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Pair of Chrome Geometric Lamps by Hanson
Pair of Chrome Geometric Lamps by Hanson

Pair of Chrome Geometric Lamps by Hanson

By Hanson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage Hanson lamps- simple geometric design.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Great Geometrical French Plaster Lamps
Pair of Great Geometrical French Plaster Lamps

Pair of Great Geometrical French Plaster Lamps

Located in East Hampton, NY

These fun geometrical form lamps feature a great modern clean design.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Glazed Lamp with Geometric Design, c. 1960
Glazed Lamp with Geometric Design, c. 1960

Glazed Lamp with Geometric Design, c. 1960

Located in New York, NY

Brown and white glazed lamp on wooden base with repeating geometric design. c. 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Cord, Silk

Pair of European Modern Geometric Boco Do Lobo Tribeca Midnight Blue Table Lamp
Pair of European Modern Geometric Boco Do Lobo Tribeca Midnight Blue Table Lamp

Pair of European Modern Geometric Boco Do Lobo Tribeca Midnight Blue Table Lamp

By Bella Loco, Boca Do Lobo

Located in Sydney, NSW

With its geometric form and Classic size, Tribeca desk lamp is the perfect addition to any modern

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Ceramic Ivory Glazed Geometric Lamps
Pair of Ceramic Ivory Glazed Geometric Lamps

Pair of Ceramic Ivory Glazed Geometric Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Geometric Designed Ivory Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Ebony Base and New Custom made Vanilla

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Pair of Geometric Lucite and  Chrome Lamps
Pair of Geometric Lucite and  Chrome Lamps

Pair of Geometric Lucite and Chrome Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of goemetric lucite and tubular chrome lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Handsome Pair of Geometric Lamps by Stiffel
Handsome Pair of Geometric Lamps by Stiffel

Handsome Pair of Geometric Lamps by Stiffel

Located in Chicago, IL

These great lamps would be quite at home in any of a variety of environments. The wood is dark and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Geometric Silver & Gold Striped Ceramic Lamps
Pair of Geometric Silver & Gold Striped Ceramic Lamps

Pair of Geometric Silver & Gold Striped Ceramic Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of table lamps fashioned in white ceramic with silver and gold metallic geometric patterns

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Custom Painted Wood Geometric Lamp
Mid-20th Century Custom Painted Wood Geometric Lamp

Mid-20th Century Custom Painted Wood Geometric Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-20th century custom painted wood geometric lamp New wiring.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Wood Geometric Form Lite/Lamp (GMD#1918)
Ebonized Wood Geometric Form Lite/Lamp (GMD#1918)

Ebonized Wood Geometric Form Lite/Lamp (GMD#1918)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Mid-20th Century Gloss Ebonized Wood Geometric Form Decorative Lite/Lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1970's American White Ceramic Geometric Sculpture Lamp
1970's American White Ceramic Geometric Sculpture Lamp

1970's American White Ceramic Geometric Sculpture Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Unique vintage American white ceramic geometric sculpture lamp. Newly rewired. As

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Ceramic Lamp by Marius Bessone, French 1950s
Geometric Ceramic Lamp by Marius Bessone, French 1950s

Geometric Ceramic Lamp by Marius Bessone, French 1950s

By Marius Bessone

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Square form ceramic lamp with geometric decorations on the sides, by Marius Bessone, French, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Pair of Mid Century Modern Geometric Marble Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Modern Geometric Marble Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Modern Geometric Marble Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bold pair of two tone green and white stacked marble lamps with nickel hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Geometric Brass Lamp, Set on Black Square Base
Geometric Brass Lamp, Set on Black Square Base

Geometric Brass Lamp, Set on Black Square Base

Located in New Orleans, LA

Vintage brass lamp with angular lines, set on black square base. 19" to top of socket, actual base

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Oval Stoneware Lamp with Low Relief Geometric Design
Scandinavian Oval Stoneware Lamp with Low Relief Geometric Design

Scandinavian Oval Stoneware Lamp with Low Relief Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian stoneware lamp with low relief geometric design mid-20th century A lamp with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ridge Lamp with Geometric Oak Base and Linen Shade
Contemporary Ridge Lamp with Geometric Oak Base and Linen Shade

Contemporary Ridge Lamp with Geometric Oak Base and Linen Shade

By Louis Jobst

Located in London, GB

Ridge Lamps create striking silhouettes that echo early 20th century design and sculpture. The geometric

