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Mid Century Modern Table Lamp with Murano Glass Shades by Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Beograd, RS
Rare and Attractive Mid Century Modern Dual Table Lamp done in brass, with clear and amber Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare 1940s Dual Head Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Greta Grossman Manufacturer: Ralph O. Smith, Los Angeles Era: 1948 Materials: Brass, Enameled Aluminum Measurements: 8" wide x 6" deep x 16" tall Conditio...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Dual Fixture Table Lamp with Stone Base and Goatskin Shades
Located in Bronx, NY
1950s dual fixture table lamp with stone base and goatskin shades.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

French 1950's Dual Headed Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming dual cone desk lamp from France in the manner of Biny. Original enamel finish.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

A Pair of Art Deco Dual Glass Rod Stemmed Table Lamps
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco style dome lamps. Glass rod stem double height stem, set over a chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Brass Dual Swing Lamp Attributed to Casey Fantin
By Casey Fantin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your considerationis this all-original dual swing lamp attributed to Casey Fantin, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Domed Brushed Steel, Chrome Table Lamp in the Style of Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lomita, CA
. The lamp silhouette is striking with the wide dome and spherical stand. The double chains control dual
Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Marbro Monumental Solid Brass “Diving Bell” Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental and uncommon Marbro Lamp Company brass table lamp on black wood base. Substantial
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Bellhop Monkey Dual Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
MAITLAND SMITH FIGURAL MONKEY LAMP. The bellhop monkey is holding two urn form torches. Beaded
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Chinese Porcelain Celadon Glazed Vase Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Splendid Chinese porcelain celadon glazed vase mounted as a table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Marbro Hand-Painted Parcel-Gilt White Porcelain Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-painted 50" tall gold leaf cherry blossoms on white ceramic chinoiserie table lamp by Marbro
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
SENSATIONAL! MID CENTURY MONUMENTAL BRASS MARBRO LAMP! MID CENTURY DECORATION ICON! DUAL PULL
Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Monumental Marbro-Style Antiqued Brass Table Lamps with Shades, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of monumental 1960s Marbro-style Hollywood Regency antiqued brass table lamps with silk
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oversized Hollywood Regency Carved and Gilded Table Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of painted and gilded hardwood table lamps by renowned lighting manufacturer, Marbro, of Los
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Weighted Tea Canister Dual Lights Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Weighted Tea Canister mounted as Table Lamp with Original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Tea Canister Dual Lights Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century parcel gilt and ebonized tea canister mounted as table lamps with original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marbro James Mont-Style Chinese Archaistic Tall Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A towering 1950s Chinese archaistic-style brass table lamp by the Marbro Lamp Company, done in the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Archaistic Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stoneware Lamps by Larry Shep
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Denton, TX
. The painted wood base and dual bulb fixture for maximum lighting. The lamps without the shade measures
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Spanish Style Wrough Iron Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury Spanish colonial style pair of candlestick table lamps handcrafted from bronzed wrought
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Stilnovo Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Periscopio Table Lamp, designed by the visionary duo Danilo and Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, Italy in 1967. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Table Lamp
Stilnovo Table Lamp
H 23.23 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Pyppe Table Lamp by Utu Lamps
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyppe table lamp by Utu Lamps Dimensions: 35 x 12 x 25 cm Materials: Lacquered metal, brass, nickel
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Metal, Brass, Copper, Nickel

Pyppe Table Lamp by Utu Lamps
Pyppe Table Lamp by Utu Lamps
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 9.85 in
Nessen Studios Stone Table Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A stone table lamp by the American lighting company Nessen Studios. This dual-bulb design is made
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

Nessen Studios Stone Table Lamp
Nessen Studios Stone Table Lamp
H 33.75 in W 3.5 in D 7 in
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamp
Located in Rome, IT
This table lamp, dating back to the 1960s, is a remarkable example of modernist design. Originating
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Parállilo Table Lamp in Ambrosia
Located in Montréal, CA
” Length: 7” Width: 7” Product description Sculptural ambient table lamp in solid wooden dowels
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Parállilo Table Lamp in Steel
Located in Montréal, CA
” Length: 7” Width: 7” Product description Sculptural ambient table lamp in solid wooden dowels
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Parállilo Table Lamp in Steel
Parállilo Table Lamp in Steel
H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Parállilo Table Lamp in Plywood
Located in Montréal, CA
” Length: 7” Width: 7” Product description Sculptural ambient table lamp in solid wooden dowels
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Parállilo Table Lamp in Cherry
Located in Montréal, CA
” Length: 7” Width: 7” Product description Sculptural ambient table lamp in solid wooden dowels
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Cherry

