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Empire Style English Hurricane Table Lamps
Empire Style English Hurricane Table Lamps

Empire Style English Hurricane Table Lamps

Located in Plainview, NY

A classic pair of Empire style English classic hurricane table lamps each has 9 crystal prisms

Category

Vintage 1950s English Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Two 1970s Table Lamps Hollywood Regency
Two 1970s Table Lamps Hollywood Regency

Two 1970s Table Lamps Hollywood Regency

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two vintage table lamps. 1970s Classic model. Crème color metal, with brass details. Comes with

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish Teak Table Lamp, 1960s. Classic and elegant Danish Mid-century modern table lamp in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Hillebrand - Germany, 1960s
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Hillebrand - Germany, 1960s

Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Hillebrand - Germany, 1960s

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in Schwerin, MV

Design classic of the 70s: Massive table lamp/piano lamp from Egon Hillebrand, Neheim, West Germany

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Carved Marble Table Lamp
Vintage Hand Carved Marble Table Lamp

Vintage Hand Carved Marble Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

This classic vintage hand carved marble table lamp is the perfect accent. Its design mimics

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Arts and Crafts Hand Beaten Copper Lamp  This is a classic of its time
Arts and Crafts Hand Beaten Copper Lamp  This is a classic of its time

Arts and Crafts Hand Beaten Copper Lamp This is a classic of its time

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Hand Beaten Copper Lamp This is a classic of its time, in the Arts and crafts

Category

Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to David Cressey
Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to David Cressey

Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to David Cressey

By David Cressey

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to David Cressey. Large ceramic table lamp, classic bottle form, with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Insects
Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Insects

Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Insects

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps with classic form hand decorated with an assortment of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Walter Von Nessen Desk or Table Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Desk or Table Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Desk or Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist desk or table lamp, designed by Walter Von Nessen. White coniucle enameled shades

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Robert Sonneman Style Lollipop Table Lamp
Large Robert Sonneman Style Lollipop Table Lamp

Large Robert Sonneman Style Lollipop Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Redding, CT

Robert Sonneman Style lollipop table lamp. Classic lines make up this chrome beauty with banded

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Louis Klaff "Bijou" Table Lamp for Philips
Louis Klaff "Bijou" Table Lamp for Philips

Louis Klaff "Bijou" Table Lamp for Philips

By Phillips, Louis Kalff

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Classic green enameld 'Bijou' table lamp was designed by Louis Kalff for Philips in the 1960s

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950's American three shade Table Lamp
1950's American three shade Table Lamp

1950's American three shade Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

mid-century Table lamp. Base is light walnut with square brass tubing.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Modern Tessellated Bone Table Lamps
Pair of Modern Tessellated Bone Table Lamps

Pair of Modern Tessellated Bone Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-Century table lamps with Classic form, covered in a mosaic of tessellated bone with an

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair French Gilt Bonze Alabaster Table Lamps
Pair French Gilt Bonze Alabaster Table Lamps

Pair French Gilt Bonze Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of French alabaster neo-classic style table lamps with gilt bronze or brass adornments. Newly

Category

Vintage 1950s French Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Tall James Mont Gold Leaf Table Lamps
Tall James Mont Gold Leaf Table Lamps

Tall James Mont Gold Leaf Table Lamps

By James Mont

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD Fabulously elegant & rich, this pair of tall gold leaf table lamps are classic James Mont

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Table Lamp Mod. Sankey by Ezio Bellini
Table Lamp Mod. Sankey by Ezio Bellini

Table Lamp Mod. Sankey by Ezio Bellini

Located in Milano, IT

Experience the epitome of vintage elegance with the Ezio Bellini Mod. Sankey table lamp, a classic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Hala Busquet / Hala 144 Table Lamp - White Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Hala Busquet / Hala 144 Table Lamp - White Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Hala Busquet / Hala 144 Table Lamp - White Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1970s

By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

White bauhaus table lamp classic 'Hala Busquet' or 'Hala 144' designed by Herman Busquet for Hala

Category

20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Lamps Patinated Bronze Medici Lion Animal Figures Table Lamps a pair
Italian Lamps Patinated Bronze Medici Lion Animal Figures Table Lamps a pair

Italian Lamps Patinated Bronze Medici Lion Animal Figures Table Lamps a pair

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Claude Michel Clodion, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper, Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Classic Roman style table lamps Style: Traditionale, Classic, Roman, Neoclassical, Antique, Vintage Design

