What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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.

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?

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.

Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?

It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.

Do table lamps have to match?

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.

How does a table lamp work?

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.

How do I identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp?

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.

How big should a table lamp be?

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.

What are table lamps used for?

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.

What is a buffet table lamp?

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.

How do I identify my table lamp?

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.

What's the difference between a table lamp and a desk lamp?

Table lamps are typically used for ambient or bedside light with a shade that diffuses light broadly, while desk lamps are more directional and task-focused.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

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.

How do I identify a Tiffany table lamp?

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.

Which brand of table lamp is the best?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

How do I fix an old table lamp?

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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

Which company is best for table lamps?

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.

What size lamp should be on a sofa table?

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.

What's the difference between a floor lamp and a table lamp for a living room?

Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.

Fluted Table Lamp

Fluted Base

Brass Column Lamp

Pair Of Fluted Columns

Four Seasons Restaurant

Pair of 1970s Bronze Fluted Table Lamps on Wood Base

$1,250 / set

Pair of 1970s Bronze Fluted Table Lamps on Wood Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1970s Bronze Fluted Table Lamps on Wood Base Patina One of the wood bases has a little chip (as shown in pictures) Height to top of socket: 24" Needs rewiring

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Flute Table Lamp

$4,685 / item

Flute Table Lamp

By Officina Luce

Located in Milan, IT

This sophisticated table lamp features noble materials and traditional craftsmanship combined with a contemporary design, for a timeless and elegant final effect that will make a sta...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Ceramic Fluted Table Lamps, Italy 1960's

$8,500

Ceramic Fluted Table Lamps, Italy 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Ceramic lamps in two parts, the fluted white base is offset by the black tops 32x20 Base 20x6

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Fluted Table Lamp in Black, 1990s

$4,012

Italian Murano Glass Fluted Table Lamp in Black, 1990s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Add this rare black fluted statement lamp to your collection today.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Upsala-Ekeby, Fluted Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s

$1,500

Upsala-Ekeby, Fluted Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in High Point, NC

Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25” H x 4” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7.5” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x 8” H Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16.5” H x 1...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

TeTaTeT Flûte table lamp in Matt White by Davide Groppi

$704 / item

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 in air. The transparent column brings to mind the glasses used in the classic “mise ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood Fluted Table Lamp with Custom Shade

$1,950

Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood Fluted Table Lamp with Custom Shade

Located in Dallas, TX

Add sculptural elegance to a console, bedside table, or living room vignette with this refined mid-century French table lamp, crafted circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Hollywood Regency Style, Fluted Table Lamps, Gilt Metal, Silk, USA, 21st C.

$3,000 / set

Hollywood Regency Style, Fluted Table Lamps, Gilt Metal, Silk, USA, 21st C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Hollywood Regency Style, Column Form Table Lamps, Gilt Metal, Custom Silk Shades, USA, 2000s A decorative pair of reeded column form tapering brass or gilt metal table lamps. Each h...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Murano Mid-Century Fluted Table Lamps in White Glass

$6,000

Pair of Italian Murano Mid-Century Fluted Table Lamps in White Glass

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Similar Italian Murano Mid-Century style "A BOLLE" white glass table lamps with shaped form & fluted internal bubble design above a scalloped base (PRICED AS Pair) Sligh...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Michael Taylor Stone Table Lamp

$6,800

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 an antique Bronze double cluster, and has a matching stone finial.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

Small Murano Table Lamp in Twisted Glass with Internal Air-Bubbles, 1950s

$306Sale Price|50% Off

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s

$2,900

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow-glazed fluted table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.65 H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flute of Chicago Postmodern Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamp in Red, 1980s

$1,450

Flute of Chicago Postmodern Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamp in Red, 1980s

By Flute Chicago

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A bold, sculptural table lamp by Flute of Chicago, designed by Gregory Van Pelt in the 1980s Postmodern idiom — often cited as "in the manner of" Frank Gehry's Easy Edges cardboard f...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Corrugated Cardboard

Postmodern Blush Corrugated Cardboard Lamp by Flute, Chicago

$550

Postmodern Blush Corrugated Cardboard Lamp by Flute, Chicago

By Flute Chicago

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Corrugated cardboard lamp in a pale blush. Made by Flute, in Chicago circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Paper

Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Laurine, Pumpkin Shape with Creme Glaze 1960

$1,085

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

$495

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 Van Pelt and made by Flute of Chicago.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table lamp in fluted stoneware by Axel Salto

$25,371

Table lamp in fluted stoneware by Axel Salto

By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Table lamp in fluted stoneware with blue glaze and shade in blue textile.

