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Large French Candelabra Mounted as Lamp
Large French Candelabra Mounted as Lamp

Large French Candelabra Mounted as Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's French gilt bronze foliage lamp with urn base. Measurements: Height of body: 34

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp
Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp

Located in NYC, NY

A bronze and gilded bronze five-light candelabra, in the Napoleonic Empire style with two-bulb

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Wonderful E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Candelabra Fine Table Lamp
Wonderful E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Candelabra Fine Table Lamp

Wonderful E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Candelabra Fine Table Lamp

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Caldwell silvered bronze candelabra lamp. The height to the top of candle cup Is

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

MCM Stiffle Candelabra Lamp by Tommi Parzinger
MCM Stiffle Candelabra Lamp by Tommi Parzinger

MCM Stiffle Candelabra Lamp by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking MCM candelabra lamp is a sophisticated example of Tommi Parzinger’s timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Empire Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
French Empire Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

French Empire Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of gilt and patinated French Empire style 2 arm candelabra with winged classical figures and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabra Lamp
Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabra Lamp

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabra Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabra Lamp Bring a candle-lit aesthetic to your space with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Dorè  Patinated And Bronze Candelabra Lamp
Empire Dorè  Patinated And Bronze Candelabra Lamp

Empire Dorè Patinated And Bronze Candelabra Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century bronze and patinated candelabra mounted as a lamp. Lamp features a lovely patinated

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Candelabra Converted to Table Lamps
A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Candelabra Converted to Table Lamps

A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Candelabra Converted to Table Lamps

Located in Dublin, IE

, fully restored, rewired and converted to table lamps. This fabulous pair are elaborately decorated with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency
Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency

Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency

By Hans Kögl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gilt wrought iron foliate candelabra table or floor lamp. Hollywood Regency, midcentury electrified

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Three-Arm Brass Table Lamp with a Candelabra Design, Italy
Vintage Three-Arm Brass Table Lamp with a Candelabra Design, Italy

Vintage Three-Arm Brass Table Lamp with a Candelabra Design, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. It features a brass structure. This is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it has no dents and can be considered as is in good or...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp
19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp

19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp. Beautiful design and stands, see photos.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Gio Ponti Candelabra Fleche Lamps
Pair of Gio Ponti Candelabra Fleche Lamps

Pair of Gio Ponti Candelabra Fleche Lamps

By Gio Ponti, Christofle

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of early edition Gio Ponti candelabra fleche lamps, an original cornucopia design of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

French Fine Antique Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps
French Fine Antique Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

French Fine Antique Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

High quality gilt bronze electrified candelabra lamps. Six-light design with elaborate high floral

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style
Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style

Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Magnificent Pair of Empire style Candelabra, now turned into lamp. Gilt & Patinated Bronze on

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electric Candelabra Lamp
Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electric Candelabra Lamp

Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electric Candelabra Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electrified Candelabra Lamp. Circa 1900-1920. Electrified later

Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps Pair
French 19th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps Pair

French 19th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps Pair

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular Pair of 19th century French Gilt Bronze Putti Candelabra lamps. Neoclassical Pair

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage MCM Brass Candelabra Lamp After Tommi Parzinger
Vintage MCM Brass Candelabra Lamp After Tommi Parzinger

Vintage MCM Brass Candelabra Lamp After Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a commanding architectural statement with this monumental vintage table lamp, a striking

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 18th Century Gilt Candelabra Lamps - a Pair
French 18th Century Gilt Candelabra Lamps - a Pair

French 18th Century Gilt Candelabra Lamps - a Pair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French pair of double-arm giltwood candelabras from the 1700s. This impressive, hand-carved and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Neo-Classical Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Candelabra  Lamps
Neo-Classical Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Candelabra  Lamps

Neo-Classical Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful well cast and finished pair of late 19th/Early 20th Century Candelabra turned into

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Bronze French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps
Pair Of Bronze French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps

Pair Of Bronze French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of cast bronze French Empire column form candelabras with 6 lights, now mounted as double

Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Silvered Bronze Candelabra Lamps by Pairpoint
Pair of Silvered Bronze Candelabra Lamps by Pairpoint

Pair of Silvered Bronze Candelabra Lamps by Pairpoint

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An elegant pair of silvered bronze and glass candelabra lamps by Pairpoint . The two light lamps

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century, French, Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamp
19th Century, French, Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamp

19th Century, French, Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Rococo Dore bronze candelabra lamps. With all original parts

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Early 20th Century Tall Edwardian Candelabra Lamps
Vintage Early 20th Century Tall Edwardian Candelabra Lamps

Vintage Early 20th Century Tall Edwardian Candelabra Lamps

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

These vintage Edwardian designed tall bronze candelabra lamps are elegantly decorated with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silvered-Bronze Hunting Horn Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Silvered-Bronze Hunting Horn Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Silvered-Bronze Hunting Horn Candelabra Lamps

