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Alabaster Figural Table Lamp w/ Dancer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. early 20th century Alabaster figural table lamp with Dancer.
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Figural Table Lamp w/ Dancer
Alabaster Figural Table Lamp w/ Dancer
H 21.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Circular Gilded Ceramic Figural Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Circular Gilded Ceramic Figural Table Lamp, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From an Upper East
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Silver on Bronze Conquistador Figural Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Antique Silver on Bronze Conquistador Figural Table Lamp
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Marcello Fantoni Asian Figural Table Lamps Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italy 1950s Marcello Fantoni Asian Figural Table Lamps Italian Glazed Ceramic with Enamel Finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1930's French Art Deco Art Glass Figural Table Lamp - Designer
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1930's French Art Deco Frosted Female Figural Table Lamp. 2 pieces, base and shade
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Figural Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Figural metal table lamp. Newly French wired.
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Figural Table Lamp
Figural Table Lamp
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Brass Figure Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Brass Figure Table Lamp.. (woman in dress
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Figural Table Lamp Ceramic Pottery by Fratelli Faniullacci
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Toledo, OH
A Mid Century figural table lamp by Fratello Faniullacci. This stunning lamp features brown, raised
Category

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

Materials

Pottery

Wonderful Rare Rock Crystal Hippopotamus Figure Table Lamps Manner Baguès, Pair
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare pair of rock crystal hippopotamus figure table lamps on black bases with new
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Nickel

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze & Jeweled Figural Table Lamp with Dancing Woman C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze & Jeweled Figural Table Lamp with Dancing Woman C1900 Measures - 16"H x
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Large 28"h Porcelain Ceramic Figural Table Lamps Man Woman Playing Guitar
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Large 28"h Porcelain Ceramic Figural Table Lamps Man Woman Playing Guitar.
Category

20th Century American Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Antique Italian Classical Bronze Finish Metal Bulbous Figural Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian classical bronze finish metal bulbous empire style figural table lamps, a pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Art Nouveau figural table lamps of two women sculptures. The table lamps are
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Chapman Porcelain Chinoiserie Blanc De Chine Figural Table Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Chapman Porcelain Chinoiserie Figural Table Lamps, features Woman holding a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century spelter table lamp, the figural stem on shaped square base terminating in leaf caped
Category

Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Spelter Figural Table Lamp
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Female Figure Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp with a hand carved base in the form of a female nude. Base is 17" H.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Female Figure Table Lamp
Female Figure Table Lamp
H 28.25 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Regency Decorative Crafts 5585 Sainsbury Figural Table Lamp with Shade - Pair
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Regency Decorative Crafts 5585 Sainsbury Figural Table Lamp with Shade - Pair Decorative Crafts
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair Elizabethan William Shakespeare Christopher Marlowe Figural Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of Elizabethan style 19th century theatrical interest figural table lamps depicting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Elizabethan Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Figural Table Lamp, English, Desk Light, Art Deco, Leonardine, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage figural table lamp. An English, metallic plaster desk light in Art Deco taste by
Category

Mid-20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Art Deco Chalkware Lady Bust in Dress Figural Table Lamps P004 - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Chalkware Lady Bust in Dress Figural Table Lamps (P004) - a Pair. Items featured
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Ape Perfume Lamp Figural Table Lamp German Ceramic Goebel Glass Eyes
By Dresden Porcelain, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Goebel Company
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco Collectable Perfume Lamp - scent burner figural Ape Material: Porcelain, Ceramic Style
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Patinated Plaster Neoclassical Figural Table Lamps by Sculptureline N.Y.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of patinated plaster Neoclassical figural Table lamps By sculptureline New York circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Art Nouveau Female Figure Table Lamp with Bluebells, Late 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau Figure Table Lamp, Late 20th Century This graceful late 20th century table lamp
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Painted Figural Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting pair of chinoiserie table lamps by Jeanne Reed's LTD, crafted in cast bronze and
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20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Painted Figural Table Lamps
Pair of Painted Figural Table Lamps
H 31.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Pair Gilt Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large belle Époque bronze doré three graces figural candelabras mounted as lamps, the gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Figural Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of chinoiserie table lamps crafted in cast bronze and painted depicting Asian figures of a man
Category

