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Pair of Classic Murano Table Lamps Mushroom Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s
Pair of Classic Murano Table Lamps Mushroom Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s

Pair of Classic Murano Table Lamps Mushroom Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Pair of classic, beautiful Murano mushroom lamps made in Italy in the 1970s. Very beautiful white

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Neo Classic Brass Lamp
Mid Century Neo Classic Brass Lamp

Mid Century Neo Classic Brass Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

A nicely cast substantial lamp of classical form from the mid 20 Century with a painted body

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brushed Aluminum Mushroom Table Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel
Pair of Brushed Aluminum Mushroom Table Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel

Pair of Brushed Aluminum Mushroom Table Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel

By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Classic, Mid-Century Modern, mushroom table lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel Lamp Company

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp 306 "Kiplamp" Designed by Kaare Klint
Classic Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp 306 "Kiplamp" Designed by Kaare Klint

Classic Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp 306 "Kiplamp" Designed by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint, Le Klint

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The grand father of Danish design Kaare Klint designed this beautiful brass lamp in 1945 and added

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Veronese Classic Shape Table Lamps Blown Murano Sand Colour Gold Dust
Pair Veronese Classic Shape Table Lamps Blown Murano Sand Colour Gold Dust

Pair Veronese Classic Shape Table Lamps Blown Murano Sand Colour Gold Dust

By Alberto Donà

Located in London, GB

Here a very good vintage 1980s pair of “Veronese” Table Lights. Blown Murano sand colour glass with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Classic Bronze Antique Piano Lamp, Fully Adjustable
Classic Bronze Antique Piano Lamp, Fully Adjustable

Classic Bronze Antique Piano Lamp, Fully Adjustable

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic bronze antique piano lamp, fully adjustable.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Westwood, NJ

Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp w Dolphins and Pierced Base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Matched Pair of Classic Baccarat Twist Lamps
Matched Pair of Classic Baccarat Twist Lamps

Matched Pair of Classic Baccarat Twist Lamps

By Baccarat

Located in Stamford, CT

A newly rewired matched pair of Classic 19th century Baccarat twist glass lamps.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Classic Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Orb Lamp
Classic Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Orb Lamp

Classic Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Orb Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Articulated adjustable arm and ball shade, desk, work, reading lamp. Classic black and chrome motif

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Yellow Pair Classic Shaped Lamps, China, Contemporary
Yellow Pair Classic Shaped Lamps, China, Contemporary

Yellow Pair Classic Shaped Lamps, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary classic shaped pair yellow terra cotta lamps with light brown speckles. New Belgian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Original Classic Red Kaiser Idell Metal Table Lamp Model 6786 from the 1960s
Original Classic Red Kaiser Idell Metal Table Lamp Model 6786 from the 1960s

Original Classic Red Kaiser Idell Metal Table Lamp Model 6786 from the 1960s

By Kaiser, Christian Dell

Located in München, DE

Classic red Kaiser Idell metal table lamp. Model 6786 from the 1960s Fully functional and 100

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Interpretation of Classic Empire Lamp Form
Murano Interpretation of Classic Empire Lamp Form

Murano Interpretation of Classic Empire Lamp Form

Located in Stamford, CT

Lovely Murano (partial paper label) interpretation of Classic Empire column form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Classic Urn Lamps in Wood
Pair of Classic Urn Lamps in Wood

Pair of Classic Urn Lamps in Wood

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of urn lamps in highly polished wood on a 6.5 inch square base - height is to socket

Category

Vintage 1940s English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Lampe Gras Model 201 by Bernard Albin Gras 1930s
Antique Lampe Gras Model 201 by Bernard Albin Gras 1930s

Antique Lampe Gras Model 201 by Bernard Albin Gras 1930s

By Bernard-albin Gras

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Ravel Clamart A design classic table lamp with a clamp fixing and ball and socket joint. The lamp is in

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Two Pairs of Classic Cylinder Lamps by Nessen
Two Pairs of Classic Cylinder Lamps by Nessen

Two Pairs of Classic Cylinder Lamps by Nessen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Two Pairs of classic brass cylinder table lamps by Nessen. One pair with high polished finish, the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1940s Classic Stiffel Brass Lamps
A Pair of 1940s Classic Stiffel Brass Lamps

