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Pair of Table Lamps "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Pair of Table Lamps "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

Pair of Table Lamps "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of ceramic table lamps in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, Sweden, 1960s

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful bulbous brass table lamps by Henrik Blomqvist for Tranås Stilarmatur. Tall size

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, Linen Shades, 1970
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, Linen Shades, 1970

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, Linen Shades, 1970

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 4 Ceramic Table Lamps with Linen Shades A superb large set of 20th century bulbous ceramic

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage White Stippled Ceramic Orb Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
Vintage White Stippled Ceramic Orb Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

Vintage White Stippled Ceramic Orb Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

By Design Technics, Lee Rosen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Orb/bulbous-form table lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics (ca. 1960s, USA). Heavily texture

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oversized White Ceramic Table Lamps by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
Pair of Oversized White Ceramic Table Lamps by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

Pair of Oversized White Ceramic Table Lamps by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

By Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, bulbous-form ceramic table lamps in matte white glaze designed in the 1960s by Lee Rosen for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Pierced Blue and White Floral Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Boho Pierced Blue and White Floral Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Boho Pierced Blue and White Floral Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of table lamps features bulbous ceramic bases adorned with intricate blue floral

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Squared Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Squared Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Squared Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Rome, IT

stained glass designer and decorator Max Ingrand created design classics such as the Fontana table lamp, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Turned and Painted Bulbous Table Lamp
Turned and Painted Bulbous Table Lamp

Turned and Painted Bulbous Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A turned and white painted wooden table lamp of bulbous form. Dimensions refer to wooden section.   

Category

Late 20th Century French Gustavian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bulbous Table Lamp, Modern
Mid-Century Modern Bulbous Table Lamp, Modern

Mid-Century Modern Bulbous Table Lamp, Modern

Located in Pasadena, CA

Rendered in textured ceramic, this table lamp features a tapered wood neck. It is designed with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Volcanic Table Lamps
Pair Mid-Century Modern Volcanic Table Lamps

Pair Mid-Century Modern Volcanic Table Lamps

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair Mid-Century Modern Textured Volcanic Bulbous Table Lamps. measures approx - 36 high x 13

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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

White Ceramic Bulbous Monted Mid Century Modern Lamp
White Ceramic Bulbous Monted Mid Century Modern Lamp

White Ceramic Bulbous Monted Mid Century Modern Lamp

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular white ceramic bulbous lamp with brand new shade from mid century modern.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp
Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp

Japanese Cloisonne Vase Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Japanese cloisonne vase fitted as an electric table lamp. The bulbous vase form with tall narrow

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Ceramic Table Lamp by Moreau Tourette, French, 1960s
Ceramic Table Lamp by Moreau Tourette, French, 1960s

Ceramic Table Lamp by Moreau Tourette, French, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bulbous form glazed ceramic table lamp, with band of geometric decoration, by Roland Moreau

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Antique Austrian Majolica Table Lamp with Griffin Form Handles
Antique Austrian Majolica Table Lamp with Griffin Form Handles

Antique Austrian Majolica Table Lamp with Griffin Form Handles

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Majolica table lamp Bulbous shaped body with handles to either side in the form of proud griffins. Hand

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Lamp, circa 1960
Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Lamp, circa 1960

Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Lamp, circa 1960

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Richmond, VA

A bulbous shaped ceramic and walnut table lamp in original condition with the original shade and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Bulbous Table Lamp With Texture Green, Blues
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Bulbous Table Lamp With Texture Green, Blues

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Bulbous Table Lamp With Texture Green, Blues

Located in North Miami, FL

This commanding vintage Italian glazed and textured ceramic lamp is from the 60;s. It is bulbous

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

1970s Large Pair of Tessellated Bulbous Table Lamps by Maison Delisle, French
1970s Large Pair of Tessellated Bulbous Table Lamps by Maison Delisle, French

1970s Large Pair of Tessellated Bulbous Table Lamps by Maison Delisle, French

By Maison Delisle

Located in London, GB

Pair of elegant large table lamps, designed by Maison Delisle in the 1970s. The original black