Located in Pembroke, MA

A lovely pair of neoclassical French candelabra (circa 1880), in silvered-bronze, having been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Tôle

A Pair of Large French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps
A Pair of Large French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps

A Pair of Large French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

lamps. The candelabra are made of the finest quality chased patinated and gilded bronze. The tri-form

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine French Charles X Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Fine French Charles X Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Fine French Charles X Candelabra Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

French, 19th century. Cast patinated bronze five light candelabra, now mounted as double socket

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of  Brass Figural Candelabra Lamps with Prisms
Pair of  Brass Figural Candelabra Lamps with Prisms

Pair of Brass Figural Candelabra Lamps with Prisms

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Nice old pair of candelabra that have been electrified. In good working order. Some small chipping

Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps
19th Century French Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

19th Century French Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of antique French doré bronze candelabras. Rococo style with seven lights. All with urn

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

on tripartite base; lamped. Stock ID: D9163

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps in Charles X style, later

Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé
French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé

French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Belle Époque Chinoiserie Foo Dog Candelabra Lamp, Turquoise Flambé & Gilt Bronze A striking

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Russian Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamp
19th Century Russian Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamp

19th Century Russian Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely cast and gilded Russian Empire style candelabra that was transformed into a lamp

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilded Brass Candelabra Lamps with Foliate & Grape Motifs
Pair of Gilded Brass Candelabra Lamps with Foliate & Grape Motifs

Pair of Gilded Brass Candelabra Lamps with Foliate & Grape Motifs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of gilt and patinated brass candelabra, converted for electricity, each designed

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dutch Brass Candelabra Lamp, Mid-18th Century, Mounted by Chapman
Dutch Brass Candelabra Lamp, Mid-18th Century, Mounted by Chapman

Dutch Brass Candelabra Lamp, Mid-18th Century, Mounted by Chapman

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare Dutch brass candelabra, mid-18th century, later adapted as a table lamp by Chapman, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Brass Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century
Pair of French Empire Brass Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of French Empire Brass Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of very fine quality 19th century brass candelabras, now converted to table lamps

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamp With Tole Shade
19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamp With Tole Shade

19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamp With Tole Shade

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Exceptional casting. Truly stunning 19th century French candelabra converted to lamp with a great

Category

Antique 1890s French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

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

Pair of 19th Century French Doré Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century finely chased French doré bronze candelabras converted to lamps. The base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Regency Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Regency Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Regency Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of lamped candelabra, attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne, finely cast of patinated and gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, ormolu, and black Belgian marble candelabra lamps. Each five arm lamp is raised by a most decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps.
Pair 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps.

Pair 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French Empire bronze four light candelabras converted to table lamps. The outstanding quality of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Gothic Brass Candelabra Lamps Lion Wolf head Maximalist Vintage 1950s
Gothic Brass Candelabra Lamps Lion Wolf head Maximalist Vintage 1950s

Gothic Brass Candelabra Lamps Lion Wolf head Maximalist Vintage 1950s

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful lamps, brass chain sashes, Appears to be Wolf Heads on Slate Base and Lion's Heads around

Category

Mid-20th Century American High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candelabras Converted to Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candelabras Converted to Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candelabras Converted to Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Style bronze candelabras converted to table lamps, having D'ore

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps Circa 19th Century
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps Circa 19th Century

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps Circa 19th Century

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze three arm candelabra lamps. Each lamp is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A fine pair of Regency marble and bronze candelabra lamps
A fine pair of Regency marble and bronze candelabra lamps

A fine pair of Regency marble and bronze candelabra lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine pair of 19th century Regency marble and bronze candelabra lamps. Figural Atlas's adorn

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th century marble and ormolu mounted figural urn three-light table lamp

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

LVI Style Bronze Dore Candelabra As A Lamp With Chains
LVI Style Bronze Dore Candelabra As A Lamp With Chains

LVI Style Bronze Dore Candelabra As A Lamp With Chains

Located in Dallas, TX

A fabulous pair of LVI style bronze dore candelabras mounted now as lamps with chains attached

Category

Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Charles X Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Charles X Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Charles X Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

With acanthus-wrapped fluted columns on scroll-form feet and triangular base. Lamp shades not

Category

Antique 1830s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Supremely Elegant Pair of Bronze Renaissance Revival Candelabra Lamps
Supremely Elegant Pair of Bronze Renaissance Revival Candelabra Lamps

Supremely Elegant Pair of Bronze Renaissance Revival Candelabra Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A rare supremely elegant pair of bronze candleabra lamps with ornate and artful details including

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated George III Style Candelabra Form Lamps
Pair of Silver Plated George III Style Candelabra Form Lamps

Pair of Silver Plated George III Style Candelabra Form Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Pair of Georgian style two light silver plated candelabra form lamps, with hand chased, and

Category

Early 20th Century American George III Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

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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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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.