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Italian Modern Up-Side-Down Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Diablo table light composed of a black lacquered wooden cone, a brass base and an up-side-down
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod Table Lamp, Maroon by Hvidt & Mølgaard for & Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
After the success of its floor lamp, & Tradition has expanded the tripod series to include a table
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tripod HM9 Table Lamp, Black by Hvidt & Mølgaard for and Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
After the success of its floor lamp, &Tradition has expanded the Tripod series to include a table
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Upside Down Head Table Lamp by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Upside Down Head Table Lamp by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 23 x D 16 x H 25 cm (measure without
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Upside Down Head Table Lamp by Di Fretto
Upside Down Head Table Lamp by Di Fretto
H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural table lamp in walnut and brass by Modeline of California. Beautiful lines and materials
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seletti ‘Mouse Lamp#3-Us’ Resin Lamp, Lie Down
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Tall Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaves by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of “Up and Down Seguso” Table Lamps by Roberto Giulio Rida
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in New York, NY
Brass, glass & rubber. Adjustable brass desk lamps with bases of vintage, amber-colored Seguso
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Laurel Lamp Company Sculpted Egg Lamp Model V1318 Italian Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
scale model V-1318 table lamp with a white frosted FABULOUS Italian glass egg-shaped sculptured globe by
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré, Bijan, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Pair Black With Brass 'Model GK14' Table Lamps By Erik Wärnå For Gnosjö
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps. The shades are
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial Work-Light 'Desk Lamp' in Silver-Grey with Concealed Screw-Down Base
Located in Verviers, BE
rigid curved end-section with the lamp mounted on a ball-fitting to provide easy and direct hand
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Black Enamelled Movable Metal Shade on Brass Up and Down Desk Lamp, Italian, 60s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
and down lighting table or desk lamp in the manner of Stilnovo. Very well crafted high quality
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Bole Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
BOLE TABLE LAMP brings the sturdy globe of the BOLE collection down to eye level. With its
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bole Table Lamp
Bole Table Lamp
H 13.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Alice Table Lamp
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
this superb table lamp, creating a glamorous look that will suit an eclectic interior decor. A white
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Alice Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
AJ Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Table Lamp
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
AJ Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Table Lamp
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
AJ Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Table Lamp
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
AJ Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Table Lamp
AJ Table Lamp
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
AJ Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Table Lamp
AJ Table Lamp
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Alpi Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
This unique and exquisite lamp was created to be positioned specifically on a console table, making
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2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Alpi Table Lamp
Alpi Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
Black Table Lamp
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek and refined, this table lamp merges contemporary and traditional styles in a striking
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Table Lamp
Black Table Lamp
H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in
"Molto" Table Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Molto table lamp or desk lamp is a fresh, new take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

"Molto" Table Lamp
"Molto" Table Lamp
H 28 in W 8 in D 21 in
"Ludo" Table Lamps
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
Our best-selling Ludo family of fixtures is now available as a desk or table lamp. Spun aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

"Ludo" Table Lamps
"Ludo" Table Lamps
H 21 in W 6 in D 24 in
Cancan Table Lamp
By Johanna Grawunder
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Can Can is a kick of light up and down. A multi-directional light, adjustable for maximum flexibility and effect, Can Can easily becomes task, accent and ambient light all at once. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Cancan Table Lamp
Cancan Table Lamp
H 24.41 in Dm 11.82 in
DOBI Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Catering to smaller scaled spaces, the DOBI Table Lamp offers a more petite version of the ever so
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

DOBI Table Lamp
DOBI Table Lamp
H 19 in W 6 in D 8 in
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Mini Table Lamp
H 17.2 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Mini Table Lamp
AJ Mini Table Lamp
H 17.2 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Mini Table Lamp
H 17.2 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Mini Table Lamp
AJ Mini Table Lamp
H 17.2 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
over the world. At that time, the AJ family comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

AJ Mini Table Lamp
AJ Mini Table Lamp
H 17.2 in W 7.2 in D 7.2 in
Wobble Table Lamp, pale
By Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
The Wobble Table Lamp casts a warm downwards light, creating an atmospheric glow to any room
Category

2010s British Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Wobble Table Lamp, pale
Wobble Table Lamp, pale
H 25.99 in Dm 16.93 in
Wobble Table Lamp, ebonized
By Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
The Wobble Table Lamp casts a warm downwards light, creating an atmospheric glow to any room
Category

