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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 driftwood frame, kidney shaped glass top, single lamp socket, original lamp...

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 character to your interior. Painted white and perfectly patinated, the panel is securely fi...

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 around. This comes from the estate of Morton D. May of May Department stores, major art...

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 rectangular base (PRICED AS Pair).

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

Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamp with Original Shade
Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamp with Original Shade

Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamp with Original Shade

Located in Hudson, NY

Mid-Century driftwood table lamp. Great form with polychromed finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

An Enormous Single Driftwood Table Lamp 1950s with Claret Red Shade
An Enormous Single Driftwood Table Lamp 1950s with Claret Red Shade

An Enormous Single Driftwood Table Lamp 1950s with Claret Red Shade

Located in Finchley, London

An Enormous Single Driftwood Table Lamp 1950s with Claret Red Shade. Beautiful Sculptural Piece, can be used as a floor or table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps

Unavailable|$1,600 / set

Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of vintage 1950s table lamps in natural driftwood have the well-worn patina only age can give.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of Fabulous White Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Fabulous White Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Fabulous White Driftwood Lamps

Located in Finchley, London

A pair of driftwood table lamps. Rewired to English standards.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large Driftwood Lamp
Large Driftwood Lamp

Large Driftwood Lamp

Unavailable|$3,350

Large Driftwood Lamp

Located in Finchley, London

A large 1950's driftwood sculptural table lamp Rewired to English standards.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Belgian Driftwood Lamp
Belgian Driftwood Lamp

Belgian Driftwood Lamp

Unavailable|$895

Belgian Driftwood Lamp

Located in Pine Plains, NY

This lamp is made from vintage driftwood. Custom European fabric shade.
The base measures 20" x 6". The shade measures 20" x 5". The overall height is 15".

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Driftwood Lamp
Vintage Driftwood Lamp

Vintage Driftwood Lamp

Unavailable|$2,100

Vintage Driftwood Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great large-scale vintage driftwood lamp. Great movement in the natural form. Requires standard light bulb. New wiring and lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Oversized1960's Driftwood Lamp
Oversized1960's Driftwood Lamp

Oversized1960's Driftwood Lamp

Located in Finchley, London

A large 1960's driftwood sculptural lamp base. Rewired to English standards. New silk cord. Shade not included. Shade can be made to order.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large California Driftwood Sculptural Lamp
Large California Driftwood Sculptural Lamp

Large California Driftwood Sculptural Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large California driftwood sculptural lamp with original palm shade. Rewired.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Palmwood

Driftwood Pyramid Lamp
Driftwood Pyramid Lamp

Driftwood Pyramid Lamp

Unavailable|$695

Driftwood Pyramid Lamp

Located in Pine Plains, NY

This lamp is made from driftwood that comes from a river in Indonesia.
The shade is linen. The base measures 12x10. The shades is 19 diam.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Re-Claimed Driftwood Lamp
Re-Claimed Driftwood Lamp

Re-Claimed Driftwood Lamp

Unavailable|$1,195

Re-Claimed Driftwood Lamp

Located in Mississauga, ON

A re-claimed driftwood lamp on an iron stand with a linen shade. Pair available. Four available.

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

A pair of Driftwood Lamps
A pair of Driftwood Lamps

A pair of Driftwood Lamps

Unavailable|$3,050 / set

A pair of Driftwood Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of driftwood lamps from Canada with cream colored shades.

Category

20th Century Canadian Table Lamps

1980's Belgian Driftwood Lamp
1980's Belgian Driftwood Lamp

1980's Belgian Driftwood Lamp

Located in Pine Plains, NY

Belgian lamp made from assorted pieces of driftwood. Custom European shade.
The base measures 14"x6". The shade measures 16"x5".

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

A pair of Tommi Parzinger 'driftwood' lamps
A pair of Tommi Parzinger 'driftwood' lamps

A pair of Tommi Parzinger 'driftwood' lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

A pair of table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger. Resin covered 'driftwood' mounted on a stained walnut base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Faux Driftwood Painted Ceramic Lamp, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Faux Driftwood Painted Ceramic Lamp, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Faux Driftwood Painted Ceramic Lamp, 1950s

Located in Hudson, NY

This unusually sculpted lamp is one of a kind. The surface has been hand-painted and it is in excellent condition for a vintage piece. It has been rewired and the shade is new. The ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Driftwood Table Lamp
Driftwood Table Lamp

Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large driftwood table lamp with custom shade

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood Table Lamp
Driftwood Table Lamp

Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A large and expressive driftwood table lamp in the American Craftmans style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Driftwood Table Lamp
Driftwood Table Lamp

Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Driftwood table lamp. Polished hardwood with a satin finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of driftwood table lamps on lacquered wood bases.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large driftwood table lamp
Large driftwood table lamp

Large driftwood table lamp

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large driftwood table lamp. Original shade included but as is - Lamp 43"- H x 24"- W Shade 25"- W x 16"- H

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Large Driftwood Table Lamp
Large Driftwood Table Lamp

Large Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Large driftwood table lamp. The wood has a pale green stain randomly applied to resemble a verdigris patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Entwined Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair Entwined Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair Entwined Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of twisted driftwood table lamps, with driftwood finials and original whip stitched and textured shades.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Naturally Sculpted Driftwood Table Lamp
Naturally Sculpted Driftwood Table Lamp

Naturally Sculpted Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural S-shaped driftwood table lamp, sculpted by the winds and water of the ocean.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Monumental Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp
Monumental Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp

Monumental Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Monumental sculptural driftwood table lamp with cylindrical shade, American 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

1970s Driftwood Table Lamp
1970s Driftwood Table Lamp

1970s Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in New Windsor, NY

Beautiful sculptural driftwood table lamp. Circa 1960-70. Hand made by a Cape May, NJ artist.

