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Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston design Parabolic Fin table lamp for Lightolier, Circa 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gerald Thurston Fin Lamps for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of parabolic fin table lamps by Gerard Thurston. Stoneware body is made up of four fin like
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Silvered Brutalist Table Lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chromed and nickel silvered Brutalist table lamps, designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 35.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's
By Harris Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980s.
Feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Lucite Table Lamp with Original Finial
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Lucite table lamp with original finial
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Rattan
FIN table lamp, gold finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _ dome gold
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique tortoise shell lamp with mother of pearl is rare and beautiful. This lamp is a wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Large Murano Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso 1950s Aubergine Fin Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare size, this Murano glass lamp using the Sommerso technique of layered colored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston "Fin" porcelain table lamps by Lightolier
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Green Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Gold Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 21 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN table lamp, Green Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
Tall Herbert Ritts Astrolite Clear Lucite "Tri Fin" Table Lamp, 1970s
By Astrolite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Herbert Ritts for Astrolite Transparent Acrylic Triform Fin table lamp, 1970's.
Featuring three
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Laurel Lamp Co. Ancient Asian Style Bronze Verdigris Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Company attributed Ancient Asian Style Cast Bronze Table Lamp. Featuring a smaller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Table Lamp Brown Speckled Original Finial
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios ceramic table lamp in a matte brown finely speckled
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
H 23.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair Brutalist Table Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel, 1963, Sold Without Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Harry Balmer for Laurel Lamp Co. brutalist table lamps, pair, Newark, New Jersey, 1963. Torch-cut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 45 in W 6 in D 5 in
Large Pair 1970s Ceramic Table Lamps, Original Finials & Shades, Coral / Pink
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large striking pair of ceramic table lamps with the original matching finials and original lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Table Lamp Original Shade & Finial, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, ceramic table lamp, with the original shade and finial
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Glass Bauer Table Lamps with Lucite.
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of Mid century modern Bauer table lamps. Beautifully made from swirling glass with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Marbro Lamp Co. Painted Orange Ceramic Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Marbro. This unique lamp features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Table Lamps Antique Venetian Carved Wood Urns Gilt Green / Shades & Finial
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair table lamps antique Venetian carved wood urns gilt green / shades & finial . Elegant and rare
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
H 33 in W 20 in D 12 in
18th C. Table Lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase & Shade Finial Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. table lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase & Shade Finial Antiques LA . Very fine 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Tall Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaves by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Gray Ceramic Table Lamp with Shade and Finial
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ceramic table lamp was designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Linen, Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Glass Bauer Table Lamp in Pink and Clear, with Lucite
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid century modern Bauer table lamp. Beautifully made from swirling glass with pinks, whites, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Glass
Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Pair of "Parabolic Fin" Model Ceramic Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bauer Mottled Glass and Lucite Table Lamp a New Custom Shade, Wired and Working
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Bauer Mottled Glass and Lucite Table Lamp a New Custom Shade, Wired and Working
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wire, Metal
H 22.75 in W 17 in D 10.25 in
Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso for Marbro
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An circa 1950s Italian table lamp by Seguso for Marbro Lamp Company, with double socket cluster on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
H 41 in W 21 in D 21 in
Parzinger Style Mutual Sunset Cream & Brass Spindle Columns Table Lamp, 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Hollywood Regency Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. warm white enamel and brass table lamp, in the style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Table Lamp Sculptural Art Carved Wood Brass Mexico City
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sensational table lamp sculptural art carved wood block with brass from Mexico City
In the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Chicago Mosaic, ca. 1910
By Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very colorful floral leaded glass table lamp was made by the Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co. The lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
H 49.5 in W 10.75 in D 10 in
MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Basel, BS
These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible.
The texture is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Monumental Post Modern Raspberry Pink Sorbet Ceramic Lamps by Sunset c. 1980
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Raspberry beret all the way with this pair of large monumental pink sorbet Ceramic Lamps produced
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Tall Richard Barr Brutalist Laurel Table Lamps, Restored Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Tall Richard Barr Brutalist Laurel Table Lamps, restored pair
Offered for sale is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wire
Seguso for Marbro Lamp Co. Turquoise Murano Glass Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
or Caribbean sky blue Murano glass lamps have white lacquered bases. The luminosity of the ribbed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 41 in W 8 in D 8 in
Magnificent Pair of Orange Oversized Squatty Danish Lava Drip Glaze Lamps Modern
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top gorgeous pair of orange huge squatty lava drip glaze lamps. These are gigantic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 46.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black & Brass Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sleek American midcentury Gerald Thurston for Lightolier black enameled table lamp with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps for Marshall Studio
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chino Hills, CA
ceramic body with a walnut neck and finial. Each measure approximately 29 inches high by 5 inches wide at
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant White Modernist Trumpet Base Table Lamp Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant white modernist trumpet base table lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'Sofi' Metal and Wood Table Lamp by Alvaro Benitez
By Alvaro Benitez, Eero Saarinen, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Glendale, CA
'Sofi' metal and wood table lamp by Alvaro Benitez. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilded Abstract Brutalist Table Lamps, A Pair
By Richard Barr, Luciano Frigerio, Laurel Lamp Company, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Garnerville, NY
An excellent pair of gilded and black abstract brutalist table lamps. Circa 1960. These period
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Style White Lacquer with Brass Pull Rembrandt Table Lamps, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tall white lacquered walnut base lamps with brass trim and polished brass teardrop on/ off switch
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Petite Genuine Rosewood and Chrome Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
top of finial as it is now. This table lamp is perfect for use with Danish Modern Furniture that often
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Damon Gaffard for Hansen Lighting Company Table Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
spire form finial. Shade not included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Brass
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Copper Torch-Cut Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Marcello Fantoni for Raymor handcrafted Copper and Verdigris Torch Cut Table Lamp, 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Fantastic Pair of Large-Scale Drip Ceramic Lamps with Blown Glass Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps have been professionally restored and are shipped as photographed and
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ennio Lucini for Harvey Guzzini Dh 'Cespuglio' Table Lamp
By Ennio Lucini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Lucini for Harvey Guzzini DH (Design House), 'Cespuglio' table lamp, aluminum, acrylic, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Banded White Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz M51 glazed stoneware table lamp. Featuring a classic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Rembrandt Teal and Gold Hourglass Shaped Midcentury Table Lamp
By TYE of California, Marc Bellaire, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Rembrandt table lamp with original shade. This is one of the best
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern 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
Martz Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of large table lamps designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
Martz Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of table lamps by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Tall Mid Century Martz Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern tall pottery lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This oversized
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Tall Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tall Martz ceramic lamp with teak neck and finial.
Height is to the top of the socket.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
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Finials For Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of finials for table lamps available for sale. The range of distinct finials for table lamps — often made from ceramic, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Finials for table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Finials for table lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many finials for table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Frederick Cooper produced popular finials for table lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Finials For Table Lamps?
Finials for table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,567, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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 Finials For Table Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2023The 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. - How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022There 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, 2023To 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, 2023There 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, 2024The 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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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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