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage 1970's Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Italian Vintage 1970's Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Italian Vintage 1970's Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This bold and bulbous table lamp feature a hand-blown glass shade (Murano) and a metal base. It has

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Unique Blenko Lamp 1972 Charisma Line
Unique Blenko Lamp 1972 Charisma Line

Unique Blenko Lamp 1972 Charisma Line

By Blenko Glass, John Nickerson

Located in South Charleston, WV

of the art glass from the Blenko Studios of Milton, WV. This bulbous table lamp is very uncommon and

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Bulbous Opaline Blue Glass Table Lamp
Bulbous Opaline Blue Glass Table Lamp

Bulbous Opaline Blue Glass Table Lamp

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Bulbous body with opaline to translucent blue glass body on metal base. Elegant elongated form

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Bulbous Teak Table Lamp
Bulbous Teak Table Lamp

Bulbous Teak Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bulbous teak table lamp, exaggerated heavy base. Wood measures 15.5 tall and 7.5 round.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Large Bulbous Brass Table Lamp
Large Bulbous Brass Table Lamp

Large Bulbous Brass Table Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Bulbous brass table lamp This is an unusual Lamp has a large brass base set on a wooden

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large French Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp
Large French Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp

Large French Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Bulbous pottery table lamp The lamp is a large ceramic urn shape which has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Large Bulbous Turned Wood Table Lamp
Large Bulbous Turned Wood Table Lamp

Large Bulbous Turned Wood Table Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large bulbous turned wood table lamp. This is a chunky piece it has been turned in wood. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bulbous Shaped Barnacle Table Lamps
Pair of Bulbous Shaped Barnacle Table Lamps

Pair of Bulbous Shaped Barnacle Table Lamps

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of bulbous barnacle lamps. Barnacles hand cut and arranged to create this all natural

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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Bulbous Form Martz Lamp
Bulbous Form Martz Lamp

Bulbous Form Martz Lamp

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This bulbous form ceramic table lamp was designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Bulbous Lace Coral Table Lamps
Pair of Bulbous Lace Coral Table Lamps

Pair of Bulbous Lace Coral Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

lace coral reconstructed into this chic pair of table lamps. This pair of lamps feature custom-made

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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Table Lamps

Large Bulbous Marcello Fantoni Pottery Table Lamp
Large Bulbous Marcello Fantoni Pottery Table Lamp

Large Bulbous Marcello Fantoni Pottery Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Miami, FL

....SOLD....Wonderful Marcello Fantoni lava glaze pottery lamp with a textured mottled brown

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

A Pair of Bulbous Clear Glass Table Lamps
A Pair of Bulbous Clear Glass Table Lamps

A Pair of Bulbous Clear Glass Table Lamps

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A stylish pair of bulbous 1970's table lamps in clear glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Bulbous Terra Cotta Table Lamps
Pair of Large Bulbous Terra Cotta Table Lamps

Pair of Large Bulbous Terra Cotta Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of large scale bulbous terra cotta table lamps with a mediteranian style rustic drippy green

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Murano Clear/Violet Bulbous Lamp
Murano Clear/Violet Bulbous Lamp

Murano Clear/Violet Bulbous Lamp

By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Murano clear/violet bulbous lamp. Lamp measures 16" high from base to top of glass. Lamp has been

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large White Glazed Ceramic Bulbous Form Table Lamp
Large White Glazed Ceramic Bulbous Form Table Lamp

Large White Glazed Ceramic Bulbous Form Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Large gourd form ceramic body with white glazing. Black lacquered metal disc base. Brass stem, socket and harp. Sold sans shade.

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Midcentury Bulbous Shaped Cork Table Lamps

Pair of American Midcentury Bulbous Shaped Cork Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Midcentury bulbous shaped cork table lamps with a dark wood base and trim.  

