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Mid Century Cork and Glass Globe Lamp
Mid Century Cork and Glass Globe Lamp

Mid Century Cork and Glass Globe Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century cork desk lamp with white glass globe. Glass globe simply rests on cork base. Cork base

Category

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Cork

Rare Table Lamp 'Temptation' by Targetti Sankey – 70s Blue Speckled Glass Globe
Rare Table Lamp 'Temptation' by Targetti Sankey – 70s Blue Speckled Glass Globe

Rare Table Lamp 'Temptation' by Targetti Sankey – 70s Blue Speckled Glass Globe

By Targetti Sankey

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

a perfect addition to any vintage or modern decor. The lamp features a mesmerizing blue glass globe

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Venini Murano Globe Lamp, Italy, Circa 1960
Venini Murano Globe Lamp, Italy, Circa 1960

Venini Murano Globe Lamp, Italy, Circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

Venini Murano Globe Lamp Italy Circa 1960 Measures: 13”diameter x 14” height.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Globe Lamp designed by Karl Springer
Large Globe Lamp designed by Karl Springer

Large Globe Lamp designed by Karl Springer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Globe Lamp designed by Karl Springer, American, circa 1970's. This large scale globe was a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Targetti Sankey Vintage Pair of Table Lamps - Orange and Glass Globes 1970s
Targetti Sankey Vintage Pair of Table Lamps - Orange and Glass Globes 1970s

Targetti Sankey Vintage Pair of Table Lamps - Orange and Glass Globes 1970s

By Targetti Sankey

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Spruce up your space with this exquisite pair of vintage Targetti Sankey table lamps, showcasing a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Single Globe Lamp by Robert Sonneman
A Single Globe Lamp by Robert Sonneman

A Single Globe Lamp by Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A stylish and groovy accent lamp, this one features a Chrome base and riser supporting a Milk-glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Petite Mid-Century Glass Globe Lamp, Spain
Petite Mid-Century Glass Globe Lamp, Spain

Petite Mid-Century Glass Globe Lamp, Spain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern small scale globe lamp. Glass shade sets into white powder coated metal frame

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Terracotta Paper Globe Lamps
Pair of Italian Terracotta Paper Globe Lamps

Pair of Italian Terracotta Paper Globe Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Italian terracotta lamps covered with paper globe transfers. Made in the 1950's. Recently

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Terrestrial Globe Art glass Round Water Green Color Table Lamp, 1970
Murano Terrestrial Globe Art glass Round Water Green Color Table Lamp, 1970

Murano Terrestrial Globe Art glass Round Water Green Color Table Lamp, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

Splendid terrestrial globe all in satin-finished Murano glass stones, beautiful aqua green color

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gold Flecked “Pulegoso” Murano Glass Globe Lamp
Gold Flecked “Pulegoso” Murano Glass Globe Lamp

Gold Flecked “Pulegoso” Murano Glass Globe Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Single handblown globe lamp made of Murano glass using the “Pulegoso” technique. The glass has 23

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Cerulean Murano Glass Globe Lamps
Pair of Cerulean Murano Glass Globe Lamps

Pair of Cerulean Murano Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning pair of cerulean blue Murano glass table lamps with 23-karat "polvera d'Oro" gold flecks

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s German Doria Leuchten Frosted Globe Ice Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s German Doria Leuchten Frosted Globe Ice Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s German Doria Leuchten Frosted Globe Ice Glass Table Lamps

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in London, England

An unusual pair of vintage German frosted iced glass orb table lamps with round chrome bases by

Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Wire

Pair of 1970s Doria Leuchten Glass Brown & White Globe and Chrome Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s Doria Leuchten Glass Brown & White Globe and Chrome Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s Doria Leuchten Glass Brown & White Globe and Chrome Table Lamps

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in London, England

An interesting pair of 1970s German Doria Leuchten, illuminated, globe, decorative table lamps

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Globe Lamps
Pair of Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Globe Lamps

Pair of Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful pair of Italian Murano "pulegoso" glass lamps with 23-karat "polvero d'oro sommerso

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Russell Wright Spun Aluminum and Black Wood Table Lamp with Milk Glass Globe
Russell Wright Spun Aluminum and Black Wood Table Lamp with Milk Glass Globe

Russell Wright Spun Aluminum and Black Wood Table Lamp with Milk Glass Globe

By Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Wonderful late 1940s table lamp by Russel Wright. The socle base of circular spun aluminum topped

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Floral and Butterfly Glass Globe Shade
French Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Floral and Butterfly Glass Globe Shade

French Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Floral and Butterfly Glass Globe Shade

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Astoria, NY

A French Art Deco table lamp, produced in the 1930's, in the manner of Sabino, with the carved

