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Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Candelabras in Victory-Form
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Candelabras in Victory-Form

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Candelabras in Victory-Form

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality pair of patinated and gilt bronze Empire candelabras; the central atop a flame support

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras
A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras

A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

the candelabras, each mounted with dore gilt. Six branched candle holders with stylized rope handles

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Arm Candelabra
Fantastic Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Arm Candelabra

Fantastic Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Arm Candelabra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fantastic Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six Arm Candelabra Each with a very

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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 vase

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Seven-Light, Electrified Candelabras
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Seven-Light, Electrified Candelabras

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Seven-Light, Electrified Candelabras

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Seven Light Candelabra After Claude-Michel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Three Arm Candelabra by Cornelius & Co., 1840, USA
Antique Gilt Bronze Three Arm Candelabra by Cornelius & Co., 1840, USA

Antique Gilt Bronze Three Arm Candelabra by Cornelius & Co., 1840, USA

By Cornelius & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified sometime in the early 20th century. T...

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Antique 1840s American Gothic Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra   A very beautiful pair
A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra   A very beautiful pair

A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra A very beautiful pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Table or Sideboard, the candelabra are superbly detailed set on a circular base, they are in the baroque

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Vintage 1920s Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Candelabra after Clodion
Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Candelabra after Clodion

Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Candelabra after Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Nine Light Candelabra After Clodion After

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by a richly chased ormolu square base with cut corners and fine block

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Seven-Light Candelabra
Pair of Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Seven-Light Candelabra

Pair of Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Seven-Light Candelabra

Located in Long Island City, NY

Seven Light Candelabra Each with openwork tripod base cast with hoof feet, the standard with three

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Six Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Six Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Six Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This small Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi resumes the great taste

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2010s Italian Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Eight Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Eight Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Eight Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This exceptional Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi resumes the great

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2010s Italian Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Style Candelabra
Large Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Style Candelabra

Large Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Style Candelabra

Located in Montreal, QC

This is an especially sumptuous pair. Each base is pierced with stylised acanthus and en rocaille. The stems are modelled with putti in a leafy arbour and support five arms around a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This elegant Louis XVI style candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze

Category

2010s Italian Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This beautiful Louis XVI style marble and gilt bronze column candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Category

2010s Italian Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Malachite, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This Empire style gilt and burnished bronze candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, with its marble

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2010s Italian Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne
Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne

Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain

Located in Long Island City, NY

Light Candelabra By Levillian and Barbedienne Signed F. Levillian and F. Barbedienne Each surmounted

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Export Rooster Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Candelabras
Pair of Chinese Export Rooster Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Candelabras

Pair of Chinese Export Rooster Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

candelabras. Each candelabra is centered by a large porcelain rooster, vividly modeled with red and orange

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Four Light Candelabra
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Four Light Candelabra

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Four Light Candelabra

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Long Island City, NY

An interesting and fine pair of late 19th century patinated bronze and marble four light candelabra

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble & Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble & Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble & Ormolu Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

mounted electrified candelabras. The pair are raised by square mottled ormolu and marble bases. Above, the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And White Carrara Marble Candelabra Lam
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And White Carrara Marble Candelabra Lam

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And White Carrara Marble Candelabra Lam

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabra lamps. Each striking candelabra is supported by three ball feet below an Ormolu base plate which

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Electrified Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Electrified Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Electrified Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

candelabras. Each is raised by a square white carrara marble base with recessed central panels and pierced

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu and white marble three-light candelabra

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair 19thc Baccarat attributed Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Table Lamps/ Girandoles
Pair 19thc Baccarat attributed Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Table Lamps/ Girandoles

Pair 19thc Baccarat attributed Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Table Lamps/ Girandoles

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 19thc French Baccarat Attributed Gilt Bronze with Cut Crystal Girandoles/ Table Lamps

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Antique 1850s French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Neo-Greek Bronze Candelabras Attributed to G.Servant, France, Circa 1870
Pair of Neo-Greek Bronze Candelabras Attributed to G.Servant, France, Circa 1870

