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Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps

Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in Tilburg, NL

Pair of Alabaster table lamps. Wonderful pair of alabaster table lamps. Classic shape and

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Paul Follot Sculpted Table Lamp
Paul Follot Sculpted Table Lamp

Paul Follot Sculpted Table Lamp

By Paul Follot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco table lamp in gilt and patinated sculpted wood, by Paul Follot, circa 1922

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tizio Classic Floor Lamps by Richard Sapper for Artemide c.1972-1989
Vintage Tizio Classic Floor Lamps by Richard Sapper for Artemide c.1972-1989

Vintage Tizio Classic Floor Lamps by Richard Sapper for Artemide c.1972-1989

By Artemide, Richard Sapper

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Price is per lamp. A display of aesthetic and functional balance, Tizio remains a modern

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Zinc, Steel, Aluminum

Table lamp Ingo Maurer Lucellino Touch
Table lamp Ingo Maurer Lucellino Touch

Table lamp Ingo Maurer Lucellino Touch

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Alcamo, IT

, enhanced version of Ingo Maurer’s iconic winged light bulb. Unlike the classic table version, this lamp no

Category

2010s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

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

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Brass Table Lamp Mythical Dolphins 41cm
Vintage Brass Table Lamp Mythical Dolphins 41cm

Vintage Brass Table Lamp Mythical Dolphins 41cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Classic vintage brass table lamp, a square brass base with a central column, along the sides two

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

. Classic form. Transformed to a table lamp in solid brass ends by Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel with a handmade

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp
Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp

Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

ranging from classic to eclectic, this table lamp sits atop a circular metal base covered with gold leaf

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Heritage Pink and Gold Table Lamp

Heritage Pink and Gold Table Lamp

By Badari Lighting

Located in Milan, IT

This refined table lamp exemplifies classic opulence coupling a fancy aesthetic with prized

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Style of Paul Kiss Table Lamp
Style of Paul Kiss Table Lamp

Style of Paul Kiss Table Lamp

By Degué, Paul Kiss

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco table lamp in the style of Paul Kiss, circa 1925, cast iron with Degue

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Nessen Teak and Steel Table Lamp
Nessen Teak and Steel Table Lamp

Nessen Teak and Steel Table Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Classic modernist icon table lamp by Nessen Studios. This lamp has a solid teak vertical standard

Category

Vintage 1960s American International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Regency Style Brass Bamboo Lamp Table
Regency Style Brass Bamboo Lamp Table

Regency Style Brass Bamboo Lamp Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant Regency style brass bamboo lamp table is a sophisticated combination of lighting and

Category

20th Century French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Coastal Woven Wicker Table Lamps, a Pair
Coastal Woven Wicker Table Lamps, a Pair

Coastal Woven Wicker Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of coastal woven wicker table lamps with classic empire shades in linen. The vases are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Lucite Acrylic Post Modern Table Lamp
Vintage 1970s Lucite Acrylic Post Modern Table Lamp

Vintage 1970s Lucite Acrylic Post Modern Table Lamp

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage 1970s lucite acrylic table lamp. This is a classic post modern table lamp with a chic all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1930s
Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1930s

Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Classic Bauhaus table lamp from 1930s Czechoslovakia, defined by its clean geometry and practical

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of classic seltzer bottle table lamps crafted with hand blown glass bulbs wrapped in metal

Category

Mid-20th Century French Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France
Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France

Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

in Nancy, France. A stunning table lamp, a classic design, inspired by organic and natural forms

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Table Lamps style Maison Charles
Pair of Table Lamps style Maison Charles

Pair of Table Lamps style Maison Charles

By Maison Charles

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

These stylish classic XL floor or table lamps date from the 1970s. The brass column base holds an

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage white murano table lamp Italy 1970s
Vintage white murano table lamp Italy 1970s

Vintage white murano table lamp Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Classic white murano table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. Very beautiful white glass with bends

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Modern Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps
Midcentury Modern Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps

Midcentury Modern Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic midcentury modern table lamps. Scandinavian style with a combination of elements. Elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Brass Table Lamp Hollywood Regency Style, 1910
Vintage Brass Table Lamp Hollywood Regency Style, 1910

Vintage Brass Table Lamp Hollywood Regency Style, 1910

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage brass table lamp, classic Empire design lamp from 1910 in Hollywood Regency style, made in