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

Grand Tour Gilt Lion & Fluted Column Table Lamp

$1,074

Grand Tour Gilt Lion & Fluted Column Table Lamp

Located in Lincoln, GB

Grand Tour Gilt Lion & Fluted Column Table Lamp A masterful table lamp, meticulously carved from solid wood in the Neoclassical "Grand Tour" tradition.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Fluted Double Sphere Smoked Oak Bronze Table Lamp

$1,751 / item

Fluted Double Sphere Smoked Oak Bronze Table Lamp

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Fluted Reeded Glass Tube Handturned Smoked Oak Pebble. Smoked treatment. Pure oil finish. Bronze Patina Brass. Linen Cable. Inline Dimmer. Sphere III Dim to Warm bulbs Include...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Table Lamp with a Spirally Fluted Body

$1,428

Inlaid Table Lamp with a Spirally Fluted Body

Located in Marbella, ES

A table lamp with a tall, sculptural silhouette, crafted in an ivory tone with a glossy finish and subtle color variations. A circular base supports a spherical body adorned with pro...

Category

2010s European Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Bone

Tall Fluted Italian Lamps

$4,900 / set

Tall Fluted Italian Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of tall Italian carved wood and plaster candlesticks with fluted elongated baluster columns, tole pineapple and acanthus gilt leaf capitals, vase and ring turnings and painted...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Fluted and Smoked Murano Glass Sinuous Table Lamp

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Fluted and Smoked Murano Glass Sinuous Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent fluted and smoked Murano glass sinuous table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Urn Table Lamps, Fluted Design

$850 / set

Pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Urn Table Lamps, Fluted Design

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Neoclassical Urn Form Giltwood Table Lamps, fluted urn on square plinth, pleated cloth shades.

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed

$1,176Sale Price|20% Off

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 detailed castings. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Murano Cordonato D'Oro Fluted Glass Table Lamp

$1,750

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 cast brass floral bobeche and pineapple spacer with brass socket and harp. Sold sans ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Column Table Lamp in Fluted brass

$388

Art Deco Style Column Table Lamp in Fluted brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Art Deco revival table light executed with column rod in fluted brass and 3 rings up towards its socket. It comes mounted with a new fluted white Danish shade and has an on/off switc...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Beige Porcelain Table Lamp, Fluted Design, 1950s

$1,750

Mid-Century Beige Porcelain Table Lamp, Fluted Design, 1950s

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century beige porcelain table lamp with a tapered neck and stylized multi-colored fluted design on a round wood base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Model 20653 - Table lamp in fluted stoneware by Axel Salto

$23,914

Model 20653 - Table lamp in fluted stoneware by Axel Salto

By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 20653 - Table lamp in fluted stoneware with Sung and Solfatara glaze and new pleated shade.

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

Michael Andersen Fluted Green Art Deco Table Lamp, 1930s

$1,713

Michael Andersen Fluted Green Art Deco Table Lamp, 1930s

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Esbjerg, DK

From a distance this lamp looks like its made of bronze. However its all ceramic that has been applied with a verdigris green glaze to its vertically fluted body.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Chapman Heavy Brass Candelabra Fluted Column Table Lamps Pair

$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

Chapman Heavy Brass Candelabra Fluted Column Table Lamps Pair

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Chapman Heavy...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Amber Crystal Design

$1,788 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Amber Crystal Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Ideal as a centerpiece on a console, a side table in the living room, or a refined bedside lamp.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Large Brass Fluted Drum Shape Table Lamp by Stiffel

$1,600

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

Scandinavian Small Fluted Ceramic Table Lamp by Elisabeth Loholt, 1950s

$441

Scandinavian Small Fluted Ceramic Table Lamp by Elisabeth Loholt, 1950s

By Elisabeth Loholt

Located in Esbjerg, DK

- Dusty glazed Ceramic table lamp decorated with vertical ribbings - Designed and manufactured by Elisabeth Loholt in Denmark during the 1950s in a style reminiscent of Rolf Palm and...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Fluted Wood & Brass Reverse Trefoil Base Table Lamp

$2,250

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 pierced and backed open tripodal footed base. Mounted on a reverse trefoil two par...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Oyster Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps

$6,975 / set

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Oyster Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Oyster W/ Stylized Fluted Detailing originate from Italy during the 21st Century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Contemporary Fluted Wood Table Lamps with Geometric Shades

