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Large Murano Glass table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970's
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful flush mount which boasts a large circular handblown Murano glass diffuser with beautifully undulating deep blue swirls in the glass.
Inside the glass shade the lamp featur...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Porta Romana Fitzgerald Blue Blown Glass With Patinated Brass Small Table Lamp
By Porta Romana
Located in London, GB
Porta Romana was founded by Andrew and Sarah Hills in 1988; their lighting is manufactured in Britain in collaboration with local artisans.
Referred to as ‘an over-scaled ice cube’ ...
Category
2010s British Used Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Blown Glass
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Art Deco desk lamp with glass shade, 1920s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 23 cm.
Width: 23 cm.
Depth: 11 cm (= Ø glass shade).
Glass shade height: 17 cm.
Origin: Germany, 1920s.
The chrome has some signs of wear (see detailed photos).
The lamp can ...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rope Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A surrealist rope table lamp with hessian shade. Circa 1980's France.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Rope
Marbro Company Alabaster Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Solid alabaster lamp, hand carved in Italy, in Chinoiserie style by Marbro Company. Lamps are sold separately and are slightly different heights noted below. Alabaster is 22"H. 2 ...
Category
1940s American Used Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Ikea lamp
By IKEA
Located in Nocera Inferiore, IT
Ikea balloon-shaped lamp discontinued vintage , table , bedside , wall mount. All plastic , accompanied by a long telephone wire, 25 cm wide x 30 cm high 12 cm
Category
18th Century Italian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian modern table lamp 'Rubus' by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful iconic table lamp 'Rubus' designed by the Swedish ceramic artist and designer - Gunnar Nylund.
This pretty lamp in ceramic glaze has warm soft and brown tones inspired by t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
80s lamp
Located in Nocera Inferiore, IT
80s plastic table lamp bottom of stock 31 cm high 35 cm wide 11 cm deep
Category
16th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-century Swedish design blue glass table lamp
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful Swedish table lamp with 3 soft blue glass blocks.
The lamp was made in Malmö, Sweden in ca. 1960.
Including new high quality hand made lampshade.
Height of the lamp is mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
This icon of 20th century design was created in 1970 by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy.
Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) ligh...
Category
20th Century Space Age Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Green and Yellow Scheurich West Germany Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic Scheurich W. Germany ceramic vase with green, yellow and beige lacquer. The lamp is signed Scheurich underneath, see last picture.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic...
Category
20th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Genet et Michon Art Deco table lamp circa 1930
By Genet & Michon
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Genet et Michon Art Deco table lamp circa 1930
electricity checked
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Zoomorph Ceramic Lamp Signed H.O France 1950s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A beautiful zoomorphic lamp signed H.O...
In a beautiful satin black.
Very good original condition.
A masterpiece by an unkown ceramist...
France, 1950s
Category
1950s French Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp by Herda, Mid Century Modern
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A cute classic mushroom table lamp by the Dutch brand Herda in white/beige colour. The classy white mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27 (standard...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Galdino Lamp design by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Carlo Urbinati
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Galdino Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s, stands out as a truly unique and special piece that encapsulates the essence of the era's design e...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A Robust Modernist Desk Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A robust industrial Bordeaux red desk lamp with a fluorescent light. The lamp has a solid, heavy rectangular iron stepped base, a curved chrome rod and a hinged shade. The lamp has b...
Category
1930s Belgian Used Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1970s Swedish Large Pair Of Brass Table Lamps With Cone Shaped Shades
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1970’s very large pair of brass Swedish table lamps with conic lamp shades. The shape of the shades cast a really warm and beautiful diffuse ambient light. These structura...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare pair of clear glass and bronze flower table lamps in the style of Maison Baguès, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: each 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Light Pink Murano Glass table Lamp 1970´s
By Luxgianka Lissone
Located in Berlin, DE
The Murano pink-transparent table lamp, measuring 47 cm in height and 45 cm in width, is a charming example of Italian design. Manufactured in Italy in 1970, it exudes timeless charm...
Category
1970s Used Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco table lamp with glass ball and steel base
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 32 cm.
Width: 26 cm.
Depth: 14.5 cm.
Ø glass sphere: 14.5 cm.
The lamp has a large bulb holder (E27).
Origin: Belgium, 1930s.
Material: steel / glass.