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Stacked Globe Chrome Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Stacked Globe Chrome Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Stacked Globe Chrome Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage table lamps with bodies comprised of four stacked chrome globes. Good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 60s Murano Table Lamp with Swirled Frosted Glass Globe and Brass Base
Vintage 60s Murano Table Lamp with Swirled Frosted Glass Globe and Brass Base

Vintage 60s Murano Table Lamp with Swirled Frosted Glass Globe and Brass Base

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

. item. table lamp period. 1960s country. italy material. murano frosted glass, brass color. white, clear

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art-Deco Chrome Lamp with 4 Globes, 1960
Art-Deco Chrome Lamp with 4 Globes, 1960

Art-Deco Chrome Lamp with 4 Globes, 1960

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb Art Deco lamp with its frosted murano glass globes dating from the 60s. 4 spiral points of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

1960's Globe Lamp Pair by Robert Sonneman
1960's Globe Lamp Pair by Robert Sonneman

1960's Globe Lamp Pair by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Wilton, CT

Outstanding and rare pair of 1960's globe lamps designed by Robert Sonneman. Polypropylene globes

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Doré Lamp with Cherub Base and Glass Globe
Doré Lamp with Cherub Base and Glass Globe

Doré Lamp with Cherub Base and Glass Globe

Located in Atlanta, GA

French doré lamp with cherub base and glass globe.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Modern White Globe Lamp with Chromed Steel Base
Modern White Globe Lamp with Chromed Steel Base

Modern White Globe Lamp with Chromed Steel Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modern white globe lamp with Satin Chrome Finish steel base. Available- 3

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brass and White Glass Globes Lamps
Pair of Brass and White Glass Globes Lamps

Pair of Brass and White Glass Globes Lamps

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Nice pair of lamps each made of brass foot and body on which sits a white glass globe.The original

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Glass Globes and Brass Lamps
Pair of 1950s Glass Globes and Brass Lamps

Pair of 1950s Glass Globes and Brass Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of large brass, oak veneered and opaline glass globe lamps France, late 1950s.

Category

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

Brutalist Welded Steel Gilded Patterned Globe Lamp Base
Brutalist Welded Steel Gilded Patterned Globe Lamp Base

Brutalist Welded Steel Gilded Patterned Globe Lamp Base

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual mid-century large Brutalist welded steel twin handled globe shaped table lamp dating

Category

Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Wood Cactus Lamps with Glass Globes
Pair of Wood Cactus Lamps with Glass Globes

Pair of Wood Cactus Lamps with Glass Globes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural pair of wood cactus lamps. Fine in excellent vintage condition. Glass globes complete

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Italian Murano Glass Vintage Globe Lamp by Mazzega
Italian Murano Glass Vintage Globe Lamp by Mazzega

Italian Murano Glass Vintage Globe Lamp by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Austin, TX

Lamp from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This mid-century piece has a chrome circular base that

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Lamp Figurine Lady Holding Colored Globe
Art Deco Lamp Figurine Lady Holding Colored Globe

Art Deco Lamp Figurine Lady Holding Colored Globe

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A tribute to the Art Deco era, the 1920s lady gracefully holds a large green and pink globe bulb

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large Artisan Lucite Midcentury Venetian Globe Shaped Lamp
Large Artisan Lucite Midcentury Venetian Globe Shaped Lamp

Large Artisan Lucite Midcentury Venetian Globe Shaped Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

A rare find in this gorgeous midcentury Venetian artisan crafted Lucite lamp, in the exotic Art

Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Birch Globe and Metal Tripod Base Table Lamp, ca 1950s
Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Birch Globe and Metal Tripod Base Table Lamp, ca 1950s

Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Birch Globe and Metal Tripod Base Table Lamp, ca 1950s

By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Rare table lamp designed by Yasha Heifetz for The Heifetz Company in the 1950s, consisting of a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pink Marble Lamp with Frosted Glass Globe, France 1960s
Pink Marble Lamp with Frosted Glass Globe, France 1960s

Pink Marble Lamp with Frosted Glass Globe, France 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1960s French table or floor lamp featuring an oversized frosted glass globe shade. The pedestal

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Illuminated World Map Globe Lamp with Tripod Base
Illuminated World Map Globe Lamp with Tripod Base

Illuminated World Map Globe Lamp with Tripod Base

Located in London, GB

Illuminated world map with tripod base in black lacquered metal, marked GIRARD and BARRERE. French, c. 1950s. Diameter: 41.5cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lacquered Globe Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer
Lacquered Globe Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer

Lacquered Globe Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This table lamp is in the style of Karl Springer, who was well known for his use of richly textured