$4,333 / set

Pair of Contemporary Fluted Wood Table Lamps with Geometric Shades

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Sophisticated pair of contemporary table lamps featuring meticulously crafted fluted wooden bases arranged in a striking geometric composition.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Smoked Crystal Design

$1,428 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Smoked Crystal Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Elevate your interior aesthetics with this exquisite table lamp, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends contemporary design with timeless elegance. Featuring a slender silhouette and p...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Clear Crystal Design

$1,077 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Clear Crystal Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Elevate your interior aesthetics with this extraordinary table lamp by Oggetti d'Arte Srl, a piece that masterfully blends artisanal excellence with sophisticated contemporary design...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp with Fluted Brass Column

$350

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stiffel Fluted and Studded Brass Urn Table Lamps

$2,437Sale Price / set|25% Off

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

FINE VAUGHAN FLUTED COLUMN CANDELABRA TABLE LAMP WITH BRONZED FITTINGs

$801

FINE VAUGHAN FLUTED COLUMN CANDELABRA TABLE LAMP WITH BRONZED FITTINGs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Pillared Candle Table Lamp made by Vaughan RRP £1095 with a fluted column base and bronze...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chic Silvered Cast Bronze Fluted Column Table Lamps

$3,450 / set

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 nice detail along the base and top. The shades are for photographic purposes only but ...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Table Lamp with Fluted Stoneware Base in Green Glaze

$306Sale Price|45% Off

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 decorated with green glaze. Unknown Scandinavian designer/maker circa 1970-80. Its. com...

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Amber Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps

$6,975 / set

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/ Stylized Fluted Detailing originate from Italy during the 21st Century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Forest Green Porcelain Design

$664 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Forest Green Porcelain Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Elevate the atmosphere of your spaces with this table lamp. This furnishing accessory is more than just a light fixture, but a true design sculpture that blends industrial aesthetics...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Forest Green Porcelain Design

$848 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Forest Green Porcelain Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Elevate your interior with this sophisticated table lamp, a statement piece that seamlessly blends high-quality materials with a refined geometric silhouette.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Antique pink Porcelain Design

$412 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Antique pink Porcelain Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Elevate your interior with this sophisticated small table lamp, a statement piece that seamlessly blends high-quality materials with a refined geometric silhouette.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Wonderful Vintage Rock Crystal Corinthian Fluted Column Form Large Table Lamp

$1,250

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 Hardware

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fluted Art Deco Table Lamp in Bronze, Possibly by Just Andersen

$1,000

Fluted Art Deco Table Lamp in Bronze, Possibly by Just Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish architecturally fluted table light in patinated bronze. Possibly designed by Just Andersen for GAB AB in Sweden circa 1930-40. However, since it do no have any marking and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass & Glass Fluted Column Hollywood Regency Empire Table Lamps - Pair

$595 / set

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fluted Glass Column Lamps

$2,800 / set

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, raised on fluted glass plinth and brass base. Shown with shades (not included). Stock I...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE TRADITIONAL REGENCY STYLE SOLiD BRASS TABLE LAMP FLUTED HEXAGONAL BASE

$471

VINTAGE TRADITIONAL REGENCY STYLE SOLiD BRASS TABLE LAMP FLUTED HEXAGONAL BASE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this vintage solid brass table lamp, featuring a fluted hexagonal base and a classic upright column.

Category

20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Forest Green Porcelain Design

$745 / item

21st-Century, Elegance Table Lamp: Fluted Glass & Forest Green Porcelain Design

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Elevate your space with this architectural statement piece. Blending classic inspiration with modern aesthetics, this lamp is a luminous sculpture that adds a luxurious touch to any ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Topaz Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps

$6,975 / set

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/ Stylized Fluted Detailing originate from Italy during the 21st Century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Gold Fluted Glass Column Lamp

$895

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 24-karat gold flecks, which creates a shimmery, metallic look. The process was aptly...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian 1940s Neo-Classical Murano Glass Table Lamp, Fluted Urn Design

$6,200

Italian 1940s Neo-Classical Murano Glass Table Lamp, Fluted Urn Design

Located in Queens, NY

Italian 1940s Neo-classic style monumental white Murano glass table lamp with fluted urn shaped design.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Mid-Century Table Lamp, Light Beige & Gold Fluted Glass

$4,500

Italian Murano Mid-Century Table Lamp, Light Beige & Gold Fluted Glass

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Murano Mid-Century style light beige & gold dusted ""INCAMICIATO"" fluted glass table lamp with a round bulbous section below a tapered stem separated by gold rings.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Flute Wide Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Reflective Black, by Kalin Asenov

$2,400 / item

Flute Wide Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Reflective Black, by Kalin Asenov

By Kalin Asenov

Located in Savannah, GA

FLUTE_wide Reflective Black Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial.

