What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?

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.

What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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.

Do table lamps have to match?

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.

How does a table lamp work?

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.

What is a buffet table lamp?

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.

What are table lamps used for?

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.

How big should a table lamp be?

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.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

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.

Which brand of table lamp is the best?

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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

How do I fix an old table lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

What size lamp should be on a sofa table?

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.

Which company is best for table lamps?

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.

What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?

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.

Clam Table Lamp

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2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Set of 2 Brass Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 brass clam table lamps by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

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2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Brass Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Oxidized Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Oxidized Metal clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Oxidized Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Set of 2 Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 clam table lamps by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Burned Black Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Burned Black Metal Clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy

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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Burned Black Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Black & Red Lacquer Abstract Clam Table Lamp, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Playful form. Original raffia shade available for $400. Inquire for images.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Black & Red Lacquer Abstract Clam Table Lamp, France 1960's

H 22 in Dm 8 in

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Chapman

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Organically beautiful and sculptural. This 1970s piece by Chapman is a style statement that brings form and function to your décor. Beautifully sculpted in brass, this sculpture rest...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Chapman

H 12.5 in W 17 in D 4.6 in

Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair

By Arthur Court

Located in Miami, FL

Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair offered for sale is a pair of fine quality

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Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair

H 17.25 in W 6 in D 19 in

Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three brass clam shell table lamps by Angelo Brotto with one light each simulating the pearl

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps

H 6.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique brass clam shell bankers desk lamp. This was made in England, it dates from

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp

H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in

Roger Rougier 1970 Single Modernist Table Acrylic Lamp in Clam Shaped

By Roger Rougier

Located in Miami, FL

Table lamp designed by Roger Rougier (1926-1993). A vintage sculptural modernist piece, created

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Roger Rougier 1970 Single Modernist Table Acrylic Lamp in Clam Shaped

H 28 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp Mounted to a Rectangular Metal Black Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Large Solid Brass Silver-Plated Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp on Rectangular Lacquered Metal

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Antique 1650s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp Mounted to a Rectangular Metal Black Base

H 13 in W 17 in D 7.5 in

Early 20th Century English Clam Shell Work Bench Lamp

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English clam shell work bench lamp A highly decorative and unique English

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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Clam Shell Work Bench Lamp

H 33 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

French Art Deco Clam Shell Table Light in Brass and Oak, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very early table light with adjustable clam shell shade. Besides the centerpiece in stained oak

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Clam Shell Table Light in Brass and Oak, 1930s

H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Willy Daro Swan Table Lamp White Gold , 1970s

By Willy Daro

Located in Hastings, GB

, the wings are formed from a natural clam shell, one of the shell wings has an historic repair but in

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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Willy Daro Swan Table Lamp White Gold , 1970s

H 23.23 in W 16.34 in D 10.04 in

Set of 6 Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps in the shape of Sea Shells, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in London, GB

Highly decorative set of 6 mid-century table lamps in glazed ceramic from Vallauris in the south of

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps in the shape of Sea Shells, 1950s

H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in

O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900

By O.C. White

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early 20th Century Industrial O. C. White Brass, Iron and Glass Articulating Reading Lamp, Desk

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

O. C. White Brass & Iron Adjustable Table Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1900

H 27 in Dm 6 in

Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Phantasmagorical acrylic giant clam shell design table lamp possibly by the Canadian firm Rougier

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp

H 28.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass wall lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920 Rare early

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

H 35.44 in W 5.12 in D 35.44 in

Italian Mid-Century Mercury Glazed & Terracotta Shell Motif Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Mid-Century Mercury glazed & terracotta shell motif lamp Italy, circa 1970s A unique

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Mid-Century Mercury Glazed & Terracotta Shell Motif Lamp

H 19 in Dm 9.5 in

Antique French Art Deco Charles Schneider Art Glass Edgar Brandt Iron Lamp 1920

By Edgar Brandt, Charles Schneider

Located in Portland, OR

and is surmounted with three stylized 'clam shell' finials. The lamp has been professionally rewired

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Art Deco Charles Schneider Art Glass Edgar Brandt Iron Lamp 1920

H 17 in W 15 in D 5 in

Paavo Tynell Table Desk for Taito Oy, 1940s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Houston, TX

Paavo Tynell rare desk light, "Simpukka" (Clam). Finland, circa 1940s. Brass, cane-wrapped metal

