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Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex
Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex

Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex

By Heifetz Rotaflex, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rotaflex table lamp designed by Yasha Heifetz for The Heifetz Company c.1950s. Based around a new

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Space Age Globe Table Lamp from Erco, 1970s
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Table Lamp from Erco, 1970s

Mid-Century Space Age Globe Table Lamp from Erco, 1970s

By Erco

Located in Hamburg, DE

Very rare space age spherical table lights from the renowned manufacturer Erco. The lamp body

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, Italy, 60s
Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, Italy, 60s

Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, Italy, 60s

By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Lucija, SI

Midcentury glass table lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani. Made in Italy in the 60s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Early Globe Table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Early Globe Table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

Early Globe Table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Josef Frank

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early edition spherical "Glass globe" 1819 table lamp designed by Josef Frank in 1934 for

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid Century White Glass Globe Table Lamp on Brass Base
Italian Mid Century White Glass Globe Table Lamp on Brass Base

Italian Mid Century White Glass Globe Table Lamp on Brass Base

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this table lamp dates from the 1970s. Large, rounded white satin glass globe sits

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Space Age Model Luna Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Model Luna Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Model Luna Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s

By Alfred Hablützel

Located in Hamburg, DE

Space Age table lamp with spherical reflector from the Swiss manufacturer Swisslamps based on a

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stilux Milano Italian orange Saba globe table lamp from the 60s
Stilux Milano Italian orange Saba globe table lamp from the 60s

Stilux Milano Italian orange Saba globe table lamp from the 60s

Located in Catania, IT

Table lamp by Stilux Milano, Saba model in original orange lacquered aluminum from the 1960s Stilux

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Ugo Zaccagnini of Italy 1950 / 1960s White Ceramic Globe Table Lamp
Ugo Zaccagnini of Italy 1950 / 1960s White Ceramic Globe Table Lamp

Ugo Zaccagnini of Italy 1950 / 1960s White Ceramic Globe Table Lamp

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Montclair, NY

Signed on the bottom with the Zaccagnini crossed squiggle Z mark, this lamps is an example of clean

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Globe Table Lamp in Bakelite & Chrome, Art Deco Style
Mid-Century Globe Table Lamp in Bakelite & Chrome, Art Deco Style

Mid-Century Globe Table Lamp in Bakelite & Chrome, Art Deco Style

Located in Miami, FL

Good quality world map globe lamp. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality item to

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Planetaria Globe Table Lamp Large, Dark Brass Frame, Glass Sphere, Lara Bohinc
Planetaria Globe Table Lamp Large, Dark Brass Frame, Glass Sphere, Lara Bohinc

Planetaria Globe Table Lamp Large, Dark Brass Frame, Glass Sphere, Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

the globe; one created by folding and rotating three flat circles to create a single sphere, which

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base
Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base

Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A beautiful Art Deco-style table lamp featuring a vibrant sunset-colored art glass globe. The shade

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970’s MCM Globe Table Lamp by Lawrence Peabody Many Moods Collection for Sears
1970’s MCM Globe Table Lamp by Lawrence Peabody Many Moods Collection for Sears

1970’s MCM Globe Table Lamp by Lawrence Peabody Many Moods Collection for Sears

By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Topeka, KS

!” LOL… This is a STUNNING cylindrical green ceramic table lamp with a white glass globe designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Milk Glass

Ceramic Pottery Globe Shape Lamp Green Blue Stripes
Ceramic Pottery Globe Shape Lamp Green Blue Stripes

Ceramic Pottery Globe Shape Lamp Green Blue Stripes

By Gordon Martz

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Green and blue striped decorated pottery globe table lamp. Mid-Century Modern design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1990 Chapman Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Globe Trophy Urn Table Lamp
1990 Chapman Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Globe Trophy Urn Table Lamp

1990 Chapman Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Globe Trophy Urn Table Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1990 neoclassical, Hollywood regency style Chapman brass and glass globe table lamp with

Category

1990s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Swirl" Table Lamps, Italy 1980s, a Pair
"Swirl" Table Lamps, Italy 1980s, a Pair

"Swirl" Table Lamps, Italy 1980s, a Pair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Petite globe table lamps in swirl patterned Murano glass with brass bases. Sourced in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handmade Lacquered Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Handmade Lacquered Wood Table Lamp, 1960s

Handmade Lacquered Wood Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage wooden globe table lamp with burgundy red lacquer. Great vintage condition. Shade can be

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern smoked Lucite and chrome three globes table lamp.    