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Fluted and Reeded Brass, Sweden, 1930s

$2,400

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE 1900'S CORINTHIAN FLUTED PILLAR FULLY RESTORED ENGLiSH BRASS TABLE LAMP

$669

ANTIQUE 1900'S CORINTHIAN FLUTED PILLAR FULLY RESTORED ENGLiSH BRASS TABLE LAMP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored late Victorian Circa 1900 Brass table lamp with fluted Corinthian pillar A very ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Flute Table Lamp 131-BB-30 by Officina Luce

Unavailable

H 25.6 in Dm 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 with a contemporary design, for a timeless and elegant final effect that will make ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Black Marble and Bronze Fluted Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 31 in W 16 in D 11 in

Black Marble and Bronze Fluted Table Lamp

By James Devlin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black and white dalamata quartzite table lamp with bronze accents and black paper shade with gold interior. Sold with or without shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fluted Glass Table Lamps, Pair

Unavailable

H 31 in Dm 8 in

Fluted Glass Table Lamps, Pair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Fluted glass table lamps with brass detail, Italy, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fluted Bronze Tapered Tables Lamps, American, 1960s

Unavailable

H 24 in Dm 5 in

Fluted Bronze Tapered Tables Lamps, American, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fluted bronze tapered form table lamps, on cone-shaped walnut base, United States, early 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Acrylic Fluted Column Lamp

Unavailable

H 31 in W 7 in D 7 in

Acrylic Fluted Column Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clear acrylic fluted column with air bubbles within the lucite. Nickel fittings.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Fluted and Right Angle Stone Table Lamp with New Lamp Shade

Unavailable

H 48 in W 15 in D 15 in

Fluted and Right Angle Stone Table Lamp with New Lamp Shade

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1930s stone table lamp with fluted right angles. New lamp shade in beige grey silk and new wiring.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pair of Slender Fluted Pink Seguso Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 42.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Slender Fluted Pink Seguso Table Lamps

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous. Silver plated hardware.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Dutch Tin Fluted Column Lamp

Unavailable

H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in

Dutch Tin Fluted Column Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch tin fluted column repurposed as a lamp with wood base and black Belgian linen shade. Please note of wear consistent with age including finish loss. Shades not included.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Tin

Pair of Vintage Fluted Stoneware Table Lamps by Brent Bennett

Unavailable

H 29.75 in Dm 9.5 in

Pair of Vintage Fluted Stoneware Table Lamps by Brent Bennett

By Brent Bennett

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Pair of fluted stoneware table lamps by California modernist Brent Bennett.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Fluted Mercury Glass Lamps

Unavailable

H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Fluted Mercury Glass Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of fluted mercury glass lamps resting on nickel bases with nickel hardware. Lamp Shades Are Not Included. If you are interested in Lamp Shades, please email The Craig Van De...

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Fluted Pine Column Lamps

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 10 in D 6.75 in

Pair of Fluted Pine Column Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fluted pine column lamps on iron bases. (Shades not included.)

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fluted Murano Glass Lamps

Unavailable

H 40 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Fluted Murano Glass Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of fluted glass lamps with botanical glass detail on wood bases with cerused painted finish. Italian, Circa 1940's Lamp Shades Are Not Included. If you are interested in L...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Seguso Smoky Amber Fluted Glass Lamp

Unavailable

H 42 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Seguso Smoky Amber Fluted Glass Lamp

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in New York, NY

Seguso Smoky Amber Fluted Glass Lamp with Brass Base and Hardware. Shades Are Not Include. If you are interested in Lamp Shades, please email The Craig Van Den Brulle Design Team V...

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seguso Amber & Green Fluted Glass Lamp

Unavailable

H 42 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Seguso Amber & Green Fluted Glass Lamp

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in New York, NY

Seguso amber & green fluted glass lamp with brass base and hardware. Shades Are Not Include. If you are interested in Lamp Shades, please email The Craig Van Den Brulle Design Team...

