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Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual extra wide table lamp. Adjustable in height and angle. Belgium, c1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
H 20.08 in W 43.31 in D 7.88 in
Goblet Table Lamp Wide Transparent, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Goblets are the perfect cheers for your everyday space. The classic crystal glass, taken o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Large Wide Based Brutalist Middle Eastern Earthenware Lamp Base, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
a coil pot construction in the style of Dan Arbeid. The wide shape and mineral rustic glaze make
Category

Vintage 1970s Israeli Brutalist Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Reflective Black, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide Reflective Black ​ ​​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide light lava ​ ​​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Goblet Table Lamp Wide Fume, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Goblets are the perfect cheers for your everyday space. The classic crystal glass, taken out from its original scale, acquires a new functionality, becoming a fine table lamp in thre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Ripple Glass Wide Table Lamp André Fu Living Modern Brass Bronze Metal New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Other plugs are available by request. Description: Ripple glass wide table lamp Color: Bronze
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte
By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kanji" is a wide table lamp, designed by Denis Guidone and manufactured by Fontana Arte, made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dell for Kaiser "Idell" Black Table Lamp with Wide Black Shade, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
a tilt, arched tubular steel stem and a wide, adjustable black lacquered metal dome lampshade
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Dryad in the style of An Arts & Crafts brass table lamp with a wide flaring base
Located in London, GB
Dryad in the style of. A simple Arts & Crafts brass table lamp with a wide flaring circular base.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz/ Marshall Studios, ceramic and walnut
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. Overall dimensions: 24” tall 13” wide Ceramic only 12" tall 5" wide
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Stacked Lucite Helix Table Lamps
Located in Toledo, OH
, 8" wide base. Shades are 15" wide x 11" high. There is an unidentified mark that is possibly Ingler
Category

20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

1978, Lucite Geometric Table Lamp with Custom Shade
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Stamford, CT
paper lampshade by Illume NYC is included. Shade is 16" wide across the bottom. 10" wide across the top
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Waxahachie, TX
in every way. Manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J. Base is 5" wide, 5" deep and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
" high, 10" wide, 10" deep Ceramic part only: 12" high, 10" wide, 10" deep.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 9227
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide range of spaces.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 9227
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 9227
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Maitland Smith frog prince lamp with pen shell shade
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a penshell shade arcing over the frog.. 23 inches high by 17 inches wide by 12 inches deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carlo Nason three tiered white and clear glass Murano lamps..
By Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carlo Nason three tiered Murano lamps a pair .. 10 1/2 inches wide 21 1/2 inches inches tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Alabaster Pyramid Table Lamps and Finials, Art Deco to Modern Transitional Style
By Camille Breesch
Located in Chattanooga, TN
lamp shades are included with purchase. Lamps: 5.75” Wide x 4” Deep x 15.75” High Shades: 15” Wide
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Curtis Jere Stainless Steel Lamps and Shades
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare pair of all original Curtis Jere stainless steel lamps and shades. Base measures 14" wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
light control. Measure approx: 21" to top of finial 6.75" wide at the base
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Lamps
Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Lamps
H 21 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Mid Century Modern Organic Sculptural ceramic Lamp after Heifetz w/ Horsehair sh
By Heifetz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A truly unique organic shaped table lamp circa 1950’s. Large at 33.5” tall and 25.5” wide. The
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Hollywood Regency Twin Toleware Table Lamp This is a charming piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
condition with an age related patina The lamp is 26” tall, 18” wide and 8” deep TFB159
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Bronze Astrological Armillary Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
aged patina on the finish. The base measures 10 inches wide, and the sphere is 14 inches wide
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to Napako. Vintage studio light with orange clamp that fit on any table edge up to 1.5" wide. In
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
. (Height below is measured to the bulb holder) Reference: 7991 Dimensions 16 inches (41 cms) Wide 8.5
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
H 22 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Willy Daro Brass and Geode Stone Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Atlanta, GA
not significantly affect the overall appearance. Measurements: Base: 9.88 in wide (25 cm) x 7.50 in
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
) Wide 8 inches (20 cms) Deep 23.5 inches (60 cms) High
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Pair of Capital Table Lamps
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
) Wide 8 inches (20 cms) Deep 23.5 inches (60 cms) High
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Pair of Capital Table Lamps
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
) Wide 8 inches (20 cms) Deep 23.5 inches (60 cms) High
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Pair of Capital Table Lamps
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Antique French Louis XVI Ormulu and Green Marble Lamp, Circa 1875-1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Ormulu and Green Marble Lamp, Circa 1875-1885. Bespoke Shade 12" Wide
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Industrial Brutalist Brass and Steel Table Lamps, a pair, France 1980s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
wide (20 cm) x 7.88 in deep (20 cm) x 23.63 in high (60 cm). The total height with shade is 29.13 in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Brass

