A Classic George Nelson Half-Nelson Lamp With Adjustable Shade
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson/Koch Lowy table lamp, in polished aluminum. Adjustable shades allows to
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Classic Column Lucite Lamp, circa 1950, Archimede Seguso Murano, Italy
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Classic Column Italian Lucite Lamp, c. 1950, signed Archimede Seguso Murano. Measures 26 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Classic Urn Style Dark Smoky Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine carved urn-form dark smoky rock crystal lamps with gilt brass decoration. Created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pattyn Products Table Lamp
Sold|$8,500
Pattyn Products Table Lamp
By Pattyn Products Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic machine age table lamp manufactured by Pattyn products.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Atomic Lamps, Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern brass atomic lamps,,Retain original parchment lamp shades
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Emerald Washed Glaze Pair Tall Classic Ginger Jar Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of washed emerald glazed lamps. Tall classic ginger jar shape. Base
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Artemide Classic Task Desk Lamp with Base Tolomeo Light Milano ITALY
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Artemide Classic adjustable balance Task Desk Lamp with Base Tolomeo Light Milano ITALY
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Classic Sgraffito Ceramic Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Design Technics, Gordon Martz, Martz Sgraffito
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful classic Martz sgraffito ceramic lamp in tan and olive green matte glaze with a teak neck
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Teak
Classic Pair of Modernist Turned Walnut Lamps Manner of Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of modernist turned walnut lamps manner of Phillip Lloyd Powell, wonderful design and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Wicker Table Lamps
Sold|$3,450
Pair of Wicker Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury table lamps with Classic form and organic ambiance crafted in wicker with an
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Table Lamp, Circa 1960
Sold|$175
Wicker Table Lamp, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
Finely woven classic wicker table lamp with metal wire framework and the original wicker shade in
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Classical Marble Column Table Lamp
Sold|$475
Classical Marble Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Classic marble column table lamp, made in Italy, circa 1950s-1960s. Nice tailored design, classical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic of Italian design — Mushroom table lamp. Made of Murano glass with blue color in the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Classic Pair of Blue and White Canton Style Ginger Jar Lamps with Carp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of blue and white canton style ginger jars mounted as lamps on dark wood stands and
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Large Wooden Oriental table lamps 1990s
Sold|$2,195
Large Wooden Oriental table lamps 1990s
By Satsuma
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of large Wooden Chinese table lamps . Classic Red and Black , formed and proportioned
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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Small metal Bouillotte table lamp 1970s USA
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small all Metal table lamp . Classic Green color . American made . Good quality lamp
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Zaccagnini Ceramic Table Lamp Italy 1950's
Sold|$4,500
Zaccagnini Ceramic Table Lamp Italy 1950's
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in New York, NY
Zaccagnini Ceramic Table Lamp Italy 1950's. Chic hand thrown pottery table lamp with classic
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Table Lamp Maison Charles Nickel & Black Marble
By Maison Charles
Located in London, GB
Tall and Slender 1960's table lamp, classic and sculptural in style and as the hallmarks of it's
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal, Nickel
Pair of French Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Sold|$3,500
Pair of French Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique seltzer bottles now table lamps with classic double gourd form wrapped in wicker
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Cork and Wood Table Lamps
Sold|$575
Pair of Cork and Wood Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Classic cork table lamps, in original condition, clean, and working. Unusual to find this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cork
Pair of French Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Sold|$3,750
Pair of French Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of seltzer bottles now table lamps with classic wicker wrapped double gourd form
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1970s Polished Travertine Phillipe Barbier Table Lamp
By Maison Barbier
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A classic Maison Barbier table lamp of polished travertine and nickel plated brass. A a black silk
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Nickel
Art Deco Circular Pink Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Classic retro Art Deco ceramic table lamp featuring a glossy pink finish with a fabulas accent
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Table Lamp by Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian Murano art glass table lamp by Barovier. This example has a clear and pink glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Fog & Mørup 'Optima' Table Lamp, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Danish table lamp from Fog & Mørup made of enameled steel and chrome. Shade is fully
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the timeless elegance of this Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamp
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Large Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo
Sold|$1,990
Large Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo
Located in Devon, England
Eileen Gray design classic table - or desk lamp, made by Jumo, France. Modernist, elegant and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Lamp Table Classical Column Marbled Earth Palette
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Victorian, marbled, column converted into a unique table lamp Classic, pared-down
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Stiffel Brass Trophy Urn Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic brass table lamps by Stiffel made in a trophy urn form featuring a brass flame top. Model
