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Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Full Brass Cobra Table Lamps, Maison Jansen Style
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Full Brass Cobra Table Lamps, Maison Jansen Style
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Blue Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Vintage Red
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Mid-Century 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Brass Cobra Table Lamps, circa 1970, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice decorative pair of Cobra table lamps, circa 1970, Italy.
Polished brass.
Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii, "Cobra" Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal "Cobra" table lamp designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Current production cobra table lamp originally designed by Elio Martinelli in 1968 for Martinelli
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
2010s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
2010s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
2010s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Chino Hills, CA
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Featuring a sleek and sinuous silhouette inspired by the elegant curves of a cobra, this table lamp is a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Staff Cobra table lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa, 1970
By Masayuki Kurokawa, Staff Leuchten
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Cobra table lamp, designed by Japanese designer Msayuki Kurokawa in the 1970s, is in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' table lamp in black. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Chrome Cobra Table Lamp by Gabriele D'Ali for Francesconi, 1970s
By Francesconi Fratelli, Brescia 1, Gabriele D'ali
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Chrome table lamp, model Cobra, designed by Gabriele D'ali in 1968 and produced by Francesconi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Greta M. Grossman "Cobra" Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Cobra” table lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith in the United States in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Vintage Space Age Cobra Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa
By Masayuki Kurokawa
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Cobra table lamp according to a design of Masayuki Kurokawa from the 70s.
This design
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cobra table lamp in Brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Cobra table lamp mod. 12919 in polished brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cobra table lamp in Nickeled brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Cobra table lamp mod. 12919 in nickeled brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Cobra Table Lamp by Maison Jansen France 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
Extraordinary and amazing Mid-Century Modern brass 'cobra' table lamp. Designed & manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 11.23 in
Vintage Space Age Cobra Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Staff, 1970s
By Masayuki Kurokawa
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Cobra table lamp after a design by Masayuki Kurokawa from the 1970s. Here in a rare
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 9.84 in W 8.27 in D 12.99 in
Set of Two Decorative Art Nouveau Bronze Cobra Table Lamps 1910s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau bronze cobra table lamps. With oriental ornaments
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Cobra’ Table Lamps in Brass
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘Cobra’ table lamps, model ‘12919’, brass, iron, coated steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Set of Two Decorative Art Nouveau Bronze Cobra Table Lamps 1910s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau bronze cobra table lamps. With oriental ornaments
Category
Vintage 1910s Syrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Table lamp in yellow and black.
A well-known design, which is available from
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Carved Wood Cobra Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely well crafted, showing a whimsical face and oversized body as base. Wood veneer shade shown NOT included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
“Cobra” model table lamp in black ceramic, produced in France in the 1980s. Opaline glass globe
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome.
A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome.
A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely shaped cement
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely shaped shade that
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Swedish Space Age Cobra Table Lamp from Fagerhult, 1970s
By Fagerhult
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp from the Swedish manufacturer Fagerhults from the 70s.
The lamp head is
Category
20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Rare Gino Sarfatti Cobra Table Lamp by Arteluce, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark metal coiled table lamp with swiveling shade having the switch in the cord , a very rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Goffredo REGGIANI Large Mid-Century COBRA Table Lamp, Late 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century table lamp by Goffredo REGGIANI, Italy, late 1960s. Cobra lamp. Chrome metal. It can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Enameled Aluminum Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lamp is a variant of the “Cobra” lamp which won the Good Design award in 1950 and was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Edgar Brandt 'After' Pair of Table "Cobra" Lamps
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
After Edgar Brandt "Cobra" table lamps, in gilded cast bronze fitted with glass mottled shades
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Grossman Cobra Lamp, Museum Quality Pair, Ralph O. Smith Labels Intact
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Dallas, TX
Grade pair of Greta M Grossman cobra table lamps with labels intact. In 1950 Grossman won the 'Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG
12 tall x 11.5 d x 10.75 w
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Table lamp Cobra by Harvey Guzzini Italy 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful table lamp Cobra designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by Guzzini in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Tommaso Barbi Black Cobra Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptionally rare Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra lamp, in black. This colourway is the rarest of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Tommaso Barbi White Cobra Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra lamp, in iridescent white. This piece is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp
By Faries
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Streamline art deco cobra lamp by Faries.
In original condition with brass lampshade and polished
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Martinelli Luce Cobra 629 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
50th anniversary of its production, a new red version of the Cobra lamp is proposed with the designer’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Space Age Cobra Table Clamp Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Schwanenhals table clamping lamp.
The lamp shows a futuristic Space Age Design with a
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp "Red Cobra" by Elio Martinelli, Italy, circa 1960
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Table Lamp is a "Red Cobra" model, by Elio Martinelli, in the 1960s.
Table lamp with structure in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
COBRA desk lamp, Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa
By Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa
Located in Neuss, NW
Article Details
Elegant COBRA desk lamp by Kisho Kurokawa for Yamagiwa from the 1970s. Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Cobra Lamp by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Paris, FR
Unique gold-glazed ceramic table lamp in the shape of a cobra. A fine work signed by Tommaso Barbi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Maison Jansen Style Brass Cobra Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Detailed pair of hand finished cast brass cobra snake lamps in the Maison Jansen style. Rewired for
Category
20th Century French Egyptian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed and made in Italy during the 1980s. It features a curved Lucite arm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel Manade Edition
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel
Manade Edition
Made in France
Circa 1980
Plastic and metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Solid Burnished Brass Cobra Desk or Table Lamp with White Shade
Located in Austin, TX
This snake lamp is an exotic accent piece for any room -- bar, study, hall table or powder room
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra Lamps
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tommaso Barbi lamps with white ceramic cobras on a brass base with new bespoke black and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Ca. The table lamp is nicknamed the Cobra lamp as it
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Cobra Desk Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black gooseneck 'Cobra' desk lamp resembling a hose that forms a coil base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Gabrielle D'ali 'Cobra' Desk Lamps
By Gabriele D'ali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gabrielle D'ali 'Cobra' desk lamps, pair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Cobra Desk Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black gooseneck 'Cobra' desk lamp resembling a hose that forms a coil base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Cobra Desk Lamp Style of Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp
Faded brown vintage desk lamp, Greta Grossman Cobra Style. USA 1960s Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Cobra Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cobra table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and chrome, every cobra table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a cobra table lamp, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cobra table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each cobra table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cobra table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Elio Martinelli and Angelo Lelii produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cobra Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a cobra table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,222, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $39,500 for the 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 Cobra Table Lamp
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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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