20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Style Ebonized Figural Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Egyptian style 19th-20th century carved ebonized table lamps of kneeling figures.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Orientalist Figural Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique table lamps crafted in painted cast metal, depicting male and female Moroccan
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Georges Tribout Bronze Figural Table Lamp
By George-Henri Tribout
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Georges Henri Tribout (1884-1962). French Art Deco table Lamp in patinated bronze, depicting a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Georges Tribout Bronze Figural Table Lamp
Georges Tribout Bronze Figural Table Lamp
H 19.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in
Art Deco Bronze ‘Juggler’ Figural Table Lamps by Roland Paris, German circa 1920
By Roland Paris
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An unusual pair of Art Deco patinated bronze ‘Juggler’ figural table lamps, by Roland Paris
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Mid-Century Jockey Figure Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American 1940s painted metal table lamp with jockey figure standing on ebonized square wood base
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Delal Figural Table Lamp
By Marcel Delal
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau bronze table lamp of female figure with 3 floral lights on round base. (signed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Figural Table Lamp by Charles Sucsan
By Charles Sucsan
Located in Montreal, QC
Ceramic figural lamp by Charles Sucsan in the manner of Picasso Signed: "Sucsan".
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Female Figure Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco figure lamp, showing a seminude bronze female figure standing on a podium and leaning
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Female Figure Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Female Figure Table Lamp, 1930s
H 9.85 in W 8.47 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Barsony Black Female Figure Table Lamp
By Barsony Ceramics 1
Located in Weesp, NL
Mat black colored ceramic Barsony table lamp with female figure carrying a basket. Made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome Figural Table Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb and original 1930's Art Deco chrome lamp depicting a two
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Figural Table Lamp, c1930
Art Deco Chrome Figural Table Lamp, c1930
H 11.42 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Italian Marble and Alabaster Figural Table Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Marble and alabaster figure of Ruth (14" high), resting beside column while gleaning grain; her
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair, Mid Century Laurel Lamp Company Mahogany Figural Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Laurel Lamp Company (American, founded 1950s), circa 1950's. The Laurel Lamp Company of Newark, NJ
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large 1880s Carved Wood Asian Figural Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large 1880s carved wood Asian figural lamp. From a Scarsdale, NY estate.
Category

Antique 1880s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Bronze Samurai Figural Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
as table lamps.
Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a Hercules figure holding a ball on their back. Estate of William Hodgins.
Category

Antique 1820s European Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Figural Table Lamp of a Sitting Stone Cat God France, 1940-Ies
Located in Salzburg, AT
Figural table lamp Sitting stone cat god France 1940-ies. The object is from the Art Deco period
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Elegant Empire Style Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ornate and elegant Empire style table lamp having patinated bronze figural goddess form with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Regency Tole "Brighton Pavillion" Figural Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Now lamps with wood bases, each depicting an Asian figure in painted costume dress.
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Chinese Red and Gold Figural Table Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-952 Cast plaster Chinese resting figure lamp Measures: base 6 x 6" Height to top of socket
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Pair of Japanese Carved Teak Samurai Figure Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Japanese (19th Century) teak carved Samurai figures with one arm up mounted as table
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Ranieri Signed Antique French Cast Metal Figural Table Lamp
By Aristide de Ranieri
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique patinated bronze cast spelter table lamp was designed by A. Renieri and made in France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Mid-Century Heifetz Fruitwood Figural Table Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-century modern carved fruitwood lamps in the form of a stylized dancing male and female
Category

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Fully & Highly Carved Chinese Deity Figural Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
pics to appreciate, carved minx at the base of the larger figure. Truly works of art. Lamped in the
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

James Mont Pair of Hand Carved Figural Table Lamps 1950s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand carved table lamps with Chinese figures decorated in gold leaf and white gold leaf by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique Venetian Large Bronze Figural Table Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Venetian Antique lamps. This pair of figural boys with their lighting torches are cast from
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ebonized Cerused Oak Figural Table Lamp Attributed to Yasha Heifetz
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking painted wood abstract female sculpture mounted as a table lamp attributed to Yasha
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Beautiful English Chrome Figural Table Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb 1930s Art Deco chrome lamp depicting a two dimensional posed
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Murano Glass African Female Figure Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of table lamps with fused Murano glass sculptures depicting African women, carrying baskets of
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Spelter Soldier Figure Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or office with this antique masculine table lamp, crafted in France circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Brass Figure Table Lamp
By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Troy, MI
Uncommon table lamp designed by Yasha Heifetz Manufactured by Heifetz Manufacturing New York circa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Woman Figure Table Lamp by Lighthouse Co.
By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 31.25in H x 9in W x 9in D Lamp Shade: 13.25in H x 16.50in W X 16.50 in D
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Oak

Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
light lamp with mythological creatures and classical Grecian maidens. circa 1870 Centered by a superb
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Classical Empire gilt and patinated bronze lamps depicting beautiful maidens in flowing Grecian
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Pair of Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Figural Table Lamps by Pellati, 1970
By Giuseppe Pellati
Located in Milano, MI
Pellati. The pair of figurines are mounted as lamps, with new handmade pleated sewn white silk shades
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Silk

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Figural Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the figural table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every figural table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 589 options for an antique or vintage figural table lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a figural table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A figural table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made figural table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz and Aristide de Ranieri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Figural Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a figural table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $35,000 for the 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 Figural Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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


    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 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
    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 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.

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