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70s 80s table lamp desk lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s 80s table lamp desk lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti
Object: desk lamp
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Athena 80s Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob of France - Draped Resin Marble
By Georgia Jacob
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Exclusive and eccentric large table lamp “Athena”, a patent design created by Georgia Jacob in the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
H 20.87 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Monumental 80s Glazed Ceramic Rams Head Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage 80s table lamps. A chic pair of glazed ceramic rams heads in a
Category
Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Kent Eriksson for Designhuset 1970-80's
Located in Örebro, SE
Stunning, Scandinavian Modern table lamp by Kent Eriksson for Designhuset 1970-80's.
Good vintage
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
1970s-80s Brass and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s-80s Brass and Glass Table Lamp
This elegant table lamp from the 1970s-80s embodies a sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Translucent Plexiglass Table Lamp, 80s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
80s Postmodern Circo Table Lamp by Linke Plewa for Brilliant AG. This beautiful red and black piece
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Saturn Ring Table Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1970/80's
By Sonneman Lighting, Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Post Modern Saturn table lamp attributed to Sonneman, or possibly Kovacs, circa 1970/80's. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmoder Circo Table Lamp by Linke Plewa, 80s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
80s Postmodern Circo Table Lamp by Linke Plewa for Brilliant AG. This beautiful red and black piece
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table lamp from the 80s attributed to Banci Firenze
By Banci Firenze
Located in Catania, IT
Table lamp from the 80s attributed to Banci Firenze. In good condition with small wear caused by
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern white Murano glass Mushroom table or night lamp. Made in Italy in the 70s.
In very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, Richard Etts, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cactus Plaster Lamp.
The lamp is made out of plaster and the lampshade is made out of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 39 in W 11 in D 14 in
Valenti Luce Alobella Table Lamp Design G. Pasotto Vintage 80s
By Giovanni Pasotto, Valenti Luce
Located in Milano, IT
Table lamp with adjustable light intensity in enamelled aluminium. In good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Italian Table Lamp "Palio" by Perry King for Arteluce '80s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Puglia, Puglia
"Palio" table lamp by Perry King and Santiago Miranda designed for Arteluce, Italy 1980s.
The lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Minimalist Desk Lamp Robert Sonneman, '80s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
80's opaline murano glass lamp from the master glassmakers of murano
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Catania, IT
opaline murano glass lamp from the 80s by the master glassmakers of murano. Product in good
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Design, Large "Volterra" Alabaster Table Lamp, Classic Style, 1970/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian design. Large "Volterra" alabaster table lamp.
Classic style. 1970/80s.
Measures: 41.5 x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Design Cream Lacquer Desk Lamp, 80s
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage design cream lacquer desk lamp from the 80s, height 22 cm for a diameter of 10 cm
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Danish Glass Table Lamp – Holmegaard, Troll 2 by Sidse Werner, 1970s/80s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Glass Table Lamp – Holmegaard, Troll 2 by Sidse Werner, 1970s/80s
This exquisite Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Velvet, Glass
80s Rare Set of Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps - a Pair
Extraordinary and Super Rare Pair of 80s Postmodern Glass and Iron
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Architectural Lamp from the 80s Fedon R.
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very special lamp from the 1980s, it has a brass plate with the text Fedon R.
The lamp is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Beautiful 80s Domus Teak Table Lamp with Original Wild Silk Fabric Shade
By Domus
Located in München, DE
Beautiful minimalist 80s DOMUS teak table lamp with original wild silk fabric lampshade.
Foot is
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Silk
Italian Signed Barovier & Toso Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps Orange 80s, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of free-form blown Murano glass table lamp in Hues of yellow, orange, blue & white by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
80s Vintage Bevelled Crystal Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Baccarat Red Shade
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Classic Bevelled Crystal Table Lamp with original Red Shade. This lamp is signed by Baccarat
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
H 10 in W 9 in D 23 in
Iridescent Ceramic Table Lamp 1970s Art Nouveau Style Manner of Johann Loetz 80s
By Loetz Glass
Located in London, GB
This alluring table lamp originates from the late 1970s, and is believed to have originated in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
H 16.15 in Dm 7.49 in
Pair of large 80s Italian postmodern table lamps made of colored Murano glass
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare large 1980s Italian Postmodern design table lamps made of Murano glass.
Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Big Model 144 Studio Lamp by Neolt, Italy 80s
By Stile Neolt
Located in Taranto, IT
BIG MODEL 144 STUDIO LAMP BY NEOLT, ITALY 80S.
