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20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Brass Dressing Table Lamp by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish dressing table lamp with a new white round shade made of
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Danish Table Lamps by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of small bedside or dressing table lamps, the bases in gilt metal. Designed by Danish
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mini White Hobnail Glass & Brass Boudoir Lamp w/ Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A petite, vintage, desk or dressing table lamp in white hobnail glass and detailed brass design
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco tall chrome table lamp dating to the 1930s. This wonderful lamp features a chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
H 18.9 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Antique Czechoslovakian Cut to Clear Cased Glass Table Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning cased glass white over amber table lamp with hand cut ovals & hand painted flowers, oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass, Glass

Pair Mid-Century Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
smoked brown glass on tripod base with brown silk cords. Diminutive candelabra lights for dressing table
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Eclat Table Lamp, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Eclat table lamp, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka Edition 1 of 1 Dimensions: 23.2 x 11 x 11 in
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Horse Table Lamp in Brass With Shade, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
. Also used as a night lamp, bedside table, dressing table, bedside lamp. A lamp with a lampshade is
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Table Lamp in Bronze and Green Lizard Skin
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco inspired table lamp with its adjustable arm, frosted glass shade and green
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Italian Table Lamps Made of Enamelled Bronze by Valenti, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Paired Table Lamps from the famous Italian company Valenti will be an excellent decor of the living
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

FLOS Bon Jour LED Table Lamp in Copper by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Asian Blue and White Porcelain Jars Made into Wired Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Asian porcelain jars with blue and white floral décor, newly mounted as table lamps on
Category

20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Pair of White Porcelain Lidded Urns Made into Table Lamps on Gilded Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white porcelain lidded urns made into table lamps with single lights on circular gilded
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Fumee Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Transparent Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour White Table Lamp w/ Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Rattan Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Amber Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Soft Avo Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“dressing” it with a chrome, copper or matte white metallic plastic hat that incorporates the LED light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Christofle Silver Candlestick Lamps
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Pair Christofle silver candlestick lamps. Vintage Christofle boudoir/dressing table or dining table
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

1950s Hand-blown Murano Glass Bolle Lamp
Located in Roma, IT
prettily on a side table or dressing table and gives a beautiful light when illuminated. This piece is in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Hand-blown Murano Glass Bolle Lamp
1950s Hand-blown Murano Glass Bolle Lamp
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Tommi Parzinger Studded Lamp with Silk Shade
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tommi Parzinger studded lamp with silk shade, this singular lamp is perfectly suited for any
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Glass Cube Lamp Black Ambient Light Artisanal Fused Glass Contemporary Design
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Glass Cube Lamp Green Ambient Light Artisanal Fused Glass Contemporary Design
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Glass Cube Lamp Purple Ambient Light Artisanal Fused Glass Contemporary Design
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Glass Cube Lamp Yellow Ambient Light Artisanal Fused Glass Contemporary Design
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Glass Cube Lamp Red Ambient Light Artisanal Fused Glass Contemporary Design
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Amber Crown by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Rattan Crown by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Fumee Crown by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Fumee Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Amber Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Fumee Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Rattan Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Rattan Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Transparent Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Transparent Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Transparent Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Amber Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp with Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

French Mid-Century Tall Brass Gentlemans' Clothier Mannequin Torso Lamps, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For the pair, fabulous and unusual, tall mid-century brass torso statement lamps, France, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Plisse Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Fumee Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Amber Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Clear Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Rattan Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp with Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Plisse Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Plisse Cloth Crown by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Painted Porcelain Capo Di Monte Lamp of Bacchus, Italy, 19th Century, Italy
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
shade. Or perhaps at a dressing table in an ode to the God Bacchus and the beauties that surround him
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold

Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Fucsia Coloured Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Blue Coloured Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

2010s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Optical Glass

Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Green Coloured Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Coke-Colour Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
grandfather in 1920, in Valencia. Boatiné is a table lamp collection designed to recreate the classic padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Orange Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
. Interior compact table lamp with cable. Thick textured artisanal glass and metal structure. Integrated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in New York, NY
pieces of furniture at the 1855 Paris Exhibition including a gilt bronze-mounted oak dressing table and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Patinated Bronze Figural Torcheres Cast by Barbedienne, Dated 1872
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Émile Guillemin
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
1855 Paris Exhibition including an ormolu mounted oak dressing table and an ormolu mounted ebony
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Dressing Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of dressing table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct dressing table lamps — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Dressing table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of dressing table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI dressing table lamps are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small dressing table lamps measuring 5.12 inches across. Many dressing table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Dresden Porcelain, Reif Dresden and Geyer Dresden produced popular dressing table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Dressing Table Lamps?

Prices for dressing table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dressing table lamps begin at $219 and can go as high as $6,200, while the average can fetch as much as $982.

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 Dressing Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dressing table with a mirror is sometimes called a vanity table. You will also see the furniture simply called a dressing table or mirrored dressing table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dressing tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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
    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.

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