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Cork

Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk / Table Lamp
Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk / Table Lamp

Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk / Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful single solid teak table lamp, bulbous sculptural base, rewired and refinished great

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Bulbous Avocado Double Gourd Shape Lamps
Bulbous Avocado Double Gourd Shape Lamps

Bulbous Avocado Double Gourd Shape Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD MAY 2010With Oriental influences, these bulbous matte glazed ceramic table lamps have a

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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

A Studio Crafted Tall Bulbous Form French Table Lamp
A Studio Crafted Tall Bulbous Form French Table Lamp

A Studio Crafted Tall Bulbous Form French Table Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

A very attractive and shapely ceramic lamp in a deep rich oxblood color and high gloss finish. Hand

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of White and Gilt Porcelain Bulbous Shaped Table Lamps
Pair of White and Gilt Porcelain Bulbous Shaped Table Lamps

Pair of White and Gilt Porcelain Bulbous Shaped Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of white and gilt porcelain bulbous shaped table lamps on wooden bases.

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk or Table Lamp
Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk or Table Lamp

Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk or Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful single solid teak table lamp, Bulbous sculptural base, rewired and refinished great

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Large Mid-Century Bulbous Form Matte White Ceramic Table Lamp
Large Mid-Century Bulbous Form Matte White Ceramic Table Lamp

Large Mid-Century Bulbous Form Matte White Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century bulbous-form table lamp in matte white glaze with subtle pale yellow banding detail

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Bulbous Mid-Century Pottery Lamp
Large Bulbous Mid-Century Pottery Lamp

Large Bulbous Mid-Century Pottery Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful large Mid-Century pottery lamp on a wood base. It has been completely re-wired and has

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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Magnificent Pair of Bulbous  Art Stoneware Lamps
Magnificent Pair of Bulbous  Art Stoneware Lamps

Magnificent Pair of Bulbous Art Stoneware Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Bulbous hand thrown/hand brushed stoneware lamps.Three way switch,linen shades.Rare glaze.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

1960s George Kovacs Bulbous White Ceramic Lamp
1960s George Kovacs Bulbous White Ceramic Lamp

1960s George Kovacs Bulbous White Ceramic Lamp

By George Kovacs

Located in New Windsor, NY

Signed George Kovacs designed ceramic lamp. White glaze bulbous bottle cast ceramic lamp, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Bulbous Ceramic Lamp by Mark Hines
Large Bulbous Ceramic Lamp by Mark Hines

Large Bulbous Ceramic Lamp by Mark Hines

By Mark Hines

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bulbous ceramic lamp made by Mark Hines and dated 93.The lamp has a beautiful crackled

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Style David Cressey Bulbous Textured Table Lamp California Pottery Signed, 1970s
Style David Cressey Bulbous Textured Table Lamp California Pottery Signed, 1970s

Style David Cressey Bulbous Textured Table Lamp California Pottery Signed, 1970s

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bulbous texturized table lamp Mid-Century Modern Pottery signed Brown circa 1970s Unglazed. In the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Spherical Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Spherical Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Spherical Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Oversized Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Spherical Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp. Circa Mid

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large French Studio Crafted Bulbous  Form Lamp

Large French Studio Crafted Bulbous Form Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

A very attractive and shapely ceramic lamp,in a deep oxblood brown/red,and a high gloss glaze

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Green Glass Bulbous Extra Large Bubble Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Green Glass Bulbous Extra Large Bubble Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Green Glass Bulbous Extra Large Bubble Table Lamp

Located in West Hartford, CT

A gorgeous green blown glass large table lamp with floral motif inside glass at base and resin

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Resin

Walter Van Briggle Turquoise Blue Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp w/ Butterfly Shade
Walter Van Briggle Turquoise Blue Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp w/ Butterfly Shade

Walter Van Briggle Turquoise Blue Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp w/ Butterfly Shade

By Van Briggle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Walter Van Briggle Turquoise Blue Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp with Butterfly Shade. Circa

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

A Pair of Bulbous Shaped White Finger Coral Lamps
A Pair of Bulbous Shaped White Finger Coral Lamps

A Pair of Bulbous Shaped White Finger Coral Lamps

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of bulbous shaped white finger coral lamps, mounted on octagonal shaped coquina stone

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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

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Bulbous Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bulbous table lamp available at 1stDibs. A bulbous table lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bulbous table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bulbous table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bulbous table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Design Technics, Lee Rosen and Bitossi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bulbous Table Lamp?

Prices for a bulbous table lamp start at $200 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $1,375.

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 Bulbous Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    There 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The 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.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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.