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Nerone & Patuzzi ‘C9 105 LP’ Marble lighting Sculpture for Forme e Superfici
By Nerone and Patuzzi, Forme E Superfici
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
or flat table lamp. We updated the electrical system, all original elements will be provided as well
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble

Massive Mid-Century Modern Flat Beveled Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy and massive Lucite table lamp with harp and finial. The Lucite is beveled and slim
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Laurel Table Lamp in Rosewood and Solid Brass, New Custom Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful, striking Laurel table lamp in Brazilian rosewood and solid brass, not brass plate. The
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mutual Sunset Mid Century Table Lamp! Hollywood Regency Brass Rare! 60s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
" WIDTH : 16" Mutual Sunset Lamp Co has produced some amazing lamps. This elegant Table Lamp design is
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Casella Brass Flat Bar Desk Lamp Rare 1970s
By Casella
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A 1970s Rare MCM Casella Brass Flat Bar
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Casella Brass Flat Bar Desk Lamp Rare 1970s
Casella Brass Flat Bar Desk Lamp Rare 1970s
H 15.75 in W 6.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Flat Cubic Form Smoky Dark Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A carved flat cubic form smoky dark rock crystal lamp, insert with nickel plating finish decoration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Lantern Table Lamp
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Fusing fashion with function, this table lamp will bring modern style to any room, while diffusing
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lantern Table Lamp
Lantern Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Barbier Table Lamp
By Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
, France. Huge and elegant table lamp designed by Barbier, circa 1965. Rectangular base, round and flat.      
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Barbier Table Lamp
Barbier Table Lamp
H 24 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Barbier Table Lamp
By Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
.FRANCE .Huge & elegant table Lamp designed by BARBIER C.1965's. Rectangular base, round & flat. From
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Barbier  Table Lamp
Barbier  Table Lamp
H 24 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Revised Ovington Table – table lamp honey
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Revised Ovington Table The Ovington Table Lamp is a stylish complement to any interior. Ovington
Category

2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Revised Ovington Table – table lamp tobacco
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Revised Ovington Table The Ovington Table Lamp is a stylish complement to any interior. Ovington
Category

2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Revised Ovington Table – table lamp grey
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Revised Ovington Table The Ovington Table Lamp is a stylish complement to any interior. Ovington
Category

2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Artemide Sisifo Table Lamp
By Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
A spherical central joint and adjustable flat disc-like diffuser give the user freedom to direct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Sisifo Table Lamp
Artemide Sisifo Table Lamp
H 16.54 in Dm 9.85 in
"Roma" Table Lamp by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage "Roma" table lamp composed of a flat plexiglass sheet photostatic printed with illustration
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

"Roma" Table Lamp by Fornasetti
"Roma" Table Lamp by Fornasetti
H 13 in W 5.32 in D 5.52 in
Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1970s curved table lamps. Plastic shade, metallic back. They sit flat on a table top.
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary Antique 2-tier 2-light lamp table with
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
H 60 in Dm 16.5 in
Original Marcello Fantoni Studio Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in South Charleston, WV
Original Fantoni Studio Lamp circa 1955 (and not a later conversion). 29.25" x 7.5" wide and 5
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of table lamps made of cast iron with flowers and vines motif, hand painted in flat
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps
Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps
H 33 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in
Giuliana Gramigna, Otero, Table Lamp, 1979
By Quattrifolio, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Paris, FR
Giuliana Gramigna Otero A table lamp with a half-spherical white lacquered shade issuing a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century orange and black porcelain table lamp with a large flat bulbous base with 3
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chromed Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A well made, vintage modern all-chrome table lamp has a round, weighted base and cylindrical stem
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A tall Brutalist table lamp, handcrafted in mid-20th century. The lamp typifies the Brutalist style
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Vintage French Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage table lamp in solid brass. This was recently imported from France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Metropolis brass table lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp, Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Brass Table Lamp, Jan Garncarek
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in
Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamp made of brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brass Table lamp Nitens is part of a collection design for Contemporary Brazilian lighting brand
Category