Pair of Neo-Greek Bronze Candelabras Attributed to G.Servant, France, Circa 1870

By Georges Emile Henri Servant

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare pair of Greek style candelabras made in patinated bronze and gilded bronze, attributed to G

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Antique 1870s French Greek Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Marble Ten-Light Candelabras
A Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Marble Ten-Light Candelabras

A Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Marble Ten-Light Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

A central baluster vase carved in rouge marble, held by rams mask mounts, issues ten highly decorative candle branches adorned with foliage and vines all resting on a triform base wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Bagues French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Candelabras
Set of 4 Bagues French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Candelabras

Set of 4 Bagues French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite set of four French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and rock crystal candelabras by Bagues

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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Brass Snake Wrapped Rootwood Candlestick Pair
Antique Brass Snake Wrapped Rootwood Candlestick Pair

Antique Brass Snake Wrapped Rootwood Candlestick Pair

Located in Forney, TX

outstanding examples -- Candlestick candle sticks candle stand pricket candelabra candelabrum table lamp

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A solid bronze and brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Rococo Style Silvered Candelabra
20th Century Rococo Style Silvered Candelabra

20th Century Rococo Style Silvered Candelabra

Located in Berlin, DE

Exquisite candelabra in Rococo style. Bronze finely engraved and silvered. Seven scrolled, rolling

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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Plastic Table Lamp
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Plastic Table Lamp

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Plastic Table Lamp

By Tommaso Barbi, Stilnovo

Located in Miami, FL

candelabra light bulbs. The table lamp is in perfect working condition.   L-640-335

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Classical Modern Candelabra Table Lamps
Pair of Classical Modern Candelabra Table Lamps

Pair of Classical Modern Candelabra Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of classical modern candelabra table lamps. shades not included

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

20th Century Empire-Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp
20th Century Empire-Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp

20th Century Empire-Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An Empire-style gilt bronze six-light candelabra table lamp with scrolling foliate arms above an

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20th Century European Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of English Brass Candelabra Table Lamps
Pair of English Brass Candelabra Table Lamps

Pair of English Brass Candelabra Table Lamps

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Pair of late 20th century English brass candelabra lamps with painted shades. Dimensions: 33.5

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinoiserie Red Japanned Candelabra Table Lamps
Pair Chinoiserie Red Japanned Candelabra Table Lamps

Pair Chinoiserie Red Japanned Candelabra Table Lamps

Located in New York, US

Our beautiful pair of candelabra in the Chinoiserie style date from the early 20th century, and

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Xl Brass Candelabra Dolphin Shaped Table Lamps, 1940s
Pair of Xl Brass Candelabra Dolphin Shaped Table Lamps, 1940s

Pair of Xl Brass Candelabra Dolphin Shaped Table Lamps, 1940s

By Charles Maison

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Set of 2x French candelabra table lamps dating from the 1940s in the manner of Maison Charles, full

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French Empire Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French Empire Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire bronze candelabra table lamp with paw feet neoclassical 32.5 inches tall

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Antique 1880s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Crystal and Brass Table Lamp
Crystal and Brass Table Lamp

Crystal and Brass Table Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A faux candelabra table lamp of crystal and brass, three arms with chased detailing supporting

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20th Century Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Empire Bronze Candleabra Lamps
Pair of French Empire Bronze Candleabra Lamps

Pair of French Empire Bronze Candleabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic pair of French Empire bronze candelabra table lamps date to the early 19th

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A 19Th Century Brass Candelabras as Table Lamp
A 19Th Century Brass Candelabras as Table Lamp

A 19Th Century Brass Candelabras as Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A 19Th century brass candelabras converted to table lamp.

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras Chandeliers Table Lamps
Pair of Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras Chandeliers Table Lamps

Pair of Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras Chandeliers Table Lamps

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Opulent look to this important pair. Six branches to the candelabras in ormolu, offset by glass

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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI 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 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.