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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Starburst Table Lamp

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Simonet Freres

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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Starburst Table Lamps

H 27 in W 22 in D 23 in

19th Century Starburst Table Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Carved three-dimensional gilt starburst attached to a metal rod and mounted on an acrylic base

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Antique Late 18th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

19th Century Starburst Table Lamp

H 33 in W 16.5 in D 12 in

1950s Modern Atomic Starburst Table Lamp on Tripod Pedestal

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Table Lamp Atomic age ceramic starburst globe table lamp on metal base with bronze feet 1950s

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Bronze

1950s Modern Atomic Starburst Table Lamp on Tripod Pedestal

H 25.5 in Dm 11 in

BRASS STARBURST Design Table Lamps [PAIR]

Located in Hawthorne, CA

A pair of tall, elegant, conversation piece brass table lamps in the form of starbursts in the

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

Materials

Brass

BRASS STARBURST Design Table Lamps [PAIR]

H 23 in W 2 in D 1 in

Art Deco "Skyscraper" Chrome Table Lamp with Starburst Splatter Shade, 1930s

Located in Bainbridge, NY

European Streamline chrome-plated brass Skyscraper table lamp with Czech glass end of day star

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

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Chrome, Brass

Art Deco "Skyscraper" Chrome Table Lamp with Starburst Splatter Shade, 1930s

H 19 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Starburst Multi-Color Glass Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Each lamp measures: 34in high to the finial 25in high to the socket 12in diameter.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Starburst Multi-Color Glass Lamps

H 34 in Dm 12 in

Vintage Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Metals Table Lamp, 1950's

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. attributed Atomic Sputnik Polished Mixed Metal Table Lamp. In the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Metals Table Lamp, 1950's

H 26.75 in Dm 6 in

Unusual Pair of Leafed "Starburst" Glazed Mica Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

hardware is brushed brass. The newly wired lamps offer dual, individually controlled sockets and are set to

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2010s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Pair of Leafed "Starburst" Glazed Mica Vases with Lamp Application

H 26 in Dm 10 in

American Cut Crystal Table Lamp

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an American Cut Crystal Electrified Table Lamp. It depicts a round wide bowl shaped cut

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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Crystal

American Cut Crystal Table Lamp

H 19.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Chic Maison Jansen Gilt Bronze & Black Ebonized Table Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning black and gold Maison Jansen gilt bronze and black ebonized table lamp having columnar

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chic Maison Jansen Gilt Bronze & Black Ebonized Table Lamp

H 21 in W 9 in D 5 in

Sputnik Table Lamp - Solid Brass or Polished Nickel

By Beyond Gorgeosity

Located in Hanover, MA

of my favorite lamps. I love the atomic mace-like sputnik starburst ball of spikes seeming to hover

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Sputnik Table Lamp - Solid Brass or Polished Nickel

H 26 in Dm 5 in

Pair 19th Century Cut Glass Lustres Candlesticks Table Lamps

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful pair of antique 19th century glass lusters (candlesticks) modified for use as table lamps

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Pair 19th Century Cut Glass Lustres Candlesticks Table Lamps

H 22 in Dm 3 in

Matching Pair of High Style Art Deco Table Lamps

Located in Peekskill, NY

Its rare that you find a matching pair of Deco lamps. These have a Hollywood Deco feel that is

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Matching Pair of High Style Art Deco Table Lamps

H 22.5 in Dm 7 in

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Marcelllo Cuneo Attributed Table or Accent Lamp

By Marcello Cuneo

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Mid-Century Modern table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have been designed by Marcello

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Marcelllo Cuneo Attributed Table or Accent Lamp

H 13 in W 6 in D 8 in

Pair of Period 1950s Atomic Age Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare, atonic age, hand made pottery, starburst globe table lamps on metal base with disc feet

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Period 1950s Atomic Age Lamps

No Reserve

H 25.25 in Dm 14 in

Elegant Pair of Hollywood Crystal Urn Lamps with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of Hollywood Style table lamps feature crystal urn style bases with fluted

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Pair of Hollywood Crystal Urn Lamps with Brass Fittings

H 31 in Dm 8 in

Midcentury Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light in Copper Metal

Located in Barcelona, ES

Midentury leafed pendant lamp / lantern in metal coppered. This pendant features a leafed sunburst

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron, Metal

Midcentury Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light in Copper Metal

H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Guillaume Grohé Signed Bedside Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a nightstand, chair side table, end table, lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Guillaume Grohé Signed Bedside Cabinet

H 31 in W 16 in D 12.5 in

Simonet Freres French Glass Table Lamp or Ceiling Light

By Simonet Freres

Located in Oakland, CA

-is for a table lamp or easily adapted to be hung as ceiling-mounted lamp globe fixture. Dimensional 3

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Simonet Freres French Glass Table Lamp or Ceiling Light

H 13 in W 10 in D 10 in

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By Örsjö Industri AB

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Textile

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By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...

