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1950s Table Lamp in white metal and brass
Located in Berlin, DE
1950s Table Lamp in white lacquered aluminum and brass in good original condition.
Please note
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Atomic 1950s Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s table lamp with fully adjustable partially perforated Aluminium shade. The concentric
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950's table lamp covered with python skin attributed to Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's table lamp covered with burgundy python skin and copper attributed to Paul Dupre-Lafon for
Category
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian 1950s Table Lamps
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian 1950s table lamps
Intact and in good condition, found in a noble
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade
Height to top of shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Driftwood
1950s Table Lamp of Abstract Twisted Wire Sculpture of a Bull on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Table Lamp of Abstract Twisted Wire Sculpture of a Bull on Wood Base
Height to top of finial
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Wire
H 27 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
1950s Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- fully functional
- Lampshade and chrome Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1950s Table Lamp with Whimsical Fish Design
Located in Highland, IN
This playful table lamp has several qualities of 1950s design: the ceramic body has an urn-like
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Italian Burgundy Metal & Brass 1950s Table Lamp
By Cesare Lacca, Lumi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from painted metal, cast iron
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
1950s Table Lamp Palo Fierro Desert Ironwood Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural Spindle Table Lamp in Palo Fierro Desert Ironwood Mexico
Similar to cocobolo wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cocobolo, Wood
Warren Kessler Blue Glass And Brass 1950's Table Lamps
By Warren Kessler
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern blue glass with gold detail and brass table lamps by Warren Kessler
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
1950s stunning white table lamp by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
The item is in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Table Lamp in the Manner of Atelier Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adorable little table lamp in the style of Mategot featuring a brass arm which wraps around most of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950's Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's leather and oak table lamp in the manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon
Dimensions given without shade
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Swiss 1950's table lamps by BAG TURGI Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A cute pair of table lamps in all original condition.
Produced in Switzerland by BAG TURGI
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen for ASEA
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden. Designed in the 1950s with a teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Guatav Leeks Orrefors Silver Mercury Swedish 1950s Table Lamp
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silver mercury glass table lamp designed by Gistav Leeks for Orrefors. 1950. Rewired
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
1950's Table Lamp Model 1621, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Designer lighting from the 1950's. It was produced in former Czechoslovakia by Napako and designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 1950's Table Lamps with Extra Shade, Sourced in Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of lamps is from the 1950's and was imported from Denmark. It has 2 black plastic tripod
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1950s Table Lamp Attributed to Maison Longchamp France in Black Leather
By Maison Longchamp
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical table lamp in the Maison Longchamp or Hermes style.
Brass body with black full
Category
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Beautiful small 1950s table lamp with metal gooseneck from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small 1950s metal table lamp with brass gooseneck.
Manufacturer is Gebrüder Cosack. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Danish 1950s table lamp in the style of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp designed and produced in Denmark. Made during the 1950s. Polished brass and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Beautiful small 1950s table lamp with metal gooseneck by Gebrüder Cosack Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small 1950s metal table lamp with brass gooseneck.
Manufacturer is Gebrüder Cosack. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
1950s Table Lamp Pierrot figurine Statue Enamelled Ceramics by Nove di Bassano
By Nove di Bassano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s table lamp Pierrot figurine in Porcelain Ceramics by Nove di Bassano
Origins of Pierrot
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950's ostrich leather table lamp
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
1950's table lamp covered with ostrich leather on bronze base
Dimensions given without shade
No
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Thomas Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Danish Table Lamp 1950's
By Th. Valentiner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual 1950's table lamp designed by Thomas Valentiner for Poul Dinesen. Brass and teak with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1950's Articulating Arm Table Lamp by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsomely crafted French 1950's table lamp with a an articulating arm on a machine milled swivel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Mint Green 1950s Cocotte Table Lamp France
Located in Berlin, DE
Mint Green 1950s Table Lamp, France, in fair original condition. The depth and width applies to the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Lamp Showing a Young Tam-Tam Player Signed Carli
By André Carli
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1950's table lamp showing a tam-tam player
The tam-tam is the light.