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Helo Brass Table Lamp XL, Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Germany, 1950s
Helo Brass Table Lamp XL, Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Germany, 1950s

Helo Brass Table Lamp XL, Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Germany, 1950s

By Helo Leuchten

Located in Schwerin, MV

Well-preserved Helo table lamp, timeless classic from the 1950s. The contrast between the green

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Nelson Half Nelson Table Lamp in Black
George Nelson Half Nelson Table Lamp in Black

George Nelson Half Nelson Table Lamp in Black

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic black, adjustable saucer/reflector table lamp by George Nelson for Koch/Lowy.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Metal

Chinese Famille Verte Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Famille Verte Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Famille Verte Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chinese table lamp features Classic Famille Verte decoration and sits atop brass base, circa mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of White Celadon Tea Caddy Table Lamps
Pair of White Celadon Tea Caddy Table Lamps

Pair of White Celadon Tea Caddy Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese table lamps with classic form and subtle pale celadon color, presented on Lucite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Celadon

Søholm Large Stoneware Table Lamp in Brown. 1960s.
Søholm Large Stoneware Table Lamp in Brown. 1960s.

Søholm Large Stoneware Table Lamp in Brown. 1960s.

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Bromma, SE

Soholm Stentoj. A Classic Mid-century Modern Table Lamp with a beautiful pattern on the lamp base and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tripod Table Floor Lamp
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tripod Table Floor Lamp

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tripod Table Floor Lamp

By Edward Wormley

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and classic Edward Wormely floor table lamp for Dunbar. Tripod brass base with the table part

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Verner Panton Louis Poulsen Large Mushroom Table Lamp
Verner Panton Louis Poulsen Large Mushroom Table Lamp

Verner Panton Louis Poulsen Large Mushroom Table Lamp

By Verner Panton

Located in Den Haag, NL

A modern Classic. This large table lamp design Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Acrilic

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Mid 20th Century Murano Millefiori Table Lamp
Vintage Mid 20th Century Murano Millefiori Table Lamp

Vintage Mid 20th Century Murano Millefiori Table Lamp

By Seguso

Located in Denver, CO

This classic vintage Millefiori conical shape table lamp base features gold flecks, aventurine

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Major Table Lamp by Philips, the Netherlands, 1960s
Major Table Lamp by Philips, the Netherlands, 1960s

Major Table Lamp by Philips, the Netherlands, 1960s

By Philips

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This Classic dark green 'Major' table lamp was made by Philips in the Netherlands in the 1960s. It

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Neo Classic Gilt Bronze Sconces
Neo Classic Gilt Bronze Sconces

Neo Classic Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French circa 1920's gilt bronze 2-light sconces. 25" height, 11" width & 7" depth.

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Table Lamp Att to Tony Paul
Mid Century Table Lamp Att to Tony Paul

Mid Century Table Lamp Att to Tony Paul

By Paul McCobb, Tony Paul

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid century table lamp with original shade, attributed to Tony Paul. The lamp features a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps Chinese Lights Ginger Jar
Pair Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps Chinese Lights Ginger Jar

Pair Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps Chinese Lights Ginger Jar

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of elegant Chinese blue and white porcelain table lamps of classic baluster form Porcelain is

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Urn form Table Lamps
Pair of Clear Murano Glass Urn form Table Lamps

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Urn form Table Lamps

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Danville, CA

Pair of Classic Murano Glass Urn-form Table lamps on Ebonized wood bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla, Dakota DC-3 Airplane, 1970s
Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla, Dakota DC-3 Airplane, 1970s

Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla, Dakota DC-3 Airplane, 1970s

By Sarsaparilla

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

1978 (design). This lamp in Art Deco style and is a real classic. This original table lamp captivates

Category

Vintage 1970s European Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Table Lamp Set of Two
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Table Lamp Set of Two

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Table Lamp Set of Two

By Milo Baughman

Located in Munich, DE

Pair of Classic Hollywood Regency Style table lamps designed by Milo Baughman from the 1960s. Burl

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Modernist White Sphere and Brass Bedside / table lamps
Pair Modernist White Sphere and Brass Bedside / table lamps

Pair Modernist White Sphere and Brass Bedside / table lamps

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair Modernist White Sphere and Brass Bedside / table lamps,, Classic elegant Modern design. would

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of British Colonial Style Table Lamps with Elephants
Pair of British Colonial Style Table Lamps with Elephants

Pair of British Colonial Style Table Lamps with Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British Colonial style pair of porcelain table lamps with classic ginger jar form hand decorated