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Luis Barragan '1902-1988' Ceramic Table Lamp, Mexico, 1952
By Luis Barragan
Located in Barcelona, ES
LUIS BARRAGÁN (1902-1988)
From Casa del Pedregal (Casa Prieto López) Manufactured by Hugo X. Velázquez México, 1952
Ceramic, parchment leather
Ceramic table lamp
Measurements
To...
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1950s Mexican Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Leather
Mid-Century Flying Saucer Adjustable Red Desk Lamp, Italian
Located in London, GB
The sleek flat base, a hallmark of mid-century aesthetics, provides stability and a sense of balance to the lamp's unique form. Adding a touch of elegance to the design is the beauti...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1990s Pair of Large Aluminium Manhattan Table Lamps, Danish
Located in London, GB
The neutral tones of brushed aluminium make the "Manhattan" lamps versatile additions to a variety of interior styles. Whether adorning a mid-century modern living room, accenting a ...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
A Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, dating back to the 1970s, presents an irresistible opportunity to enrich your space with iconic Scandinavian design. Pehrs...
Category
1970s Swedish Space Age Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table lamp "Oslo" by Heinz Pfaender for Hillebrand Leuchten, 1961
By Heinz Pfaender
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Modernist table lamp in Bauhaus style by Heinz Pfaender for Hillebrand Leuchten in 1961.
Great (original) colour combination of black, chrome and red. The metal shade can be turned...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Used Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Atollo Table Lamp Model 233, White by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Toronto, CA
An icon of Italian design by Vico Magistretti, the ‘Atollo’ table lamp is a product that is both decorative and functional. Made of painted aluminum, the geometric shapes that compos...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Tim Orr Table Lamp
By Tim Orr
Located in PARIS, FR
Tim Orr ceramic desk lamp, from the 1970s. Azure blue glazed ceramic lamp. Stamped under the lamp. In very good and functional condition. Sold without a lampshade.
LP871
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Tulip Form Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Stone Lamps by Albert Cheuret (1884-1966)
By Albert Cheuret
Located in New York, US
Our gilt table lamps in the form of tulips by Albert Cheuret (1884-1966) in gilt bronze with carved alabaster flower petals. 14 3/4 inches tall and each in very good condition. Wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
H 14.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Sevres style ormolu lamp, 19th Century.
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive late 19th century French Sevres style porcelain and gilded ormolu vase / lamp. Having classical putti mounted on each scrolling foliate handle, raised on Palm tree ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Curtis Jere Faceted Lamp Chrome Brass Cityscape
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Fraser, MI
Faceted Lamp by Jere.
Two tone brass and chrome.
Category
1970s Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
"Saturne" lamp by Lucien Gau
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in PARIS, FR
Table lamp model "Saturn" by Maison Lucien Gau in the 1980s. Cubic base in veined black marble supporting a steel circle that holds a rotating deflector in black lacquered steel with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Used Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Chinese Blue and White vase / lamp. 56cm (22") high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive, good quality late 19th Century Chinese export blue and white crackleware vase / lamp. Having wonderful hand painted scenes of soldiers on horseback and running holding...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Glass and Copper Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Glass and Copper Table Lamp
Category
20th Century Danish Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Globe by Vistosi, Italy 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Impressive globe lamp by Vistosi, Italy 1970's. Handblown Murano glass by the masters of Vistosi. Vistosi lamps are created by a team of renowned international designers. Their produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of of Blue Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French blue opaline glass table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 14"
Height to shade rest: 23"
Diameter: 5.25"
Category
1920s French Used Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Table lamp by Frank Bentler for Wila. Denmark 1970 - 1975
By Frank Bentler
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Used Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular Harvey Guzzini table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. This gorgeous design features a chrome body and a travertine base. The heavy travertine base is square shaped while ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Pair of Antique French Parcel Gilt and Repousse Brass Oil Lamps, Circa 1830-1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Parcel Gilt and Repousse Brass Oil Lamps, Circa 1830-1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Of French 19th c. Louis XV St. Light Green Fire Glazed Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. light green fire glazed Porcelain, Ormolu, and Giltwood lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square Giltwood platf...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
H 34.5 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
A beautiful and elegant swan-shaped desk lamp, featuring flowers and leaves, which are classic motifs from the Art Nouveau period.