A Pair of 1940s Classic Stiffel Brass Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in Bellport, NY

These very attractive Stiffel brass lamps have been restored to their original condition; all new

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Classic "Armature" lamp designed by William Haines
A Classic "Armature" lamp designed by William Haines

A Classic "Armature" lamp designed by William Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This lamp, from the Beverly Hills estate of Armand and Harriet Deutsch, was designed by Billy

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Classic "Armature" Lamp designed by William Haines
A Classic "Armature" Lamp designed by William Haines

A Classic "Armature" Lamp designed by William Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This 3-legged iconic Haines "Armature" lamp is constructed of patinated Brass with a floating wood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Classic "Showcase" Lamp designed by William Haines
A Classic "Showcase" Lamp designed by William Haines

A Classic "Showcase" Lamp designed by William Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Another Haines icon, this lamp was created and designed to feature a fine antiquity in a "showcase

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stunning Modernist Brass, Painted Metal and Lucite Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co
Stunning Modernist Brass, Painted Metal and Lucite Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co

Stunning Modernist Brass, Painted Metal and Lucite Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Lightolier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning modernist brass, painted metal and Lucite lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp co, desk or table

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pale Turquoise Classic Shaped Pair Terracotta Lamps, Contemporary, China
Pale Turquoise Classic Shaped Pair Terracotta Lamps, Contemporary, China

Pale Turquoise Classic Shaped Pair Terracotta Lamps, Contemporary, China

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese pair of pale turquoise Classic shape ceramic lamps with cream colored Belgian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Mottled Blue Glaze Pair Classic Shape Lamps, China, Contemporary
Mottled Blue Glaze Pair Classic Shape Lamps, China, Contemporary

Mottled Blue Glaze Pair Classic Shape Lamps, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese pair of mottled blue glazed lamps Classic curved shape design Newly wired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Gerald Thurston "Cricket" Lamp / Sconce Classic Modernist Design, Lightolier
Gerald Thurston "Cricket" Lamp / Sconce Classic Modernist Design, Lightolier

Gerald Thurston "Cricket" Lamp / Sconce Classic Modernist Design, Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original "Cricket" table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Enameled white shade

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Classic Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Column Lamps
Classic Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Column Lamps

Classic Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Column Lamps

By Maitland Smith

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair of tesselated tortoise stone and brass table lamps made by Maitland-Smith,,Sleek

Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Classic Pair of Bouillotte Vintage Finely Cast Brass Lamps
Classic Pair of Bouillotte Vintage Finely Cast Brass Lamps

Classic Pair of Bouillotte Vintage Finely Cast Brass Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of stunning bouillotte style brass table lamps having 3 arms finely cast from the 1940s with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Of Classic And Elegant Ceramic Lamps By Stiffel
Pair Of Classic And Elegant Ceramic Lamps By Stiffel

Pair Of Classic And Elegant Ceramic Lamps By Stiffel

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning pair of classical and elegant Stiffel lamps feature details such as acanthus leaves

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Kaehler Table Lamp
Kaehler Table Lamp

Kaehler Table Lamp

By Herman A. Kähler 1

Located in London, GB

Classic blue hand trown ceramic table lamp by Kaehler. Perfect condition and rewired.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Table Lamp
Venini Table Lamp

Venini Table Lamp

By Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Classic Venini production table lamp in blown glass. Santillana design. The lamp is working and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

White Extra Large Classic Shaped Pair Of Lamps, China, Contemporary
White Extra Large Classic Shaped Pair Of Lamps, China, Contemporary

White Extra Large Classic Shaped Pair Of Lamps, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese pair extra large white classic shaped lamps. Base measures 12" diameter and 22

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Lampe Gras Model 201 by Bernard Albin Gras, 1930s
Antique Lampe Gras Model 201 by Bernard Albin Gras, 1930s

Antique Lampe Gras Model 201 by Bernard Albin Gras, 1930s

By Bernard-albin Gras

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Ravel Clamart, A design Classic table lamp with a clamp fixing and ball and socket joint. The lamp

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Classic Art Deco Dome Desk Lamp, Smith Metal Arts, 1930s
Classic Art Deco Dome Desk Lamp, Smith Metal Arts, 1930s

