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Piero Fornasetti Farfalle Butterfly Table Lamp
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
-expression, Piero Fornasetti. The brass lamp features screen-printed green, blue, pink and yellow butterflies
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Limited Edition Ricchi Poveri ’Five Butterflies’ Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Limited Edition Ricchi Poveri ’Five Butterflies’ Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
This playful and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Danish Art Nouveau Butterfly Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic Bornholm 1920s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Nouveau table lamp by the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth on the island of Bornholm.
The Lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Butterfly table lamp Sign: Le Verre Francais France, 1923, Style: Art Nouveau
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
pieces are the lighting fixtures: Whether table lamps or night lights, chandeliers or plafonds, a Le
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps French Butterflies Modern Lamps - a Pair
By Robert Kostka, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Louis Drimmer
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage tall Italian Ceramic Porcelain Vase Table lamps
Material: Ceramic, Porcelain
Style: Vintage
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
20th century French Butterfly Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pretty brass butterfly lamp from the 1950s.
Half lampshade in yellow fabric and brass rim.
Nice
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Playful Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
Pair of porcelain table lamps having white bodies with hand painted butterflies, and foliate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base, Contemporary
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pair of butterfly lamps. Made of metal, covered with white plaster and the bases are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
H 33.75 in W 15 in D 11 in
Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies
Illuminate your home with
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Murano lamps, butterflies
Located in Nice, FR
base of the lamp is decorated with an assembly of leaves or butterflies in green and gold Murano glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Alvino Bagni Bitossi Bamboo and Butterfly Pottery Table Lamps, Pair
By Bitossi, Alvino Bagni
Located in Garnerville, NY
Stunning pair of Alvino Bagni Bitossi Italian pottery table lamps. Decorated and glazed in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Edition Modern, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
Very Large Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Butterfly Motife Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lamp having a cylindrical shaped white etched glass base adorned with gold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chromed Table Lamp with Frosted Glass Butterflies, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This striking Art Deco table lamp embodies the glamour and sophistication of the era. The frosted
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
H 26.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Italian art design table lamp Cage Blue butterflies Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Leo De Carlo, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
An exquisite piece of Italian art design. Artistic table lamp Cage in Iceberg Blue glass color by
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Table Lamps with Butterflies in Murano Glass, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of Italian table lamps in amber Murano glass, decorated with Gold Butterflies and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamps in wood, handcarved. With butterfly decor pattern. It has been made in china
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of lamps with Murano glass butterflies
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of rare " butterflies" Murano glass lamps
Dimensions given without shade
No shade included
Category
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pr. Beth Weissman MCM Chrome & Lucite Floral Butterfly Motif Table Lamps C. 1974
By Weissman
Located in Atlanta, GA
table lamps, crafted circa 1974. These lamps embody the quintessential design elements of the era
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 26.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Italian Post Modern Table Lamp model Butterflies By Naghi Habib for SLAMP , 90s
By Naghi Habib, Slamp
Located in Roma, IT
, they play on both sides with graphic elements of Pop Art, Posterin and graffiti.
Our "Butterflies" lamp
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 15.95 in W 17.52 in D 3.94 in
French Mid-Century Table Lamp, Black with a Decof of Butterflies, c. 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Black and golden table lamp black lacquered wood.
Decor of butterflies flying on plants.
French
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Lamps Pair Porcelain Narrow Floral Butterflies Bottle Shape Customshades
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An unusual pair of narrow 3”, naturalistic, bottle shaped lamps with flowers and butterflies on
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 3.15 in
Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important Chinese lamp in blue ceramic decorated with butterflies and flowers.
China.
QING dynasty
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Ceramic
H 17.33 in Dm 9.85 in
1960s Italian Ceramic Bamboo Lamp with Antique Chinese Jade Butterfly Finial
Located in New York, NY
jade butterfly finial. Measures 32.75 total height, lamp body alone, 16.75 height x 6.5 diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Pair of Bronze Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s American patinated bronze table lamps with butterfly shaped shades
Category
Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Duval Brasseur Large Butterfly Sconce or Table Lamp
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Miami, FL
Large Duval Brasseur agates and brass Butterfly Sconce or table lampe.
Four lights, 65 watts max
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Agate, Brass
Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Chinese elm side table cabinets with
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Elm
H 23.82 in W 21.07 in D 15.75 in
Duval Brasseur Style Butterfly Sconce
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Duval Brasseur Butterfly sconce or table lamp , brass and mica stone .
