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Flute Table Lamp
By Officina Luce
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated table lamp features noble materials and traditional craftsmanship combined with
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Flute Table Lamp
Flute Table Lamp
H 25.6 in W 13 in D 13 in
Flute Table Lamp 131-BB-30 by Officina Luce
By Officina Luce
Located in Prato, IT
The sophisticated Flute table lamp features noble materials and traditional craftsmanship combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Upsala-Ekeby, Fluted Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An early modernist table lamp in earthenware with incised details by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Ewald Dahlskog, Fluted Table Lamp, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in blue-glazed earthenware. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog, produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

TeTaTeT Flûte table lamp in Matt White by Davide Groppi
By Davide Groppi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an evolution of our TeTaTeT lamp. The lamp head is lightweight and appears to be floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style, Fluted Table Lamps, Gilt Metal, Silk, USA, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Style, Column Form Table Lamps, Gilt Metal, Custom Silk Shades, USA, 2000s A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Fluted Table Lamps W/ 24K Gold Fleck Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Transparent & Fluted Murano Glass Table Lamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Large Michael Taylor Stone Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Michael Taylor fluted table lamp of rough-hewn stone The lamp has been Newly rewired with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

Small Murano Table Lamp in Twisted Glass with Internal Air-Bubbles, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small fluted table lamp in red and clear hand-blown glass with internal air bubbles. Made in Murano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed fluted table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Laurine, Pumpkin Shape with Creme Glaze 1960
By Arne Bang, Axel Salto
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mid-century slim pumpkin shaped fluted table lamp by Laurine ceramics in Holbæk, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Ceramic

Flute of Chicago White Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1980s
By Flute Chicago, Gregory A van Pelt
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980s Mid-Century Modern antique white corrugated cardboard table lamp designed by Gregory
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Memphis Milano Style Lamp, Original Cardboard Conical Shade
By Flute Chicago
Located in Miami, FL
-style table lamp with the original cardboard conical shade. Its base and stem are made with a warm cream
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Fluted Teak Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Originally crafted in the 1960s, these table lamps are teak with an elegant fluted design and warm
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fluted Red Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style ceramic table lamps in a red glaze with gold brass detailing. The lamps
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Fluted Candlestick Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of handsome George III style mahogany candlesticks having fluted stems and spiral fluted
Category

Vintage 1920s English Georgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stiffel Fluted Walnut and Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with four-point base in fluted walnut and brass by Stiffel, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fluted and Smoked Murano Glass Sinuous Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent fluted and smoked Murano glass sinuous table lamp. Brass pedestal base with fluted ball
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's Art Deco "Mutual Sunset Lamp Co." Bronze "Pan Dancing with his Flute". Very nicely
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chapman Heavy Brass Candelabra Fluted Column Table Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fluted Column Scroll Feet Base Lamps Uses small clip-on bulb shades (not included) Approximate
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Cordonato D'Oro Fluted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant gold flecked translucent Murano glass vase bodied table lamp with cast brass base. Solid
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Fluted Crystal Vintage Adjustable Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous large fluted glass/ crystal table lamps having an elegant neoclassical feel. The 2 bulb
Category

Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

French Bronze and Frosted Glass Fluted Column Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze and frosted glass fluted column table lamp, circa the 1920s. This impressive Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Michael Andersen Fluted Green Art Deco Table Lamp, 1930s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Esbjerg, DK
applied with a verdigris green glaze to its vertically fluted body. This rare table lamp base was made by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
fluted design which is topped by an glass orb with an etched star element. Lamps sit upon a turned nickel
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Large Brass Fluted Drum Shape Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice looking solid brass Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Stiffel.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Japanese Fluted Wood & Brass Reverse Trefoil Base Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall Japanese table lamp comprised of carved and lacquered wood, stamped and lacquered brass with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

