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Fine Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra Lamps
Fine Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra Lamps

Fine Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of 19th century French Clodion style patinated bronze cherub candelabra lamps with gilt

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pr. 19 C Ormolu & Chinese Blue Poudré Porcelain Candelabra lamps, Att. Caldwell
Pr. 19 C Ormolu & Chinese Blue Poudré Porcelain Candelabra lamps, Att. Caldwell

Pr. 19 C Ormolu & Chinese Blue Poudré Porcelain Candelabra lamps, Att. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Pair of 19 Century Ormolu & Chinese Blue Poudré Porcelain Candelabra, Attributed to

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Antique 1890s American Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Marble Candelabras Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Marble Candelabras Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Marble Candelabras Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised on a circular fluted base decorated with an ormolu foliate garland and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three-Light Candelabra Lamps
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three-Light Candelabra Lamps

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three-Light Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of exceptional French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three light candelabra lamps

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each seven arm lamp is raised by an elegant triangular shaped base with concave sides and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Candelabra Lamps, Signed Sèvres
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Candelabra Lamps, Signed Sèvres

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Candelabra Lamps, Signed Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and porcelain electrified candelabras

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

French Sevres Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp Signed Feuchere
French Sevres Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp Signed Feuchere

French Sevres Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp Signed Feuchere

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully cast French Serves bisque porcelain grouping showing two classically draped maidens or Graces standing on a circular bisque base with flutes and inset with decorative f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Blue Glass and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Blue Glass and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Blue Glass and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. hand blown cobalt blue glass and ormolu candelabra

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamp. The lamp is raised by fine square mottled feet below the base with lovely scrolled foliate

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each six arm lamp is raised by handsome paw feet below scrolled foliate designs and a

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

period patinated bronze and ormolu candelabra lamps possibly by Henri Picard. Each eight arm lamp is

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Two-Arm Candelabras Mounted into Lamps
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Two-Arm Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Two-Arm Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of French mid 19th century two arm candelabras in ormolu and patinated bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 'Fantasy' Patinated Bronze Two-Light Candelabra Lamps, circa 1910
Pair of 'Fantasy' Patinated Bronze Two-Light Candelabra Lamps, circa 1910

Pair of 'Fantasy' Patinated Bronze Two-Light Candelabra Lamps, circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

Depicting what appears to be male and female apparitions (?) chanting, he holding in the crook of his arm a pet monkey wearing a cap, the pair emanating a gothic sensibility. Inscrib...

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Vintage 1910s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps

By Maison Baguès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble candelabra lamps signed Maison Bagues. The pair of six arm lamps are raised on hexagon shaped

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu candelabra lamps
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu candelabra lamps

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu candelabra lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each elegant electrified candelabra is raised by an Ormolu circular socle decorated with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th C. Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps with Shades
19th C. Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps with Shades

19th C. Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps with Shades

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c., France, a pair of Louis XVI Style candelabra lamps with patinated and gilt bronze. Each

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra / Lamps
A Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra / Lamps

A Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra / Lamps

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

& fine proportions, having been converted to table lamps decades ago. Both showing reeded columns

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Candelabras
Pair of French Gilt Candelabras

Pair of French Gilt Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920's French gilt candelabras with putti and foliage motif. Measurements: Height: 27

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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps, signed H. Picard. Each stunning electrified candelabra is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Crystal Candelabra Lamps
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Crystal Candelabra Lamps

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Crystal Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each four arm lamp is raised by a square base with concave corners below a striking berried

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by a beautiful wonderfully executed

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Located in New York, NY

Each of reeded acanthus wrapped columnar support supporting three candleholders with removable nozzles; raised on three paw feet on an incurved tripartite base; later fitted with two...

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Antique 1830s French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful French Girandole, Candelabra
Beautiful French Girandole, Candelabra

Beautiful French Girandole, Candelabra

Located in Berlin, DE

Marble (red), brass linked by faceted hand-wired, prism strings in the course. Over square plinth, baluster shaft as support for round cover plate with six curly lighthouses and vase...

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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis XV st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu candelabras, attributed to F. Barbedienne. These exquisite

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Candelabras Mounted into Lamps
Pair of French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

Pair of French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabras lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square ormolu base with fine bun feet below the socle shaped

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Candelabras Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Candelabras Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Candelabras Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble three arm electrified candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine ormolu ball feet below an

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and marble candelabra lamps
pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and marble candelabra lamps

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and marble candelabra lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each stunning and high quality lamp is raised on an Ormolu Rocaille designed base with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble candelabra

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble & Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble & Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble & Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carrara marble candelabra lamps. Each seven arm lamp is raised by an elegant square base with cut corners

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carrara marble candelabra lamps. Each four arm lamp is raised by fine ormolu topie shaped feet below the

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bronze candelabra lamps. Each seven arm lamp is raised by a beautiful base with striking pierced scrolled

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carrara marble candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by a square white Carrara marble base with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three Arm Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three Arm Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three Arm Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm candelabra lamps. Each lamp

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sarrancolin marble candelabra lamps. Each six arm lamp is raised by an elegant square base with concave

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabra

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Early 20th Century Table Top Four Light Candelabras, c.1910
Pair of Early 20th Century Table Top Four Light Candelabras, c.1910

Pair of Early 20th Century Table Top Four Light Candelabras, c.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of early 20th century table top four light candelabras, c.1910. Gorgeous pressed and hand

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge marble candelabra lamps

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Victorian Gilt Bronze Candelabra
French Victorian Gilt Bronze Candelabra

French Victorian Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian (19th-20th Century) gilt bronze four-light candelabra (wired as a lamp) with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair cut crystal Bacarat Style Candelabras
Pair cut crystal Bacarat Style Candelabras

Pair cut crystal Bacarat Style Candelabras

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A lovely Pair of Bacarat Style Candelabras Six Branch Lovely twirl Base Crystal Prisms from each

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20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Art Deco Candelabras
Pair of French Art Deco Candelabras

Pair of French Art Deco Candelabras

By Muller Frères

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco nickel plated 2 arm candelabra (wired) with center finial and round base

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Lighted Tabletop Candelabra Silver Plated
Lighted Tabletop Candelabra Silver Plated

Lighted Tabletop Candelabra Silver Plated

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant electrified candelabra.

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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

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

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