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Twisted wooden table lamp with antique patina, France, 1970
Twisted wooden table lamp with antique patina, France, 1970

Twisted wooden table lamp with antique patina, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

a bedside table. Style : 1970s Classic Rustic chic Traditional Main features : Table lamp Turned

Category

Vintage 1970s French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France
Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France

Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

in Nancy, France. A stunning table lamp, a classic design, inspired by organic and natural forms

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Reverse Decoupage Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Reverse Decoupage Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Reverse Decoupage Glass Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming pair of table lamps with classic form decorated with a reverse decoupage technique under

Category

20th Century Italian Country Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Two Mid Century Signed Martz Ceramic Table Lamps
Two Mid Century Signed Martz Ceramic Table Lamps

Two Mid Century Signed Martz Ceramic Table Lamps

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of Classic Mid Century pottery Table Lamps Ca. 1960's by iconic husband and wife Potters

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Other

Pair of Vintage Chrome "Mushroom" Table Lamps, 1980s
Pair of Vintage Chrome "Mushroom" Table Lamps, 1980s

Pair of Vintage Chrome "Mushroom" Table Lamps, 1980s

Located in Beirut, LB

to a classic, curated space. The table lamp can be wired for American use. Dimensions D40 cm/ 15.75

Category

Late 20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Handmade brown Bouillotte Suede Table Lamp by Lederlux
Handmade brown Bouillotte Suede Table Lamp by Lederlux

Handmade brown Bouillotte Suede Table Lamp by Lederlux

By Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Hannover, DE

lamp extra classic and stylish. It has two bulbs which is very rare in table lamps and this also means

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chapman 3 Horn Antique Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp
Chapman 3 Horn Antique Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp

Chapman 3 Horn Antique Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antiqued brass classic horn motif table lamp having black metal shade and stunning arrow form

Category

Early 2000s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scalloped Mid-Century White Painted Wicker Table Lamp
Scalloped Mid-Century White Painted Wicker Table Lamp

Scalloped Mid-Century White Painted Wicker Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Mid-Century Table Lamp from the 1960's. This charming wicker lamp features a round base

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian 1960s Travertine and Brass Cylindrical Table Lamp
Italian 1960s Travertine and Brass Cylindrical Table Lamp

Italian 1960s Travertine and Brass Cylindrical Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Expertly crafted in Italy during the 1960s, the Italian Travertine and Brass Cylindrical Table Lamp

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Daum Table Lamp Iron Leafs Amber Crystal Glass, France
Daum Table Lamp Iron Leafs Amber Crystal Glass, France

Daum Table Lamp Iron Leafs Amber Crystal Glass, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Daum in Nancy, France. A stunning table lamp, a classic design, inspired by organic and natural forms

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

A Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Boréns Borås
A Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Boréns Borås

A Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Boréns Borås

By Boréns Borås

Located in New York, NY

A classic Swedish Modern table lamp from the 1940s, designed by Boréns Borås. Featuring a round

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Opal, Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century, Brutalist Stoneware Table Lamp, 1960s–70s
Danish Mid-Century, Brutalist Stoneware Table Lamp, 1960s–70s

Danish Mid-Century, Brutalist Stoneware Table Lamp, 1960s–70s

By Søholm Stentøj, Jette Hellerøe, Chris Haslev

Located in Odense, DK

A classic Danish stoneware table lamp from the mid-20th century, circa 1960s–1970s. The sculptural

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Fontana Arte 'Bis/Tris' Table Lamp in Brass & Glass
Fontana Arte 'Bis/Tris' Table Lamp in Brass & Glass

Fontana Arte 'Bis/Tris' Table Lamp in Brass & Glass

By Fontana Arte

Located in Glendale, CA

lamp is one of the most classic yet contemporary table lamps produced by Fontana Arte. Designed for a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s
Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s

Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Classic of Italian design — Mushroom table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Bold Elegant Stilarmatur Brass Midcentury Table Lamp. Sweden 1960s.
Bold Elegant Stilarmatur Brass Midcentury Table Lamp. Sweden 1960s.

Bold Elegant Stilarmatur Brass Midcentury Table Lamp. Sweden 1960s.

