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Bitossi for Raymor Bulbous Ceramic Lamp with Quatrefoil Pattern
Bitossi for Raymor Bulbous Ceramic Lamp with Quatrefoil Pattern

Bitossi for Raymor Bulbous Ceramic Lamp with Quatrefoil Pattern

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Raymor stoneware lamp with bulbous form and glazed quatrefoil decoration. Contrasting

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Bulbous Form Large Modern Mango Wood Lamp
Pair of Bulbous Form Large Modern Mango Wood Lamp

Pair of Bulbous Form Large Modern Mango Wood Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of large modern mango wood table lamps with brass trim new fittings and clear cord, three way

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

1970s Peill & Putzler Frosted Bulbous Glass Lamp Base and Shade
1970s Peill & Putzler Frosted Bulbous Glass Lamp Base and Shade

1970s Peill & Putzler Frosted Bulbous Glass Lamp Base and Shade

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

1970s Peill & Putzler frosted bulbous glass lamp base and shade. A push button on/off switch is

Category

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

Materials

Wire

Large Bulbous Form Stoneware Ceramic Lamp by Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Large Bulbous Form Stoneware Ceramic Lamp by Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Large Bulbous Form Stoneware Ceramic Lamp by Lee Rosen, Design Technics

By Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern large bulbous form stoneware lamp with brown horizontal variegated glaze

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Opaque Glass Bulbous Mushroom Lamps Style of Lisa Johansson-Pape Orno Stockmann
Opaque Glass Bulbous Mushroom Lamps Style of Lisa Johansson-Pape Orno Stockmann

Opaque Glass Bulbous Mushroom Lamps Style of Lisa Johansson-Pape Orno Stockmann

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Iittala, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Topeka, KS

Offered now are a pair of opaque white glass lamps in the style of Lisa Johansson-Pape for Finnish

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Table Lamp
Ceramic Table Lamp

Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bulbous ceramic table lamp with a slender neck on a teak base, with orange and brown brushed

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Striated Table Lamps
Striated Table Lamps

Striated Table Lamps

By Bitossi

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A vibrant pair of bulbous Italian ceramic table lamps in a matte cream glaze with bold stripes in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Wicker Table Lamp
Italian Wicker Table Lamp

Italian Wicker Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Italian wicker table lamp with bulbous wicker shade. Newly re-wired. 1x socket, medium

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Tall Brass Table Lamps
Tall Brass Table Lamps

Tall Brass Table Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A pair of tall brass table lamps, the bulbous stacked bodies resembling candlestick stems. New silk

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Custom White Glazed Table Lamp
Custom White Glazed Table Lamp

Custom White Glazed Table Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Custom white glazed table lamp with bulbous body and slender neck. Sold with complimentary dark

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Terracotta

Table Lamp By Lee Rosen
Table Lamp By Lee Rosen

Table Lamp By Lee Rosen

By Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand-thrown bulbous ceramic table lamp with a scored wave motif and a complex metallic graphite

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two White Glazed Table Lamps
Two White Glazed Table Lamps

Two White Glazed Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Two white glazed table lamps with bulbous bodies and slender necks. Sold with complimentary dark

Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

Pr. Danish Walnut Table Lamps
Pr. Danish Walnut Table Lamps

Pr. Danish Walnut Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of Danish Modern walnut table lamps, of bulbous form, in excellent original, clean

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Martz
Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Martz

Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Martz

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bulbous ceramic table lamp in a smooth gunmetal grey glaze.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Graphite Table Lamp by Lee Rosen
Graphite Table Lamp by Lee Rosen

Graphite Table Lamp by Lee Rosen

By Lee Rosen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand thrown bulbous ceramic table lamp with a wave motif and a metallic graphite glaze by Lee

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Roger
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Roger

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Roger

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A bulbous vase-shaped table lamp with a shiny black glaze finish. Signed "Jean Roger, Paris" near

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Isamu Nogouchi "Akari 3A" Table Lamp
Isamu Nogouchi "Akari 3A" Table Lamp

Isamu Nogouchi "Akari 3A" Table Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Astoria, NY

Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988) "Akari 3A" Table Lamp, with bulbous washi paper shade and

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Textured Ceramic Table Lamp by Lee Rosen
Textured Ceramic Table Lamp by Lee Rosen