Dazor Flying Saucer Space Age Table Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 23.5" wide (total reach of base + shade) x 8.5" diameter (base), 14" diameter (shade), 17" tall
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Superb Bronze and Marble Figural Maiden Form French Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
10 deep and wide x 37.75 tall. dates to the 1900 era.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Japanese Art Deco Pagoda Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
to harp) 21.5" high (base to top of shade) 15.5" wide x 9.5" deep x 8.75" slant (shade) Provenance
Category

20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970 Pair of lamps "Cannage Parisien" Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Comprising a rectangular black base decorated on the main face with a wide band of honey-colored
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Cane, Laminate

Large Sculptural Art Deco Ceramic Horse Bust Table Lamp with Brass Accent
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sculpture alone 24 inches high x 20 inches wide x 9 inches deep. The lamp with the shade measures 41 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
original rewired condition The Lamp is 20” tall, 16” wide and 7” deep FB130
Category

Vintage 1950s Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern textured ceramic lamps in white.
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
. 32” tall 9” deep 9” wide.
Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Ceramic

Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clamp that fits on any table edge up to 1.5" wide. In original condition with wear and scratching
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Green Yellow Lava Glazed Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Studio City, CA
). Dimensions: 27.5" high, 13.5" wide, 13.5" deep.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950's Heifetz Figurine Sculpture Table Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in Burbank, CA
measurements are 31″ Total Height. The male figure measures 8 1/2″ long x 5 1/2″ Wide. The female figure
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Lee Rosen for Design Technics, 1960s
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Round Rock, TX
included if desired. The shades shown are 11" tall, and 17" wide at the bottom. They are mounted on 7
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Fume by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Fume by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Blue by Alberto E Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Blue by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Laurel Mushroom Studio Table Lamps, a Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
most postmodern, contemporary, and more environments. 13” wide 13” deep 14” high
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Italian Brass Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
design and resting on a wood base. Nice heavy weight. Measures: Base is 9.5" wide and 24" tall without
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Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Travertine Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
diameter Lamp base only: 43.5 cm high by 12 cm wide by 12 cm depth
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Travertine Table Lamps
Pair of Travertine Table Lamps
H 24.41 in Dm 16.15 in
Pair of 1950's Hollywood Regency Tommaso Barbi Style Brass Table Lamps
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Burbank, CA
-wired. In the manner of Tommaso Barbi. The measurements of the bases are 8 3/4″ wide x 8 3/4″ wide
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Design Technics Style Mid Century Massive Table Lamps - Pair
By Design Technics
Located in Countryside, IL
Design Technics Style Mid Century Massive Table Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 26 wide x 26 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Outstanding Pair Bronze French Rococo Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
good used condition with minor signs of age and use. Measures 7.5 wide x 7.5 deep x 33 inches deep
Category

Vintage 1980s French Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 12 wide x 7.5 deep x 25 inches high We
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair
Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair
H 25 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Table Lamp by Bruno Geccelin for Arteluce, Italy - 1979
By Arteluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Berlin, DE
smoothly and remain in any position. The wide range of adjustment options provides a variety of lighting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Reggiani Travertine and Stainless steel Table Lamp , Italy
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
. wide by 6 in . high . by 5 in. deep . In very good condition .
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Pair of X Base Post Modern Pop Art Light Bulb Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
vintage condition. They measure 18 inches tall, and 12 x 11 inches wide.
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lang Levin Studios White Glass Table Lamp
By Lang-levin
Located in Countryside, IL
Lang Levin Studios White Glass Table Lamp This lamp measures: 5 wide x 5 deep x 24.5 inches high
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Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Green by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Francesco Meda, Kartell, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Mat Desk Lamp in White by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Francesco Meda, Kartell, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applications. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

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Wide Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wide table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wide table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and glass. There are 8 antique and vintage wide table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Wide table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wide table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern wide table lamps are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small wide table lamps measuring 7 inches across. There have been many well-made wide table lamps over the years, but those made by Christian Dell, Stefano Giovannoni and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wide Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,166, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $3,600 highest priced.

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 Wide Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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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