FINE VAUGHAN FLUTED COLUMN CANDELABRA TABLE LAMP WITH BRONZED FITTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Pillared Candle Table Lamp made by Vaughan RRP £1095 with a fluted column base and bronzed fittings
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp with Fluted Brass Column
Located in San Mateo, CA
Small art deco table or desk lamp. This has a brass fluted column on a square wood base. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stiffel Fluted and Studded Brass Urn Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Large studded and fluted brass table lamps from the best years of Stiffel, the fine lamp maker
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chic Silvered Cast Bronze Fluted Column Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome pair of cast silvered bronze column lamps. Tall candlestick style with fluted body and
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Table Lamp with Fluted Stoneware Base in Green Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual table light featuring stainless steel rod and an architecturally fluted stoneware base
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wonderful Vintage Rock Crystal Corinthian Fluted Column Form Large Table Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Rock Crystal Corinthian Fluted Column Form Large Table Lamp With Nickel
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hollywood Regency Style, Table Lamps, Fluted Crystal, Gilt Metal, USA, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Style, Table Lamps, Fluted Glass, Gilt Metal, USA, 1980s A Pair of finely
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Fluted Glass Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fluted glass column lamps, each having brass scrolling capital acanthus leaf details
Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass & Glass Fluted Column Hollywood Regency Empire Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Of Vintage Brass & Glass Fluted Column Hollywood Regency Empire Table Lamps. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted & Opalescent Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted & Opalescent Murano Glass Table
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Gold Fluted Glass Column Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
1950s Murano gold fluted column lamp of beautiful "Avventurina" glass which is a clear glass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Amber Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Topaz W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Topaz Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Topaz W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style White Ceramic and Marble Fluted Column Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of tall Neoclassical style ceramic fluted column table lamps mounted on black and brown veined
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Russel Wright Style Fluted Cerused Oak & Aluminum Table Lamp, Circa 1940
By Russel Wright
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Russel Wright Style Cerused Oak & Spun Aluminum Table Lamp, 1940's. Featuring a turned, tapered
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neoclassical Fluted Corinthian Column Enamel & Brass Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Neoclassical Fluted Corinthian Column Enamel & Brass Table Lamps Brass collar and acanthus leaf design on
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Fluted and Reeded Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1930s. The decorative
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pink Shaded Danish Table Lamp in Glazed & Fluted Ceramic by Søholm
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
with its earthy and olive green glazes in combination with the fully fluted ceramic body is simply to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Organic Modern Medium Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE MEDIUM table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Pair of Rock Crystal Fluted Urn Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant pair of Rock crystal fluted urn lamps. (A) Each lamp with Rock Crystal pulls and finial
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Flos Last Order Rechargeable Indoor Table Lamp in Brass with Fluted Base
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Last Order Rechargeable Indoor Table Lamp in Brass with Fluted Base by Michael Anastassiades
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamp Base has tarnish from age. No damage to glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair, Faux Bamboo Fluted & Brass Russel Wright Style Table Lamps Bohemian Chic
By Russel Wright, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
of faux fluted bamboo and brass details table lamps with Harp and Finial. NO SHADES. Both are wired
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flos Last Order Rechargeable Indoor Table Lamp in Copper with Fluted Base
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Last Order Rechargeable Indoor Table Lamp in Copper with Fluted Base by Michael Anastassiades
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Lamp in Chromed Bronze, Fluted Column, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in chromed bronze in fluted column shape standing on a cubic base and a small square shape
Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fluted Brass & Clear Crystal Ball Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of American crafted Brass and transparent round Crystal Ball Table Lamps. Featuring a corseted
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Fluted and Reeded Patinated Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was designed and produced in Sweden in the mid 1930s. The decorative
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Reflective Black, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide Reflective Black ​ In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide light lava ​ In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Tall Tapered & Fluted Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of tall Italian midcentury, hand blown lamps in amber glass. Simple, elegant design. Lamps
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flute Narrow Shade Table Lamp, Green Finish, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_narrow Spearmint In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Barovier & Toso Style Fluted Murano Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buffalo, NY
A lovely vintage Murano lamp of clear ribbed glass with controlled "bullicante" bubbles and gold
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

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Fluted Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fluted table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every fluted table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a fluted table lamp, we have 133 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fluted table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fluted table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made fluted table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company and Stiffel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fluted Table Lamp?

Prices for a fluted table lamp start at $350 and top out at $9,475 with the average selling for $2,419.

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 Fluted 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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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