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Desk for Taito Oy, 1940s

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H 10.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades

Located in Kensington, MD

, conchs, clams, tulips and auger shells, the palette includes pink, cream coral, ivory, and carmine. which

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Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades

H 7 in Dm 13 in

"Clam" Wall Light or Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

light or table lamp. Its “clam” design allows the two frosted glass diffusers (one amber and one

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

"Clam" Wall Light or Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Huge Vintage Table Lamp Jar in Ming Blue & White Porcelain

Located in London, GB

If you love the Oriental clam interior trend, this huge Chinese Blue Table Lamp is a must have for

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Vintage Table Lamp Jar in Ming Blue & White Porcelain

H 18 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Original Italian Hand Carved Nude Sculpture/ Lamp Signed Umberto Stiaccini

By Umberto Stiaccini

Located in New York City, NY

Hand carved white alabaster sculpture of a nude woman reclining inside a clam shell with three

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Original Italian Hand Carved Nude Sculpture/ Lamp Signed Umberto Stiaccini

H 23 in W 18 in D 14 in

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Lounge Chair Mahogany Veneer Green Tiger Velvet & Solid Brass Legs

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The D-Ring Lounge Chair is an Art Deco-inspired lounge chair made from mahogany, solid brass and velvet. The Honduran mahogany is lacquered with multiple cotes of hi-gloss lacquer....

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2010s Canadian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair Mahogany Veneer Green Tiger Velvet & Solid Brass Legs

H 40 in W 27 in D 34 in

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remain one of his most popular lighting designs. Pant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

H 22.8 in Dm 15.7 in

Hansen x Metalarte Brass Swing Arm Lamps, 2

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps for Metalarte, stamped "Hansen Lamps New York / Design by George Hansen / Metalarte / Made in Spain" to verso.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hansen x Metalarte Brass Swing Arm Lamps, 2

H 13.25 in W 3.25 in D 21 in

Gotham Console Table

By Wüd Furniture Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The harmonious mix of materials enhances the beauty of this gotham console. The console features rich oxidized Ambrosia maple wood, a blackened steel frame, three blackened bronze en...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Gotham Console Table

H 32 in W 60 in D 16 in

Verner Panton 'Panthella' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella' floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella Collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most popular fixture designs. Panton d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton 'Panthella' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

H 51.4 in Dm 19.7 in

6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps

By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain

Located in Hanover, MA

At present we have six (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square t...

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps

H 13 in W 3.5 in D 20.25 in

Mid Century Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen for Le Klint Demark 1960s

By Erik Hansen, Le Klint

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern teak scissor wall lamp. Designed by Erik Hansen for Le Klint, Denmark, 1960s. Executed in teak wood and fabric, the wall lamp is executed with 1 x E27 /...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen for Le Klint Demark 1960s

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 37.41 in

Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Adjustable wall light made from beech. Made by Le Klint and designed by Erik Hansen all the way back in 1952. This particular example Sax model number 224-1 dates from the 1980s and ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech

H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 23.63 in

Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, Erik Hansen, Teak

By Erik Hansen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Introducing the Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, a timeless piece hailing from the 1980s with a design originating in the 1950s by Erik Hansen, the then chief developer of Le K...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, Erik Hansen, Teak

H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in

Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha

Located in London, GB

Gandharan Schist Buddha Circa 3rd Century A.D. This finely carved stone statue depicts the Buddha, clad in cascading folds of fabric, clinging lightly to the contours of his body; p...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Classical Greek Figurative Sc...

Materials

Schist

Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha

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H 21 in W 9.75 in D 4 in

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

By Driade, Philippe Negro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Moleskine" is a desk, designed by Philippe Nigro and manufactured by Driade, with a folding top in birch plywood and oak veneer. Matte black painted steel structure with cable flap....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

H 29.5 in W 43.3 in D 23.6 in

Americana Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Americana series was designed by Miguel Milá in the mid-1960s to pay tribute to George Hansen’s 1950s lamp collection. The Hansen lamps are built around a rotating arm with a swi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Americana Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

H 44.1 in Dm 20.5 in

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte

By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Kanji" is a wide table lamp, designed by Denis Guidone and manufactured by Fontana Arte, made in blown glass with two finishes, transparent smoky gray and frosted white, and structu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte

H 15.3 in Dm 16.8 in

20th Century French Brass Table with Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th century occasional table from France, this brass table with marble top flaunts a gilded upright frame crowned with a mottled marble top. The anchor gray marble and its soft bl...

