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Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of 19th century French ormolu four-light candelabras now electrified into lamps. Each with

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Style Bronze Candelabra as Lamps, 2
French Empire Style Bronze Candelabra as Lamps, 2

French Empire Style Bronze Candelabra as Lamps, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of French Empire Style Patinated Bronze Four Branch Candelabra Mounted as Lamps, after the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tall Bronze Neoclassical Figural Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Tall Bronze Neoclassical Figural Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Tall Bronze Neoclassical Figural Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This pair of candelabra date from the 19th century and were electrified in the early 20th century

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of Brass Argand Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Brass Argand Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Brass Argand Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French brass argand two-arm candelabra lights. Each with a finely cast brass finial flanked

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Style Candelabra Form Lamps
Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Style Candelabra Form Lamps

Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Style Candelabra Form Lamps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very fine pair of well cast bronze table lamps with triple candle forms, grey marble bases, great

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Parzinger Style Four Light Brass Candelabra Lamps
Pair Parzinger Style Four Light Brass Candelabra Lamps

Pair Parzinger Style Four Light Brass Candelabra Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Similar to designs by Tommi Parzinger, these table lamps each have four slender shafts branching

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Included here is a matching pair of antique French Empire patinated and ormolu bronze candelabras

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Empire Style Glass Column Form Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Empire Style Glass Column Form Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Empire Style Glass Column Form Candelabra Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

table lamps each take two bulbs and have a Corinthian column-form top leading to five candelabra arms

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Early 20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890
Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890

Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural table lamp offers candelabra having gilt bronze scrolled foliate form arms

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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Wire, Metal, Bronze

American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp
American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp

American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furn...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candelabras Made into  Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Brass Candelabras Made into  Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candelabras Made into Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candelabras Made into Lamps

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Candelabra Lamps by Stiffel
Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Candelabra Lamps by Stiffel

Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Candelabra Lamps by Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of tapering brass candelabra lamps on ebonized walnut bases by Stiffel. Lamps have

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

One Pair Of French Dore Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps

One Pair Of French Dore Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th century Pair of French gilt bronze candelabra form lamps. Go to thomasjollyantiques.com.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Candelabra Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 19th century bronze and crystal candelabra lamps. Height listed is to top of finial.

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Style Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Style Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Style Candelabra Lamps

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of neoclassical style 4-light candelabra lamps with one standard socket, shade, and brass

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20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charles X Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabra as Lamps
Charles X Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabra as Lamps

Charles X Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabra as Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of Charles X gilt bronze 3-branch candelabra converted to custom lamps, tripod base

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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th c. French Empire Dore Bronze Candelabras converted to lamps. They are very finely

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th c. French Silvered Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th c. French Silvered Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th c. French Silvered Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th c. French Silvered Bronze Candelabras Converted to Lamps. The Shades are included and

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Candelabra Lamps, Early 20th Century
Pair of French Bronze Candelabra Lamps, Early 20th Century

Pair of French Bronze Candelabra Lamps, Early 20th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Intricate pair of French bronze six-light candelabra mounted to lamps. Early 20th century. Each

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 2nd Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras as Lamps
Pair of 2nd Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras as Lamps

Pair of 2nd Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras as Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Napolean III Period bronze dore and black patinated five light candelabras as lamps. An

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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Lamped Candelabra in Grand Scale
Pair of French Bronze Lamped Candelabra in Grand Scale

Pair of French Bronze Lamped Candelabra in Grand Scale

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of candelabra, of finely chased, patinated and bronze doré, Second Empire period. Each with

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Antique 1850s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair FrenchTwo Light Green and Gilt Metal Candelabra Lamps
Pair FrenchTwo Light Green and Gilt Metal Candelabra Lamps

Pair FrenchTwo Light Green and Gilt Metal Candelabra Lamps

Located in Troy, MI

Charming pair of circa 1930s green and gilt metal candle style lamps. Wired for US electrical

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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural California Modern Iron Lamp and Candelabra by Tony Paul
Sculptural California Modern Iron Lamp and Candelabra by Tony Paul

Sculptural California Modern Iron Lamp and Candelabra by Tony Paul

By Tony Paul

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural California Modern iron lamp and candelabra, designed by Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gold Gilt Metal Candelabra Lamps C. 1900's
Pair of Gold Gilt Metal Candelabra Lamps C. 1900's

Pair of Gold Gilt Metal Candelabra Lamps C. 1900's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 22K gold gilt metal candelabra lamps crowned with custom painted parchment shades. These

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps, circa 1850s
Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps, circa 1850s

Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps, circa 1850s

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of Charles X cast bronze candelabras now as lamps. The beautifully cast lamps with patinated

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Antique 1850s European Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Spanish 19th Century Iron and Wood Candelabras Made into Lamps
Spanish 19th Century Iron and Wood Candelabras Made into Lamps

Spanish 19th Century Iron and Wood Candelabras Made into Lamps

Located in Round Top, TX

These Cool Spanish 19th century iron and wood candelabras were made into lamps and have been wired

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Period Regency Greyhound Form Candelabra Mounted As Lamps
Pair Of Period Regency Greyhound Form Candelabra Mounted As Lamps

Pair Of Period Regency Greyhound Form Candelabra Mounted As Lamps

Located in Essex, MA

PAIR of Neoclassical Regency Crystal and Ormolu Grehhound Form Two Arm Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Table Lamps