Category

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

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Mid- Century Geometric Lamps with Abstract Tiki Motif
Pair of Mid- Century Geometric Lamps with Abstract Tiki Motif

Pair of Mid- Century Geometric Lamps with Abstract Tiki Motif

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fun pair of rectangular lamps with abstract "tiki" motif in central panel. The color of the metal

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Architectural Table Lamp
Brass Architectural Table Lamp

Brass Architectural Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully geometric and reduced, brass modernist table lamp. Very architectural with it's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Blue Danish Ceramic Lamp with Geometrical Pattern by Soholm
Large Vintage Blue Danish Ceramic Lamp with Geometrical Pattern by Soholm

Large Vintage Blue Danish Ceramic Lamp with Geometrical Pattern by Soholm

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Berlin, Germany

This large table lamp was produced by Danish company Soholm Stentoj in the 1970s. It is made of

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Fabulous pair of Geometric Mueller pink glass and iron desk lamp
Fabulous pair of Geometric Mueller pink glass and iron desk lamp

Fabulous pair of Geometric Mueller pink glass and iron desk lamp

Located in Oakland, CA

A rare pair of french 1925 -1930 art deco lamps. The pressed moulded glasses are both signed Muller

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Table Lamp
French Art Deco Table Lamp

French Art Deco Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Elegant silver on bronze base with beautiful geometric design glass shade table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

A polished brass table lamp
A polished brass table lamp

A polished brass table lamp

By Maison Barbier

Located in Madrid, Madrid

A polished brass table-lamp of geometrical shapes with a brown velvet squared shade.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps

Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic pair of stacked geometric alabaster table lamps. A very modern, totem-like form with

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Geometric Solid Lucite Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s
Geometric Solid Lucite Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s

Geometric Solid Lucite Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century Modern geometric lamp comprised of stacked blocks of solid lucite in both clear and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Geometric Murano Glass Globe Lamps in the Style of Venini
Pair of Geometric Murano Glass Globe Lamps in the Style of Venini

Pair of Geometric Murano Glass Globe Lamps in the Style of Venini

By Venini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and remarkable pair of handblown Murano glass lamps with spherical forms. The globes are

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Geometric Lighting Sculpture
Geometric Lighting Sculpture

Geometric Lighting Sculpture

By Frédéric Bourdiec

Located in NICE, FR

Architectural and geometric ceramic piece, forming table lamp, hand-sculpted and designed as a

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Geometric Lighting Sculpture
Geometric Lighting Sculpture

Geometric Lighting Sculpture

By Frédéric Bourdiec

Located in NICE, FR

Architectural and geometric ceramic piece, forming table lamp, hand-sculpted and designed as a

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Modern geometric chrome
Modern geometric chrome

Modern geometric chrome

Located in Hudson, NY

pair of handsome modern lamps

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Rischmann Art Deco Metal Table Lamp
Rischmann Art Deco Metal Table Lamp

Rischmann Art Deco Metal Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Metal table lamp wiith geometric design and on a pyramidal black marble base. Signed: Rischmann

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

French 1930s Art Deco Desk / Table Lamp
French 1930s Art Deco Desk / Table Lamp

French 1930s Art Deco Desk / Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

French Art Deco desk / table lamp with geometric clear frosted glass shade and nickel on bronze

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Degue
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Degue

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Degue

By David Gueron Degue

Located in Fairfax, VA

This geometric single-light table lamp by Degue features a unique square base with a glass pyramid

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Bird Decorated Table Lamp, French, 1950s
Ceramic Bird Decorated Table Lamp, French, 1950s

Ceramic Bird Decorated Table Lamp, French, 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceramic glazed table lamp, with geometric and bird decoration, French, 1950s. Overall height 22 1/2

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

A Pair of Paul Evans Style Table Lamps
A Pair of Paul Evans Style Table Lamps

A Pair of Paul Evans Style Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Paul Evans Style Brassed Metal and Faux Leather Geometric Paneled Table Lamps 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century French Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century French Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century French Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Fairfax, VA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern white porcelain table lamps with geometric shapes and floral design in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Muller Freres
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Muller Freres

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Muller Freres

By Muller Frères

Located in Fairfax, VA

A geometric 1930s French Art Deco table lamp features a square nickel on bronze base with hexagon

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of sleek Mid Century Modern geometric form table lamps, c. 1960s - 1970s. These ivory glazed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Italian Brass Hexagonal Stars Motif Table Lamp
1970's Italian Brass Hexagonal Stars Motif Table Lamp