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Canvas, Parchment Paper, Wood

Mid-Century Swedish A/B Markaryd Table Lamp with Milk Glass Globe and Pine Base
Mid-Century Swedish A/B Markaryd Table Lamp with Milk Glass Globe and Pine Base

Mid-Century Swedish A/B Markaryd Table Lamp with Milk Glass Globe and Pine Base

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century AB Markaryd table lamp with pine base and milk glass globe shade by Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Pine

Pair of Blue and White Stripe Globe Frosted Lamps
Pair of Blue and White Stripe Globe Frosted Lamps

Pair of Blue and White Stripe Globe Frosted Lamps

By Antonio Salviati

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of blue and white frosted globe lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rope Earth Globe Lamp Audoux Minet, circa 1960
Midcentury Rope Earth Globe Lamp Audoux Minet, circa 1960

Midcentury Rope Earth Globe Lamp Audoux Minet, circa 1960

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Midcentury rope earth globe lamp Audoux Minet, circa 1960 Measures: Height / 11", 9" by 7".

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Paper

Pale Blue Pair of Globe Shaped Lamps, China, Contemporary
Pale Blue Pair of Globe Shaped Lamps, China, Contemporary

Pale Blue Pair of Globe Shaped Lamps, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese pair of globe shaped lamps in a pale blue color way. Belgian linen shades Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Brass Lamps with Frosted Glass Globes, Pair
Art Deco Brass Lamps with Frosted Glass Globes, Pair

Art Deco Brass Lamps with Frosted Glass Globes, Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

Straight out of a scene from "Metropolis" these one of a kind lamps are a big statement. Glistening

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Vintage Chrome Globe Double Light Lamp, 1960-1970
French Vintage Chrome Globe Double Light Lamp, 1960-1970

French Vintage Chrome Globe Double Light Lamp, 1960-1970

Located in Paris, FR

20th century vintage ball lamp composed of a chrome layered structure and a glass spherical shade

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Style Sculptural Lamps with Glass Globes
Pair of Art Deco Style Sculptural Lamps with Glass Globes

Pair of Art Deco Style Sculptural Lamps with Glass Globes

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage art deco style sculptural table lamps in metal with frosted glass globes.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic Age Illuminated Globe Table Light by Bolis Bergamot, 1950s
Atomic Age Illuminated Globe Table Light by Bolis Bergamot, 1950s

Atomic Age Illuminated Globe Table Light by Bolis Bergamot, 1950s

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Beautiful table lamp by Italian globe maker Bolis Bergamot, dating from the 1950s. The globe is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Boho Punch Cut Boho Brass Globe Lamps, a Pair
Vintage Boho Punch Cut Boho Brass Globe Lamps, a Pair

Vintage Boho Punch Cut Boho Brass Globe Lamps, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Beautiful brass globes with a chic punch cut design in

Category

Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ex Large 1970's Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chrome Globe 6 Light Table Lamp
Ex Large 1970's Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chrome Globe 6 Light Table Lamp

Ex Large 1970's Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chrome Globe 6 Light Table Lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large pair of 1970’s Space Age chrome lamps Sciolari style Very unique lamps. I have searched

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Lamps
Pair of French 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Lamps

Pair of French 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of large brass, oak veneered and opaline glass globe lamps France, late 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970 Large Wrought Iron Lamp Inspired by the Terrestrial Globe
1970 Large Wrought Iron Lamp Inspired by the Terrestrial Globe

1970 Large Wrought Iron Lamp Inspired by the Terrestrial Globe

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large black wrought iron lamp inspired by the terrestrial globe from 1970 Beautiful work of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Early 19thc Brass Oil Lamp With Original Glass Globe
Fine Early 19thc Brass Oil Lamp With Original Glass Globe

Fine Early 19thc Brass Oil Lamp With Original Glass Globe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic early 19thc New England oil lamp has the original glass globe and wonderful brass

Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th C. Pair Of Gilded Bronze Lamp With Crystal Globes
19th C. Pair Of Gilded Bronze Lamp With Crystal Globes

19th C. Pair Of Gilded Bronze Lamp With Crystal Globes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Gilded bronze . End of 19th century . Glass globes . Electrified . Color of shades can be

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass
1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass

1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass

Located in New York, NY

1970s Venetian pair of lamps handcrafted in Murano glass, prototype never put in production, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Laurel Style Chrome and Glass Globe Floor Lamp Table, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Laurel Style Chrome and Glass Globe Floor Lamp Table, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Laurel Style Chrome and Glass Globe Floor Lamp Table, 1970s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

table and glass globe top, in the style of Laurel Lamps, circa the 1970s. In very good condition, with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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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 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.