Pair of 19th c. French Marble and Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th c. French Marble and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th c. French Marble and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of late 19th c. French White Marble and Bronze Candelabras converted to lamps. The Shades are

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Figural Bronze Rococo Candelabra Lamp with Satyr, Circa 1890
Antique Figural Bronze Rococo Candelabra Lamp with Satyr, Circa 1890

Antique Figural Bronze Rococo Candelabra Lamp with Satyr, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural French Rococo candelabra lamp offers cast bronze construction with urn form font

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Maurin Vert Candelabra Lamps
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Maurin Vert Candelabra Lamps

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Maurin Vert Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vert and ormolu mounted seven arm candelabra lamps. Each candelabra is raised by a square ormolu base

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Bronze Candelabra Style Buffet Lamps by Oscar Bach
Pair of Bronze Candelabra Style Buffet Lamps by Oscar Bach

Pair of Bronze Candelabra Style Buffet Lamps by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Toledo, OH

A fantastic pair of buffet lamps by Oscar Bach. Candelabra with two electrified candle sockets on

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20th Century American Gothic Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp, France, Late 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp, France, Late 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Mounted as a Lamp, late 19th century, four branch candle

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Troubadour Candelabra Lamp with Courteous Scene
19th Century Gilt Bronze Troubadour Candelabra Lamp with Courteous Scene

19th Century Gilt Bronze Troubadour Candelabra Lamp with Courteous Scene

Located in Paris, FR

Two candelabra lamps, each with four branches, resting on a foliated and hexagonal base. They

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of C19th French Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair Of C19th French Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair Of C19th French Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in London, GB

A Striking Pair of C19th French Gilt Bronze Candelabra In Egyptian Revival Taste. Sympathetically

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Ormolu Four-Arm Candelabras Mounted into Lamps
French 19th Century Ormolu Four-Arm Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

French 19th Century Ormolu Four-Arm Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite pair of French 19th century ormolu four-arm candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This first quality pair of heavily cast bronze three light candelabra are finely detailed, and

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Early 20th Century American Régence Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This finely detailed pair of gilt bronze lamps by E. F. Caldwell feature classical motifs

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Charles X Gilt Bronze Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Charles X Gilt Bronze Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Charles X Gilt Bronze Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

Located in Kittery Point, ME

, mounted as a lamp. Electrified. With oval cream silk lampshades. Please note that the height is adjustable

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Patina Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps
Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Patina Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps

Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Patina Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

A nice pair of late 19th century patina bronze two light figural candelabra lamps Each cast as a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Charles X  Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra as Lamps
Pair of Charles X  Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra as Lamps

Pair of Charles X Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra as Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of patinated and gilt bronze Charles X lamps made from candelabra having five branches

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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th c. French Dore Bronze Putti and Marble Candelabras converted to Lamps. The Shades are

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Blue Murano Glass Candelabra
Blue Murano Glass Candelabra

Blue Murano Glass Candelabra

Located in Chireno, TX

Blue Murano glass candelabra newly wired as table lamp. For use within the USA using UL listed

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Blown Glass

2 Antique Baroque 4 Arm Candelabras Candle Holders Converted Lamps 20"
2 Antique Baroque 4 Arm Candelabras Candle Holders Converted Lamps 20"

2 Antique Baroque 4 Arm Candelabras Candle Holders Converted Lamps 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique bronze baroque style four arm candelabras, mounted on black painted metal bases and

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Early 20th Century Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair Of Gilded Bronze Three Light Candelabra Lamps, Early 20th Century
Pair Of Gilded Bronze Three Light Candelabra Lamps, Early 20th Century

Pair Of Gilded Bronze Three Light Candelabra Lamps, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine pair of antique French gilt bronze three arm Candelabra with finely cast, three relief, leaf

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair E. F. Caldwell Marble, Bronze, and Wedgwood Candelabra form Lamps
Pair E. F. Caldwell Marble, Bronze, and Wedgwood Candelabra form Lamps

Pair E. F. Caldwell Marble, Bronze, and Wedgwood Candelabra form Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fabulous pair of Caldwell lamps feature Wedgwood jasperware plaques and gilt bronze mounts on

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Tole Painted Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Tole Painted Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Tole Painted Candelabra Lamps

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This handsome pair of lamps feature Classical motifs including swags, tassels, and acanthus leaves

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra Transformed Lamp
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra Transformed Lamp

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra Transformed Lamp

Located in Fayetteville, AR

into a lamp with a perfectly matched French fabricated custom shade. The central column allows the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Wonderful Large Pair 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Rouge Marble Candelabra Lamps
Wonderful Large Pair 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Rouge Marble Candelabra Lamps

Wonderful Large Pair 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Rouge Marble Candelabra Lamps

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Roslyn, NY

An exquisite large pair of 19th century Louis XVI ormolu and Rouge marble candelabra lamps. Each

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Candelabra Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of candelabra table lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique candelabra table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are 556 antique and vintage candelabra table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Candelabra table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV candelabra table lamps are consistently popular styles. Many candelabra table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Gherardo Degli Albizzi and Ferdinand Barbedienne produced popular candelabra table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Candelabra Table Lamps?

Prices for candelabra table lamps start at $325 and top out at $170,254 with the average selling for $3,551.

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 Candelabra Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.