Struttura in materiale plastico, braccio
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Flamingo Desk Lamp by Fridolin Naef for Luxo, 80s
By Fridolin Naef
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
80s postmodern flamingo desk lamp by Fridolin Naef for Luxo. This stunning piece is incredibly
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Trenta Massimo Iosa Ghini Glass and Steel Lamp Postmodern 80s\
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Bieffeplast
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Trenta three legs table lamp designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini. Characteristic shape is exactly his
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Vorst, BE
Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
opaline murano glass lamp from the 80s by the master glassmakers of murano
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Catania, IT
opaline murano glass lamp from the 80s by the master glassmakers of murano. Product in good
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Table Lamp Daphinette by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 80’s
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Padova, IT
Daphinette is a minimal and elegant table lamp designed by the Italian designer Tommaso Cimini and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Heikki Turunen, Golden Girl "Pamela" Model 941-401 from 1970-80s, Orno
By Orno Oy, Heikki Turunen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A harmonious table lamp model 941-401 designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno Oy in
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Fagerhults Robot Table Lamp, A&E Design
By Fagerhult
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage 80s Fagerhults 'Robot' table lamp, designed by Tom Ahlström and Hans Ehrich (A&E Design AB
Category
Vintage 1980s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Markslöjd - Mid-Century pair of table lamps, Sweden 1970's
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pair of Markslöjd table lamps from the 1970's-80's.
Information: Markslöjd white table
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Vintage Danish Glass Pharmacy Table Lamp by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard
By Sidse Werner
Located in Hamburg, DE
early 80s. The matching table lamp to the Apoteker pendant lamp.
A design with traditional and at the
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s-1980s brass and lucite torchiere table lamps with touch switches
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s-80s torchiere touch table lamps. Three available individually but can also sell as a set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Model Tabla Table Lamp by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo, 1980s
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Barbaglia and Marco Colombo from the 80s.
Sculptural table lamp with a changeable shape. from a long
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.96 in W 37.8 in D 4.33 in
FS Halogen desk lamp 1980s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Typical 80s articulated table lamp .Halogen 2 light strengths.
good condition .
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Birillo Side Table and Floor Lamp by Parisotto for Fontana Arte, 80s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern side table with lighting by the Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte, designed by Parisotto
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 17.32 in Dm 23.62 in
80s Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Alabaster lamp from the 1980s. Its designer is unknown. Its structure is entirely in alabaster with
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Italian Murano glass deco inspired 80's Demilune Glass Table Lamp
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-Century Murano glass, Memphis style, art deco inspired desk lamp. Featuring a beautiful half
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
80s A&E Design ‘lucifer’ Table Lamp for Fagerhults
By Fagerhult
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Lucifer is a desk lamp made entirely of plastic and designed for Fagerhult in 1975 by the well
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
80s Cees Kranen ‘Flexion’ Table Lamp for Indoor Set/2
By Indoor
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Table or wall lamp “Flexion” designed by Cees Kranen for Indoor, 1980s. Special eighties design in
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage desk lamp adjustable gooseneck lamp, 70s 80s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
matt finish
Stylish, chrome-plated vintage gooseneck lamp from the 70s/80s.
Its neck allows it to be
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, a Porcelain and Chromed Metal Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970/80s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamp in blueish grey faded porcelain and chromed metal in perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in Dm 20.48 in
Table lamp Lign
Located in Porto, Porto
A table lamp, metal, 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 80s table lamps made entirely of Murano glass - Postmoderndesign
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare Italian 1980s table lamps made entirely of Murano glass.
Great minimalist Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Methacrylate Flower Lamps, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pretty pair of vintage 80's table lamp. The structure is in metal and the flowers in methacrylate
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Coastal Style Plaster Palm Frond Leaf Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage pair of 80s table lamps in Serge Roche styling made by Harris lamp company. Large urn
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
80's Chapman Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
80's Chapman ceramic and bronze lamp
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
80's Memphis Era Oil Jar Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Whether they ring Miami Vice or Memphis to you, this pair of oil jar shaped glazed porcelain table
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
80's Vintage Table Lamp Mod. Periscopio Design Targetti
By Targetti Sankey
Located in None, IT
Table lamp applicable by means of a clamp, flexible arm in chromed metal and black plastic
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of 80's Scuptural Chalk Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
We love these chalky white, sculptural beauties by Casual Lamps of California. With their white
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Over-sized 80's Italian Brass Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Big, beautiful, brass lamps feature op-art concentric rings on the front side, smooth polished
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 80s Deco Bust Table Lamp
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage 1980s table lamp of a bust. Finished in a glossy black glaze. Great stylized deco design
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Fasé 80's Bedside Task Lamps Spain
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain a pair of multiple use arching Fasé Task Lamps perfect for bedside lights. Unique and
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of eyeball space age bedside table lamps form the 80's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of Vintage Eyeball Space Age Lamps (1980s)
This striking pair of vintage Eyeball Space Age
Category
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 80's Hand-blown Glass Urn Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-blown clear glass urns with black handles are given a sprayed over-coat to mimic age. Black lucite base and cap give a modern edge to this classic shape. (Shades not included.)
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Blown Glass, Glass
Mid Century Mushroom Murano Glass Table Lamps, Italy 80s
By La Murrina
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of mushroom table lamp made in Italy in the 80s
Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s-80s, Italy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A rare find, this large Italian Murano ‘mushroom’ table lamp is an absolute classic form from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
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80s Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 80s table lamp available at 1stDibs. Each 80s table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and brass. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage 80s table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 80s table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 80s table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 80s table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Fagerhult are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a 80s table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,434, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $3,700 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 80s Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.
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