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair Spherical Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Pair Spherical Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Pair Spherical Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

A brilliant pair of mercury glass globe table lamps. The center glass globe is supported by a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass, Lacquer

1950s Globe Lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat
1950s Globe Lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat

1950s Globe Lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat

By Paul Mayen

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1950s globe table lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat International. Very simple

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal
1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal

1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Table Lamp Atomic age ceramic starburst globe table lamp on metal base with bronze feet 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Modern Italian Ethereal Allure of Alabaster - Offset Globe Lamp in bronze
Modern Italian Ethereal Allure of Alabaster - Offset Globe Lamp in bronze

Modern Italian Ethereal Allure of Alabaster - Offset Globe Lamp in bronze

By Matlight Milano

Located in Milano, IT

The Alabaster Globe table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

XL Dutch Design by Zijlstra Tiel , glass Zebra Table lamps  1980s
XL Dutch Design by Zijlstra Tiel , glass Zebra Table lamps  1980s

XL Dutch Design by Zijlstra Tiel , glass Zebra Table lamps 1980s

By Zijlstra

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two Fantastic Zebra Globe table lamps . Hand blown and decorated . Made by Zijlstra Tiel a small

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Mid Century Inspired Globe Table Lamp in Bonze Brushed Metal Black
Contemporary Mid Century Inspired Globe Table Lamp in Bonze Brushed Metal Black

Contemporary Mid Century Inspired Globe Table Lamp in Bonze Brushed Metal Black

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Globe lamp is a stunning, timeless lamp with a delicate bronze and lacquered metal structure and

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Silver Leaf Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Globe Lamps
Silver Leaf Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Globe Lamps

Silver Leaf Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Shimmering pair of handblown Murano "Pulegoso" glass globe table lamps. It's hard to capture the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Aldo Londo for Bitossi Persian Blue "Ball" Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Aldo Londo for Bitossi Persian Blue "Ball" Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Aldo Londo for Bitossi Persian Blue "Ball" Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Italian Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi textured cobalt blue globe table lamp. Featuring a

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century World Map Globe Lamp Light by JRO Verlag Munich circa 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century World Map Globe Lamp Light by JRO Verlag Munich circa 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century World Map Globe Lamp Light by JRO Verlag Munich circa 1970s

By JRO-Verlag 1

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful vintage Mid-Century fun world map globe table lamp or desk light by JRO-Verlag München

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Robert Sonneman Style Tri-Globe Table Accent Lamp in Chrome
Robert Sonneman Style Tri-Globe Table Accent Lamp in Chrome

Robert Sonneman Style Tri-Globe Table Accent Lamp in Chrome

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Stamford, CT

visionaries of the era was Robert Sonneman, a household name in modernist lighting. This three-globe table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Glass and Chrome 752 Table Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy
Rare Glass and Chrome 752 Table Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy

Rare Glass and Chrome 752 Table Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy

By Martinelli Luce

Located in Echt, NL

Beautiful model 752 globe table lamp in excellent condition. Made by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Globe Ring Lamp for Modeline
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Globe Ring Lamp for Modeline

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Globe Ring Lamp for Modeline

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Atlas Globe Samovar Table Lamp
Atlas Globe Samovar Table Lamp

Atlas Globe Samovar Table Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

An impressive table lamp conversion of a 19th century brass & copper samovar urn in the Regency

Category

Antique 19th Century English Empire Revival Table Lamps

Globe-Shaped Table Lamp for Artemide
Globe-Shaped Table Lamp for Artemide

Globe-Shaped Table Lamp for Artemide

Located in Sagaponack, NY

The simple and bright white lamp has a hand-blown glass globe with a subtle texture, supported by a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Glass Replacement Shade for Laurel Lamp in Frosted White Globe Form
Glass Replacement Shade for Laurel Lamp in Frosted White Globe Form

