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1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
By Michel Dumas
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 table lamp by Michel Dumas.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
1970 Table Lamp by Michel Dumas
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
New Lamp Divieto Gianfranco Fini 1970 Table Lamp Plexiglass Metal Black Minimal
By Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
New lamp Divieto Gianfranco Fini, 1970 table lamp, optical design, Innovation for lighting at the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

In the Style of Maison Charles, High 1970 Table Lamp in Polish Metal and Metal
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In the style of Maison Charles, high 1970 table lamp in polish metal and metal.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970 Table Lamp Designed by Chrystiane Charles for the Maison Charles
By Chrystiane Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Table lamp designed by Chrystiane Charles for the Maison Charles. Referenced in the Maison
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Austrian Moser Crystal 1970 Table Lamps
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s Austrian black urn crystal table lamps by famed maker, Moser. Rewired with polished
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Chrome-Plated Brass Sculptural Oval circa 1970 Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A French chrome-plated brass sculptural table lamp, circa 1970 with a removable white painted
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Two 1970 Table Lamps in Agate and Brass by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Paris, FR
Two table lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970, composed of slices of agate set on a brass frame and
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Mid Century french table Lamp in Solid Elm Tree and colored brass
By Pierre Chapo
Located in København K, 84
1970 Table lamp of solid elm tree bordeaux metal part. Wood has a beautiful golden aged color and
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Table Lamp by Tommaso Barbi in Glazed Ceramic and Brass, Complete with Lampshade
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, RM
TOMMASO BARBI TABLE LAMP 1970 Table lamp by Tommaso Barbi in glazed ceramic and brass. Complete
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of mid century Bittosi gilt lamps for Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Near pair of mid century Bittosi gilt lamps for Bergboms circa 1970. Table lamps designed by
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Minimalist Table Lamp Attributed to New Lamp 1970 Pop Art
By New Lamp
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture Minimalist table lamp attributed to new lamp, 1970 Pop Art.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pop Art Table Lamp Steel curved Black Plexiglass New Lamp Style 1970 Travertine
By New Lamp
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pop Art table lamp steel curved black plexiglass new lamp style 1970, Travertine cube.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Vintage Round Brass Table Lamp Spider Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern round brass urn shape table lamp with spider legs. In perfect 3 way working
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Brushed Aluminium Cylinder Table Lamp by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and brushed aluminium cylinder table lamp by Laurel, circa 1970. Original wiring
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pr. Decorative Metal Table Lamps Ca. 1970’s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Gutsy masculine style Brutalist table lamps, having a pewter color body, with brass color
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bauer Lamp Company Mottled Frosted Pink "Clearlite" Glass Table Lamp, 1970's
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Bauer Lighting Company "Clearlite" Pink detailed Frosted Glass Table Lamp. Featuring a vase
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Industries, Inc. dba Torino Lamps and Tables. The company was founded in the late 1960's by two brothers
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Westwood Table Lamp att. Tony Paul c. 1950/1970's
By Tony Paul, Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated table lamp having an organic wave like pattern on its cylindrical
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1970
By Sabine Charoy, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pivoting desk lamp by Sabine Charoy for Stilnovo, Italy 1970, white enameled metal and chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1970
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1970
H 18 in W 18 in D 12 in
Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, Ceramic, Circa 1970. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp, circa 1970
Table Lamp, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Table lamp, circa 1970
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Table lamp in black with a chromed steel and a smoked glass hood. 1970ties.
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table lamp, circa 1970
Table lamp, circa 1970
H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's
By Estiluz
Located in FERROL, ES
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's Chromed steel, white lacquered interior. Very good condition. Light
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Estiluz table lamp, 1970's
Estiluz table lamp, 1970's
H 22.05 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp, made in Philippines There are two shell shaped pull chains where
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp
1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 10 in
Marble Table Lamp, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice table lamp is made of marble with colored marble incrustations. This is a French
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Marble Table Lamp, Circa 1970
Marble Table Lamp, Circa 1970
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
1970 Glass Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- All-glass table design lamp - combination of cast heavy glass and polished metal - original
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alabaster Table Lamp Spain 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice little brutalist alabaster table lamp designed and produced in Spain in the 1980s. Unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Alabaster Table Lamp Spain 1970
Alabaster Table Lamp Spain 1970
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
1970 Iter Elettronica Table Lamp
Located in Madrid, ES
An Iter Elettronica table lamp edited in 1970. Satin finished glass, enameled aluminum and chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970 Iter Elettronica Table Lamp
1970 Iter Elettronica Table Lamp
H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
French Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970
By Pierre Digan
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A french ceramic hand turned lamp. Fabulous enamal. Fully rewired with shade fully refurbished
Category

Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970
French Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage 1970s solid carved limestone lamp, France. Fully rewired with switch and E14 bulb
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
1970's, Vintage Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage table lamp in brass, wrapped in peach fabric. This was made in England, it dates
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's, Vintage Table Lamp
1970's, Vintage Table Lamp
H 18.12 in Dm 9.06 in
Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage 1970s solid carved limestone lamp, France. Signed "JL" on the back. Fully rewired
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, ceramic, Circa 1970. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, Wood, Circa 1970. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 16.74 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, wood, circa 1970. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
Table Lamp, Wood, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Italian Travertine Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant carved travertine table lamp from Italy circa 1970 Height 30cm without shade base is 17 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Italian Travertine Table Lamp, 1970
Italian Travertine Table Lamp, 1970
H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic vintage table lamp. Made of ceramic with a fabric screen. Made bay unknown manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 16.74 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Venini Table Lamp, 1970, Italy
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare venini lamp dating from the 70s, designed and produced in Italy. Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Venini Table Lamp, 1970, Italy
Venini Table Lamp, 1970, Italy
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 28cm height, 22cm diameter. Condition: Mint. Material: Glass.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970’s
Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970’s
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury German Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany - Made of glass, lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury German Table Lamp, 1970
Midcentury German Table Lamp, 1970
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Alabaster table lamp Spain circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Hand carved alabaster table lamp Spain circa 1970 Shade in alabaster
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Mazzega - Yellow Table Lamp, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mazzega Yellow table lamp Edition - Mazzega circa 1970 Glass H 26, D 43cm Good vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s European Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Magnificent Restored Sculptural Pair of Large-Scale Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps have been professionally restored and are shipped as professionally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Coral Table Lamp from Belgium, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare table lamp holding a large piece of coral, manufactured in Belgium around 1970. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Brass

Coral Table Lamp from Belgium, 1970
Coral Table Lamp from Belgium, 1970
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Brutalist Table Lamp by Harry Balmer for the Laurel Lamp Company, ca. 1970's
By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Brutalist table lamp, by Harry Blamer, for the Laurel Lamp Company circa 1970's. The lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Agate Table Lamp from Belgium, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elegant table lamp with a big piece of agate stone (in the manner of Willy Daro), manufactured
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Agate Table Lamp from Belgium, 1970
Agate Table Lamp from Belgium, 1970
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Murano Blue Glass Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano glass table lamp in blue color with transparent shades. Also works with LED bulbs
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of a blueish ceramic. This is a very nice work by a French ceramist. Circa
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
H 26.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Table Lamp by Manufactura Italiana, 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Lamp - Manufactura Italiana - 1970 Metal and plexiglass Measure: H66.5xD18cm.  
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp by E. Bosi 1970
By E. Bosi, Martini F. Ili di Concordia 1
Located in Berlin, DE
table lamp made of aluminium, reflector is removable. structure lack, with halogen.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Table Lamp by E. Bosi 1970
Table Lamp by E. Bosi 1970
H 14.18 in W 18.31 in D 15.75 in
Table Lamp, 1970, Denmark, a Pair
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning pair of mid-century table lamps that exude timeless elegance and style
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Carved Limestone Table Lamp France 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French carved limestone table lamp circa 1970 Original lampshade included. E27 bulb Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Carved Limestone Table Lamp France 1970
Carved Limestone Table Lamp France 1970
H 24.02 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Woman Bust Table Lamp, France, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful table lamp representing a bust of a woman, designated and produced in france in the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Woman Bust Table Lamp, France, 1970
Woman Bust Table Lamp, France, 1970
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Richard Barr for the illustrious Laurel Lamp Company in the United States, circa 1970. Forged in lustrous
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Sphere Table Lamp from Sciolari 1970
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful table lamp from the Sciolari house, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Its
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Sphere Table Lamp from Sciolari 1970
Sphere Table Lamp from Sciolari 1970
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Richard Barr for the illustrious Laurel Lamp Company in the United States, circa 1970. Forged in lustrous
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Dramatic Pair of Large-Scale Walnut and Brass Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials. A stunning pair of large-scale lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1970. Handsome architectural
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Obelisk Table Lamp, France, Circa 1970
Located in Girona, Spain
Obelisk table lamp, circa 1970, France. Plexiglass and chrome. Excellent vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Porcelain Artichaud Table Lamp, Italy, 1970
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant porcelain artichaut table lamp with cream fabric shade from Italy, 1970s. Measure: H 57
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Big Terracotta Table lamp 1970’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Big Terracotta Table lamp with a beautiful mixture of the unglazed terracotta surface and the
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

French 1970's Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
A large modernist lamp. Thick clear lucite base and column support a square smoked Lucite shade
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

French 1970's Lucite Table Lamp
French 1970's Lucite Table Lamp
H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in
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1970 Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1970 table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1970 table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 26381 antique and vintage 1970 table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 28 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1970 table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1970 table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Laurel Lamp Company, Artemide and Mazzega Murano each produced beautiful 1970 table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are 1970 Table Lamps?

Prices for 1970 table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970 table lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,650,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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 1970 Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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.”

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

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