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Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade

H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022

H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos

By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Walnut

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master Studio for Lemon

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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Textile, Wood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

H 29 in Dm 19 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool

By Colección Estudio, Difane

Located in Mexico City, MX

A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Hardwood

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool

Boucle - Twiggy White : White American Oak

+ 11 more

H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in

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Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...

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Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano

H 7.09 in Dm 32.29 in

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Located in London, London

Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a variance of tables we have ma...

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Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine

H 30.71 in Dm 40.01 in

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Located in Porto, PT

Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base

H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

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Pair of Mexican Bronze Starburst Lamps by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in New York, NY

Large patinated bronze Sputnik lamps mounted on blackened iron bases by Arturo Pani, Mexico, circa

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Table Lamps

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Mexican Bronze Starburst Lamps by Arturo Pani

H 35 in Dm 25 in

Unusual Pair of 1960s Embossed Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Handmade ceramic table lamps. Rich ebony finish, embossed starburst design. inherent to Mid

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Ceramic

Unusual Pair of 1960s Embossed Ceramic Table Lamps

H 13.5 in Dm 8 in

Art Deco Original Chrome Table Lamp with Tiered Glass Blocks

Located in Kent, GB

A geometric style Art Deco original chrome table lamp with tiered glass blocks to the column and a

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Located in Mount Penn, PA

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Located in Houston, TX

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George Bullock Style William IV Period Antique English Mahogany Console Table

H 37.5 in W 52 in D 21 in

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H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in

C.Jere lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

A fantastic starburst signed C.Jere lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

C.Jere lamp

H 22 in W 14 in

Mid Century Modern Nakashima Era Hexagon Redwood Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handcrafted table lamps from old growth redwood from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Nakashima Era

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Nakashima Era Hexagon Redwood Lamps

H 18 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair of Bijan Brass Brutalist Lamps for Laurel

By Bijan

Located in Stamford, CT

in 1968. Designed with torch cut ribbons of brass and brass starbursts. Large scale statement lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bijan Brass Brutalist Lamps for Laurel

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Huge Robert Maxwell/David Cressey Art Pottery lamp

By David Cressey

Located in Danville, CA

Gigantic Pottery drum with 5 incised starburst pattern panels. Pottery element alone is 10" x 20".

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Huge Robert Maxwell/David Cressey Art Pottery lamp

H 34 in Dm 10 in

Gone With The Wind Cut Glass Lamp Attributed To Libbey

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

an incredible 11” wide. The lamp is adorned with a dramatic design featuring starbursts and palm fans

Category

Antique 19th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Gone With The Wind Cut Glass Lamp Attributed To Libbey

H 33.75 in W 11 in D 11 in

Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass and Bronze Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

"Damascene" table lamp is composed of transparent green, "Dychroide" glass and iridized glass combed

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass and Bronze Desk Lamp

H 15 in Dm 7.13 in L 15 in

Pair of Emerald Mirrored & Ostrich Egg Lamps in the Style of Anthony Redmile

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite pair of Venetian mirrored lamps with emerald green glass pedestal design supporting large

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Emerald Mirrored & Ostrich Egg Lamps in the Style of Anthony Redmile

H 31.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Brutalist Pearsall-Style Sculptural Bronze Resin Floor Lamp

By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Brutalist bronze resin multi-plane floor lamp in the style of Adrian Pearsall / Paul Evans

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin, Wood

Brutalist Pearsall-Style Sculptural Bronze Resin Floor Lamp

H 65 in W 13 in D 9 in

Italian Starburst-Shaped Chandelier or Table Lamp, 1980

Located in New York, NY

globe. This piece can also be used as a lamp resting on the central bronze conical foot. A pair

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Starburst-Shaped Chandelier or Table Lamp, 1980

H 28.75 in Dm 27.5 in

Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

, decorative chrome circled starburst holds three polished chrome weighted cylindrical shells and a gorgeous

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock

H 80.25 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

Pair of Starburst Murano Glass Lamps

Located in South Salem, NY

A pair of stunning Murano glass lamps with hand blown clear glass sunburst rays. The radiating

Category

Early 2000s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Starburst Murano Glass Lamps

H 26 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Rembrandt Orb and Brass Lamps

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Culver City, CA

An absolutely stunning pair of Rembrandt orb table lamps. The lamps feature black orbs with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rembrandt Orb and Brass Lamps

H 29.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique American Brilliant Cut Glass Table Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Elaborately cut American Brilliant glass table lamp. The base and shade are original with all

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Antique American Brilliant Cut Glass Table Lamp

H 12.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Pair of Brass Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Table Lamps, C 1950s

By Laurel

Located in Saint Louis, MO

and starburst themes so popular during the 1950s. These classic Mid Century Modern table lamps seem to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Table Lamps, C 1950s

H 27.5 in Dm 6 in

Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene" Favrile glass and patinated bronze table lamp, circa 1905

