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Vintage Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp.
As seen in the 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,950
H 35 in Dm 11 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Charcoal Gray "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,750
H 35 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A unique vintage ceramic table lamp with a sculptural, Art Deco-inspired base in a soft blush tone
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pleated Mica Shade Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Pleated mica shade lamp with middle eastern stylized bronze palm tree base. Some silver high lights
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Oak Table Lamp with Brass Accents & Pleated Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage table lamp features solid oak construction, brass accents, etched beveled glass plates
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Charming Faience Table lamp with original silk pleated shade
Located in Evanston, IL
Charming porcelain faience table lamp with botanical illustrations.
Probably English from the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s English Other Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
dance, welcomes the upcoming Lady-lamp "Freevolle".
The lampshade seems to flight like colored skirts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,345 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Sonneman Black Marble Cylinder Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
By Carlo Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Sergio Asti
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian Portoro marble Minimalist cylindrical table lamp. This is one of the heaviest lamps for its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
$848 Sale Price
34% Off
H 26.75 in Dm 11 in
Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Pleated Lilac Table Lamp Bedside Lamp 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
original shape with stunning pleats.
This amazing Art Deco table lamp or bedside lamp shows one E 27 socket
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Bakelite
$1,994
H 13.12 in Dm 6.7 in
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
Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy. Ceramic table lamp. Le Klint pleated lampshade
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp. Le Klint pleated lampshade.
Hand-turned and hand-glazed.
Motif of mythical creatures in relief
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$512 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 11.82 in
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Sun pleated lampshade
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
dance, welcomes the upcoming Lady-lamp "Freevolle".
The lampshade seems to flight like colored skirts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,345 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Green pleated lampshade
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
, welcomes the upcoming Lady-lamp "Freevolle" .
A timeless “Made-in-Italy” model that celebrates Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,932 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
'Plissé Blue Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Blue Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Pair Swedish Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamps with Pleated Shades, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of lovely Mid-Century brass table lamps with adjustable lamp-arm, Sweden, 1950s. Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,087 / set
H 19.75 in Dm 9 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Josef Frank Brass & Pleated Shades Table Lamp - 1960s Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Round Rock, TX
Vintage production table lamp designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. Model 2483 with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,900
H 11 in W 13 in D 6 in
A Pair of Antique Brass bedside or Table Lamps white pleated shades
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Antique Brass bedside or Table Lamps white pleated shades. Designed to add a touch of
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$719 / set
H 24.02 in W 6.7 in D 13 in
Just Andersen Pewter Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1930s, Art Deco, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and exceptionally rare pewter table lamp by Danish silversmith and designer Just
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
$2,287
H 13.3 in Dm 3.9 in
Post-modern Tall Travertine Column Table Lamp with Original Pleated Sisal Shade
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale Post-Modern table lamp in the style of George Kovacs in off-white / cream travertine in
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$590
H 34 in W 6 in D 6 in
Danish Stoneware Table Lamp with Pleated Shade by Chris Haslev, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A stoneware table lamp designed by Chris Haslev for Jeti in Denmark, 1960s. This beautiful table
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wicker
$2,087
H 25 in Dm 13.75 in
White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Textured Relief and Pleated Shade, Spain, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wunderful hand-crafted white ceramic vase table lamp, textured high-relief and glazed, with linen
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
$1,724
H 19 in Dm 13 in
Art Deco Table Lamp With Mother Of Pearl Inlay And Pleated Shade, 1930s
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco table lamp with inlaid mother of pearl marquetry.
Professionally rewired and fitted
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
$383 Sale Price
37% Off
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Brass Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson with Pleated Shade - Sweden 1960's
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined mid-century table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, crafted in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,111
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Art Deco Style Mother of Pearl Tone Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
Form nearly matches function in this art deco style lamp with its pleated shade. The symmetry is
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$183 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 14 in D 6 in
Large Elegant 1960s KPM Table Lamp in Porcelain and Pleated Silk Lampshade
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in München, DE
Large elegant 1960s KPM table lamp with porcelain foot and pleated silk lampshade.
Manufacturer is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,111
H 29.14 in Dm 16.15 in
Pair of Large Bronze Mid Century Modern Table Lamps with White Pleated Shades
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of large brass mid century modern table lamps. These beautiful vintage lamps feature a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$900 / set
H 38 in Dm 24 in
Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps in a Palm Motif with Pleated Shade
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of stunning, carved teak table lamps. The stems are 2.5" in diameter and carved in a motif
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
$1,650 / set
H 31 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Tichelaar Makkum Delft Tobacco Jar Table Lamp, New Pleated Silk Shade, 1948-1979
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Virginia is a one-of-a-kind table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,210 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Green, Black & Gold Lucite Table Lamp Pleated Shade
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
White, green, black, gold Lucite Hivo Van teal table lamp with gold pleated fabric shade.
