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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

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

Ballroom Table Lamp, Smoke 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

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

Ballroom Table Lamp, Pink 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

Mid-Century Modern Space Age 3-Globe Chrome Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Space Age 3-Globe Chrome Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Space Age 3-Globe Chrome Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table Lamp from the 1950s. Crafted in the United States, this lamp features three polished chrome globes

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960s Italian La Murrina Murano Globe Glass Table Lamp
1960s Italian La Murrina Murano Globe Glass Table Lamp

1960s Italian La Murrina Murano Globe Glass Table Lamp

By La Murrina

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Beautiful table lamp "La Murrina", vintage, dates back to 1960. Murano glass and brass base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural globe-shaped table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s
Sculptural globe-shaped table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s

Sculptural globe-shaped table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s

By Gaetano Missaglia

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Striking sculptural table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s. The lamp shows a composition of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce
Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

By Oluce, Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table lamp "The Globe" designed by Victor Vaisilev in 1964. Table lamp giving direct and diffused

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce
Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

By Joe Colombo, Oluce

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table lamp "The Globe" designed by Victor Vaisilev in 1964. Table lamp giving direct and diffused

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Black Metal Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce
Joe Colombo Black Metal Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

Joe Colombo Black Metal Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

By Joe Colombo, Oluce

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table lamp "The Globe" designed by Victor Vaisilev in 1964. Table lamp giving direct and diffused

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Globe Lamps
Pair of Modern Globe Lamps

Pair of Modern Globe Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of modern glass blue and gold globe form lamps. Circa 2000. Perfect for today's eclectic

Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

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 Murano Globe Lamps
Pair of Murano Globe Lamps

Pair of Murano Globe Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Murano large scale Pink globe lamps. Sure to make a statement!

Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Joe Colombo Black Metal Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce
Joe Colombo Black Metal Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

Joe Colombo Black Metal Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

By Joe Colombo, Oluce

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table lamp "The Globe" designed by Victor Vaisilev in 1964. Table lamp giving direct and diffused

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ballroom Table Lamp, White Snow with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
Ballroom Table Lamp, White Snow with LED Globe Bulb Ø3

Ballroom Table Lamp, White Snow 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

Elegant Faceted Crystal Globe Lamp
Elegant Faceted Crystal Globe Lamp

Elegant Faceted Crystal Globe Lamp

Located in Riverdale, NY

Striking and elegant Faceted crystal globe lamp from the 1950's, likely European. Top comes off for

Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Robert Sonneman Quadrilobed Polished Aluminum Table Lamp with Frosted Globe
Robert Sonneman Quadrilobed Polished Aluminum Table Lamp with Frosted Globe

Robert Sonneman Quadrilobed Polished Aluminum Table Lamp with Frosted Globe

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs attributed Four Column Table Lamp with White Frosted Glass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Chrome & 5 Milk Glass Globes Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Chrome & 5 Milk Glass Globes Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp

Chrome & 5 Milk Glass Globes Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp

By Kovach, Robert Sonneman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Chrome and 5 globe Mid-Century Modern table lamp with three way switch.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ballroom Table Lamp, Purple Rain with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
Ballroom Table Lamp, Purple Rain with LED Globe Bulb Ø3

Ballroom Table Lamp, Purple Rain 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

Ballroom Table Lamp, Blue Sky with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
Ballroom Table Lamp, Blue Sky with LED Globe Bulb Ø3

Ballroom Table Lamp, Blue Sky 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

Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce
Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

Joe Colombo Satin Gold Table Lamp 'The Globe' by Oluce

By Oluce, Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table lamp "The Globe" designed by Victor Vaisilev in 1964. Table lamp giving direct and diffused

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Loop Table Lamp Polished Copper and Frosted Glass Globe
Handcrafted Loop Table Lamp Polished Copper and Frosted Glass Globe

