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Rustic Driftwood Table Lamp
Rustic Driftwood Table Lamp

Rustic Driftwood Table Lamp

$396Sale Price|20% Off

Rustic Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, TX

Rustic Driftwood table lamp. Measure: 34". Charming lamp composed of bundled driftwood. Naturel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp

$440Sale Price|49% Off

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Mid Century Driftwood Table Lamp
Mid Century Driftwood Table Lamp

Mid Century Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Striking mid century Driftwood table lamp. Nicely proportioned with rich dark wood set atop a

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Varnished Arts & Crafts Driftwood Table Lamp
Varnished Arts & Crafts Driftwood Table Lamp

Varnished Arts & Crafts Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern varnished driftwood table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large 1940's Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1940's Driftwood Table Lamp

Large 1940's Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This is a big beautiful Driftwood Table lamp from the 1940's. It measures 24" tall to the socket

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood Table Lamp with Live Edge Wood Base
Driftwood Table Lamp with Live Edge Wood Base

Driftwood Table Lamp with Live Edge Wood Base

Located in Chicago, IL

Driftwood table lamp with unexpected live edge carved wood base, circa 1960s. Rush wrapped long

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base
Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base

Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Circa 1940s sculptural driftwood table lamp with organic form and large size. Beautiful, natural

Category

Vintage 1940s American Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Mahogany

Modern Organic Driftwood Table Lamp with LED Lightbulb Ball, 2021
Modern Organic Driftwood Table Lamp with LED Lightbulb Ball, 2021

Modern Organic Driftwood Table Lamp with LED Lightbulb Ball, 2021

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Out of the ordinary modern organic driftwood table lamp with LED lightbulb ball. This contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sun Bleached Driftwood Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sun Bleached Driftwood Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sun Bleached Driftwood Table Lamp

By Robs Johns Gibbons

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular mid century modern twig & branch driftwood table lamp with a fabulous array of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Vintage Boho Driftwood Table Lamp
Monumental Vintage Boho Driftwood Table Lamp

Monumental Vintage Boho Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage driftwood lamp. Beautiful organic modern style with heavy rustic branches. A tall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Form Painted Driftwood Table Lamp
Organic Modern Form Painted Driftwood Table Lamp

Organic Modern Form Painted Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful sculptural large table lamp. Painted driftwood arranged in a handsome array. Single

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Naturally Sculpted Driftwood Table Lamp/Natural Sculpture 1950's
Naturally Sculpted Driftwood Table Lamp/Natural Sculpture 1950's

Naturally Sculpted Driftwood Table Lamp/Natural Sculpture 1950's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1120 Natural driftwood lamp ,sculpted by the winds and water of the sea. Original wiring in

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp, 1960's
Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp, 1960's

Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp, 1960's

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A monumental and highly sculptural vintage table lamp that artfully mimics the gnarled, organic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base
Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base

Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base

Located in New York, NY

This graphic and casually elegant table lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1950. If

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Driftwood

Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A great pair of 1960s California driftwood table lamps with custom walnut bases. Rewired.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Driftwood

Vintage Pair Plaster Lacquered White Faux Driftwood Faux Bois Beach Table Lamps
Vintage Pair Plaster Lacquered White Faux Driftwood Faux Bois Beach Table Lamps

Vintage Pair Plaster Lacquered White Faux Driftwood Faux Bois Beach Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage plaster faux bois driftwood table lamps. These have been newly lacquered in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Boho Driftwood Lamp
Vintage Boho Driftwood Lamp

Vintage Boho Driftwood Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

driftwood table lamp. A masterpiece of Organic Modern design, the base is composed of gnarled, twisting

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Organic Driftwood Sculptural Table Lamp
Organic Driftwood Sculptural Table Lamp

Organic Driftwood Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This sculptural table lamp is crafted from a single piece of naturally formed driftwood, showing

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood and Quartz Table Lamp
Driftwood and Quartz Table Lamp

Driftwood and Quartz Table Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s driftwood and quartz lamp on wood base with original shade. Measurements are to the top of

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Boho Driftwood Lamp
Vintage Boho Driftwood Lamp

Vintage Boho Driftwood Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

from monumental pieces of sun-bleached driftwood, the lamp features an intricate, interlocking

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Driftwood

Driftwood Lamp
Driftwood Lamp

Driftwood Lamp

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Spectacular driftwood lamp with brass tray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Driftwood Desk Lamp
Midcentury Driftwood Desk Lamp

Midcentury Driftwood Desk Lamp

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful midcentury driftwood desk lamp, this fantastic desk lamp features a sculptural body

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Monumental Mid Century Driftwood Lamp
Monumental Mid Century Driftwood Lamp

Monumental Mid Century Driftwood Lamp

Located in Redding, CT

Monumental Mid Century driftwood Lamp. Fabulous bulbous base with intricate roots. Unique, one of a

Category

Vintage 1960s Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Selection of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps
Selection of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Selection of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of sculptural driftwood lamps, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Driftwood, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Driftwood, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Driftwood, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted wood, driftwood and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Driftwood

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade
1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade Height to top of shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Driftwood

Vintage Boho Monumental Driftwood Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Boho Monumental Driftwood Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Boho Monumental Driftwood Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

driftwood lamps. Each lamp is a one-of-a-kind sculptural composition of hand-selected driftwood

Category

Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large Driftwood Lamp on Custom Travertine Base
Large Driftwood Lamp on Custom Travertine Base

Large Driftwood Lamp on Custom Travertine Base

Located in New York, NY

Large sculptural driftwood lamp on a travertine base. The lamp has been Newly rewired with silk

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Table Lamp, Brutalist, Abstract Root Driftwood Brown color France 20th Century
Table Lamp, Brutalist, Abstract Root Driftwood Brown color France 20th Century

Table Lamp, Brutalist, Abstract Root Driftwood Brown color France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

We can notice the organic curves. The Driftwwod is a Root. We have a socket in plastic, with a plastic switch You can use any kind of bulb up to 100 watt, but choose by priority, bul...