Category

20th Century French Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Brass Table with Marble Top

H 28.5 in W 11.8 in D 17.7 in

Unique Floor Lamp from France, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Memphis inspired, colorful bold floor lamp with personality . Glass shade, enameled black metal stem , lacquered wooden ball. Measure: 48 inches high. Contain two candelabra E1...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Floor Lamp from France, 1980s

H 50 in W 12 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Small Lamp

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern ceramic small lamp. Handmade in Sylvie Barbara French workshop. Unique piece. E27 bulb. Shade included.

Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Small Lamp

H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in

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Paavo Tynell Shell Desk Lamp

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Houston, TX

Desk lamp with brass clam shell shade and rattan pole, designed by Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Shell Desk Lamp

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Tommaso Barbi Porcelain Clam Table Lamp

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Munich, DE

Clam porcelain table lamp made by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Tommaso Barbi Porcelain Clam Table Lamp

H 10.24 in W 18.12 in L 10.24 in

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp

By Vincent Garnier

Located in Hastings, GB

Vincent Garnier Pewter clam shell table lamp France, 1950’s This limited edition Shell Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp

H 9.45 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in

Murano Clam Form Lamp

By Barbini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sinuous opaline glass form with translucent yellow rim. Single medium base socket.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Murano Clam Form Lamp

H 8 in W 18.5 in D 8 in

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

By Vincent Garnier

Located in Hastings, GB

Vincent Garnier pewter clam shell table lamp, France, 1950s The shell was designed by The French

Category

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

Materials

Pewter

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in

Rougier Giant Clam Lucite Lamp, 1970s

By Roger Rougier

Located in Miami, FL

A very large Lamp in the shape of a clam. The top is hinged so you have access to light bulbs

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Rougier Giant Clam Lucite Lamp, 1970s

H 12 in W 37 in D 26 in

20th Century Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

By Vincent Garnier

Located in LEGNY, FR

Vincent Garnier pewter clam shell table lamp, France, 1950s The shell was designed by The French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

20th Century Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in

Set of Two Acrylic Rougier Clam Shell Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Munich, DE

Huge clam shell lamp by Rougier, Canada, 1970. Measure: 27.5 inch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Acrylic Rougier Clam Shell Lamps

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in

Bronze Table Lamp in the Form of a Clam Shell by Angelo Brotto

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A beautiful lamp, in polished and patinated bronze, in the form of a slightly opened clam shell

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Table Lamp in the Form of a Clam Shell by Angelo Brotto

H 6.5 in Dm 12.41 in

Early 20th Century Clam Shell Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

Early 20th century clam shell desk lamp, circa 1910 - Solid brass clam shell shade - Ornate

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Clam Shell Desk Lamp, circa 1910

H 26.78 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in

Early 20th Century Clam Shell Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

Early 20th century clam shell desk lamp, circa 1910 - Solid brass clam shell shade - Ornate

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Clam Shell Desk Lamp, circa 1910

H 26.78 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in

Pair of Brass Clam Lamps by Angelo Brotto. Italy, 1970s

By Esperia, Angelo Brotto

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of brass Clam table or bedside lamps by the italian designer

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Clam Lamps by Angelo Brotto. Italy, 1970s

H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Rare Simpukka Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Simpukka table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Manufactured in Finland in 1941. Simpukka

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Simpukka Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

H 12 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in

Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Desk Table Lamp, C.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass desk lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. circa 1920 Rare early

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Desk Table Lamp, C.1920

H 27.56 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in

Harvey Guzzini Floor/Table Lamp Model CLAM by Studio 6G, Meblo Yugoslavia 1960s

By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo, Studio 6G

Located in Beograd, RS

This listing features an astonishing and extremely hard to come by accent lamp by Harvey Guzzini

Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Guzzini Floor/Table Lamp Model CLAM by Studio 6G, Meblo Yugoslavia 1960s

H 18.9 in Dm 18.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Specimen Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern French specimen lamp with two suspended fluted clam shells on a nickel plated

