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George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bubble table lamp designed by George Nelson in 1947-50, USA. Polished steel base and metal and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Helena Tynell Glass Bubble Table Lamp, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Delft, NL
Helena Tynell glass bubble table lamp, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fleur Bubbles Table Lamp by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Bubbles Table Lamp by MM Lampadari
Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Moirè ivory fabric
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Silver
1960 Germany Palwa Bubble Table Lamp Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated bubble table lamp with glass crystals made by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
T-Bubble Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
functional desk light, perfect for bedrooms and private home offices. As suggested by its name, this lamp
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
'Bubble' Table Lamp in Black Marble and Copper, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Bubble table lamp is designed to be interactive with the user. Executed with a sphere carved by
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 7.88 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
These captivating lamps feature two
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Barovier Murano Gold & Bubbles Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano Italian hand blown gold inclusions ribbed glass table lamp with. The blown glass has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
Bubble Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp with a round precision-bubble solid glass ‘shade' that sits atop a black painted
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Large chrome bubble table or desk lamp, made in Germany in the late 1960s.
The lamp has got a E27
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Large chrome bubble table or desk lamp, made in Germany in the late 1960s.
The lamp has got a E27
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gaivota Bubbles Table Lamp in White & Blue, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was produced by Gaivota, in Portugal, during the 1970's.The base is made of chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chrome and Ceramic Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Large chrome and Ceramic bubble table or desk lamp, made in Germany in the late 1960s.
The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 chrome bubble table or desk lamps, made in Germany in the late 1960s.
The lamps has got
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani "Bubble" table lamp, circa 1960, Space age 13 globes
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Rare Iconic Bubble Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s - 13 Lights, Chrome & Murano Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Block Bubble Table Lamp by Horst Tueselmann for Ichendorf Glashuette
By Ichendorf, Horst Tuselmann
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Mid-Century block table lamp in green bubbleglass designed by Horst Tueselmann and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
H 14.18 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Pair Green & Red Murano Glass Air Bubble Table Lamps Seguso dalla Venezia Venice
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of sommerso table lamps or side table lamps, with melded down air bubble. Made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
21st Century Bubble Table Lamp in Steel and Glass by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Structure in steel. Shade in opaline glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Scrumptious Pair of XL Italian Murano Gold Fleck Bubble Lamps Hollywood Regency
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of extra large Murano gold fleck bubble table lamps. These lamps are stunning in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Barbini Murano White Gold Ribbed Glass Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Murano Italian handblown ribbed glass white and gold controlled bubbles table lamp by Alfredo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Handmade Boussu Translucent Green Glass Table Lamp, Belgium, 1960s
By Boussu
Located in Voorburg, NL
A unique translucent bubbled table lamp made by the old Belgium firm of Boussu in the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Magnificent Pair Karl Springer Marbleized Blue Lacquer Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare pair of Karl Springer marbleized blue lacquer and Lucite bubble table lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
"Bubbles" Lamp by Jaime Hayon for Bosa
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Bubbles table lamp in glossy copper ceramic designed by Jaime Hayon for Bosa.
The bubbles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Murano Glass Bubble Design Table Lamp
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful and unique table lamp in Murano glass and copper.
The solid glass cube is filled with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Bubble Glass Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age yellow glass table or floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Perfect original
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bubble Glass Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Space Age yellow glass table or floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. One crack on bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bubble Glas Table Lamp, VeArt, Venice, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Round table lamp with a ring-shaped lampshade made of gray glass with enclosed red flickers. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Large Barbini Murano Lavender Glass Bubbles Ribbed Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
table lamp by Alfredo Barbini. The lamp has expertly executed vertical ribs with controlled bubbles
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Set of 2 Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps - Kaiser Leuchten - Bubble Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 ceramic table lamps, made by the German brand Kaiser Leuchten.
The ceramic is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rupert Nikoll Brass and Bubble Glass Table Lamp
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with handblowed glass stand and shade fitted with two E27 sockets.
