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Reggiani Style Chrome Table Lamp
Reggiani Style Chrome Table Lamp

Reggiani Style Chrome Table Lamp

By Reggiani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Globed table lamp with three chromed spires topped with white glass in the style of Italian maker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Erco Model 3480 Large Glass Globe Lamp with Black Marble Cube Base, 1970s
Erco Model 3480 Large Glass Globe Lamp with Black Marble Cube Base, 1970s

Erco Model 3480 Large Glass Globe Lamp with Black Marble Cube Base, 1970s

By ERCO Leuchten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, 1970s, Model 3480 by German lighting manufacturer Erco. This globe table lamp sits on

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Bergboms
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Bergboms

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in London, GB

A brass and glass globe table lamp by Bergboms. Sweden, Circa 1970. With the shade: 60 cm high by

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mercury Glass Lamp
Mercury Glass Lamp

Mercury Glass Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great large scale mercury glass globe table lamp. Bulbous body with black wooden base. Great size

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood

Modernistic Italian Frosted Glass Table Lamp with Chrome Frame
Modernistic Italian Frosted Glass Table Lamp with Chrome Frame

Modernistic Italian Frosted Glass Table Lamp with Chrome Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

A highly modernistic frosted glass globe table lamp, produced in Italy, with chrome frame. Wiring

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s White Murano Italian Table Lamp, Carlo Nason Designer for Mazzega Ltd
1970s White Murano Italian Table Lamp, Carlo Nason Designer for Mazzega Ltd

1970s White Murano Italian Table Lamp, Carlo Nason Designer for Mazzega Ltd

By Carlo Nason

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

A double globe table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega ltd. Iron structure and white

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Exquisite Peill & Putzler Chromed Mirror Full Glass Table Lamp
Exquisite Peill & Putzler Chromed Mirror Full Glass Table Lamp

Exquisite Peill & Putzler Chromed Mirror Full Glass Table Lamp

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Voorburg, NL

Iconic and rare globe table lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler. Comes in beautiful handblown

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Gae Aulenti Neverrino for Vistosi MidCentury Murano Blue Murrine Table Lamps
Gae Aulenti Neverrino for Vistosi MidCentury Murano Blue Murrine Table Lamps

Gae Aulenti Neverrino for Vistosi MidCentury Murano Blue Murrine Table Lamps

By Vistosi

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $1,750....Vistosi Murano spherical Murrine and clear glass globed table lamps with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s German Chrome and White Globe Glass Table Lamps by Solken Leuchten
Pair of 1970s German Chrome and White Globe Glass Table Lamps by Solken Leuchten

Pair of 1970s German Chrome and White Globe Glass Table Lamps by Solken Leuchten

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s German polished chrome and illuminated white glass globe table lamps. Manufactured by

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

TSAO Designs Sputnik Table Lamp
TSAO Designs Sputnik Table Lamp

TSAO Designs Sputnik Table Lamp

By TSAO Designs

Located in Skokie, IL

TSAO Designs Sputnik Table Lamp Vintage sputnik 12-globe table lamp made by TSAO Designs of New

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Replogle Illuminated Globe Floor Lamp Side Table Edwardian Legs Casters, 1960s
Replogle Illuminated Globe Floor Lamp Side Table Edwardian Legs Casters, 1960s

Replogle Illuminated Globe Floor Lamp Side Table Edwardian Legs Casters, 1960s

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Replogle Illuminated Globe Floor Lamp Side Table Edwardian Legs Casters Vintage Replogle

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

MidCentury Modern Murano Table Lamps in the Style of Venini, Italy, Set of Three
MidCentury Modern Murano Table Lamps in the Style of Venini, Italy, Set of Three

MidCentury Modern Murano Table Lamps in the Style of Venini, Italy, Set of Three

By Venini

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

glass globe table lamps from the 1970s showcases Italian craftsmanship with a refined modernist

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940s Art Deco Banker Desk Lamp Patinated Metal Globe Specialty Co. Chicago
1940s Art Deco Banker Desk Lamp Patinated Metal Globe Specialty Co. Chicago

1940s Art Deco Banker Desk Lamp Patinated Metal Globe Specialty Co. Chicago

By Globe Lighting

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Early modernist Art Deco or Machine Age desk lamp by Globe Specialty Co. circa 1940s. Art deco

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century California Modern Black Table Lamp with Glass Globe by Modeline
Mid Century California Modern Black Table Lamp with Glass Globe by Modeline

Mid Century California Modern Black Table Lamp with Glass Globe by Modeline

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern accent table lamp manufactured by Modeline of California, circa 1970's. This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Sculptural Cactus Style Table Lamp Oak with Clear Glass Globes
Mid-Century Sculptural Cactus Style Table Lamp Oak with Clear Glass Globes

Mid-Century Sculptural Cactus Style Table Lamp Oak with Clear Glass Globes

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

An awesome lamp constructed of solid oak carefully selected for its grain patterns and dawning