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

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

Pair of Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamps from the 70's with gesso finish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern 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 live edge carved wood base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

A Large and Impressive Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp

A Large and Impressive Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large and Impressive Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp with Original Vintage Shade. Great pale finish

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Organic Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of Rustic Adirondack Organic Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Organic Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Rustic Adirondack organic driftwood table lamps with similar openwork bodies composed of intertwined branches with ascending trunk stems, embedded functioning brass light swi...

Category

20th Century Unknown Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Driftwood Table Lamp with Ceramic "Nest" and Peacock Feather Shade
Modernist Driftwood Table Lamp with Ceramic "Nest" and Peacock Feather Shade

Modernist Driftwood Table Lamp with Ceramic "Nest" and Peacock Feather Shade

Located in Peabody, MA

Classic 1950s driftwood table lamp with gold dusted finish, includes original custom fitted ceramic "nest" insert, driftwood finial, and a dramatic original laced parchment shade wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Driftwood, Feathers

DRIFTWOOD TABLE LAMP
DRIFTWOOD TABLE LAMP

DRIFTWOOD TABLE LAMP

Located in New York, NY

Rustic driftwood lamp with custom oval silk shade and wood finial.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Silk

Driftwood Table Lamp
Driftwood Table Lamp

Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Big Sur meets Palm Springs. Vintage free form weathered wood relic mounted as table lamp

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1930s Driftwood Table Lamp
1930s Driftwood Table Lamp

1930s Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

1930s table lamp made of driftwood all newly rewired and new custom linen shade.

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Linen

Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp
Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp

Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from a piece of natural driftwood, this table lamp has the feeling of an abstract sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamps, a Pair
Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamps, a Pair

Mid-Century Driftwood Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic pair of vintage driftwood lamps. A Brutalist approach with all the gnarly edges exposed. Rest on two mismatched, but harmonious plinths. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Naturally Driftwood Table Lamp, USA, circa 1970s
Naturally Driftwood Table Lamp, USA, circa 1970s

Naturally Driftwood Table Lamp, USA, circa 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A brown leather base holds up the body of the lamp made from organic pieces of driftwood.

Category

Late 20th Century Netherlands Antilles Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Impressive Organic, Free-Form Driftwood Table Lamp
Impressive Organic, Free-Form Driftwood Table Lamp

Impressive Organic, Free-Form Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This very sophisticated table lamp is made of naturalistic driftwood in root form.This has been newly electrified and fitted with a custom shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp with Woven Shade
Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp with Woven Shade

Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp with Woven Shade

Located in Hanover, MA

It stands 3 feet tall including its original driftwood lamp finial!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique table lamp has a painted finish and a unique basket style shade. A wonderful addition to any room in need of extra lighting, unique large size makes a real impression on ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Free-Form Driftwood Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Free-Form Driftwood Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Free-Form Driftwood Table Lamp

Located in Wilmington, DE

This Mid-Century Modern lamp is very unique, made of driftwood. It is in good, working condition. Lamp shade not included. Dimensions: 12.5" W x 6" D x 28" H.

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of White Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of White Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of White Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of white enameled lacquered monumental driftwood sculptural lamp tables.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Pair of White Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of White Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of White Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of white enamel lacquered monumental driftwood sculptural lamp tables

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Driftwood Table Lamp in Black or White Lacquered Steel
Driftwood Table Lamp in Black or White Lacquered Steel

Driftwood Table Lamp in Black or White Lacquered Steel

Located in Paris, FR

Table lamp driftwood in black or white lacquered steel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Driftwood Lamp
Driftwood Lamp

Driftwood Lamp

Sold|$1,200

Driftwood Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Highly sculptural driftwood table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Large  Washed Driftwood Lamp
Large  Washed Driftwood Lamp

Large Washed Driftwood Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century gesso washed driftwood table lamp with original fiber infused vellum shade and whip stitching.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Gesso

Exceptional Driftwood Art Table Lamp
Exceptional Driftwood Art Table Lamp

Exceptional Driftwood Art Table Lamp

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exceptional and large driftwood table lamp with hand-applied patina and original hand-painted shade and finial, American 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Large 1950s Gesso Washed Driftwood Lamp
Large 1950s Gesso Washed Driftwood Lamp

Large 1950s Gesso Washed Driftwood Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century gesso washed driftwood table lamp with original fiber infused vellum shade and whip stitching.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Gesso

Contemporary Table Lamp with Driftwood and LED Lightbulb Ball
Contemporary Table Lamp with Driftwood and LED Lightbulb Ball

Contemporary Table Lamp with Driftwood and LED Lightbulb Ball

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very decorative contemporary driftwood table lamp with LED lightbulb ball. This organic modern table lamp convinces with its fantastic unique organic look - a combination of beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood Lamp
Driftwood Lamp

Driftwood Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Unusual driftwood lamp made from assorted pieces of driftwood taken from a river in Belgium. European shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood Lamp
Driftwood Lamp

Driftwood Lamp

Sold|$1,200

Driftwood Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Driftwood lamp made from and old chunk of aged driftwood.
The shade diam is 28". The height with the shade is 39".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Driftwood Lamp
Driftwood Lamp

Driftwood Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Architectural lamp made of driftwood. European shade.
A pair is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

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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 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 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
    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 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 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.