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Specimen Lamp

H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.5 in

Large Bronze Double Bank Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very impressive desk/counter top bank lamp. Its stands 41 inches tall. The metal is all

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Double Bank Lamp

H 41 in W 30 in D 11 in

Carved Alabaster Lamp with Children

Located in Petaluma, CA

little carving lights up and gives us two little children opening a clam shell. A joyful antique, to be

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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Lamp with Children

H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 9.5 in

French Bronze Art Nouveau Candlestick Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

A little boy claming the tree and afeard of toad, This beautiful art nouveau bronze candlestick has

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Art Nouveau Candlestick Lamp

H 19 in Dm 10 in

Italian Brass Clamshell Lamps by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, a Pair

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of midcentury Italian brass clamshell lamps by Angelo Brotto. Brass outer shells are joined

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Clamshell Lamps by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, a Pair

H 4 in W 8 in D 9 in

Antique Brass Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co

By Dugdills

Located in Nottingham, GB

finished the lamp which was designed to be table mounted or vertically mounted directly to a piece of

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Vintage 1910s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co

H 59.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Pair of French Art Deco Shell Lamps in Polished Pewter by Vincent Garnier

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Art Deco inspired shell lamps were realized by the esteemed maker Vincent

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of French Art Deco Shell Lamps in Polished Pewter by Vincent Garnier

H 10 in W 15 in D 4 in

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Clam Shell and Pearl Table Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

In the Art Nouveau style a beautiful penalized glass shade nested in a well formed composition clam

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Clam Shell and Pearl Table Lamp

H 9 in Dm 9 in

1960s Clam Shell Lamp with Pearl Globe

Located in St. Louis, MO

Ceramic lamp in form of a clam shell with a "pearl" globe that is the light source. Takes a 25 watt

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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

1960s Clam Shell Lamp with Pearl Globe

H 18 in W 15 in D 16 in

White Molded Acrylic "Clam" Shell Mid Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamp Mint!

By Roger Rougier, Raymond Lowey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

White Molded Acrylic "Clam" Shell Mid Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamp Mint!

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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Acrylic

White Molded Acrylic "Clam" Shell Mid Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamp Mint!

H 29 in W 16 in D 8 in

Rare Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Rare Clam Shell Design brass table lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy Lamp is in very good

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in

Circa 1900 Dark Brass Pharmacy Table Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Desk Lamp, Bedside Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade. Featuring a

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Circa 1900 Dark Brass Pharmacy Table Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade

H 15 in W 5 in D 10 in

Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Clam Shell Nightstand Lamps, 1950s

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of Italian vintage brass clam shell nightstand lamps. One bulb per light.

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Clam Shell Nightstand Lamps, 1950s

H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Porcelain Opalascent Clam Shell with Pearl Shaped Globe Lamp

Located in Wayne, NJ

Vintage clam shell shaped lamp with an interior light covered with globe. Opalascent colors are

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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Vintage Porcelain Opalascent Clam Shell with Pearl Shaped Globe Lamp

H 17 in W 15.5 in D 13.75 in

1930s Sollux by Hanau Extra Large Bauhaus Era Table Lamp with Bakelite Clam Base

By Hanau

Located in Esbjerg, DK

create red cosy lighting. This lamp however has been converted into all-purpose table lamp or desk

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930s Sollux by Hanau Extra Large Bauhaus Era Table Lamp with Bakelite Clam Base

H 24 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Ceramic Clam Shell Lamps with Pearl Globes, 1970, Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Milk Glass

Pair of Ceramic Clam Shell Lamps with Pearl Globes, 1970, Italy

H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in

1970’s Ceramic Shell Table Lamp

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful ceramic table lamp, in the form of a clam shell, off white glaze on a black glaze base

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

Materials

Ceramic

1970’s Ceramic Shell Table Lamp

H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, by Søholm, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of ceramic table lamps with a luxurious clam glaze. Produced at Søholm Ceramic

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, by Søholm, 1960s

H 13.39 in Dm 6.3 in

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Table Lamps or Sconces, Italy, 1950s

By Max Ingrand

Located in New York, NY

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare elegant adjustable rose colored acid-etched crystal table lamps

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Table Lamps or Sconces, Italy, 1950s

H 4 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Italian Alabaster Lamp, circa 1920

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A charming Italian alabaster lamp, comprising two children sitting in a clam shell, one holding the

