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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

Brass Candelabra Mounted as Lamp

Brass Candelabra Mounted as Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A large brass candelabra mounted as a lamp.

Category

20th Century English Table Lamps

Wrought Iron and Gold  Votive Candelabra Electrified or Table Lamp
Wrought Iron and Gold  Votive Candelabra Electrified or Table Lamp

Wrought Iron and Gold Votive Candelabra Electrified or Table Lamp

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

and another electrified central candle This is an iron forged table lamp, late 19th or early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in Geneva, IL

Ornate ormolu candelabras re-made into electrified table lamps.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

PAIR OF CRYSTAL CANDELABRA BUFFET LAMPS

PAIR OF CRYSTAL CANDELABRA BUFFET LAMPS

Located in Middleburg, VA

PAIR OF CRYSTAL CANDELABRA 2 ARM BUFFET LAMPS WITH PRISMS. THE CANDLE DRIP PORTION OF THESE LAMPS

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Tommaso Barbi Brass-Plated Metal, One Candelabra Leaf Decorative Table Lamp
Tommaso Barbi Brass-Plated Metal, One Candelabra Leaf Decorative Table Lamp

Tommaso Barbi Brass-Plated Metal, One Candelabra Leaf Decorative Table Lamp

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Houston, TX

decorative table lamp. This piece screams Hollywood Glam and Palm Beach. Would be perfect for any room and

Category

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

Materials

Metal, 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

Pair of English Porcelain Dish Candelabra Lamps
Pair of English Porcelain Dish Candelabra Lamps

Pair of English Porcelain Dish Candelabra Lamps

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A pair of English Porcelain dish candelabra lamps. Comprised of a pair of 19th century English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Brass Candelabra Lamp with Shade
19th Century Brass Candelabra Lamp with Shade

19th Century Brass Candelabra Lamp with Shade

Located in Nashville, TN

Late 19th century brass candelabra lamp with shade.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze 5 Arm Candelabra Lamp
19th Century French Bronze 5 Arm Candelabra Lamp

19th Century French Bronze 5 Arm Candelabra Lamp

Located in Nashville, TN

Antique French bronze 5 arm candelabra made into a lamp. Beautiful patina finish.

Category

Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Two-Arm Candelabras as Lamp
19th Century Bronze Two-Arm Candelabras as Lamp

19th Century Bronze Two-Arm Candelabras as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century bronze two-arm candelabras as lamp Superior quality New wiring Measures: Overall

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bronze 5-light Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French Bronze 5-light Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French silver-plated bronze neo-classical 5-light column-form candelabra with tripod base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Barbedienne Bronze Candelabra Lamp Designed by Henry Cahieux
Barbedienne Bronze Candelabra Lamp Designed by Henry Cahieux

Barbedienne Bronze Candelabra Lamp Designed by Henry Cahieux

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional candelabra, now mounted as a lamp, was designed by Henry Cahieux and Cast by

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Cut-Glass Table Candelabra
Pair of French Cut-Glass Table Candelabra

Pair of French Cut-Glass Table Candelabra

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

A pair of French cut-glass table candelabra.

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Regency Bronze Candelabra as Lamp, circa 1820
19th Century Regency Bronze Candelabra as Lamp, circa 1820

19th Century Regency Bronze Candelabra as Lamp, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century regency bronze candelabra as lamp, circa 1820 New wiring.

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Bronze Five-Arm Candelabra as Lamp
19th Century Empire Style Bronze Five-Arm Candelabra as Lamp

19th Century Empire Style Bronze Five-Arm Candelabra as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Empire style bronze five-arm candelabra as lamp New wiring.