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of British Colonial Style Table Lamps with Elephants
Pair of British Colonial Style Table Lamps with Elephants

Pair of British Colonial Style Table Lamps with Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial style pair of porcelain table lamps with classic ginger jar form hand decorated

Category

20th Century Chinese British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain Prunus design table lamps with classic form, once vases

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Golden Barovier and Toso Murano Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Golden Barovier and Toso Murano Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s

Golden Barovier and Toso Murano Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Classic and elegant gold glass table lamps, handblown in the Barovier and Toso workshop in Murano

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life
Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life

Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming and whimsical pair of table lamps with classic form decorated with a reverse decoupage

Category

20th Century Italian Country Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Vetri Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Italy, 1970s
Large Murano Vetri Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Italy, 1970s

Large Murano Vetri Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Italy, 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Large classic mushroom swirl Murano glass table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The beauty of the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ligne Roset Jali Table Lamp by Marie C Dorner
Ligne Roset Jali Table Lamp by Marie C Dorner

Ligne Roset Jali Table Lamp by Marie C Dorner

By Marie-Christine Dorner

Located in Rochester, England

, diffused light that it emits, making it ideal for both modern and classic settings. The Jali Table Lamp is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bill Curry "Stemlite" Mustard Table Lamps for Design Line
Bill Curry "Stemlite" Mustard Table Lamps for Design Line

Bill Curry "Stemlite" Mustard Table Lamps for Design Line

By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic modern table lamps designed by Los Angeles based designer Bill Curry for Design Line's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro Glass Table Lamp
Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro Glass Table Lamp

Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro Glass Table Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic Barovier & Toso glass table lamp in the Coronado d'ore technique crafted of thick clear

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro / Avventurina  Table Lamp
Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro / Avventurina  Table Lamp

Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro / Avventurina Table Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

A classic Barovier & Toso table lamp in the Coronado d'Oro or "Avventurina" technique which is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Elephants
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Elephants

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain table lamps with classic form and hand decorated with

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1920's Copper Art Deco Table Bedside Lamps
Pair of 1920's Copper Art Deco Table Bedside Lamps

Pair of 1920's Copper Art Deco Table Bedside Lamps

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two Art Deco Table Lamps in Copper. This set is versatile as well as classic style of table lamps

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s
Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s

Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Peabody, MA

Classic tripod table lamp in brass and mahogany, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th century Spanish leather covered and brass table lamp No1
20th century Spanish leather covered and brass table lamp No1

20th century Spanish leather covered and brass table lamp No1

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very stylish and classic design table lamp. Covered in an attractively patinated tan

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th century Spanish leather and brass table lamp No 2
20th century Spanish leather and brass table lamp No 2

20th century Spanish leather and brass table lamp No 2

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very stylish and classic design table lamp. Covered in an attractively patinated tan

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp
French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp

French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A chic early 20th century silver-plated brass table lamp of classic candlestick form. Reputedly

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century GEPO Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970's
Mid Century GEPO Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970's

Mid Century GEPO Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970's

By Gepo

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Classic large mushroom space age table lamp by GEPO. The beige mushroom shade produces a warm, cosy

Category

20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940s Yellow Ceramic Table Lamps by Warren Kessler - A Pair
1940s Yellow Ceramic Table Lamps by Warren Kessler - A Pair

1940s Yellow Ceramic Table Lamps by Warren Kessler - A Pair

By Warren Kessler

Located in New York, NY

These classic Chinoiserie ceramic table lamps were produced by Warren Kessler in the 1940s. They

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Michael Andersen Ceramic Table Lamp in Art Deco Style
1930s Michael Andersen Ceramic Table Lamp in Art Deco Style

1930s Michael Andersen Ceramic Table Lamp in Art Deco Style

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Søborg, DK

1930s Michael Andersen ceramic table lamp. Classic Art Deco style with a lovely patina to the glaze

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Plaster Fleur De Lis Table Lamps, a Pair
Vintage Coastal Plaster Fleur De Lis Table Lamps, a Pair

Vintage Coastal Plaster Fleur De Lis Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous pair of vintage plaster table lamps. A classic fleur de lis design. All new wiring and

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Jane & Gordon Martz Brown Stripe Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960
Jane & Gordon Martz Brown Stripe Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960

Jane & Gordon Martz Brown Stripe Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jane & Gordon Martz brown stripe ceramic table lamp, circa 1960 A classic 1960s table lamp by

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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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.

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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.