1970's Italian Brass Hexagonal Stars Motif Table Lamp

Located in Firenze, IT

Brass decorative table lamp with geometrical motif, lamp measurements are cm 40 x 40 x H. cm 64

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Model 1058 by Soholm
Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Model 1058 by Soholm

Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Model 1058 by Soholm

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Berlin, Germany

Danish Mid-Century Modern table lamp model 1058 by Soholm Stoneware table lamp with geometric

Category

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

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Salvatore Parisi, Ceramic Lamp Base
Salvatore Parisi, Ceramic Lamp Base

Salvatore Parisi, Ceramic Lamp Base

By Salvatore Parisi

Located in NICE, FR

Ceramic sculpture, forming table lamp base, geometric shape, enameled in white, klein blue, cloudy

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Fantastic Pair of Carved Oak Lamps
Fantastic Pair of Carved Oak Lamps

Fantastic Pair of Carved Oak Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of solid oak table lamps. Bold geometric form having three different facings depending on

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in Black and White
Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in Black and White

Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in Black and White

By Salvatore Parisi

Located in NICE, FR

Faceted table lamp-bases, geometric shaped, stoneware glazed in glossy white and black, decorated

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of glazed earthenware ceramic lamps by Guido Gambone
Pair of glazed earthenware ceramic lamps by Guido Gambone

Pair of glazed earthenware ceramic lamps by Guido Gambone

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of pale blue ceramic table lamps with geometric pattern designed by Guido Gambone.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in White, Beige and Dark Brown
Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in White, Beige and Dark Brown

Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in White, Beige and Dark Brown

By Salvatore Parisi

Located in NICE, FR

Faceted table lamp-bases, geometric shaped, stoneware glazed in glossy crackle white and beige, and

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Italian Postmodern Delta Lamp by Mario Bertorelle for JM RDM Massanzago
Italian Postmodern Delta Lamp by Mario Bertorelle for JM RDM Massanzago

Italian Postmodern Delta Lamp by Mario Bertorelle for JM RDM Massanzago

By Mario Bertorelle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A geometric Postmodern table lamp designed by Mario Bertorelle for JM RDM Massanzago Italy. Lamp

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Johan Tapp Vintage Pair of Lamp Tables
Johan Tapp Vintage Pair of Lamp Tables

Johan Tapp Vintage Pair of Lamp Tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

Substantial and surreal pair of unmarked verdant blonde geometric lamp tables call to mind larger

Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Pair of Geometric Table Lamps
Pair of Geometric Table Lamps

Pair of Geometric Table Lamps

Located in Valley Stream, NY

A pair of embossed ceramic lamps. Abstract geometric design. Rich taupe and ceramic overlay. Base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Geometric Silhouette Table Lamp
Ceramic Geometric Silhouette Table Lamp

Ceramic Geometric Silhouette Table Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Calenzano, IT

Geometric Silhouette ceramic table lamp with shade. The structure is made of ceramic with a shiny

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Crystal Cube Table Lamp
Geometric Crystal Cube Table Lamp

Geometric Crystal Cube Table Lamp

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a beautiful, geometric crystal lamp with stacked cubes. Includes shade and crystal

Category

20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Geometric Cork Shade Table Lamp
Geometric Cork Shade Table Lamp

Geometric Cork Shade Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp with brass and faux-burl wood base topped with a 4-sided cork shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Geometric Columns Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Geometric Columns Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Geometric Columns Ceramic Table Lamps

By Frédéric Bourdiec

Located in NICE, FR

Architectural and geometric ceramic pieces, forming table lamps, hand-crafted and designed as a

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Geometric Walnut Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Geometric Walnut Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Geometric Walnut Table Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a pair of Mid-Century Modern geometric walnut table lamps. They measure 20.5 inches H to

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Geometric Chrome and Bronze Table Lamp, French, 1970s
Geometric Chrome and Bronze Table Lamp, French, 1970s

Geometric Chrome and Bronze Table Lamp, French, 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chrome and bronze table lamp, the square chrome column having two applied bronze geometric elements

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Geometric Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic geometric table lamp available at 1stDibs. Each geometric table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. There are 242 variations of the antique or vintage geometric table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 44 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer geometric table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each geometric table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made geometric table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Sheppard, Tiffany Studios and Louis Jobst are consistently popular.

How Much is a Geometric Table Lamp?

Prices for a geometric table lamp start at $245 and top out at $69,500 with the average selling for $2,601.

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 Geometric 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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 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.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.