1 socket, 65 watts
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stone, Brass
Art Nouveau .800 Silver Butterfly Table Lamps
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Art Nouveau .800 Silver Butterfly Table Lamps. Decorated with six applied butterflies with enameled
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Butterflies & Poppies Hand Painted Thai Porcelain Table Lamps - 2 pc
Located in Middletown, MD
An eclectic pair of table lamps made in Thailand circa 1920. Featuring a rich vibrant hand-painted
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Heintz Art Metal Butterfly Lamp
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mica-lined shade with cutout work of butterfly and jasmine stars is complemented by sterling
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Lamp with Butterflies from the 1970s
Located in Lisieux, FR
Incredible lamp by French creator Isabella. So poetic and unusual.
This woman created lamps and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps
Liz Marsh Designs Pair of Decoupage Butterfly Study Lamps
By Liz Marsh
Located in Houston, TX
Hand made with care in Houston, Texas. This pair of glass lamps features a selection of 18th
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Marvelous Pair of Fornasetti Style Enameled Glass Butterfly Lamps
By Fornasetti
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Pair of pale yellow glass lamps appliqued with colorful butterflies and black enameled line accents
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Liz Marsh Designs Pair of Fluttering Butterflies Decoupage Lamps
By Liz Marsh
Located in Houston, TX
Hand made with care in Houston, Texas. This glass lamp features a selection of earth-tone beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Liz Marsh Designs Pair of Decoupage Butterfly Study II Lamps
By Liz Marsh
Located in Houston, TX
Hand made with care in Houston, Texas. This pair of glass lamps features a selection of 18th
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Pair of Silver Leaf Reverse Painted Art Glass Ballerina & Butterfly Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
butterfly decoupage lamps. Beautifully executed with original gilt brass filigree hardware and fittings
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiffany-Style lamp, Base with Butterflies and Glass and Hat with Stained Glass
Located in Monselice, PD
Tiffany style table lamp one of the first large-scale reproductions, on the base are relief
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Butterfly Table Lamp Signed Ghinza
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceramic butterfly table lamp signed Ghinza.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Gold Murano Butterflies Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Table Lamp Gold Murano Butterflies with polished
brushed brass base table lamp ornamented with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Paul Hanson Saffron Transferware Butterfly Table Lamp
By Paul Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Hanson Lighting saffron yellow glazed Chinoiserie vase form table lamp with transferware style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Butterfly Table Lamps Murano Glass and Brass, circa 1970
By Banci
Located in London, GB
A pair of highly decorative Italian table lamps “BUTTERFLY” in Murano glass with gold and silver
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 7.09 in
Table lamp by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare « butterflies » table lamp in enameled metal by Piero Fornasetti, Italy circa 1950.
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Butterfly Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical English lamp in the form of a butterfly alighting on a twig. A long light composes the
Category
Vintage 1930s English Table Lamps
Pair of "Butterfly" decorated Table Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Great pair of table lamps of vase form decorated with various colorful butterflies in a staggered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Marbro Black Mirror Glazed Turquoise Butterfly Lamp, circa 1970-1980
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Marbro lamps created with Japanese mirror black porcelain vases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of "butterfly " decoupage glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glass vase-form table lamps with butterfly and floral decoupage elements.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Fondica Gilt Bronze Butterfly Tall Table Lamp, 1970, France
By Fondica
Located in New York, NY
Fondica Gilt Bronze Butterfly Tall Table Lamp, 1970, France
Lovely tall heavy lamp with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps with Butterflies in Murano Glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with butterflies in Murano glass.
Category
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps with Butterflies in Murano Glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with butterflies in Murano glass.
Category
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps with Butterflies in Murano Glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with butterflies in Murano glass.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps with Butterflies in Murano Glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with butterflies in Murano glass.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Butterflies on Brass Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful topaz colored Murano glass butterflies adorn this pair of tubular brass table lamps
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Butterflies by Erhard & Sohne
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex shipping: $ 235
An Art Nouveau wood and brass inlaid table lamp.
Intarsia technique
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Decalcomania Style Butterfly Specimen Porcelain Table Lamps
By Leonard Foss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Marvelous pair of decalcomania style porcelain table lamps featuring butterfly specimens. Produced
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Decoupage Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
butterflies. Each lamp raised on giltwood bases.
Please contact us for shipping quotes.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Mao Period Table Lamps Chinoiserie Amphora Elephants Butterflies Flowers
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering a Pair of midcentury Mao Period Porcelain Amphora Chinese Table Lamps with Shades
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Lamps with Butterfly
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Two 1970s lamps in nickeled metal, with a butterfly set into a glass case.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Butterfly Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the butterfly table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every butterfly table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 52 variations of the antique or vintage butterfly table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a butterfly table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each butterfly table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made butterfly table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fondica, Fornasetti and Van Briggle are consistently popular.
How Much is a Butterfly Table Lamp?
Prices for a butterfly table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $74 and can go as high as $23,483, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Butterfly Table Lamp
- What is a butterfly table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a table butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
- 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.
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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.