old table lamp?
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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.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
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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.
What size lamp should be on a sofa table?
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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.
Which company is best for table lamps?
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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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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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.
What is the best size for a bedside table 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.”

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

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