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Oak

The Best Pair of Acorn Globe Laurel Lamps
The Best Pair of Acorn Globe Laurel Lamps

The Best Pair of Acorn Globe Laurel Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Laurel Lamp Company

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Small Globe Venini Table Lamp
Small Globe Venini Table Lamp

Small Globe Venini Table Lamp

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Table lamp made of a patinated brass circular foot with original stamp, topped with a small Murano

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metal and Rosewood Zebra Swirl Standard Lamp
Metal and Rosewood Zebra Swirl Standard Lamp

Metal and Rosewood Zebra Swirl Standard Lamp

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

This "Swirl" Zebra Globe table lamp was a popular lamp design from the 90s in Europe, there were

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome Globe and Brass Table Lamp
Chrome Globe and Brass Table Lamp

Chrome Globe and Brass Table Lamp

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-century modern chrome and brass table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Chrome Laurel Lamps with White Glass Globe Shades and Radiating Lights
Pair of Chrome Laurel Lamps with White Glass Globe Shades and Radiating Lights

Pair of Chrome Laurel Lamps with White Glass Globe Shades and Radiating Lights

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage 1950s table lamps, by Laurel Lamp Co., each with a large, centralized white glass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1980s Italian Globe Glass Table Lamp
1980s Italian Globe Glass Table Lamp

1980s Italian Globe Glass Table Lamp

Located in Praha, CZ

- Cleaned and polished - 1x bulbs E14 - E12 - US wiring compatible - minor signs of use

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Spanish Globe Lamp
Spanish Globe Lamp

Spanish Globe Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th century terrestrial globe modified to a table lamp. The dimensions below include the

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table Lamp with Opaline Globe
Art Deco Table Lamp with Opaline Globe

Art Deco Table Lamp with Opaline Globe

Located in Lincoln, GB

Art Deco table lamp with Barley Twist Chrome stem and Art Deco Opaline Globe A very beautiful

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Glass Globe Opaque Table Lamp
Art Deco Glass Globe Opaque Table Lamp

Art Deco Glass Globe Opaque Table Lamp

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco table lamp. Spelter figure of a reclining female, set over a marble base with an opaque

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Modern  Globe  Lamps
Modern  Globe  Lamps

Modern Globe Lamps

Located in Rochester, NY

Two unique vintage Mid-Century Modern fiberglass and natural shell globe shaped table lamps. Larger

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Shell

Art Deco Aluminum Globe "Saturn" Swiveling Table Lamp
Art Deco Aluminum Globe "Saturn" Swiveling Table Lamp

Art Deco Aluminum Globe "Saturn" Swiveling Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco aluminum swivel globe hemisphere "Saturn" accent table lamp with brass arrow details

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Three Pierced Globes Brass Table Lamp
Mid Century Three Pierced Globes Brass Table Lamp

Mid Century Three Pierced Globes Brass Table Lamp

Located in Troy, MI

Circa late 1950s / early 1960s brass table lamp has three pierced globes in the style of Gerald

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age 1970s Three Globe Chrome Table Lamp
Space Age 1970s Three Globe Chrome Table Lamp

Space Age 1970s Three Globe Chrome Table Lamp

Located in Toronto, ON

Splendid space age table lamps from the 1970s. These table lamps have a chrome base with three

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Art Deco Table Lamp with Yellow Opaline Globe
Art Deco Table Lamp with Yellow Opaline Globe

Art Deco Table Lamp with Yellow Opaline Globe

Located in Lincoln, GB

Art Deco Table Lamp with Barley Twist Chrome and Art Deco Yellow Opaline Globe A very beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Conical Table Lamp with Glass Ball Globe after Ponti or Curry
Mid-Century Modern Conical Table Lamp with Glass Ball Globe after Ponti or Curry

Mid-Century Modern Conical Table Lamp with Glass Ball Globe after Ponti or Curry

By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry & Design Line, Gio Ponti

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern conical table lamp with a steel blue blown glass globe and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Table Lamp with Rippled Glass Globe
Art Deco Table Lamp with Rippled Glass Globe

Art Deco Table Lamp with Rippled Glass Globe

Located in Lincoln, GB

Art Deco chrome plated table lamp with art deco glass globe. Stepped base with a lovely tall

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage World Globe Lamp
Vintage World Globe Lamp

Vintage World Globe Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

This vintage world globe lamp will be perfect for a study or den. The globe itself is 8 inches in

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Globe Brass Lamps
Large Globe Brass Lamps

Large Globe Brass Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of beautiful globe hammered brass lamps with perforated design. Globe rests on a wood base

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

!950s Italian Globe Lamps
!950s Italian Globe Lamps

!950s Italian Globe Lamps

Located in London, GB

Matched Pair of Globe Lamps in cherry red aerated glass – delightfully fresh!