2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stelo Large Table Lamp by Itamar Harari
By Bragagnolo Argenti
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning table lamp designed by Itamar Harari flaunts a distinctive graceful profile that is
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stelo Large Table Lamp by Itamar Harari
Stelo Large Table Lamp by Itamar Harari
H 13.78 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Stelo Small Table Lamp by Itamar Harari
By Bragagnolo Argenti
Located in Milan, IT
This minimalist table lamp was designed by Itamar Harari with delicate phytomorphic shapes in mind
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stelo Small Table Lamp by Itamar Harari
Stelo Small Table Lamp by Itamar Harari
H 9.45 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Handmade Stoneware Helix Table Lamp in Matcha
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-inspired glaze, bringing deeper color onto the flat panels. Paired with lamp base are two beautifully warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Metropolis brass table lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Flat white glaze with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Yasha Heifetz Cerused Oak Sculptural Table Lamp
By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
sculptural biomorphic cerused oak wood table lamp on black painted wooden base. Carved from a single piece
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of "L'Immaginario" Table Lamps by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage "L'Immaginario" table lamp composed of a flat plexiglass sheet photostatic printed with
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Murano blown Glass Table Lamp, Violet Venetian Crystal
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
A table lamp with a very slender stem bearing a Venetian crystal sphere worked with the traditional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Tommaso Barbi Lilypad Table or Wall Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hanover, MA
Versatile 1970s lillypad lamp by Tommaso Barbi in hand-hammered brass and pressed aluminium sheet
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large opaline globe table lamp by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Large (50cm) table lamp in Italian opaline matte glass on the solid brass base (bronze patina). Can
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz Minimalist Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Color is off
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a flat glaze
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps Maison Charles Style
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles style pomegranate table lamps, 100 years of tradition and innovation in
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pixo Plus Table Lamp by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
sophisticated colors to suit every discerning taste. Fixture type Table Light source (78x) high-output
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Halo Table Lamp Blown Glass by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Halo pendant is a new spin on Shakúff's iconic Kadur design. Halo is a flat disk shape glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Candlestick Table Lamp with RH Green Silk Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
Petite boudoir lamp, circa 1930's. Reeded tubing, original on off switch. Raised on 4 flat feet
Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, ivory lampshade, Brass Body
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
, welcomes the upcoming Lady-lamp "Freevolle" . A timeless “Made-in-Italy” model that celebrates Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Teardrop Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning ochre colored flat glaze table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz. Wonderful teardrop form. New
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Wood and Brass "LOOP" Table Lamp, Filip Janssens
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood and brass "LOOP" table lamp, Filip Janssens Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 45cm Materials: Oakwood
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Simple Shade 03 Table Lamp by Naomi Paul
By Naomi Paul
Located in Geneve, CH
Simple shade 03 table lamp by Naomi Paul Dimensions: D 30 x W 43 x H 57 cm Materials: Metal frame
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Simple Shade 03 Table Lamp by Naomi Paul
Simple Shade 03 Table Lamp by Naomi Paul
H 22.45 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Brass Table Lamps, USA Circa 1975
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of dimensional table lamps made of four main sections: each crescent-shaped section is formed
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fornasetti "Fondale Marino" Table Lamp Produced by Antonangeli
By Antonangeli, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barnaba Fornasetti, son of Piero Fornasetti, "Fondale Marino" (Seabed) table lamp from the La
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp With Stripes
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a flat glaze
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Schneider French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), France, 1920s. Molded
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lim360 Table Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
LIM360 is an inspiringly simple and intelligently functional task lamp. Combining seamless movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Clear Lucite or Glass Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a nice pair of table lamps in
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Circa Table Lamp in Graphite by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa’s revolutionary flat-panel LED light source combines seamless movement with warm and balanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Circa Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa’s revolutionary flat-panel LED light source combines seamless movement with warm and balanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Small Soft Box SS2 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Soft Box SS2 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel Dimensions: D 19 x W 25 x H 26 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Small Soft Box SS2 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel
Small Soft Box SS2 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Medium Soft Box MS2 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Soft Box MS2 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel Dimensions: D 25 x W 24.5 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Soft Box MS1 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Soft Box MS1 Table Lamp by Marre Moerel Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Black Small Star Table Lamp with Broken Glass Reflection
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mini table lamp has a sleek black base with three gracefully curved legs in the same flat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
, welcomes the upcoming Lady-lamp "Freevolle" . A timeless “Made-in-Italy” model that celebrates Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brazo Table Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
shadows Full-range dim Ships flat-packed 97% recyclable Specifications: Voltage: 120-240V 60Hz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Brazo Table Lamp in Silver by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
shadows Full-range dim Ships flat-packed 97% recyclable Specifications: Voltage: 120-240V 60Hz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Flat Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flat table lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every flat table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a flat table lamp, we have 646 options in-stock, while there are 257 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect flat table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each flat table lamp bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made flat table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Pablo Designs, Gordon & Jane Martz and Josef Frank are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Flat Table Lamp?

Prices for a flat table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $172,538, while the average can fetch as much as $1,653.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Flat Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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
    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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Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.

You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

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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

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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.