Category

20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Driftwood Lamp w/ Encrusted Quartz Crystal Shards
Vintage Driftwood Lamp w/ Encrusted Quartz Crystal Shards

Vintage Driftwood Lamp w/ Encrusted Quartz Crystal Shards

Located in North Miami, FL

A wonderful organic large driftwood lamp with many clear quartz encrustations embedded through the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

1960s, Brutalist Table Lamp Made Of Driftwood with Large Shade With Jude Twine
1960s, Brutalist Table Lamp Made Of Driftwood with Large Shade With Jude Twine

1960s, Brutalist Table Lamp Made Of Driftwood with Large Shade With Jude Twine

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A striking Danish Brutalist table lamp from the 1960s, crafted from sculptural driftwood with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Jute, Driftwood

Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Interesting pair of driftwood lamps in great and unusual dark finish. Both lamps are in very good

Category

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

Pair of Ceramic Driftwood-Form Faux Bois Table Lamps
Pair of Ceramic Driftwood-Form Faux Bois Table Lamps

Pair of Ceramic Driftwood-Form Faux Bois Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of ceramic faux bois driftwood bodied table lamps with beautifully authentic glazing. Brass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid 20th Century Driftwood Lamp With Scenic Shade
Vintage Mid 20th Century Driftwood Lamp With Scenic Shade

Vintage Mid 20th Century Driftwood Lamp With Scenic Shade

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with the natural beauty of this Vintage MCM Driftwood Lamp with a Scenic

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Folk Art Gun Lamp of Wrought Iron and Driftwood
Vintage Folk Art Gun Lamp of Wrought Iron and Driftwood

Vintage Folk Art Gun Lamp of Wrought Iron and Driftwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Folk Art table lamp handmade in the shape of a gun/ rifle using driftwood and wrought iron

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp
Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp

Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Large and impressive floor lamp, end table. Organic Modern form Driftwood body with kidney shaped

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Glass

Monumental Driftwood Floor Lamp with Table
Monumental Driftwood Floor Lamp with Table

Monumental Driftwood Floor Lamp with Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Acquisitions Of A Monumental Rustic Driftwood Floor Lamp with Lucite Table Top Table top is removable and

Category

Vintage 1970s Rustic Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Driftwood

American Southwest Style Table Lamp
American Southwest Style Table Lamp

American Southwest Style Table Lamp

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This American Southwest table lamp is a stunning fusion of rustic charm and artistry. The focal

Category

Vintage 1980s American Country Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Drift Wood Standing Table Lamp
Midcentury Drift Wood Standing Table Lamp

Midcentury Drift Wood Standing Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage freeform sculptural floor table lamp. Popular in beach and cabin homes in the 1950s and

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp
Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp

Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

One of two sculptural lamp / tables we've listed from this suite ( we also listed the matching

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Driftwood, Glass

Organic Natural Free Edge Style Hardwood Table Lamp with Original Shade
Organic Natural Free Edge Style Hardwood Table Lamp with Original Shade

Organic Natural Free Edge Style Hardwood Table Lamp with Original Shade

By George Nakashima

Located in Ferndale, MI

Free edge organic narural form driftwood style table lamp. Brass stem to socket is wrapped in

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage cholla wood Table Lamp on Maple Base with Original Shade
Vintage cholla wood Table Lamp on Maple Base with Original Shade

Vintage cholla wood Table Lamp on Maple Base with Original Shade

Located in Lomita, CA

The midcentury look of this lamp in cholla wood and maple creates a statement lighting moment. The

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood, Wood

Pair of Vintage Driftwood Floor Lamps with Glass End Tables
Pair of Vintage Driftwood Floor Lamps with Glass End Tables

Pair of Vintage Driftwood Floor Lamps with Glass End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of large vintage floor lamps features unique driftwood construction with a wonderful

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Stacked Branch Lamp
Vintage Boho Stacked Branch Lamp

Vintage Boho Stacked Branch Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring the serenity of nature indoors with this sculptural vintage stacked wood table lamp. A

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Driftwood Kidney Glass Side Table Floor Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Driftwood Kidney Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Driftwood Kidney Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern White Driftwood Kidney Glass Side Table Floor Lamp. Item features an impressive

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Painted Iron Panel Lamp
French Painted Iron Panel Lamp

French Painted Iron Panel Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This newly made table lamp from a vintage painted iron panel is a great way to add tons of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid Century Organic Rustic Modern Tree Root Lamp
Mid Century Organic Rustic Modern Tree Root Lamp

Mid Century Organic Rustic Modern Tree Root Lamp

By George Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nice vintage tree root or driftwood lamp sculpted by nature with embedded rocks that tree grew

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pair of American Mid-Century Faux Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of American Mid-Century Faux Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of American Mid-Century Faux Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

"Pair of American Mid-Century large faux driftwood composition table lamps resting on a black

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Driftwood Table Lamp
Driftwood Table Lamp

Driftwood Table Lamp

Unavailable|$439 / set

Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

Driftwood Table Lamp

Category

20th Century Indonesian Table Lamps

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Driftwood Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of driftwood table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct driftwood table lamps — often made from wood, driftwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 305 antique and vintage driftwood table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Driftwood table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and folk art driftwood table lamps are consistently popular styles. Large driftwood table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller driftwood table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 4.75 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made driftwood table lamps over the years, but those made by Flair Florence, James Mont and Nunzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Driftwood Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $20,000 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 Driftwood Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 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.