Great condition
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of vintage 1950s table lamps in natural driftwood have the well-worn patina only age can give
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Driftwood
Brass desk lamp - 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brass desk lamp - 1950s
Table lamp - Mid-Century
Materials : Brass - Plastic Shade
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Iron & Brass Triton Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely charming French 1950's table lamp with three yellow paper shades.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish modernist table lamp
By Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and very modern 1950's table lamp from sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pierre Guariche Table Lamp
By Pierre Disderot
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Amazing 1950s table lamp of Pierre Guariche for Disderot.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Spider Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 1950s table lamps in opaline glass with brass feet that resemble spider's legs in the style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Lumen Table Lamp Italian Design, Midcentury Italy 1950s, Ivory Black Aluminum
By Lumen
Located in Brescia, IT
Lumen
Italy, 1950s
Table lamp with adjustable shade
Ivory and black aluminum, brass details
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Lamter Table Lamp Italian Design Midcentury Italy 1950s Black Marble Red Perspex
By Lamter
Located in Brescia, IT
Lamter
Italy, 1950s.
Table lamp
Red Perspex, black marble base, metal frame.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 17.33 in Dm 7.88 in
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp from Fåglavik, Sweden, 1950s
By Fåglavik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool Swedish 1950s table lamp from Fåglavik, a small lighting firm in the south of Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Style Mid-Century Modern 1950s Green and Gold Table Lamp
Located in DE
Beautiful 1950s table lamp in green and gold.
The top can be slightly tilted up and down. The
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Midcentury Table Lamp, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Parma, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano, 1950s table lamp.
Solid sommerso glass sphere, pleated fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Murano Glass
Pair of Pink Murano Table Lamps Hourglass 1950's Vistosi Style
By Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Pair of pink Murano 1950's table lamps in hourglass in the style of Vistosi give very atmospheric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Mid-century Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury table lamp, France, 1950s. Table lamp featuring a synthetic fabric slatted shade on a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Japanese Lamp with Birds
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's table lamp with birds marquetry.
Measurements:
Height of body: 17"
Height to shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1950s Maison Longchamp Table Lamp in Stitched Leather with a Brass Stirrup
By Maison Longchamp
Located in London, GB
1950s table lamp from Maison Longchamp France.
Upright covered with a black saddle-stitched leather
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 13.98 in W 6.89 in D 5.32 in
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 1950s table lamps.
Measures: Height base 23 cm.
Diameter base 11 cm.
Height with shade 33 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Angelo Lelli White Star Table Lamps Arredoluce Monza Italy
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Table Lamps Stelline Lamps model 12291 designed by Angelo Lelli Arredoluce Italy
Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Gray and Rose Marble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950's table lamps with gray and pale rose color.
Measurements:
Height of
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Table Lamp Attributed to Pierre Guariche and Jean Boris Lacroix France 1950s
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Pierre Guariche, Robert Caillat
Located in London, GB
1950s table lamp, edited by Maison Caillat and attributed to Pierre Guariche with the collaboration
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Jacques Biny France Attributed to Red Adjustable Table Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
1950s table lamp attributed to Jacques Biny. An exceptionally clean and simple design executed in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural 1950s table lamp, also mountable on the wall, crafted from solid brass with a painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 12.21 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Stilux Milano Table Lamp, 1950
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful, 1950's table lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy, with patinaed, partially wrapped brass post
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Ben Seibel Style Multi Colored Adjustable Three Lamp Head Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
circa 1950s table lamp with three adjustable fiberglass shade lamp heads with brass arms that pivot
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Pair of Fine French Mid-Century Glass and Bronze Table Lamps by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare fine French 1950's table lamp by Jean Perzel with a frosted white glass bowl
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Barovier Murano Glass + Gilt Metal Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1950s table lamp with graceful lines. Featuring a sinuous gilt metal frame, its fluid curves
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Pomona Tile Manufacturing Company American Triangular Table Lamp
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) table lamp in triangular form from the Distinguished Designer Series
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 39.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Minimal Wooden Midcentury Bedside Lamps with Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of diminutive circa 1950s table lamps composed of simple, painted white wooden bases paired
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen Luxo 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s
Table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 23.23 in W 22.84 in D 10.24 in
Italian mid-century Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen Luxo 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s
Table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 28.75 in D 8.67 in
Pair of 1950s Floral Table Lamps - Vintage Italian Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of 1950s Floral Table Lamps – Vintage Italian Elegance
Illuminate your space with this
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Canvas, String
Beautiful Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful 1950s table lamp in very good original condition.
A stunning example of mid-century
Category
20th Century Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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1950s Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s table lamp you’re looking for. A 1950s table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 26855 options for an antique or vintage 1950s table lamp now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Gerald Thurston, Gordon & Jane Martz and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a 1950s table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,898, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $93,977 for the 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 1950s Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- 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 table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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
A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.
You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.
Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.
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