Textured Ceramic Table Lamp by Lee Rosen

By Lee Rosen, Design Technics

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand thrown bulbous ceramic table lamp with a heavily scored and textured surface in an earthy

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Glazed Pottery Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Glazed Pottery Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Glazed Pottery Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A matched pair of bulbous form pottery table lamps finished in tan to brown drip matte glaze

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brass Table Lamps from Tranås Stilarmatur
Pair of Brass Table Lamps from Tranås Stilarmatur

Pair of Brass Table Lamps from Tranås Stilarmatur

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful bulbous brass table lamps with dark green lamp shades from Tranås Stilarmatur

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Organic Mid-Century Modern Martz Ceramic Table Lamp
Organic Mid-Century Modern Martz Ceramic Table Lamp

Organic Mid-Century Modern Martz Ceramic Table Lamp

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Miami, FL

Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp. With a warm and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Ceramic, Pottery

Restored Albini Style Stacked Stick Rattan Table Lamp
Restored Albini Style Stacked Stick Rattan Table Lamp

Restored Albini Style Stacked Stick Rattan Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored midcentury bulbous shaped rattan table lamp, circa 1970. Measures 14" diameter x 16

Category

Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund Art Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1960s
Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund Art Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1960s

Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund Art Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1960s

By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund

Located in Peabody, MA

Unusual form, 16" diameter bulbous ceramic table lamp by Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund with an original

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Pink and White Murano Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Pink and White Murano Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Pink and White Murano Glass Table Lamps

By Venini

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of pink and white Murano glass table lamps. The bulbous form base having multiple colors the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Large Pottery Table Lamp with Painted Parisian Scene 1950s
Large Pottery Table Lamp with Painted Parisian Scene 1950s

Large Pottery Table Lamp with Painted Parisian Scene 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $850.....Grand scale with this charming, 1950s bulbous pottery table lamp with an

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Glass, Milk Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Large Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Large Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Large Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Mid-Century Modern large glazed ceramic bulbous form table lamp having beautifully polychromed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Teakwood Table Lamps in the Manner of Hans Wegner
Danish Teakwood Table Lamps in the Manner of Hans Wegner

Danish Teakwood Table Lamps in the Manner of Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of organic styled teakwood table lamps with bulbous bases and topped off with satin black

Category

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

Pair of Multicolored Murano Glass Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Style
Pair of Multicolored Murano Glass Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Style

Pair of Multicolored Murano Glass Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Style

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of multicolored Murano glass table lamps. Each bulbous form base lamp leading to a long neck

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid Century Teak and Textured Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Teak and Textured Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Teak and Textured Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A matched pair of Danish Modern style table lamps with bulbous-form textured white ceramic bodies

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern French Tall Bulbous Chrome Table/Floor Lamps
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern French Tall Bulbous Chrome Table/Floor Lamps

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern French Tall Bulbous Chrome Table/Floor Lamps

By George Kovacs

Located in London, England

of George Kovacs. The lamps are very versatile and can be used as either table or floor lamps and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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. Large size

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Meiji Reticulated Bronze Table Lamps with Decorative Shades
Pair of Japanese Meiji Reticulated Bronze Table Lamps with Decorative Shades

Pair of Japanese Meiji Reticulated Bronze Table Lamps with Decorative Shades

Located in Milford, NH

A fine pair of Japanese Meiji two-light reticulated bronze table lamps with bulbous stems, footed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Design Technics Pair of Studio Made Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps 1960s Signed
Design Technics Pair of Studio Made Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps 1960s Signed

Design Technics Pair of Studio Made Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps 1960s Signed

By Design Technics, Lee Rosen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of studio pottery bulbous form, ceramic table lamps, by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mercury Glass Lamp
Mercury Glass Lamp

Mercury Glass Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great large scale mercury glass globe table lamp. Bulbous body with black wooden base. Great size

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood

Studio Craft Organic Modern Walnut Lamp
Studio Craft Organic Modern Walnut Lamp

Studio Craft Organic Modern Walnut Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

A mid-century modern studio craft solid walnut table lamp with bulbous base on a small foot, long

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics

By Lee Rosen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bulbous hand thrown ceramic table lamp by Lee Rosen. Bears the Design Techniques cypher.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Moroccan Brass Lamp With Natural Horn Insets
Monumental Moroccan Brass Lamp With Natural Horn Insets

