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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.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- How are Noguchi lamps made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Noguchi lamps are made using the inner bark of a Mulberry tree. Washi paper is then cut into strips and glued onto both sides of the bamboo-ribbed framework. You’ll find a selection of Noguchi lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who made the mosque lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki made the mosque lamp sometime between 1329 and 1335. Its full name is the Mosque Lamp of Amir Qawsun. It is currently a part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York. Shop a large collection of antique vases and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Where were Handel lamps made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Handel lamps were made in Meriden, Connecticut. The Handel Company opened its headquarters there in 1885 and continued producing pieces in the facility until it closed in 1936. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Handel lamps.
- Are Stiffel lamps made in China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Stiffel lamps are not made in China. The Stiffel Lamp Company was founded in 1932 in Chicago and throughout its many years in business, they proudly still produce all their products in America. Browse a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Electric hurricane lamps emerged for decorative purposes during the 20th century. The original oil-lit hurricane lamps were created in the 18th century and got their name from long glass shades that could protect a flame from drafts of wind. Shop a collection of antique hurricane lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Most Bradley & Hubbard lamps were made during the early 20th century up until the company closed in 1940. In addition to lamps, Bradley & Hubbard manufactured tables, clocks, candlesticks, safes and other metalware. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Bradley & Hubbard pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Frederick Cooper lamps were first made in 1923. He produced light fixtures out of brass, fabric, glass, wood and other materials at his studio in Chicago, Illinois. Today, the company he founded manufactures lamps in High Point, North Carolina. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Frederick Cooper lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The name of prints made so the artist can see the progress of the print is an artist's proof. Since they are made to test the printing process, artist's proofs sometimes vary slightly from regular edition prints. In some cases, the artist's proof is more valuable than a standard print due to its rarity. Shop a wide variety of prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024More than one famous chair was made by the Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. One of his best-known furniture designs is the Leda chair, which stands on three thin legs with stiletto-heeled feet and has a curved back that resembles a woman's arm. Others are the Portlligat, a wooden lounge chair shaped like a reclining man, and the Cat's Cradle, which has two arm sculptures that rise from its seat. Explore a variety of Salvador Dalí art and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Andy Warhol is the American Pop artist who made several silkscreen prints of Mao. He is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Today, Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. Explore an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist who made art from found materials and images and named his new art form a combine was Robert Rauschenberg. He was one of the preeminent American artists of the 20th century, occupying a singular position that straddled the Abstract Expressionist and Pop art movements, drawing on key elements of each. Rauschenberg was an artistic polymath equally adept at painting, collage and silkscreening. Find a diverse assortment of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.
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