Glass Replacement Shade for Laurel Lamp in Frosted White Globe Form

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An exact replacement shade to fit your Laurel lamp. Fits most model lamps as shown. Hole / Opening

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-century table lamp with glass globes , 1970s
Mid-century table lamp with glass globes , 1970s

Mid-century table lamp with glass globes , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

The lamps are adjustable in height

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Celestial Armillary Globe Study Table Lamp, Pair
Brass Celestial Armillary Globe Study Table Lamp, Pair

Brass Celestial Armillary Globe Study Table Lamp, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Made circa 1950, each Mid-century solid brass study lamp features an armillary globe as the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Doria Leuchten Globe Lamp
Doria Leuchten Globe Lamp

Doria Leuchten Globe Lamp

Located in Munich, DE

Illuminate your space with design and warmth through our glass globe lamp—a stylish fusion of

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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

Three Tier Transparent Glass Globe And Chrome Table Lamp

Located in Toronto, ON

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Time-Life Globe Lamp for Reploge Globes, Inc.

Time-Life Globe Lamp for Reploge Globes, Inc.

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Time-Life lighted globe in a square acrylic case.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Blue Metal Table Lamp with Opaline Globe - Italian Space Age Lamp - 1970s
Blue Metal Table Lamp with Opaline Globe - Italian Space Age Lamp - 1970s

Blue Metal Table Lamp with Opaline Globe - Italian Space Age Lamp - 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Blue Metal Table Lamp with Opaline Globe - Italian Space Age Lamp - 1970s Elegant Italian table

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes
Pair of Large Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes

Pair of Large Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of table lamps made of two pieces of alabaster, a cone foot, topped with a globe diffusing the

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Small Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes
Pair of Small Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes

Pair of Small Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of table lamps made of two pieces of alabaster, a cone foot, topped with a globe diffusing the

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Table Lamps Reversed Nude with Globe, Pair
Art Deco Table Lamps Reversed Nude with Globe, Pair

Art Deco Table Lamps Reversed Nude with Globe, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Art Deco Table Lamps with Globe. Rare Reversed Nude. Excellent vintage condition

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Composition

Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s

Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s

By Modeline Lamp Co., Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, Richard Etts

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Cactus Plaster Lamp. The lamp is made out of plaster and the lampshade is made out of

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Globe Shaped Plexiglass Table Lamp by Stilnovo for Artimeta
Globe Shaped Plexiglass Table Lamp by Stilnovo for Artimeta

Globe Shaped Plexiglass Table Lamp by Stilnovo for Artimeta

By Stilnovo, Artimeta

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Italian design globe shaped plexiglass table lamp by Stilnovo for Artimeta, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Glustin Luminaires Asymmetrical Brass Table Lamp with Alabaster Globe
Glustin Luminaires Asymmetrical Brass Table Lamp with Alabaster Globe

Glustin Luminaires Asymmetrical Brass Table Lamp with Alabaster Globe

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

holding a single alabaster globe. Designed by Glustin Luminaires Price displayed per table lamp.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Globe Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot Style, France, 1960s
Globe Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot Style, France, 1960s

Globe Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot Style, France, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Rome, IT

Globe-shaped table lamp in rattan in the style of the French designer Louis Sognot. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Super Rare Glass World Globe Boudoir Table Lamps, Pair
Super Rare Glass World Globe Boudoir Table Lamps, Pair

Super Rare Glass World Globe Boudoir Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Peekskill, NY

These small glass globe lamps are impossible to find and yet we have a pair. These are highly

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Satin Brass Table Lamp with Round White Glass Globe
Satin Brass Table Lamp with Round White Glass Globe

Satin Brass Table Lamp with Round White Glass Globe

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Nice and elegant table lamps made of satin brass round foot and vertical stem holding a white oval

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ballroom Table Lamp, Army with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
Ballroom Table Lamp, Army with LED Globe Bulb Ø3

Ballroom Table Lamp, Army with LED Globe Bulb Ø3

By Design By Us

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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 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 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 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 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 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.