Handcrafted Loop Table Lamp Polished Copper and Frosted Glass Globe

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Loop Table Lamp evokes a sense of playfulness thanks to the juxtaposition of primary shapes. It can

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Italian Murano Glass Globe Lamp
1970s Italian Murano Glass Globe Lamp

1970s Italian Murano Glass Globe Lamp

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A 1970s Italian Murano glass globe lamp made in clear glass with swirling decoration in milk glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Pair of Murano Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of modern large scale Murano glass globe shape lamps. Globe-shaped lamps are a hallmark of

Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Filo Sfera’ Table Lamp with Magnetized Globe
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Filo Sfera’ Table Lamp with Magnetized Globe

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Filo Sfera’ Table Lamp with Magnetized Globe

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘Filo Sfera’ table lamp, model ‘14071’, chrome-plated metal, metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large 1960s brass column-style table lamp with frosted glass globe
Large 1960s brass column-style table lamp with frosted glass globe

Large 1960s brass column-style table lamp with frosted glass globe

Located in München, DE

Stunning 1960s brass table lamp with a column shaped base and a frosted glass lampshade. Minimalist

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eyeballs Table Lamp, 1980s Black and Siver Color France Removable globes
Eyeballs Table Lamp, 1980s Black and Siver Color France Removable globes

Eyeballs Table Lamp, 1980s Black and Siver Color France Removable globes

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

solution. Eyeballs lamp, 1980s French lighting, black and silver table lamp, adjustable globe lamp, chrome

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy
1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy

1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Vintage Green Globe with Lamp Elytres
Vintage Green Globe with Lamp Elytres

Vintage Green Globe with Lamp Elytres

Located in Leuven , BE

Vintage globe with lamp elytres. A rare find and a beautiful modern taxidermy item.

Category

20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter & Amber Globe Light With Marble Base
Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter & Amber Globe Light With Marble Base

Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter & Amber Globe Light With Marble Base

By Nuart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Art deco table lamp, possibly by Nuart, comprised of a textured amber globe light flanked by two

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamp/ Globe, Circa 1930
Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamp/ Globe, Circa 1930

Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamp/ Globe, Circa 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

This exquisite Art Deco table lamp, dating from the 1930s, embodies the sophisticated elegance

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Parisian Globe Floor Lamp, 1970s France
Parisian Globe Floor Lamp, 1970s France

Parisian Globe Floor Lamp, 1970s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

floor lamp. Black metal base sustains the globe. Glass illuminates beautifully through the art deco

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper

Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper

Located in Geneve, CH

Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass and

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Leco Brass Table Lamp with White Opal Glass Globe, Sweden, 1960s
Leco Brass Table Lamp with White Opal Glass Globe, Sweden, 1960s

Leco Brass Table Lamp with White Opal Glass Globe, Sweden, 1960s

Located in The Hague, NL

This elegant table lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Leco in the 1960s. The lamp is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Iconic RAAK Amsterdam Extra Large Globe Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
Iconic RAAK Amsterdam Extra Large Globe Chrome and Glass Table Lamp

Iconic RAAK Amsterdam Extra Large Globe Chrome and Glass Table Lamp

By RAAK

Located in Voorburg, NL

Unique RAAK table lamp in excellent condition. Designed and made by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland. Very

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass and Brass Globe Lamp
Murano Glass and Brass Globe Lamp

Murano Glass and Brass Globe Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous modern Murano glass and brass globe lamp. Circa 2000. Perfect for todays eclectic designs!

Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Laurameroni "Globe da Tavolo" adjustable Satin Copper Table Lamp by E. Colzani
Laurameroni "Globe da Tavolo" adjustable Satin Copper Table Lamp by E. Colzani

Laurameroni "Globe da Tavolo" adjustable Satin Copper Table Lamp by E. Colzani

By Laurameroni

Located in Monza, IT

Table lamp with central LED strip and adjustable lampshade with interior and exterior finish in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large Armillary Globe Lamps
Pair of Large Armillary Globe Lamps

Pair of Large Armillary Globe Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s, French tole table lamps with an armillary globe and arrow on a pedestal base

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Pair of Enzo Mari White Orb Table Lamps with Chrome Globe Bulbs
Pair of Enzo Mari White Orb Table Lamps with Chrome Globe Bulbs

Pair of Enzo Mari White Orb Table Lamps with Chrome Globe Bulbs

By Enzo Mari

Located in Southampton, NJ

A refined study in pure geometry and proportion, this pair of table lamps by Enzo Mari embodies the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Globe Lamp on Marble Base
1960s Globe Lamp on Marble Base

1960s Globe Lamp on Marble Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s globe lamp on marble base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Robert Sonneman Black "Lollipop" Table Lamp with White Globe Shade, 1970s
Robert Sonneman Black "Lollipop" Table Lamp with White Globe Shade, 1970s

Robert Sonneman Black "Lollipop" Table Lamp with White Globe Shade, 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modern Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Black and White Lamp. Featuring a weighted rectangular Black

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Brass Table Lamps with Opaline Globes by Strinberg
Pair of Danish Brass Table Lamps with Opaline Globes by Strinberg

Pair of Danish Brass Table Lamps with Opaline Globes by Strinberg

By Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Shades and Brass bases, Denmark early 20th Century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s
Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s

Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

Enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamp, Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Glass Globes on Chrome Base, USA, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Glass Globes on Chrome Base, USA, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Glass Globes on Chrome Base, USA, 1950

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mid century modern American Karl Springer style table lamps . Made of three heavy glass stacked

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Monumental Table Lamp Foot Snowball Ice Glass Globe, 1960s Doria Leuchten
Monumental Table Lamp Foot Snowball Ice Glass Globe, 1960s Doria Leuchten

Monumental Table Lamp Foot Snowball Ice Glass Globe, 1960s Doria Leuchten

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful large monumental table lamp foot or side table lamp. Made of glass and aluminum by Doria

Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Double Chrome Globe Brass Link Connected Turned Metal Shape  Table Lamp MINT
Double Chrome Globe Brass Link Connected Turned Metal Shape  Table Lamp MINT

Double Chrome Globe Brass Link Connected Turned Metal Shape Table Lamp MINT

By Milo Baughman, Gerald Thurston, Laurel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Double Chrome Globe Brass Link Connected Turned Metal Shape Table Lamp MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp with Amber Glass Globe on Bronze Base, 1930s
Art Deco Table Lamp with Amber Glass Globe on Bronze Base, 1930s

Art Deco Table Lamp with Amber Glass Globe on Bronze Base, 1930s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Small Art Deco lamp with mouth blown amber, honey and brown colored marbled glass globe top on

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Unique Table Lamp with Chrome Frame and Opaque Glass Globes, 1970's
Unique Table Lamp with Chrome Frame and Opaque Glass Globes, 1970's

Unique Table Lamp with Chrome Frame and Opaque Glass Globes, 1970's

Located in Cork, IE

, this table lamp emits a soft glow, making it the ideal table lamp for ambient lighting in an

Category

Vintage 1970s European Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Tubular Chrome and Three Tier Globe Lamp 1970s
Tubular Chrome and Three Tier Globe Lamp 1970s

Tubular Chrome and Three Tier Globe Lamp 1970s

By Stilnovo

Located in Toronto, ON

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp
Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp

Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp

By Palmer Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp by Palmer Smith, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. In 25 years of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of 1960s Brass Table Lamps with Original Globes, Attributed to Stiffel
Pair of 1960s Brass Table Lamps with Original Globes, Attributed to Stiffel

Pair of 1960s Brass Table Lamps with Original Globes, Attributed to Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair of brass table lamps with the original globes. Very good to excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base
Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base

Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Exquisite 1970s swirl glass table lamp, a charming piece of Italian design and manufacturing. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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.

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  • 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.”

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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.