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Pair of  Vintage Driftwood Lamps
Pair of  Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Vintage Painted "Driftwood" Lamps

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Driftwood Lamps with Finials
Pair Driftwood Lamps with Finials

Pair Driftwood Lamps with Finials

Located in Southampton, NY

Sculptural pair of Mid-Century driftwood lamps with finials. Great scale with patina. Driftwood grey. Prettiest pair we've seen. Measures: Height to bottom of socket: 19 inches. F...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

teak driftwood lamp
teak driftwood lamp

teak driftwood lamp

Located in Wainscott, NY

Teak driftwood lamp, beautifully finished and sealed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Custom Driftwood Lamp
Custom Driftwood Lamp

Custom Driftwood Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bleached Driftwood Lamp with Chrome Fittings and Custom Silver Linen Shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Linen

Large Driftwood Lamp
Large Driftwood Lamp

Large Driftwood Lamp

Located in US

Very Large Driftwood Lamp With Remnants Of Original White Paint. Measurement Is To Top Of Shade.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Driftwood Sciupture Lamp
Driftwood Sciupture Lamp

Driftwood Sciupture Lamp

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Amazing piece of driftwood on custom iron base with new wiring and hardware. Lamps are sold without shades.

Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Monumental Driftwood Lamp

Monumental Driftwood Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monumental and beautifully proportioned natural driftwood lamp with a gold and white wash. The finial (at approx. 7" high) is what really makes this piece so stunning. Newly rewire...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Monumental Driftwood Lamp

Monumental Driftwood Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monumental and beautifully proportioned natural driftwood lamp with a gold and white wash. The finial (at approxminately 7"H) is what really makes this piece so stunning. Newly re...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

SALE!! Driftwood Lamp
SALE!! Driftwood Lamp

SALE!! Driftwood Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

SALE / $700 / ORIGINAL PRICE $1,400
+ Natural sculpture
+ Hard to find vintage driftwood lamp with such great lines
+ Wood is untreated
+ Looks great from...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Massive Driftwood Lamp
Massive Driftwood Lamp

Massive Driftwood Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive driftwood lamp with new shade, matching finial.***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL (American Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to us or receiving emai...

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of  Large Bleached Driftwood Lamps
Pair of  Large Bleached Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Large Bleached Driftwood Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Custom Driftwood lamps. Driftwood finial
Shades additional $350 each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of Glazed Handcrafted Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Glazed Handcrafted Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Glazed Handcrafted Driftwood Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous, and well crafted, glazed driftwood lamps which are beautifully matched. A striking pair with original finials and new grass cloth shades.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Driftwood Style Table Lamps With Woven Shades, a Pair
Vintage Driftwood Style Table Lamps With Woven Shades, a Pair

Vintage Driftwood Style Table Lamps With Woven Shades, a Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful vintage table lamps made from gnarled driftwood, appearing to be teak.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Paul Marra Hand Table Lamp in Driftwood
Paul Marra Hand Table Lamp in Driftwood

Paul Marra Hand Table Lamp in Driftwood

By Paul Marra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved wooden hand and ball lamp inspired by vintage original.
Shown in driftwood; other finishes can be specified.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Superb Pair of Large Driftwood Lamps
Superb Pair of Large Driftwood Lamps

Superb Pair of Large Driftwood Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A generously scaled complementary pair appointed with driftwood finials as well. Measured to socket.

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of Driftwood lamps

Pair of Driftwood lamps

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Pair of Driftwood lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Huge Pale Driftwood Lamp
Huge Pale Driftwood Lamp

Huge Pale Driftwood Lamp

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Large sculptural driftwood lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

tall, sculptural driftwood lamp
tall, sculptural driftwood lamp

tall, sculptural driftwood lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Very sculptural driftwood lamp with great scale and presence

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Driftwood Lamp
Large Vintage Driftwood Lamp

Large Vintage Driftwood Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Nicely sized driftwood lamp has a chalky white finish with gold and sienna brown hightlights. Newly re-wired with off-white braided silk cord, it's shown with a vintage white-washed ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Dramatic Driftwood Sculpture Lamp
Dramatic Driftwood Sculpture Lamp

Dramatic Driftwood Sculpture Lamp

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Unusual piece of driftwood mounted on a custom iron stand. New wiring and hardware.