Made by Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s in Vienna.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ice Blue Bubble Pop Art 1970s table lamp. Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
bubble ball on metal chrome stand.
The matching set of two table lamps is not included and sold.
1 x
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bubbled Acrylic Glass Table Lamp from Maison Rougier, 1970s
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large organic lamp forming a stylized wing, bubbled acrylic glass tripod, pearly interior.
Good
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Green Bubble Lamps By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green rock crystal bubble lamps with aged brass finishes, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Petite Murano Gold and Trasparent Bubble Glass Table Lamps
Located in Roma, IT
Petite Murano glass lamps from Italy, 1970s.
Beautiful gold and white glass bell lampshade with
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Murano Blu and Trasparent Bubble Glass Table Lamps
Located in Roma, IT
Petite Murano glass lamps from Italy, 1970s.
Beautiful blue and white glass bell lampshade with
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage 1940's Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful clear Murano masterpiece by Barovier - bubbled inclusions and scale like design
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Acrylic
Smoky Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of smoky rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished nickel bases. To the top of the rock
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Amethyst Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of natural Amethyst rock crystal lamps with polish brass mount. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
‘Bubble’ table/floor lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Space Age "Bubble" table/floor lamp, designed by Goffredo Reggiani in 1970s Italy, exemplifies
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Imposing Handcrafted Murano Glass Table Lamp with Submerged Bubbles Contemporary
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Handcrafted Murano Glass Table Lamp with Submerged Bubbles.
This contemporary table lamp
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Smoked Bubble Glass Chalice Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid century murano chalice shaped smoked blown bubble glass table lamp / torchiere with a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Gold Mercury Glass Bubble Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mid-Century mercury glass lamps.
Restored with new pull chain sockets and brass base.
Glass
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Bubble Textured Blue Glass Table Lamps With Brass Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of blue bubble glass gourd-form table lamps with open brass bases of interlocking
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Chrome Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamp, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
component.
When the bubbled tubes are removed the lighting structure reveals four chrome lamp holders
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Table Lamp Bubbles Model by Studio Superego Unique Piece, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful table lamp in transparent plexiglass with inclusion of bubbles and brass base designed
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Bubbles Model by Studio Superego, Italy. Unique Piece
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful table lamp in transparent plexiglass with inclusion of bubbles and brass base designed
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Bubbles Model by Studio Superego, Italy. Unique Piece
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful table lamp in red plexiglass with inclusion of bubbles and brass base designed by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Haziza Lucite "Bubble" Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Haziza Lucite "Bubble" Lamps
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Bubble Glass Table Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Table Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rock Crystal Bubble lamps By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal Bubble lamps with aged brass finish.
To the top of the rock crystal 17.5 inch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Bubble26 Smoky Rock Crystal Bubble lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of smoky rock crystal bubble lamps
created by Phoenix.
to the top of the rock crystal 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of lwhite rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with aged brass bases, created by Phoenix Gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Green Quartz Bubble Lamps By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green rock crystal bubble lamps with polished nickel finishes, created by Phoenix Gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Air Bubble Glass Pair of Table Lamps by Azucena, 1960s, Italy
By Azucena
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Air Bubble Glass Pair of Table Lamps by Azucena, 1960s, Italy
Lamps are in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of six amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany.
Very good condition. Cleaned, well
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polish brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished nickel frames. Created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished brass frames. Created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
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Bubble Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bubble table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bubble table lamps — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 143 antique and vintage bubble table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 73 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Bubble table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bubble table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large bubble table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller bubble table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.15 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made bubble table lamps over the years, but those made by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Bubble Table Lamps?
Bubble table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,975, while the lowest priced sells for $332 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
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 Bubble Table Lamps
- Who makes Nelson bubble lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Herman Miller makes Nelson bubble lamps. George Nelson first created the steel lamps with silk shades in 1952 with inspiration from a set of Swedish silk lamps that he had passed on purchasing due to their price. It was his desire to produce something similar for a more accessible price. On 1stDibs, find a collection of George Nelson lighting.
- 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 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 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 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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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.