Parállilo Table Lamp in Cherry
Parállilo Table Lamp in Cherry
H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Parállilo Table Lamp in Maple
Located in Montréal, CA
” Length: 7” Width: 7” Product description Sculptural ambient table lamp in solid wooden dowels
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Parállilo Table Lamp in Maple
Parállilo Table Lamp in Maple
H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Parállilo Table Lamp in Walnut
Located in Montréal, CA
” Length: 7” Width: 7” PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Sculptural ambient table lamp in solid wooden dowels
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Parállilo Table Lamp in Walnut
Parállilo Table Lamp in Walnut
H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair French Atomic Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Chic 1950s French atomic style lamps with 10" diameter linen shades. Each lamp has dual sockets.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oversized Antique Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Oversized, unusual shape urn-style antique bronze table lamp. Newly rewired with dual pull chain
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pink Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A custom wrought iron table lamp in pink with a coolie shaped lampshade. Five curled pink iron
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pink Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Pink Wrought Iron Table Lamp
H 30.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Satellite Collection - Alvorada Table Lamp
Located in São Paulo, BR
symbolizes the duality between the coldness of technology and the warmth of human nature. – Materials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Satellite Collection - Alvorada Table Lamp
Satellite Collection - Alvorada Table Lamp
H 17.34 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Frame Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 35 x D 20 x H 65 cm Materials: lacquered metal, rattan
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Frame Table Lamp by Dooq
Frame Table Lamp by Dooq
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Brass Asian Temple Style Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
foyer on a table or chest. The maker is unknown to us. This lamp was acquired at an estate sale auction
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Asian Temple Style Table Lamp
Brass Asian Temple Style Table Lamp
H 26 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp embodies the rugged, unrefined beauty of industrial
Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 28.9 in W 15.2 in D 15.2 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp exudes a certain provincial charm with its antique
Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 29.6 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Italian Alabaster Moroccan Design Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial carved and pierced Italian alabaster table lamp on octagonal giltwood base. Multiple
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Articulated Table Lamp With Halogen Light 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Articulated table lamp with halogen light 1970s Integral and functioning with dual lighting modes
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Madrugada Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot
Located in Geneve, CH
Madrugada Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot Exclusively Sold By Galerie Philia. Limited Edition Of 12
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Madrugada Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot
Madrugada Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot
H 26.38 in W 7.88 in D 17.52 in
Mangaba Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot
Located in Geneve, CH
Mangaba Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces. Designed by Clément Thevenot
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mangaba Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot
Mangaba Table Lamp by Clément Thevenot
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Black Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Helio table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 50 x D 25 x H 67 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Black Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
Black Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Nickel Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Nickel Globe table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 42 x D 20 x H 59 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Nickel

Nickel Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
Nickel Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Taupe Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Helio table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 50 x D 25 x H 67 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Taupe Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
Taupe Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Moss Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss Helio table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 50 x D 25 x H 67 cm. Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Moss Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
Moss Helio Table Lamp by Dooq
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Monaco Table II Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Monaco table II lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 65 x D 25 x H 75 cm Materials: lacquered metal, brass
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Monaco Table II Lamp by Dooq
Monaco Table II Lamp by Dooq
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 9.85 in
Copper Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Copper Globe table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 42 x D 20 x H 59 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Copper

Copper Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
Copper Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Brass Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Globe table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 42 x D 20 x H 59 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Brass Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
Brass Globe Table Lamp by Dooq
H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Copper Jules Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Copper Jules table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 63 cm. Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Copper Jules Table Lamp by Dooq
Copper Jules Table Lamp by Dooq
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Black Star Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Black star table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 72 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Salmon Star Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Salmon Star table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 72 cm. Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ivory Star Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Ivory star table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 72 cm. Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Star Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Star table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 72 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Taupe Star Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe star table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 33 x D 33 x H 72 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Magnolia Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Magnolia table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 63 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ivory Magnolia Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Ivory Magnolia table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 63 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobalt Magnolia Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobalt Magnolia table lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 63 cm Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Monaco Table I Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Monaco table I lamp by Dooq Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 65 cm Materials: lacquered metal, brass
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Brass

Monaco Table I Lamp by Dooq
Monaco Table I Lamp by Dooq
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Black Extrude Table Lamp by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Black extrude table lamp by Dooq. Dimensions: W 34x D 34 x H 70 cm. Materials: lacquered metal
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Extrude Table Lamp by Dooq
Black Extrude Table Lamp by Dooq
H 27.56 in Dm 13.39 in
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Dual Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of dual table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique dual table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Dual 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. There are many kinds of dual table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau dual table lamps are of considerable interest. Many dual table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Marshall Studios produced popular dual table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Dual Table Lamps?

Prices for dual table lamps start at $360 and top out at $14,200 with the average selling for $1,436.

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 Dual Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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