US wired
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Fabric
$1,750
H 31.75 in Dm 15.5 in
In-stock, Black Doggy Lamp, Wood Black Table Light with White Pleated Shade, Dog
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamp with
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,400
H 19 in Dm 12 in
Pair of English Victorian Cut Crystal Glass Table Lamps w/ Pleated Swirl Shades
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Victorian style (possibly Waterford) crystal glass table lamps featuring two
Category
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
$3,400 / set
H 31 in W 6 in D 6 in
English Cut Crystal Glass Table Lamp in a Geometric Design with Pleated Shade
Located in Queens, NY
"English Victorian style (possibly Waterford) crystal glass table lamp (originally a candlestick
Category
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
$1,850
H 23 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Faux Marble Column Lamp with Custom Pleated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux marble column lamp with custom pleated shade (Shade dimensions: 8" H x 10" W).
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Faux Marble Column Lamp with Custom Pleated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux marble column lamp with custom pleated shade (Shade dimensions: 8" H x 10" W).
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Faux Marble Column Lamp with Custom-Pleated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux marble column lamp with custom-pleated shade (Shade dimensions: 8" H x 10" W).
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Royal Delft Blue Louis XV Table Lamps 1978-1979 with New Cobalt Pleated Shades
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
of table lamps made from vintage Royal Delft Blue vases, Louis XV model, hand-painted by Royal Delft
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,334 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 11.03 in
Oud Delft Tobacco Jar Table Lamp with New Pleated Sari Silk Shade, Post-1968
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Toeback is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,395
H 18.9 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous colorful Quartzite lamp with a textured body, on a brass base. The lamp and shade are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Paint
Tall Midcentury Walnut Base Lamp with Tightly Pleated Shade
Located in Troy, MI
Tall table lamp has a base of walnut layered over brushed steel with walnut supports and a tightly
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Handmade Pink Stripped Pleated Lamp Shade with Diamond Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous handmade pink stripped pleated lamp shade with diamond pattern. The perfect shade to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Blush Designer Glass Lamps with Pleated Shades - A pair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of bulbous designer lamps consisting of a reverse painted glass body and pleated shades. A
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Brown Gold and Black Brutalist Lamps with Pleated Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
no more. These exceptional lamps are larger than life with their pleated, draped shades and richly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,495 / set
H 37.5 in Dm 17 in
Pair of Ormolu Candlestick Form Lamps, 19th Century with Pleated Shades
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Ormolu candlestick form lamps, 19th century.
Wired & ready for use.
With 12 inch white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Brass
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Organic Form Mauve Ceramic Lamps with Original Pleated Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of totally 1980s ceramic table lamps in high gloss mauve glaze finish, with the original
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$875 / set
H 32 in W 13 in D 7 in
Elegant 1950s Teak Lamp by Leklint with Signature Pleated Shade - Danish Design
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
This lamp is a beautiful example of classic Scandinavian design, created by Leklint, a renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
$3,000
H 25.2 in Dm 16.93 in
Chinoiserie Latte Clr Ginger Jar Lamp Frosting Design Pleated White Fabric Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
ceramic ginger jar style table lamp with a lovely white pleated fabric angular shade is just what the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$995
H 21.25 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Sophisticated Pair of Custom-Made Murano Lamps with Silk Box Pleat Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$10,500 / set
H 37 in W 7 in D 7 in
A Pair of Mid-20th Century Cerulean Blue Lamps with Custom Velvet Pleated Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Porcelain Baluster-form table lamps beautifully glazed in a cerulean blue crackle finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$7,880
H 29.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Pleated Crystal Desk Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,220 / item
H 11.8 in Dm 11.8 in
Pleated Crystal Desk Lamp, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,220 / item
H 11.8 in Dm 11.8 in
Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,850 / item
H 56.2 in Dm 11.8 in
Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,850 / item
H 56.2 in Dm 11.8 in
Cylindrical Handmade Black Pleated Silk Lampshade
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
with the base, a lamp that becomes an art object.
Any minor discrepancies between similar creations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Bunny Williams Home Box Pleat Linen Lampshade 15"
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
. Scaled to work on nearly all of the Bunny Williams Home table lamps.
Available in two sizes:
15” x 8" x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Cotton
Bunny Williams Home Box Pleat Linen Lampshade 18"
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
. Scaled to work on nearly all of the Bunny Williams Home table lamps.
Available in two sizes:
15” x 8" x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Cotton
Robert Sonneman Tear-Drop Chrome Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Chrome Tear-Drop Table Lamps with pleated shades. Shades fit on sockets but come with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Pleated Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pleated table lamp available at 1stDibs. A pleated table lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a pleated table lamp, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pleated table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pleated table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one pleated table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aqua Creations, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) and Robert Kuo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Pleated Table Lamp?
A pleated table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,723, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $6,950.
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 Pleated Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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