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Chrome Globe Lamp
Laurel Chrome Globe Lamp

Laurel Chrome Globe Lamp

Located in San Mateo, CA

Small lamp with a cylindrical chrome base and satin finish globe shade by Laurel.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Orange Resin Globe Lamp
Orange Resin Globe Lamp

Orange Resin Globe Lamp

Located in Stratford, CT

Resin, in shades of orange, form hood of globe lamp on small triangular black base

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Globe Mercury Glass Lamps
Globe Mercury Glass Lamps

Globe Mercury Glass Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Large pair of globe shaped mercury glass lamps with new grey silk shade. Professionally rewired.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Large Glass Globe Lamps
Large Glass Globe Lamps

Large Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful pair of thick textured glass globe lamps with polished nickel hardware and new grey silk

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Grey Glass Globe Lamps
Grey Glass Globe Lamps

Grey Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant pair of glass globe lamps in different shades of slate grey with black wood base, and new

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Fantastic Multicolored Globe Lamp
Fantastic Multicolored Globe Lamp

Fantastic Multicolored Globe Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A vibrant and colorful millefiori globe lamp. The shade is comprised of a multitude of colors that

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Ceramic Globe Lamp
French Ceramic Globe Lamp

French Ceramic Globe Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage ceramic globe lamp from France, 1960s. Matte glazed ceramic base in neutral brown tones and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

European Alabaster Globe Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
European Alabaster Globe Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s

European Alabaster Globe Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage 1970s Globular lamp formed of carved alabaster stone. Alabaster is a semi precious stone

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

20th Century White Globe Glass Lightolier Table Lamp
20th Century White Globe Glass Lightolier Table Lamp

20th Century White Globe Glass Lightolier Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Valladolid, ES

. Is a very beautiful lamp, with the company seal as an original Lightolier and labelled.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

20th Century White Globe Glass Lightolier Table Lamp
20th Century White Globe Glass Lightolier Table Lamp

20th Century White Globe Glass Lightolier Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Valladolid, ES

. Is a very beautiful lamp, with the company seal as an original Lightolier and labeled.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Large Doria Globe Lamp
Large Doria Globe Lamp

Large Doria Globe Lamp

Located in Southampton, GB

A rare opportunity to offer this 1960s, hand blown glass globe lamp, by German designer Doria

Category

Mid-20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Massive Murano Globe Lamp
Massive Murano Globe Lamp

Massive Murano Globe Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD DEC. 2009 It's alive! Stunning Murano table lamp in a delightful large orb form of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Rattan Globe Lamp
Large Rattan Globe Lamp

Large Rattan Globe Lamp

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century large-scale rattan lamp of spherical form. Please note: Lampshade not

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

French Ceramic Globe Lamp
French Ceramic Globe Lamp

French Ceramic Globe Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage ceramic bulbous lamp from France, 1960s. Matte glazed ceramic base in neutral tones with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Three Transparent Glass Globe And Chrome Tier Table Lamp
Three Transparent Glass Globe And Chrome Tier Table Lamp

Three Transparent Glass Globe And Chrome Tier Table Lamp

Located in Toronto, ON

Stunning glass globe and chrome table lamp. This lovely lamp has three cylindrical tiers in varying

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Venini Table Lamps
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Venini Table Lamps

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Venini Table Lamps

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of blown Murano glass globe Venini table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Globe Tulip Style Table Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Globe Tulip Style Table Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Globe Tulip Style Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Globe Tulip Style Table Lamp Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 34

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Three Globe And Chrome Table Lamp Space Age Style
Three Globe And Chrome Table Lamp Space Age Style

Three Globe And Chrome Table Lamp Space Age Style

Located in Toronto, ON

Space age style chrome table lamp with three globes. It was made in the 1970s. The base is chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp with White Opaline Pumpkin Globe
Art Deco Table Lamp with White Opaline Pumpkin Globe

Art Deco Table Lamp with White Opaline Pumpkin Globe

Located in Lincoln, GB

Art Deco chrome barley-twisted table lamp with white opaline pumpkin glass globe A very

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Globe Shade Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Globe Shade Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Globe Shade Table Lamps

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice c.1970's multifunction switches globe shades lamps.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Illuminated World Globe Lamp 1967 Standard Globe Dutch Gdp Italy
Illuminated World Globe Lamp 1967 Standard Globe Dutch Gdp Italy

Illuminated World Globe Lamp 1967 Standard Globe Dutch Gdp Italy

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage illuminated globe lamp, physical and political Standard Globe in Dutch, printed in Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Conical Alabaster Table Lamps with Globe Shades
Pair of Conical Alabaster Table Lamps with Globe Shades

Pair of Conical Alabaster Table Lamps with Globe Shades

Located in London, GB

A pair of sculptural table lamps with conical bases of solid alabaster topped with spherical glass

Category

2010s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

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Globe Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of globe table lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all globe table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 902 antique and vintage globe table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 137 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of globe table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Globe table lamps made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large globe table lamps, so small globe table lamps measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made globe table lamps over the years, but those made by Doria Leuchten Germany, Max Le Verrier and Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Globe Table Lamps?

Prices for globe table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, globe table lamps begin at $100 and can go as high as $498,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,599.

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 Globe Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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.

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  • 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.