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist

Located in Bromma, SE

Large Classic & Bold & Excentric Brass Midentury Table Lamp by Swedish Stilarmatur Tranas, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Veronese Mirrored Murano Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Veronese Mirrored Murano Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Veronese Mirrored Murano Glass Table Lamps

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

contemporary interpretation. Hand crafted in spectacular mirrored Murano glass the Veronese Table Lamp brings

Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Table Lamp by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Ateljé
Ceramic Table Lamp by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Ateljé

Ceramic Table Lamp by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Ateljé

Located in Göteborg, SE

Table lamp designed by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Ateljé. It is made of stoneware and is a perfect

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's
Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's

Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's

By George Kovacs

Located in New York, NY

Classic chrome stacked ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970's. This example is in very

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern walnut table lamp, circa 1960 Classic midcentury table lamp No shade. The harp

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Paavo Tynell 9205 Table Lamp Canvas Shade for GUBI
Paavo Tynell 9205 Table Lamp Canvas Shade for GUBI

Paavo Tynell 9205 Table Lamp Canvas Shade for GUBI

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

First produced around 1950, the 9205 is a classic, almost archetypal, table lamp with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 9205 Table Lamp Bamboo Shade for GUBI
Paavo Tynell 9205 Table Lamp Bamboo Shade for GUBI

Paavo Tynell 9205 Table Lamp Bamboo Shade for GUBI

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

First produced around 1950, the 9205 is a classic, almost archetypal, table lamp with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Stiffel Neoclassical Brass & Ivory lacquered Table Lamps.
Pair Stiffel Neoclassical Brass & Ivory lacquered Table Lamps.

Pair Stiffel Neoclassical Brass & Ivory lacquered Table Lamps.

By Stiffel

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Roman column table lamps by Stiffel. Brass square plinth multi-tiered plinths with acanthus

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid Century Atomic Age Ribbed Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp
1950s Mid Century Atomic Age Ribbed Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp

1950s Mid Century Atomic Age Ribbed Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s classic mid century modern desk table lamp with brass accents and a beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Over Scale Table Lamp of Ginger Jar Form
Over Scale Table Lamp of Ginger Jar Form

Over Scale Table Lamp of Ginger Jar Form

By Sonneman Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Fun large yellow ceramic table lamp of classic ginger jar form. This example is in good, original

Category

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

Alabaster Obelisk Table Lamp with Bronze Enhancements, Italy, 1970s
Alabaster Obelisk Table Lamp with Bronze Enhancements, Italy, 1970s

Alabaster Obelisk Table Lamp with Bronze Enhancements, Italy, 1970s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Classic alabaster obelisk table lamp with bronze enhancements, Italy, 1970s. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

H.P. Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan Yellow Table Lamp, 1982
H.P. Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan Yellow Table Lamp, 1982

H.P. Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan Yellow Table Lamp, 1982

By Memphis Group, Stilux, Mathieu Matégot, Ateljé Lyktan, Pierre Disderot

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Timeless classic Swedish table lamp from the Softling line designed by Hans Philip Zachau for

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Optima 2 Table Lamp by Fog&Mørup
Mid Century Optima 2 Table Lamp by Fog&Mørup

Mid Century Optima 2 Table Lamp by Fog&Mørup

By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup

Located in Mortsel, BE

lamps that have become a design classic. This table lamp features a tin white base with a chromed stem

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.
Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.

Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Köln, NW

places. No missing parts in the leather, no torn seams. French Design Classic The table lamp is switched

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Palladio Black Marquina Marble Table Lamp By ADL Atelier Design Lab
Palladio Black Marquina Marble Table Lamp By ADL Atelier Design Lab

Palladio Black Marquina Marble Table Lamp By ADL Atelier Design Lab

By Fuda Marmi by Atelier Design Lab

Located in Milan, IT

contemporary and classic decor, this table lamp serves as a striking accent on side tables, desks, or

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line
Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line

Bill Curry "Stemlite" Black Tulip Table Lamp for Design Line

By Design Line, Bill Curry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps Desk Electric Lights 1913
Pair Antique Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps Desk Electric Lights 1913

Pair Antique Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps Desk Electric Lights 1913

By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A pair of Classic Antique Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Table Lamps. These Traditional Silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Desk Table Lamp Leather Style Adnet, Signed Tanneur
1950s Desk Table Lamp Leather Style Adnet, Signed Tanneur

1950s Desk Table Lamp Leather Style Adnet, Signed Tanneur

By Le Tanneur

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

1950s desk table lamp leather style Adnet, signed Tanneur. A classic Le Tanneur table lamp. Made

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.