The gently curved ne...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Spelter, Copper
Art Deco glass table lamp signed, Sonover, 1920s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Sonover stands for:
Societe Normande de Verrerie.
The sphere can be loosened from the base.
Height: 18 cm.
Ø: 14 cm.
Height of sphere: 13 cm.
This lamp has a bayonet bulb holder
wit...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Victorian Silver Plated Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Silver Plated Neoclassical Candle Stick in the form of a Reeded Corinthian Column - converted to electric lamp - 10" diam x 19"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks...
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Used Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Chinese Unique hand-carved jade stone table lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Chinese table lamp, hand-carved from jade, represents a true rarity and a masterpiece of Asian craftsmanship. This unique piece not only gracefully illuminates the space, but als...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Used Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Wrought iron and gold leatherette console lamp, 1980s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sculptural lamp by Lam Lee Group/Leeazanne, 1990s. Forged and patinated metal body, spotted gold leatherette shade. European socket (up to 250V).
Category
1980s American Futurist Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Mattioli, Nessino Table Lamp (reedition), 2000s
By Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in London, GB
Giancarlo Mattioli was an Italian designer, architect, urban planner, portrait painter, man, and intellectual. In 1967 he and the Urban Architects Group “Città Nuova” created the Nes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Heavy Brass Refurbished Korean Ship Light. Wired for Modern Use. 1960's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our heavy brass ship's light comes from a Korean vessel, and has been up cycled into a beautiful room light , wired for domestic use, which can be floor mounted or could be attached ...
Category
1960s Other Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Antique Black Lacquered Elephant Lamp on Stand with Original Shade, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Black Lacquered Elephant Lamp on Stand with Original Shade, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Lacquer
H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in
Table lamp Lign
Located in Porto, PT
A table lamp, metal, 80s
Category
1980s Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Functionalist nickel plated table lamp by Franta Anýž, 1930
By Jaroslav Anyz, Franta Anyz
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Iconic table lamp produced by the Franta Anýž Company and designed by Jaroslav Anýž, his son in early 1930s. This desk lamp is renowned for its distinctive joints, patented to allow ...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Large Vintage Italian Chrome Table Lamp by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Sirrah
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large vintage Italian chrome table lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. This was manufactured in Italy by Sirrah, it dates from the 1970’s.
This is the very ra...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of brass table lamps model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of table lamps model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Brass, lacquered brass and original fabric shades.
Stamped.
Josef Frank was a true European...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in Dm 14.18 in
Hand Painted Lord Remillard Table Lamp by MacKenzie Childs
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice hand painted "Lord Remillard" table lamp by MacKenzie Childs, circa 1990s. The lamp is made of Poplar and Maple woods, hand decorated with artisan paints, mosaic paper, brass ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Aluminum lamp by Etienne Fermigier
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in PARIS, FR
Chrome-plated metal desk lamp by designer Etienne Fermigier for Disderot, 1970s. Visible signs of wear, as shown in the photos, to be noted.
LP1268
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Large, imposing vintage 1950s wrought-iron lamp.
By Atelier Marolles
Located in PARIS, FR
Large, imposing vintage 1950s wrought-iron lamp.
Heavy weight, measures 63cm and 39cm without shade.
Personal delivery or free delivery in Paris.
Category
1950s French Used Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful biomorphic rendering of a nautilus shell with mottled surface, glazed in shades of la...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Large Vintage Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very impressive large vintage brass table lamp. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1960’s.
The beaten brass is beautifully aged and has an amazing pa...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps design by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Flygsfors Glass Factory
Flygsfors Glasbruk was a glass factory in Flygsfors in Nybro municipality, founded in 1888 and closed in 1979.
It was started in Flygsfors in 1863 as a hammer...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage fractal resin lamp, 1970, France
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare fractal resin table lamp, 1970, France
Similar to Pierre Giraudon, Marie-Claude de Fouquières, Henri Fernandez, François Godebski...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Pair of Vintage Brass Table Lamps with Velvet Shades
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage brass table lamps with velvet shades. They were made in France, they date from around the 1970’s.
The quality is outstanding, the s...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
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Brass
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Used Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Used table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Gordon & Jane Martz and The Marbro Lamp Company are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Table Lamps?
Prices for used table lamps start at $1 and top out at $9,000,000 with the average selling for $1,900.
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 Used Table Lamps
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- What are bistro tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
- What are end tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
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