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Alabaster Lamp, circa 1920

H 14 in W 10.5 in D 17 in

Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

pearl globe could, for example, work perfectly soothing in a bedroom. This clam and pearl table lamp too

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp

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H 10 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in

Hollywood Regency Shell Motif Accordion Fan Table Lamp Shade in Pink and Gold

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Abstract, Mid-Century Modern, Chinoiserie, or Hollywood Regency style lamp base in pink with

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Shell Motif Accordion Fan Table Lamp Shade in Pink and Gold

H 10.5 in W 12 in D 4 in

Max Ingrand Table Lamp for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Adjustable clam-shell table lamp in glass and brass by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand Table Lamp for Fontana Arte

H 4 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in

Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Clam shell form table lamp with inset light. All Sales Final - No Additional Discount

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamp

H 19.5 in W 29 in D 16 in

Plaster Clam Shell Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Clam shell form table lamp with inset lamp.

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Plaster Clam Shell Lamp

H 19.5 in W 29 in D 16 in

A Single Large Clam Shaped Rougier Lamp

By Roger Rougier

Located in London, GB

A Single Large Clam Shaped Rougier Lamp Canada Late 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

A Single Large Clam Shaped Rougier Lamp

H 9.85 in W 35.83 in D 25.99 in

A Single Large Clam Shaped Rougier Lamp Canada 1970s

By Roger Rougier

Located in London, GB

A Single Large Clam Shaped Rougier Lamp Canada Late 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

A Single Large Clam Shaped Rougier Lamp Canada 1970s

H 10 in W 36 in D 26 in

A Pair of Clam Shell Lamps designed by Acrylic Fashion 1970s

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Clam Shell Table Lamps in Black and White Opaque Lucite by Acrylic Fashion 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

A Pair of Clam Shell Lamps designed by Acrylic Fashion 1970s

H 10.2 in Dm 8 in

Mid Century 70's lucite Rougier Giant Clam Shell lamp

By Roger Rougier

Located in Canaan, CT

such a cool and unique lamp. Rougier of Canada. These lamps are harder and harder to come across

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century 70's lucite Rougier Giant Clam Shell lamp

Regency Style Barovier Murano Glass Marbro Lamp

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Papaikou, HI

This is a fine example of the excellent craftsmanship and quality of Marbro lamps. It's made in 4

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Barovier Murano Glass Marbro Lamp

H 41 in Dm 20 in

Rougier Scallop Shell Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic, large clam shell table lamp. This is a very rare Rougier design.

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Rougier Scallop Shell Table Lamp

H 12 in W 35 in D 25 in

Maison Charles Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Maison Charles table lamp, silver bamboo texture stem with two clam shells mounted on top of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Maison Charles Lamp

H 27.25 in W 12 in D 12 in

A Pair of Pearlescent Acrylic Rougier Shell Lamps 1970s

By Roger Rougier

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Pearlescent Acrylic Rougier Clam Shell Table Lamps Canada Late 1970s, Talisman Edition

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Vintage 1970s Canadian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Acrylic

A Pair of Pearlescent Acrylic Rougier Shell Lamps 1970s

H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

pair of Pink Murano glass clam shell lamps

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Canaan, CT

these lamps are so chic! Pink Murano glass clam shells with aged brass plated stands. They light

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

pair of Pink Murano glass clam shell lamps

Pair of Martz Ceramic Table Lamps

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of midcentury ceramic table lamps by Gordon and Jane Martz. Elegant off-white glaze with brown

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Martz Ceramic Table Lamps

H 26.5 in Dm 6 in

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Clam Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic clam table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every clam table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage clam table lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the clam table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A clam table lamp made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one clam table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Angelo Brotto, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Vincent Garnier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Clam Table Lamp?

Prices for a clam table lamp start at $479 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $958.

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 Clam Table Lamp

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?
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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.
What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
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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.
Do table lamps have to match?
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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.
How does a table lamp work?
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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.
What is a buffet table lamp?
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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.
What are table lamps used for?
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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.
How big should a table lamp be?
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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.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
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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.
Which brand of table lamp is the best?
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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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
1 Answer
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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How do I fix an old table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
What size lamp should be on a sofa table?
1 Answer
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.
Which company is best for table lamps?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?
1 Answer
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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Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

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