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Nymphenburg Porcelain Theresienthal glass hand-crafted table lamp
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand crafted table lamp is a combination of valuable materials in a modern composition
Category
2010s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (circa 1950s) alabaster table lamps with a square base supporting
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic American style table lamp made of enameled aluminium and brass. Vented shade measure 13
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Classic onyx and marble table lamp with brass fluted column and beautiful shade, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
**Valinte Brass Table Lamp with Aspen Slat Shade**
By Valinte Oy
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Valinte Brass Table Lamp with Aspen Slat Shade** The Valinte brass table lamp is a beautiful and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp Attributed to Fredrick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century table lamp, attributed to Fredrick Weinberg. This stylish example has a white
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Sold|$7,500
Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic and contemporary shaped 1940s table lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made with the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Nessen Cerused Oak Columnar Table Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful figured cerused or limed oak highlights this pair of Nessen Studios table lamps. Classic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Iconic Eileen Gray Mermaid Table Lamp by Jumo
Located in Devon, England
Iconic Eileen gray design Classic table or desk lamp produced by Jumo, France. On first glance one
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Hollywood Regency Lattice Ginger Jar Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun pair of glazed ceramic ginger jar table lamps. Classic ginger jar shape for your interiors and
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Laurel Arch Chrome Base Mushroom Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful vintage example of the classic arch base mushroom table lamp by Laurel Lamp Company
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair Stacked Ceramic Ball Wandering Line Pattern Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
, topped by conical tapered brass cone, classic 1950's American table lamps. Height in listing includes
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950/1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern table lamp. Classic Lisa Johansson-Pape design
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Philips Table Lamp Model Z by Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This classic model Z table lamp was designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff and manufactured by Philips
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Philips Table Lamp Model Z by Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This classic model Z table lamp was designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff and manufactured by Philips
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Iconic Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo, circa 1950
By Eileen Gray
Located in Devon, England
Iconic Eileen Gray design classic table or desk lamp produced by Jumo, France. These lamps so
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Cut Steel
Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Gold by Barovier, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful Murano glass table lamp is a true gem, attributed to one of the most renowned and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
French Bronze "L'Etoile" Star Table Lamp After Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Classic French Bronze "L'Etoile" table lamp with tripod base after Alberto and Diego Giacometti for
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
This pair of Classic Mid-Century Modernist table lamps feature a stacked cube form crafted in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Teak Table Lamp c 1950/60’s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish Mid Century Modern table lamp constructed of solid teak, circa 1950/1960’s. The lamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of Bill Curry Stemlite Table Lamps for Design Line
By 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sirmos Table Lamp after Jean Michel Frank / Diego Giacometti, 1970
By Sirmos
Located in Rochester, NY
Classic plaster table lamp ( large size rough ) after a design by Jean Michel Frank and Diego
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paint
1930s Michael Andersen Ceramic Table Lamp with an ArtbyMaj Lampshade
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Søborg, DK
1930s Michael Andersen ceramic table lamp. Classic Art Deco style with a lovely patina to the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Square Table Lamps by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Classic Diskometal Table Lamps designed by Just Andersen in 1936. * Set (2) of square
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Three Light Bullet Shade Table Lamp att. to Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century table lamp, featuring adjustable three bullet form shades. Design attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Table Lamp in Brass by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, 1950s
By Harald Notini
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and classic modernist table lamp in brass and wood with a beautiful patina. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Table Lamps, C 1950s
By Laurel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
and starburst themes so popular during the 1950s. These classic Mid Century Modern table lamps seem to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Black Table Lamp by Aladdin
By Aladdin Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Machine Age table lamp by Aladdin Lamp Company. This example features a louvered two tier
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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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, 2023The 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, 2023The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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 do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.
You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.
Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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, 2024To 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.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.