Classic Art Deco Dome Desk Lamp, Smith Metal Arts, 1930s

By Kem Weber, Smith Metal Arts

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Art Deco dome desk lamp, Smith Metal Arts, 1930s. Amazing original finish. Beautiful warm

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Pale Turquoise Classic Shaped Terracotta Lamps, Contemporary, China
Pair of Pale Turquoise Classic Shaped Terracotta Lamps, Contemporary, China

Pair of Pale Turquoise Classic Shaped Terracotta Lamps, Contemporary, China

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese pair of pale turquoise Classic shape ceramic lamps with cream colored Belgian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Gray Striated Design Classic Shape Pair of Lamps, China, Contemporary
Gray Striated Design Classic Shape Pair of Lamps, China, Contemporary

Gray Striated Design Classic Shape Pair of Lamps, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Pair of horizontally striated design Classic shape gray glazed lamps. New Belgian linen shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpted bronze table lamp
Sculpted bronze table lamp

Sculpted bronze table lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco table lamp in sculpted bronze, circa 1925. 10.5” high base.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Table Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Table Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Classic vintage table lamp. Consisting of a glass sphere with a steel base. From the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Petite French Table Lamp
Petite French Table Lamp

Petite French Table Lamp

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic modern small table lamp from France. Fully rewired for use in the US. Possibly Pierre

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Opaline Glass Table Lamps

Opaline Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s neo classic style opaline glass table lamps with bronze base and fittings. 19" height

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Classic Mid-Century Modern Plaster Figural Lamps, Continental Art Co., 1950s
Classic Mid-Century Modern Plaster Figural Lamps, Continental Art Co., 1950s

Classic Mid-Century Modern Plaster Figural Lamps, Continental Art Co., 1950s

By Continental Art Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Ultimate modernist kitch! Stunning pair or male and female "Island" cast plaster table lamps made

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Elegant and Classic Pair of Seguso Style Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
Elegant and Classic Pair of Seguso Style Smoked Murano Glass Lamps

Elegant and Classic Pair of Seguso Style Smoked Murano Glass Lamps

By Archimede Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Flawless pair of hand blown Murano glass lamps in a smoked, dark gray "fumato" glass. Absolutely

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of ceramic table lamps in classic style form,with hand painted Asian style bamboo leaf

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ron Rezek Copper Table Lamp
Ron Rezek Copper Table Lamp

Ron Rezek Copper Table Lamp

By Ron Rezek

Located in Long Island City, NY

Postmodern Ron Rezek California copper table lamp. Classic form and motif of the era in patina

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Ron Rezek Copper Table Lamp
Ron Rezek Copper Table Lamp

Ron Rezek Copper Table Lamp

By Ron Rezek

Located in Long Island City, NY

Postmodern Ron Rezek California copper table lamp. Classic form and motif of the era in Black metal

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp

Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Speckled cream ceramic and walnut stained wood in a Classic Danish modern table lamp. Newly wired

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

"Dazor" table lamp Model No. 2055
"Dazor" table lamp Model No. 2055

"Dazor" table lamp Model No. 2055

Located in Ferndale, MI

"Dazor" table lamp Model No. 2055 Classic Mid Century Modern Table, Desk Lamp.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Classic Arts and Crafts Boudoir Lamp, Silver over Bronze, by Heintz Metal Arts
Classic Arts and Crafts Boudoir Lamp, Silver over Bronze, by Heintz Metal Arts

Classic Arts and Crafts Boudoir Lamp, Silver over Bronze, by Heintz Metal Arts

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nice little silvered bronze boudoir lamp made by Heintz Metal Arts,, Retains original silk shade

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Silver

French Pair of Deco Table Lamp
French Pair of Deco Table Lamp

French Pair of Deco Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Deco Brass table lamp from the 1950s is a classic clean line table lamp with a high quality

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Classic Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of classic table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all classic table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 4434 antique and vintage classic table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1306 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Classic table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of classic table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco classic table lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made classic table lamps over the years, but those made by Multiforme, Artemide and Oluce are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Classic Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,652, while they’re typically $38 on the low end and $65,000 highest priced.

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 Classic 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 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.”

    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.