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Trio of 1980's Table Lamps
Located in Bagshot, GB
A great opportunity to own this trio of 1980's table lamps.
Rewired and PAC Tested for UK use
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Table Lamp with Inclusion in Lucite by Romeo
By Romeo Paris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980s table lamp with inclusions.
No shade provided.
Dimensions are given without shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Abatina" Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Flos Italian Design, 1980s Table Lamp
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Abatina" Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Flos Italian Design, 1980s Table Lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 25.01 in W 5.91 in D 12.21 in
1980s Table Lamp by Bottega Gadda Milano, in Chromed Brass, labelled
By Bottega Gadda
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1980s table lamp by Bottega Gadda Milano, Chromed Brass, labelled with on/off switch in the lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Table lamp by Elite Lighting
By Elite
Located in Denton, TX
Earth tone design for that rustic modern vibe, rich brown with turquoise accents. The top of the socket is 17" high.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large 1980s Table Lamps, Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce Model Tikal
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in München, DE
Pair of large 1980s table lamps by Pier Giuseppe Ramella model Tikal.
Made for Arteluce. Made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 7.49 in
1980's Table lamp covered with white shagreen
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice discs lamps all covered with shagreen
Good condition
Dimensions given to the socket
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
Pair of circular Geometric Postmodern 1980s Table lamps
Located in Madison, WI
Very incredible pair of 1980s ceramic table lamps in elephant gray.
Sculptural, bauhaus shaped, in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tall Modern Polished Chrome 1980s Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Stunning pair of modern turned chrome table lamps. The lamps measure 33.5 to the top of the shade
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian black & grey metal 1980s table lamp with neon
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This postmodern table lamp was produced in Italy around 1980. It is made from silver gray and black
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Table Lamp in two types of Wood with Sculptural Design
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant table lamp with a turned wooden base and elongated body in matt black wood finish. This
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1980s Table Lamp "Dove" by Barbaglia & Colombo for Paf Studio. Made in Italy
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
1980s stunning table lamp "Dove" by Mario Barbaglia & MarCo Colombo for PAF Studio. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 4.73 in
1980s, Table Lamp "Jazz" by Ferdinand Porsche for PAF Studio, Made in Italy
By PAF Studio
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Stunning "Jazz" table lamp by Ferdinand Porsche for PAF Studio, 1980s Made in Italy. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 11.8 in W 5.1 in D 7.9 in
1980s Table Lamp Silver Gold, Modern Metal Table Lamp in the Style of Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Large modernist table lamp made of gold and silver colored metal. Stylish design from the 1980s in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
1980's large Murano table lamp
By De Majo
Located in Brussel, BE
surround designed.
This 1980’s. table lamp is very much in the style of the glass maker De Majo.
The base
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eglomise Metal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1980's table lamps with red eglomise' on gilt bronze.
Measurements:
Height of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano glass table lamps by Vetri Murano
By Vetri
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful pair of 1980s table lamps created by Vetri Murano, made of blown Murano glass with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Ceramic Zaccagnini Style Egyptian Pharaoh Table Lamps, 1980s
By Urbano Zaccagnini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two 1980's, table lamps with white glazed ceramic pharaoh bust base. The busts are modeled
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Sculptural Table Lamps with Plant Motif - G.Mathias, France, 1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sculptural Table Lamps with Plant Motif - G.Mathias, France, 1980s
Table lamp - hollywood Regency
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Italian Mid-Modern Table Lamp Bulbo by Barbieri Marianelli for Tronconi, 1980s
By Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-modern Table lamp Bulbo by Barbieri and Marianelli for Tronconi, 1980s
Table lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Postmodern White Ceramic Table Lamp with Brass Base & Pleated Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This postmodern 1980s table lamp features unique sculpted ceramic base, brass accents, a pleated
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Black Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Champman Postmodern, circa 1980s
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
1980s. Table lamp Includes original large round brass finial. Maker's mark at socket: "1982 CHAMPMAN
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps "Grevie" by Lars Bessfel for Ateljé Lyktan, 1980
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 1980s table lamps, model "Grevie", was designed by Lars Bessfel for Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 22.84 in Dm 17.72 in
Massive Table Lamp in Artistic Murano Glass with Fan Shaped Gold body 1980s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Table Lamp in Artistic Murano Glass with Fan Shaped Gold body 1980s
Table lamp, entirely
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Luci Milano Table Lamp, 1980s Pop Design, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible
By Luci Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Memphis Style Lamp - 1980s Pop Design - Decorative Table Lamp
Vintage 1980s table lamp by Luci
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 35.44 in
1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite 1980s table lamp attributed to Barovier & Toso showcases the masterful artistry of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Murano Glass
Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s
Table lamp entirely made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 15.75 in
Italian modern table lamp in Murano glass and whit and yellow metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table lamp in Murano glass and whit and yellow metal, 1980s
Table lamp with conical
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian modern steel table lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, 1980s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in MIlano, IT
Crippa for Lumi, 1980s.