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Mid Century Driftwood Sculptural Pair Of Lamp
Mid Century Driftwood Sculptural Pair Of Lamp

Mid Century Driftwood Sculptural Pair Of Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

NATURAL DRIFTWOOD WITH A CLEAR FINISH . VERY SCULPTURAL, ORIGINAL OVAL LINEN SHADES . PRICED FOR ONE LARGER ONE SOLD.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Monterey Driftwood Lamp United States Circa 1950
Monterey Driftwood Lamp United States Circa 1950

Monterey Driftwood Lamp United States Circa 1950

Located in Richmond, VA

A very dramatic Monterey driftwood lamp from the 1950s. This is the most stunning driftwood lamp that we have ever seen and is believed to be from Monterey, California. The lamp ha...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Linen

Pair Of Driftwood Creations Lamps By Nunzi
Pair Of Driftwood Creations Lamps By Nunzi

Pair Of Driftwood Creations Lamps By Nunzi

By Nunzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite large scale pair of driftwood lamps by Nunzi with original shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Teak, Wicker

Mid Century Sculptural Natural Driftwood Root Table Lamp
Mid Century Sculptural Natural Driftwood Root Table Lamp

Mid Century Sculptural Natural Driftwood Root Table Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Unique Mid Century Sculptural Natural Driftwood Root Table Lamp made of a whole tree root.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early Driftwood Lamps c.1940's
Pair of Early Driftwood Lamps c.1940's

Pair of Early Driftwood Lamps c.1940's

Located in Easton, PA

A very expressive pair of early driftwood lamps c.1940's. Beautiful original condition. Rewired. Height of driftwood only is 15".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Very Large Driftwood Lamp with Original Rattan shade
Very Large Driftwood Lamp with Original Rattan shade

Very Large Driftwood Lamp with Original Rattan shade

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Impressive driftwood/cypress root lamp,
smooth & solid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of Vintage Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Beach house beauties...this very nice pair of 50's driftwood lamps are white with off-white, dry-brushed detailing. Each has its own driftwood finial. (Sorry, shades are For Display ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Great Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Great Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Great Driftwood Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of large driftwood lamps with original plexiglass shades and finials.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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

Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps in Driftwood Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mid-century table lamps updated with new driftwood finish and nickel hardware.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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

Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps in Driftwood Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mid-century table lamps updated with new driftwood finish and nickel hardware.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

long, sleek driftwood headboard lamp
long, sleek driftwood headboard lamp

long, sleek driftwood headboard lamp

Located in St. Helena, CA

4 sockets, 1 linen shade, dozens of driftwood pieces, metal base. only 1 left

Category

20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Mid Century Driftwood
Mid Century Driftwood

Mid Century Driftwood

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Handsome sculptural driftwood, dark mahogany finish with oval linen shade (not included), 2-60 watts. REDUCED to 400 from $650. To contact dealer, please click "contact dealer" at ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Beautiful Large Pair of Mid Century, Vintage Driftwood Lamps
Beautiful Large Pair of Mid Century, Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Beautiful Large Pair of Mid Century, Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Large sculptural driftwood lamps, hand painted with gesso, with the original shades and finals . Great irregular shape. One lamp is slightly smaller than other, same height but 24x15...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Pair Of Large Vintage Driftwood Lamps
Pair Of Large Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Pair Of Large Vintage Driftwood Lamps

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A nice pair of vintage, 1950's or 1960's driftwood lamps in original "faux-driftwood" finish ( a combination of white, beige, gold, brown, grey and greenish paint). These are in very...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Monumental Pair of French DRIFTWOOD Lamps
Monumental Pair of French DRIFTWOOD Lamps

Monumental Pair of French DRIFTWOOD Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional large pair of French Driftwood Lamps. Supberb form and composition. Wonderfully decorative and bold.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage White Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Vintage White Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Vintage White Driftwood Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Topped by dramatic, over-sized wood finials, these most unusual driftwood lamps have a chalky white painted finish, flecked with silver... Mother Nature in a glamorous mood!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Driftwood Lamps with Raffia Shades
Pair of Driftwood Lamps with Raffia Shades

Pair of Driftwood Lamps with Raffia Shades

Located in North Miami, FL

This charming pair of chalky white driftwood lamps are dusted in shimmery silver and topped with custom, leather-laced raffia shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Raffia, Leather

A Tall Oxidized Quartz and Driftwood Lamp
A Tall Oxidized Quartz and Driftwood Lamp

A Tall Oxidized Quartz and Driftwood Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Madagascar oxidized quartz arranged on this oversized single lamp with driftwood. Shade included. Finished FRONT and BACK. IN the style of Carol Stupell.