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Antique 19th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Pair of French Inspired Candelabra Lamps with Four Cherubs
Exquisite Pair of French Inspired Candelabra Lamps with Four Cherubs

Exquisite Pair of French Inspired Candelabra Lamps with Four Cherubs

Located in Tucson, AZ

Beautiful pair of wood candelabra lamps with turquoise accents and gold paint with cherubs at the

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20th Century North American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Monumental Candelabra Lamp in Brass and Cream Lacquer
Hollywood Regency Monumental Candelabra Lamp in Brass and Cream Lacquer

Hollywood Regency Monumental Candelabra Lamp in Brass and Cream Lacquer

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Statement-making Monumental Lamp with 4-Arm Candelabra attributed to Tommi Parzinger. Original

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabras as Lamps
Pair of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabras as Lamps

Pair of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabras as Lamps

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lovely pair of early 19th century French or Northern European pewter three light candelabra

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of large scale candelabra lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Nickel base with brass arms

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Brass, Metal

Pair of Large Regency Seven-Light Candelabra Lamps, circa 1820
Pair of Large Regency Seven-Light Candelabra Lamps, circa 1820

Pair of Large Regency Seven-Light Candelabra Lamps, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

candelabra, having six scrolled cast bronze arms centering a single upright arm all with ormolu nozzles above

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Monumental Pair Of Neoclassical Six-Light Candelabra Lamps & Shades
Antique Monumental Pair Of Neoclassical Six-Light Candelabra Lamps & Shades

Antique Monumental Pair Of Neoclassical Six-Light Candelabra Lamps & Shades

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique pair of monumental neoclassical gilt bronze and wood six-light candelabra lamps & original

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gorgeous Crystal Candelabra
Gorgeous Crystal Candelabra

Gorgeous Crystal Candelabra

Unavailable|$1,400

Gorgeous Crystal Candelabra

Located in Atlanta, GA

1930s crystal candelabra

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Free Union, VA

candelabra retaining traces of silver gilding, the distinctive plinth design based on the work of Pierre

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of 19th-20th Century Sheffield Silver Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th-20th Century Sheffield Silver Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th-20th Century Sheffield Silver Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps

By Sheffield

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-20th century sheffield silver two-arm candelabra lamps New wiring.

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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Sheffield Plate

19th-20th Century Empire Style Bronze Three-Arm Candelabra as Lamp
19th-20th Century Empire Style Bronze Three-Arm Candelabra as Lamp

19th-20th Century Empire Style Bronze Three-Arm Candelabra as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-20th century Empire style bronze three-arm candelabra as lamp New wiring.

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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Charles X Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Now a Lamp
A Charles X Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Now a Lamp

A Charles X Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Now a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A Charles X Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Cornucopia Mounts, Now a Lamp

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Candelabra Neoclassical Style
Candelabra Neoclassical Style

Candelabra Neoclassical Style

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

Candelabra Neoclassical Style

Located in New Haven, CT

solid bronze in France. Rising from the lion-footed base is a column holding a five-arm oil lamp with

Category

Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine Quality Three-Arm Louis Philippe Candelabra Converted to Lamps
Pair of Fine Quality Three-Arm Louis Philippe Candelabra Converted to Lamps

Pair of Fine Quality Three-Arm Louis Philippe Candelabra Converted to Lamps

Located in London, GB

Early 19th century pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra converted to lamps. The three arms

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Candelabra
Pair of French Empire Candelabra

Pair of French Empire Candelabra

Unavailable|$7,800 / set

Pair of French Empire Candelabra

Located in Midlothian, VA

Pair of French Empire Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra with Cut Crystal Center Support

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Walker & Hall Silver Plated Candelabra
Walker & Hall Silver Plated Candelabra

Walker & Hall Silver Plated Candelabra

By Walker & Hall

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Walker & Hall silver plated candelabra A late 19th to early 20th century silver plated

Category

Antique 1890s British Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra
20th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra

20th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra

Unavailable|$5,778 / set

20th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra

Located in London, GB

A great pair of bronze, black slate and variegated marble early 20th century Putti candelabra

Category

Vintage 1910s French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Bronze Altar Candelabras
Antique French Bronze Altar Candelabras

Antique French Bronze Altar Candelabras

Located in Oldebroek, NL

This beautiful altar candelabras has seven arms with hand-wrought shaped bobeches and candle cups

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Seven-Light Candelabra
French Empire Seven-Light Candelabra

French Empire Seven-Light Candelabra

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A magnificent and important ormolu and white marble French Empire candelabra later converted to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Period Chrystal Candelabra
Pair of Period Chrystal Candelabra