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fluted Ball Tower Lamp (GMD#1913)

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 11 in

Fluted Ball Tower Lamp (GMD#1913)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Brass Fluted Ball Tower Form Lamp on Ebonized Wood Base. Height given to top of shade harp 36H. Note: Shade shown for display only, not included. (Showroom Closing/Liquidat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

British Art Deco Skyscraper Table Lamp with Fluted Amber Bakelite Column

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

British Art Deco Skyscraper Table Lamp with Fluted Amber Bakelite Column

Located in London, GB

Art Deco skyscraper table lamp with fluted amber bakelite column on and polished chrome domed shape base and original marbled glass skyscraper shade.

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Pair of Rock Crystal Fluted Urn Lamps

Unavailable

H 28 in W 5 in D 5 in

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 Meticulous attention has been given to every details Measures: H 28" x W 5" x D 5" No ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Custom Bone Fluted Candlestick Lamps

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of Custom Bone Fluted Candlestick Lamps

Located in Montecito, CA

A pair of custom bone fluted columnar candlestick lamps; brass Corinthian capital and ball feet; parchment shades; 20th century.

Category

20th Century Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fluted Milk Glass and Brass Accent Lamp

Unavailable

H 14 in Dm 8 in

Fluted Milk Glass and Brass Accent Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small fluted column, milk glass and brass accent lamp with paper shade and gold silk cord.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of 1920s Wood Fluted Column Lamps

Unavailable

H 29 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of 1920s Wood Fluted Column Lamps

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Pair of wood fluted column lamps, original brass hardware, porcelain mogul sockets. Lamps are 24" to the socket and 29" with shade. Glass diffusers and shades are not included, Unit...

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Fluted Glass Table Lamps by Koch and Lowy, circa 1970

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 5.5 in

Elegant Pair of Fluted Glass Table Lamps by Koch and Lowy, circa 1970

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Mount Penn, PA

An elegant pair of fluted glass and brass table lamps by Koch and Lowy, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Machine Age Art Deco Pair Von Nessen, Nessen Studio Fluted Chrome Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 8 in

Machine Age Art Deco Pair Von Nessen, Nessen Studio Fluted Chrome Table Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco pair Signed Von Nessen, Nessen Studio fluted chrome table lamps price reduced USA, c. 1930 Chrome-plated brass, glass, Bakelite/Catalin knobs Iconic early N...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barovier Brass and Fluted Glass Lamps

Unavailable

H 28 in W 18.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Barovier Brass and Fluted Glass Lamps

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

A pair of fluted glass lamps in iridescent yellow and amber and colored speckles throughout glass resting on a bronze base by Barovier & Toso. Italian, Circa 1950's Lamp Shades Are...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Boudoir Lamps, Cast Aluminum, Fluted Glass, “Victory”, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2013

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 5.5 in

Boudoir Lamps, Cast Aluminum, Fluted Glass, “Victory”, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2013

Located in Chicago, IL

Jordan Mozer (b.1958) : Victory Boudoir Lamp, Cast Aluminum + Fluted Glass Tube, Made in Chicago, USA, 2013. Provenance: collection of the artist. Signed. Measurements: 5.5” diamete...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Glass Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

20th Century Glass Table Lamps

Located in Godalming, GB

Pair of tall spirally fluted clear gall table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1950's French Bronze Patinated Elegant Table Lamp,

Unavailable

H 18.9 in Dm 3.94 in

1950's French Bronze Patinated Elegant Table Lamp,

Located in London, GB

A great quality French patinated bronze fluted column table lamp.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Imagin Contemporary Table Lamp in Brushed Brass and Ribbed Glass

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Imagin Contemporary Table Lamp in Brushed Brass and Ribbed Glass

By Imagin London

Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB

Contemporary Table Lamp in fluted glass and brushed brass finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Piedmont Table Lamps, Limed Oak With Brass Mounts.

Unavailable

H 29.5 in

Pair of Piedmont Table Lamps, Limed Oak With Brass Mounts.

By Boyd Lighting

Located in Harbor Springs, MI

Pair of fluted white limed oak table lamps hand finished with polished brass mounts.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Fluted Table Lamp

What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?
1 Answer
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.
Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.
Do table lamps have to match?
1 Answer
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.
How does a table lamp work?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How big should a table lamp be?
1 Answer
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.
What are table lamps used for?
1 Answer
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.
What is a buffet table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify my table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between a table lamp and a desk lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Table lamps are typically used for ambient or bedside light with a shade that diffuses light broadly, while desk lamps are more directional and task-focused.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a Tiffany table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
Which brand of table lamp is the best?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
How do I fix an old table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
1 Answer
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.
Which company is best for table lamps?
1 Answer
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.
What size lamp should be on a sofa table?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between a floor lamp and a table lamp for a living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.