Category

American Table Lamps

Mid Century  Driftwood Lamp with Parchment Shade
Mid Century  Driftwood Lamp with Parchment Shade

Mid Century Driftwood Lamp with Parchment Shade

Located in New York, NY

Driftwood base with matching driftwood finial. Green and black rectagular parchment shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tall 50's Driftwood Lamp Table
Tall 50's Driftwood Lamp Table

Tall 50's Driftwood Lamp Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Bring the beach indoors with this wonderfully organic driftwood lamp table in rich, warm, medium-brown tones.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Glass

Amazing Pair of Mid-Century Gnarled Driftwood Lamps
Amazing Pair of Mid-Century Gnarled Driftwood Lamps

Amazing Pair of Mid-Century Gnarled Driftwood Lamps

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Great pair of lamps made from gnarled driftwood, with their original basketweave shades and original driftwood finial. This pair of lamps will add a breath of fresh air and nature to...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vintage Enormous Driftwood Lamp on Black Lacquer Base
Vintage Enormous Driftwood Lamp on Black Lacquer Base

Vintage Enormous Driftwood Lamp on Black Lacquer Base

Located in Little Rock, AR

Awesome lamp sculpture with a glorious patina - hints of copper and teal blue rub remain within the grain, with matching wood finial. Mounted on black lacquered base. The lamp sta...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unique Vintage Cypress Knee Driftwood Lamp w/Basket Weave Shade
Unique Vintage Cypress Knee Driftwood Lamp w/Basket Weave Shade

Unique Vintage Cypress Knee Driftwood Lamp w/Basket Weave Shade

Located in Dorchester, MA

This unique lamp is constructed of a "Cypress Knee", which is a distinctive structure in a root of a cypress tree found in the swamps of Louisiana. With a large basket weave shade th...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Cypress

Spectacular, Five-Feet-Tall, 50's Driftwood Lamp Table
Spectacular, Five-Feet-Tall, 50's Driftwood Lamp Table

Spectacular, Five-Feet-Tall, 50's Driftwood Lamp Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Truly the finest -certainly the BIGGEST- driftwood lamp we've come across! Amazingly dense and imposingly tall, this lamp table features a kidney-shaped glass tabletop, secured by tu...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Glass

Impressive Oraganic Diftwood Table Lamps
Impressive Oraganic Diftwood Table Lamps

Impressive Oraganic Diftwood Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Period driftwood lamps with newly replaced brass double cluster fixture with newly twisted silk cording.Organic and sculptural lamp bases are impressive in scale and are in prisitine...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Sculptural Driftwood Floor/Table Lamp Shabby Chic Beach
Large Mid-Century Sculptural Driftwood Floor/Table Lamp Shabby Chic Beach

Large Mid-Century Sculptural Driftwood Floor/Table Lamp Shabby Chic Beach

Located in Miami, FL

You are looking at a beautiful large sculptural driftwood floor/table lamp. This lamp is very organic in nature constructed of pieces of driftwood with a white finish don't know if i...

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Driftwood

Flair Edition Vintage African Wood and Natural Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 2020
Flair Edition Vintage African Wood and Natural Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 2020

Flair Edition Vintage African Wood and Natural Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 2020

By Flair Florence

Located in Firenze, IT

Contemporary flair edition table lamp realized with natural brass structure and vintage African wood elements, lamp measurements are cm 18 x 18 x H cm 64 plus white linen lampshade c...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

drift wood lamp
drift wood lamp

drift wood lamp

Sold|$1,500

drift wood lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Great driftwood lamp from the 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

1950's Driftwood Lamp & Table
1950's Driftwood Lamp & Table

1950's Driftwood Lamp & Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental 1950's driftwood table and lamp(seperate pieces). All original shade and paint.

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Pair of large driftwwod lamps
Pair of large driftwwod lamps

Pair of large driftwwod lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large sculptural driftwood lamps mounted on oak bases with rectangular linen shades

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood, Oak, Linen

Extreme Sculptural Floor Lamp
Extreme Sculptural Floor Lamp

Extreme Sculptural Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculptural Metal and Driftwood Floor Lamp with Glass Table Top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Driftwood Table Lamp with Woven Shade

Located in Cambridge, MA

A driftwood table lamp with a woven wood shade and driftwood finial, circa 1950s-1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamps, Pair
1950s Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamps, Pair

1950s Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Amherst, NH

Pair of vintage 1950s natural sculptural driftwood table lamps with ball style brass finials.

Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of Midcentury Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of organic driftwood table lamps date to the mid-20th century and have a slight bronze/gold wash to them and they have been professionally rewired, new hardware and have di...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Pair of Handmade Burl/Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of Handmade Burl/Driftwood Table Lamps

Pair of Handmade Burl/Driftwood Table Lamps

Located in Papaikou, HI

These lamps appear to have been made during the depression era. Something like Tramp Art or Folk Art, but beautifully balanced and Zen feeling. Shades are contemporary and optional.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Driftwood Freeform Table Lamp
Driftwood Freeform Table Lamp

Driftwood Freeform Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s freeform root table lamp has its original natural root color finish. It also has a new round white linen shade with a wood finial on the top. The lamp has its original wir...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.

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  • 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.”

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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.