Pair of Period Chrystal Candelabra

Unavailable|$5,800 / set

Pair of Period Chrystal Candelabra

Located in New Haven, CT

A very fine pair of English Regency Period two-arm candelabra, from a prominent family in

Category

Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Impressive Pair French Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Impressive Pair French Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Impressive Pair French Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in Seaford, GB

A fine quality large pair of gilt bronze candelabra dating to the 19th century. Each has 6 branches

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Art Nouveau Candelabras
Pair of Brass Art Nouveau Candelabras

Pair of Brass Art Nouveau Candelabras

Located in Janvry, Essonne

Two "Art Nouveau" wavy three arms brass candelabras on red marble bases.

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 19th c. French Rocaille Candelabra

Late 19th c. French Rocaille Candelabra

Located in Sydney, NSW

French late 19th / early 20th c electrified ormolu candelabra. In the rocaille, Louis XV taste, the

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Candll Brass Candelabra by Julien Aubin
Candll Brass Candelabra by Julien Aubin

Candll Brass Candelabra by Julien Aubin

Located in Paris, FR

Brass and marble candelabra. Marbles in choice according to project.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Ormolu Two Branch Candelabra
Pair of Ormolu Two Branch Candelabra

Pair of Ormolu Two Branch Candelabra

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A pair of 19th century ormolu two branch candelabra. The candlesticks have a male and female

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire gilt bronze candelabra
Pair of French Empire gilt bronze candelabra

Pair of French Empire gilt bronze candelabra

Located in Cheltenham, GB

them as lamps, highlighting their versatility. These French Empire candelabra aren't merely decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Candelabra, English, Superb Pair, circa 1930
Gilded Candelabra, English, Superb Pair, circa 1930

Gilded Candelabra, English, Superb Pair, circa 1930

Located in Honiton, Devon

Beautiful gilded pair of candelabra in excellent condition. English, circa 1930s. These delightful

Category

Early 20th Century English Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Candelabra
Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Candelabra

Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Candelabra

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Pair of early 20th century brass candelabra of ecclesiastical form decorated with clover Measure

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of "Baccarat" Crystal and "Wedgwood" Candelabras
Rare Pair of "Baccarat" Crystal and "Wedgwood" Candelabras

Rare Pair of "Baccarat" Crystal and "Wedgwood" Candelabras

By Baccarat

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional pair of baluster shaped stem candelabras, made in very fine Baccarat cut-crystal

Category

Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century French Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century French Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century French Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine pair of antique French Directoire style five-light candelabra in ormolu, each with four

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Electrified Candelabra with Porcelain Plaques
Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Electrified Candelabra with Porcelain Plaques

Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Electrified Candelabra with Porcelain Plaques

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

This is a late 19th century Rococo Revival candelabra, electrified mid-20th century and in perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze and Green Marble Candelabra
20th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze and Green Marble Candelabra

20th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze and Green Marble Candelabra

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bronze and Green Marble Candelabra. These exquisite candelabra embody the epitome of elegance, crafted in

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Candelabras "Aux Vestales", E.M. Falconet
19th Century Pair of Candelabras "Aux Vestales", E.M. Falconet

19th Century Pair of Candelabras "Aux Vestales", E.M. Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of Louis XVI style seven lights candelabras made of chiselled and gilt bronze, realized after

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Vase Candelabra with French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounts
19th Century Chinese Vase Candelabra with French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounts

19th Century Chinese Vase Candelabra with French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounts

Located in Firenze, IT

course, could be converted back if desired) This very decorative table lamp is in very good condition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Continental Five-Light Gilt Metal Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Continental Five-Light Gilt Metal Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Continental Five-Light Gilt Metal Candelabra

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A pair of continental five-light gilt metal candelabra. The lights in the form of naturalistic

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Good Pair of Regency Four-Light Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Good Pair of Regency Four-Light Bronze and Marble Candelabra

Good Pair of Regency Four-Light Bronze and Marble Candelabra

Located in Houston, TX

Tall pair of Regency four-light bronze repousse and marble candelabra with three mask head arms

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Candelabra Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Candelabra Table Lamps?

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

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Candelabra Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.