Monumental Moroccan Brass Lamp With Natural Horn Insets

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A massive bulbous form hammered brass table lamp set with twelve natural horn medallions, all bezel

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metal Glazed Lamps By Lee Rosen For Design Technics
Metal Glazed Lamps By Lee Rosen For Design Technics

Metal Glazed Lamps By Lee Rosen For Design Technics

By Lee Rosen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of bulbous hand thrown ceramic table lamps with a gunmetal pewter glaze. New brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bulbous Table Lamp Ribbed Mercury Glass 1950s Mexican Modernism Luis Barragan
Bulbous Table Lamp Ribbed Mercury Glass 1950s Mexican Modernism Luis Barragan

Bulbous Table Lamp Ribbed Mercury Glass 1950s Mexican Modernism Luis Barragan

By Luis Barragan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Table Lamp Mexican Modernism Magnificent Mercury Table Lamp Bulbous Shape Mexico circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass, Blown Glass

1950s Green Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko
1950s Green Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko

1950s Green Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bulbous table lamp with pinched sides executed in lime-colored blown glass and supported by a round

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Bulbous Orange Drip Glaze Table Lamps
Pair of Bulbous Orange Drip Glaze Table Lamps

Pair of Bulbous Orange Drip Glaze Table Lamps

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mod drip glaze large scale table lamps. Each lamp has high gloss multi-color over black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Pair of Danish, Mid-Century Modern, Bulbous Orange Drip Glaze Lamps
Huge Pair of Danish, Mid-Century Modern, Bulbous Orange Drip Glaze Lamps

Huge Pair of Danish, Mid-Century Modern, Bulbous Orange Drip Glaze Lamps

By Sunset Lamps

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazing pair of huge bulbous orange drip glazed lamps. You will love the gorgeous array of sunrise

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bulbous Wood French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Bulbous Wood French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade

Bulbous Wood French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Bulbous wood French table lamp with dome lampshade The lamp has a large turned wood base which

Category

Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Fruitwood

Deeply Textured Large Bulbous Form Pottery Table Lamp
Deeply Textured Large Bulbous Form Pottery Table Lamp

Deeply Textured Large Bulbous Form Pottery Table Lamp

By Design Techniques

Located in Ferndale, MI

Interesting pattern and glaze on this large bulbous form pottery lamp.

Category

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

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Bulbous Form Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Large Bulbous Form Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Large Bulbous Form Ceramic Table Lamps

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Pair large ceramic table lamps of bulbous teardrop form having high glaze ground with organic

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Monumental Large Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp
1960s Monumental Large Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp

1960s Monumental Large Bulbous Mercury Glass Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Large and unique bulbous shape mercury glass lamp , with black enameled metal fittings , no chips

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bulbous Plaster Lamps
Pair of Bulbous Plaster Lamps

Pair of Bulbous Plaster Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of midcentury bulbous lamps. The plaster portion is 14.5" high and 14" diameter. Total height

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Antique Chinese Celadon Bulbous Vase/Lamp
Antique Chinese Celadon Bulbous Vase/Lamp

Antique Chinese Celadon Bulbous Vase/Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish 19th century, Chinese Celadon porcelain bulbous shape vase, having mythical creator

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Danish Solid Staved Teak Bulbous-Form Table Lamps
Pair of Danish Solid Staved Teak Bulbous-Form Table Lamps

Pair of Danish Solid Staved Teak Bulbous-Form Table Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural bulbous-form table lamps in solid staved-teakwood (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Vivid grain and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Vintage Hammered Metal Table Lamp, Bulbous Base - Sylvia Stave Style
Vintage Hammered Metal Table Lamp, Bulbous Base - Sylvia Stave Style

Vintage Hammered Metal Table Lamp, Bulbous Base - Sylvia Stave Style

By Sylvia Stave

Located in Glasgow, GB

1980's hammered aluminium 'Modernist' style lamp A hammered aluminium table lamp with a broad, urn

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Large Bulbous Simulated Brass Ceramic Vase Lamp
Large Bulbous Simulated Brass Ceramic Vase Lamp

Large Bulbous Simulated Brass Ceramic Vase Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Bulbous Simulated Brass Ceramic Vase Lamp This is an unusual and heavy lamp, it has a large

Category

Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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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 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 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 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 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.

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  • 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.