2010s British Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Wobble Table Lamp, honey
By Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
The Wobble Table Lamp casts a warm downwards light, creating an atmospheric glow to any room
Category

2010s British Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Wobble Table Lamp, honey
Wobble Table Lamp, honey
H 25.99 in Dm 16.93 in
Gino Sarfatti Style Multi Adjustable Lucite Box Table Lamp Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ferndale, MI
Simply designed square housing set in rectangle base table lamp. Up ended Lucite rectangle holds
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
By Flygsfors
Located in Djurhamn, SE
, and today multicolored art glass is made from crushed glass. This particular table lamp is both
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
H 16.93 in Dm 4.34 in
Table Lamp Peter Nelson
By Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An engineered clamp lamp in aluminum with an adjustable spot light in a cylindrical form that tilts
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Vintage 1970s British Minimalist Table Lamps

Table Lamp Peter Nelson
Table Lamp Peter Nelson
H 24.81 in Dm 1.19 in
Fase Table Lamp, 1980s
By Fase
Located in L'Escala, ES
Desk lamp of Spanish home Fase, 1980. Etiquette this year on the underside of the base. Consisting
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fase Table Lamp, 1980s
Fase Table Lamp, 1980s
H 31.5 in Dm 32.68 in
Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu
Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu
H 23.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
Modern Clear Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant European clear cut crystal desk or table lamp. Beautiful modern cuts up and down the
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Parrot Table Lamp in Coral
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
A table lamp from the Parrot Party collection, a fun-loving lighting concept based on the contrast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Parrot Table Lamp in Coral
Parrot Table Lamp in Coral
H 17.7 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
Sauvage Table Lamp by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Sauvage table lamp by Plumbum Signed by Eric Gizard and Plumbum Dimensions: Diameter 9.06" x
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sauvage Table Lamp by Plumbum
Sauvage Table Lamp by Plumbum
H 16.93 in Dm 9.06 in
Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Bauhaus Articulating desk lamp by Marcel Breuer. Designed for the International Exposition of
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
H 21.5 in W 4.5 in D 12 in
2 Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
By Flygsfors
Located in Djurhamn, SE
, and today multicolored art glass is made from crushed glass. Those particular table lamps are both
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Oscar Table Lamp by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Oscar table lamp by Plumbum Oscar Collection by Giorgos Kontaxakis Dimensions: Diameter 15.75" x
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oscar Table Lamp by Plumbum
Oscar Table Lamp by Plumbum
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
Arredoluce Table Lamp With Label
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Late 60's or early 70's an Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce table lamp ,rectangular marble base
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice unusual table lamp .Polished Aluminum frame ,comes with a Opaline Glass shade . Rare
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Lamp Table Reading Brass French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A VINTAGE, FRENCH, BRASS, READING LIGHT Elegant, classic pared down form with no ornamentation and undecorated handle. Practical and suitable for everyday use. The brass has devel...
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp Table Reading Brass French
Lamp Table Reading Brass French
H 23.23 in Dm 5.91 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
living room, this table lamp is a beacon of style, inviting a warm ambiance and conversation into your
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 29.3 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old table lamp made in Japan. This lamp is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

1960's Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960's Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
1960's Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
1960's Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Space age italian table lamp. The lampshade resembles an eyeball and is adjustable in all
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960's Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
1960's Eyeball Table Lamp, Italy
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Original Serge Mouille Cocotte Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Serge Mouille Cocotte table lamp. Designed in 1957. Completely original, down to the
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair Ercole Barovier Rugiada Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare pair of ‘Dew Glass’ table lamps, produced by Barovier & Toso. Ercole Barovier invented the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Red Metal Table Lamp c 1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Industrial style table or desk lamp. Swedish design, 1950's. Original red lacquer metal with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Red Metal Table Lamp c 1950
Red Metal Table Lamp c 1950
H 25.2 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Table Lamp Signed LEE REYNOLDS
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Lake Worth, FL
of matching table lamps and a pair of matching floor lamps. To see them, scroll down and click on
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Table Lamps Signed LEE REYNOLDS
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Lake Worth, FL
single matching table lamp and a pair of matching floor lamps. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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Down Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the down table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each down table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 1681 options for an antique or vintage down table lamp now, or shop our selection of 795 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer down table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A down table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one down table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dalo, Oluce and Stefano Giovannoni produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Down Table Lamp?

Prices for a down table lamp start at $1 and top out at $1,650,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Down Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A pole lamp is a lamp that stands on the floor and is comprised of a pole to which light fixtures are attached.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.

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