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Pair of 19th Early Century Irish Giltwood Candelabra of Socrates and Plato
Pair of 19th Early Century Irish Giltwood Candelabra of Socrates and Plato

Pair of 19th Early Century Irish Giltwood Candelabra of Socrates and Plato

Located in Essex, MA

Rare pair of Irish Late Georgian giltwood candelabra of Socrates and Plato. Carved and gilt wooden

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood, Plaster

Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Candelabra
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Candelabra

Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Candelabra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fantastic pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and lapis lazuli six-light candelabra. Each

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

19th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra by Robert Freres
19th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra by Robert Freres

19th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra by Robert Freres

By Robert Freres, Susse Freres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A nice pair of late 19th century Régence style gilt bronze and marble six-light candelabra By

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Vintage Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Metal Table Lamp
Large Vintage Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Metal Table Lamp

Large Vintage Italian Cut Crystal and Gilt Metal Table Lamp

Located in Worcester, GB

and highly decorative Italian table lamp of candelabra form, dating from the mid-20th century. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Five-Light Candelabra by Josef Danhauser Vienna
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Five-Light Candelabra by Josef Danhauser Vienna

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Five-Light Candelabra by Josef Danhauser Vienna

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

drawing for these candelabra is referred to by Danhauser as ‘Girandole No. 3’ and ‘5 lights’. The

Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique French Directoire Style Floor Lamp W/ Table And Candelabra
Antique French Directoire Style Floor Lamp W/ Table And Candelabra

Antique French Directoire Style Floor Lamp W/ Table And Candelabra

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an antique French Directoire style floor lamp with side table. The wiring is new. The shade

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Maitland Smith carved acanthus brass candlestick / candelabra banquet / buffet / table lamp

Category

1990s Philippine Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Desk Lamp by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1970s
Brass Desk Lamp by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1970s

Brass Desk Lamp by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1970s

By Bottega Gadda, Carlo Giorgi

Located in New York, NY

Graceful brass desk lamp in the shape of a leaf. The shade can rotate and holds one candelabra

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Audoux Minet Rope Lantern Floor Lamp, France, 1960s
Audoux Minet Rope Lantern Floor Lamp, France, 1960s

Audoux Minet Rope Lantern Floor Lamp, France, 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

based bulb. Audoux Minet table lamp also available: LU1140218986562 Dimensions of base: 15" D x

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rope

Doré Bronze Ormolu Putti Lighted Candelabra
Doré Bronze Ormolu Putti Lighted Candelabra

Doré Bronze Ormolu Putti Lighted Candelabra

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rococo-style, six-arm candelabra converted into a table lamp in a later period and fitted with five

Category

Antique 19th Century European Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Modernist Chrome Candelabra Table Lamp, a Pair
French Art Deco Modernist Chrome Candelabra Table Lamp, a Pair

French Art Deco Modernist Chrome Candelabra Table Lamp, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming pair of French Art Deco modernist candelabra table lamps. Geometric candelabra style

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Neoclassical Candelabra Table Lamps in Gilt Bronze
Neoclassical Candelabra Table Lamps in Gilt Bronze

Neoclassical Candelabra Table Lamps in Gilt Bronze

Located in Astoria, NY

Neoclassical pair of gilt bronze five-light candelabras converted to table lamps. The pair has a

Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp with Glass Tulip Shade
Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp with Glass Tulip Shade

Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp with Glass Tulip Shade

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Art Nouveau solid bronze candelabra on large decorative base with tulip frosted glass shade. The

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Empire Style French Cast-Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp
20th Century Empire Style French Cast-Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp

20th Century Empire Style French Cast-Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Finely cast bronze, silvered. Metal screen is polished on the inside, hand-painted on the outside. (F-Mr-14-bas).

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20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Two Tier Six Candlestick Candelabra Table Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Two Tier Six Candlestick Candelabra Table Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Two Tier Six Candlestick Candelabra Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Majestic Two Tier Brass Six Candlestick Table Lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, Circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Late 17th Century Baroque Candelabra Table Lamp Pair, Florence, circa 1690
Late 17th Century Baroque Candelabra Table Lamp Pair, Florence, circa 1690

Late 17th Century Baroque Candelabra Table Lamp Pair, Florence, circa 1690

Located in Encinitas, CA

Late 17th century Baroque period, beautifully patinated pair of wood candelabra. Deep red hues

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Leaf

Monumental Pair of Stiffel White, Marble & Brass Candelabra Table Lamps, 1940s
Monumental Pair of Stiffel White, Marble & Brass Candelabra Table Lamps, 1940s

Monumental Pair of Stiffel White, Marble & Brass Candelabra Table Lamps, 1940s

By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial pair of Stiffel Lamp Company White, Brass and White Marble Candlestick Table Lamps in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade

Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade

By Visual Comfort

Located in Dayton, OH

a four arm candelabra over hexagonal support and circular base. The lamp features a square shaped

Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Empire Bronze Ormolu 4 Light Candelabra Table Lamps, Manner Rabiat, a Pair
Empire Bronze Ormolu 4 Light Candelabra Table Lamps, Manner Rabiat, a Pair

Empire Bronze Ormolu 4 Light Candelabra Table Lamps, Manner Rabiat, a Pair

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Manner of Claude-Francois Rabiat. Each modeled as a classical maiden holding aloft a basket of fruit issuing four candlearms on raised engine turned column and plinth base. Shade me...

Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Candelabra 19th Century French Ormolu Table Lamp
Large Candelabra 19th Century French Ormolu Table Lamp

Large Candelabra 19th Century French Ormolu Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Incredible ornate French brass candelabra table lamp, circa 19th C. The lamp was originally a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Pair of E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Candelabra Table Lamps
Fabulous Pair of E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Candelabra Table Lamps

Fabulous Pair of E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Candelabra Table Lamps

Located in Roslyn, NY

A pair of very fine Caldwell bronze and enamel candelabra lamps. The wiring has been redone

Category

Early 20th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Brass Table Lamp / Candelabra, Germany, 1930
Vintage Art Deco Brass Table Lamp / Candelabra, Germany, 1930

Vintage Art Deco Brass Table Lamp / Candelabra, Germany, 1930

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Art Deco brass table lamp is an original decorative object realized in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Two-Light Table Lamp
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Two-Light Table Lamp

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Two-Light Table Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

converted to electric table lamp. The candelabra is of heavy bronze with patinaited bronze fluted column

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Country French Tole Candelabra Buffet Lamps
Vintage Country French Tole Candelabra Buffet Lamps

Vintage Country French Tole Candelabra Buffet Lamps

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful candelabra buffet lamps with toleware leaf design each with 5 bulbs. Elegant and dramatic

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Polished Bronze Candelabra Bouillotte Lamp
19th Century Polished Bronze Candelabra Bouillotte Lamp

19th Century Polished Bronze Candelabra Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

19th century polished bronze candelabra bouillotte lamp. Beautifully cast bronze made in France in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Champlevé French Candelabra Lamp
Antique Gilt Bronze Champlevé French Candelabra Lamp

Antique Gilt Bronze Champlevé French Candelabra Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant gilt cast bronze 19th century candelabra with four arms and center arm. The bronze with

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late French Empire Candelabra/Lamps
Pair of Late French Empire Candelabra/Lamps

Pair of Late French Empire Candelabra/Lamps

By Thomire & Cie.

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of French Empire candelabra/lamps of the finest quality patinated and gilt bronze, likely

Category

Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Gilt Tole & Crystal Candelabra Lamp
Large Italian Gilt Tole & Crystal Candelabra Lamp

Large Italian Gilt Tole & Crystal Candelabra Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

electric table lamp is quite striking.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Style Pair of Bronze/Crystal Candelabra Lamps
French Style Pair of Bronze/Crystal Candelabra Lamps

French Style Pair of Bronze/Crystal Candelabra Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French candelabra lamps with gilt bronze frames and crystals.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp
French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp

French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

lamp are three curved decorative gilded arms with gilded nozzles. French circa 1825. Dimensions: 32

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Superb Pair of French Neoclassical Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Superb Pair of French Neoclassical Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Superb Pair of French Neoclassical Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Finely articulated. Each of Athenian tripod form issuing four foliate candle arms headed by cockerels and supported on stepped plinth base with Vitruvian scroll decoration. Electrifi...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of very fine 19th c. French Dore Bronze Candelabras converted to Lamps. The Shades are

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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 Candelabras that have been converted to lamps. They are Dore Bronze with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration Period Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Restauration Period Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration Period Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bronze and marble candelabra lamps. Each five-arm candelabras is raised on a triangular sienna marble

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique gilt bronze candelabra in the French Louis XVI style, electrified with modern

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Candelabra Lamp, Taking Three Lights
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Candelabra Lamp, Taking Three Lights

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Candelabra Lamp, Taking Three Lights

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

A Tommi Parzinger style lamp having a brass bow form with three candle lights.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Francis Crociani Pair of Ceramic Candelabras, Vallauris 1950s, Possibly Lamps
Francis Crociani Pair of Ceramic Candelabras, Vallauris 1950s, Possibly Lamps

Francis Crociani Pair of Ceramic Candelabras, Vallauris 1950s, Possibly Lamps

By Francis Crociani

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French pair of ceramic candelabras by Francis Crociani, Vallauris, France, late 1950s. Marked

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Two-Light Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Two-Light Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Two-Light Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

. Electrified. Measures 14" to top of candelabra nozzle.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Empire 19th Century Bronze Candelabras Mounted as Lamps, Pair
Fine French Empire 19th Century Bronze Candelabras Mounted as Lamps, Pair

Fine French Empire 19th Century Bronze Candelabras Mounted as Lamps, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Empire bronze candelabras that have been electrified and converted to table lamps. Each

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candelabras Lamps
Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candelabras Lamps

Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candelabras Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI gilt bronze candelabras lamps. Very fine detail and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Candelabra, Now as a Lamp
Charles X Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Candelabra, Now as a Lamp

Charles X Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Candelabra, Now as a Lamp

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charles X Ormolu mounted Baccarat crystal candelabra, now as a lamp Better than most, exquisite

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

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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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.