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

H 14.5 in Dm 7 in

Brown Turned Leg Side Table Nightstand with Drawer and Brass Pull and Stretcher

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Side table circa 20th century, with single drawer, turned legs and curving X-form cross-stretcher

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Brown Turned Leg Side Table Nightstand with Drawer and Brass Pull and Stretcher

H 29.25 in W 26 in D 18 in

Mace Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Polished brass lamp with starburst mace ball on cone and custom stand.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mace Lamp

H 29 in Dm 15 in

Flair Exclusive Grand "X" Starburst Table Lamp Handcrafted by George Sellers

By George Sellers

Located in New York, NY

Flair exclusive. Grand "X" starburst table lamp cast in solid bronze on a walnut base, designed in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Flair Exclusive Grand "X" Starburst Table Lamp Handcrafted by George Sellers

H 41 in W 16 in D 8 in

Large Ebonized Starburst Table Lamp

Located in Southfield, MI

Beautifully refinished ebonized table lamp with nickel over brass detailing depicting starbursts

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Large Ebonized Starburst Table Lamp

H 35 in W 9.5 in

Monumental Pair of Mutual Sunset Sputnik Starburst Table Lamps

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Southfield, MI

"starburst" motif table lamp by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. Dating to 1959, this pair of lamps are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Pair of Mutual Sunset Sputnik Starburst Table Lamps

H 41.5 in

Mod Starburst Lamp

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Colorful antique lamp base sure to brighten up any space! Shade and finial are new. Shade diameter

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Mod Starburst Lamp

H 31.25 in Dm 10.25 in

2 Tone starburst lamp

Located in New York, NY

"starburst" or "sputnik". Oval linen shade and silvertone finial complement the lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

2 Tone starburst lamp

H 20 in Dm 5 in

Starburst Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Peter Lane

By Peter Lane

Located in New York, NY

collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. These lamps are priced individually so can be purchased

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Starburst Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Peter Lane

H 38 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sputnik or Starburst Lamps

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Big Sputnik lamps in gold brass, the base is in Murano glass, the shades are in black silk with

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sputnik or Starburst Lamps

H 38.59 in Dm 25.6 in

Art Deco Copper Flappers End Of The Day Starburst Multi-colored Globe Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful Copper metal table lamp with three detailed flapper girls holding an End of the Day

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Copper Flappers End Of The Day Starburst Multi-colored Globe Lamp

H 16 in W 8 in

Faux Bamboo Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

+ A timeless, chic faux bamboo lamp + In the manner of Bagues + Weighty bronze left

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Bronze Table Lamp

H 30.5 in

Superb Pair of Grosfeld House Table Lamps

Located in Southfield, MI

Amazing pair of Grosfeld House table lamps, dating to the early 1940's. Rendered in cold painted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Superb Pair of Grosfeld House Table Lamps

H 32 in

Monumental Glazed Pottery Lamp

Located in Southfield, MI

Superb, estate fresh single glazed and decorated pottery table lamp dating to 1960. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Glazed Pottery Lamp

H 46.5 in Dm 12 in

Pair of 1970's Brass Skyscraper Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1970's brass skyscraper lamps with starburst bases.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970's Brass Skyscraper Lamps

H 36 in

Gilt Wood Alter Prickets now Mounted as Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

gilt embellished front now wired as lamps with custom hide shade in starburst form with

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Gilt Wood Alter Prickets now Mounted as Lamps

H 38 in Dm 16 in

Pair Art Deco Decagonal Smoked Glass Gilded Lamps

By Moser Glassworks

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This striking pair of Art Deco smoked glass lamps are really outstanding and are certainly made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Art Deco Decagonal Smoked Glass Gilded Lamps

H 16 in Dm 7 in

Curtis Jere Medium Size Crane Standing Lamp, Signed 1977

By Curtis Jeré

Located in North Hollywood, CA

available: a table model, and two floor lamps. The largest version, although impressive in scale, is an

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Curtis Jere Medium Size Crane Standing Lamp, Signed 1977

H 62 in W 21 in D 40 in

Regency Period Mahogany Console Table and Brass Mounts, England c.1830

Located in Houston, TX

surrounding the bead. The cast brass starburst is surrounded by a raised edge of moulding in a geometric

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Mahogany Console Table and Brass Mounts, England c.1830

H 37.5 in W 52 in D 21 in

Exceptional Hollywood Regency Starburst Front Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

, desks, dressers, commodes, chest of drawers, chairs, armchairs, clubs, bergeres, sofas, mirrors, lamps

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Hollywood Regency Starburst Front Cabinet

H 32 in W 80 in D 18.5 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the starburst table lamp you’re looking for. Each starburst table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage starburst table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the starburst 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. A starburst table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one starburst table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arturo Pani, George Sellers and Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Starburst Table Lamp?

A starburst table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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 Starburst 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.
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?
1 Answer
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.
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?
1 Answer
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.
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.

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How do I fix an old table lamp?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
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.”

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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

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