Table lamp or abat-jour with square base in chromed steel, with cylindrical
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian modern metal rod black diffuser and beige plastic base table lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal rod black diffuser and sand plastic base table lamp, 1980s
Table lamp with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 26.38 in D 6.7 in
Italian modern round base matte black and glossy white metal table lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round base matte black and glossy white metal table lamp, 1980s
Table lamp with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 19.69 in D 10.04 in
1980s Tommaso Barbi Brass and White Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
volts and needs regular e27 bulb.
The 1980s table lamp attributed to Tommaso Barbi is a stunning example
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian modern black and white metal table lamp with directional light, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white metal table lamp with directional light, 1980s
Table lamp with round
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25.01 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in
1980’s Ceramic Rose Table Lamp
By Harris Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large ceramic table lamp made by Harris Lamps, circa 1980. An elegant ’O’ shaped ceramic body is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's
By Harris Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980s.
Feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1980's Murano glass table lamp
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice pair of cubes Murano glass lamps
Dimensions given without shade
Shade not included
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980’s Postmodern Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1980’s postmodern urn shaped table lamp made by Alsy. Finished in a cream textured plaster with
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
1980's Coastal Chapman Table Lamps, Pair
By E. F. Chapman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Superb pair of Chapman table lamps of oval form featuring left & right dimensional crane figures
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980's Postmodern Memphis era Table desk Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool enameled metal desk table lamp great condition circa 1980's a classic postmodern design
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Brass Art Table Lamp 1980's Belgium
By Paul Moerenhout
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Brutalist table lamp designed and manufactured by the abstract artists and sculptor Paul
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Post modern table lamp , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern table lamp , 1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1980's Italian Postmodern Multidirectional Desk Table Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare postmodern Italian design, multidirectional table desk lamp enameled white metal finish with
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
The table lamp was designed in 1984 by
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Polished Chrome Ribbon Table Lamp, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Polished Chrome ribbon table lamp, France, late 20th century.
Cool table or desk lamp, made out of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Poland
Made of Metal, Plastic
1x60W,E27 or E26bulb
Re-polished
Minor Fading
Original condition
US adapter included.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980's IKEA Desk / Table Lamp B719
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1980's Memphis style IKEA desk / table lamp model No. B719. Plastic light shade with light
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1980's ceramic lamp by Emaux de Longwy ( North East of France )
Typical 80's design
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1980's Ceramic lamp By Emaux de Longwy ( North East of France )
Dimensions given without shade
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1980's Mid-Century Modern Large Lucite Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1980's Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps, in very good vintage condition with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Post-Modern Artichoke Table Lamps 1980s
By Jonathan Adler, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural set of ceramic artichoke lamps. Although post-modern in essence, these
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1980’s Model 99206 Desk / Table Lamp by Seneca, Sweden
Located in Bern, CH
1980’s Model 99206 Desk / Table Lamp by Seneca, Sweden. Adjustable with tilting stand and turning
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Plastic Table Lamp, 1980's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This table lamp was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s.
It is made of plastic, brass
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980's Turquoise Tubular Desk Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
1980's metal tubular desk lamp possibly swedish in origin
Fantastic turquoise colour. The metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made white Murano glass on a black metal base, designed in the 1980’s.
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Lampe
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Table Lamp
colour: white
material: metal
period: 1980s
style: modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps by Wildwood Lamp Company c.1980s, USA
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sculptural pair of orange alabaster table lamps, classically formed in the Hollywood Regency
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Memphis Style Postmodern Color Blocked Plaster Table Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Memphis style color blocked table lamp, circa 1980's. This sculptural modern form lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980's Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark. Greybrown
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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1980s Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980s table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique 1980s table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 5283 antique and vintage 1980s table lamps in-stock, while there are 107 modern editions to choose from as well. 1980s 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. 1980s table lamps bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Artemide, Karl Springer and Ettore Sottsass each produced beautiful 1980s table lamps that are worth considering.
How Much are 1980s Table Lamps?
Prices for 1980s table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1980s table lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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 1980s Table Lamps
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.