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Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, circa 1885
Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, circa 1885

Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, circa 1885

Located in London, GB

A rare late 19th century oil lamp with a globe shade and base decorated with a castle set in a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Circular Three Halo Table Lamps Globe 1980's
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Circular Three Halo Table Lamps Globe 1980's

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Circular Three Halo Table Lamps Globe 1980's

Located in Wayne, NJ

Beautiful pair of mid century modern, Art Deco style, 1980's ceramic table lamps in concentric

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Gepo Double Globe Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Black Enamel
Mid-Century Gepo Double Globe Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Black Enamel

Mid-Century Gepo Double Globe Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Black Enamel

By Gepo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Gepo manufactured, double globe floor lamp in brushed aluminum and black enamel

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

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

Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture Globe Lamp, Mid 20th Century, 1960
Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture Globe Lamp, Mid 20th Century, 1960

Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture Globe Lamp, Mid 20th Century, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture Globe Lamp This charming lady sculpture dressed only in her loin

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Pair of Prism and Globe Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fine carved prism and globe form rock crystal quartz lamps with polish brass base, created

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large French Mid Century Ceramic Globe Lamp   A Lovely Vintage piece
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Globe Lamp   A Lovely Vintage piece

Large French Mid Century Ceramic Globe Lamp A Lovely Vintage piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Mid Century Ceramic Globe Lamp A Lovely Vintage piece dates back to the 20th Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia

Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia

By Archimede Seguso

Located in London, GB

striking handblown Murano glass table lamp by Archimede Seguso, dating to the 1950s. The globe form is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco  White Ceramic naked Woman lamp  Globe  Italy  1970s
Art Deco  White Ceramic naked Woman lamp  Globe  Italy  1970s

Art Deco White Ceramic naked Woman lamp Globe Italy 1970s

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

This is a real thing of beauty. A mid-century White ceramic lamp in art deco style. The glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gray Murano Glass Globe Lamps, Italy
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gray Murano Glass Globe Lamps, Italy

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gray Murano Glass Globe Lamps, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of table or bedside brass lamps and gray Murano glass bubble globe. Illuminated brass base

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century White Gooseneck Globe Desk Lamp with Posable Black Stem
Mid-Century White Gooseneck Globe Desk Lamp with Posable Black Stem

Mid-Century White Gooseneck Globe Desk Lamp with Posable Black Stem

By Veneta Lumi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century gooseneck globe desk lamp with white enameled metal base and globe and posable black

Category

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

Materials

Metal

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gold-Tone Nude Grecian Female Spelter Lamp with Cut Crystal Globe
Gold-Tone Nude Grecian Female Spelter Lamp with Cut Crystal Globe

Gold-Tone Nude Grecian Female Spelter Lamp with Cut Crystal Globe

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Gold-toned Grecian lounging female spelter metal lamp with ornamental cut crystal glass globe

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Spelter

Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Globe Opulent Frosted Lamp Shade
Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Globe Opulent Frosted Lamp Shade

Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Globe Opulent Frosted Lamp Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Frosted Lamp Shade featuring a pyramid shape with geometric patterns

Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 3 Murano Glass Globe Lamps in Pink & White, Italy, 1970s
Set of 3 Murano Glass Globe Lamps in Pink & White, Italy, 1970s

Set of 3 Murano Glass Globe Lamps in Pink & White, Italy, 1970s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Set of three Italian table lamps crafted in fine Murano glass during the 1970s, each shaped as a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Pair of Prism and Globe Form Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved prism and globe form dark rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s
Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s

Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful handblown bubble glass globe and gold - black metal light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets.  

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe
Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe

Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this circa 1960 table lamp has a large clear and white Murano glass globe on a

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Globe Lamps After Murano for Someroso for Laurel Lighting - a Pair
Vintage Globe Lamps After Murano for Someroso for Laurel Lighting - a Pair

Vintage Globe Lamps After Murano for Someroso for Laurel Lighting - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with sophistication using our Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Globe Lamps for

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant space age bubble glass globe floor and table light. Illuminates beautifully and offers a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tiffany Studios New York Signed Bronze Base and Globes Double Student Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York Signed Bronze Base and Globes Double Student Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York Signed Bronze Base and Globes Double Student Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Art Glass Lamp is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century

Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Max Le Verrier Art Deco lamp LUMINA Clarté nude with globe 65 cm.
Max Le Verrier Art Deco lamp LUMINA Clarté nude with globe 65 cm.

Max Le Verrier Art Deco lamp LUMINA Clarté nude with globe 65 cm.

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A striking Art Deco table lamp titled Lumina, designed by the renowned French sculptor Max Le

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Student Lamp Signed Bronze Base and Artglass Globes
Tiffany Studios New York Student Lamp Signed Bronze Base and Artglass Globes

Tiffany Studios New York Student Lamp Signed Bronze Base and Artglass Globes

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Savannah, GA

Studio New York 304,T circa 1900. Original glass and patina. Globes also signed Tiffany. See

Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes
Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes

Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes Denmark, Circa

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair
Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair

Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair

By TSAO Designs

Located in Kennesaw, GA

table lamps attributed to TSAO Designs. These are in working order and original condition. They each

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of Art Deco style figural table lamps of a standing nude lady holding a glass globe. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sexy Pair Of 1970's Chrome Fiber Optic Globe  Lamps Mid-century Modern
Sexy Pair Of 1970's Chrome Fiber Optic Globe  Lamps Mid-century Modern

Sexy Pair Of 1970's Chrome Fiber Optic Globe Lamps Mid-century Modern

By Fantasia Light

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This fun and amazing pair of fiber optic globe lamps from the 1970's are constructed of chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940's
Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940's

Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940's

Located in Chatham, ON

Globe Specialty Co. - Art Deco amber and white slag glass 'Boudoir' table lamp - pull chain on the

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986
Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986

Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986

By Scanglobe

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful illuminated French edition globe. This piece is magical, glamorous and chic. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Lucite

Gae Aulenti Table Lamp, Italy circa 1960
Gae Aulenti Table Lamp, Italy circa 1960

Gae Aulenti Table Lamp, Italy circa 1960

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Culver City, CA

Italy, 1960 Oracolo table lamp, Opaline globe on enameled aluminum tubular base with perforated

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp
Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp

Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp of Globe Form - all lights and lamps have been

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1940s Organic Modern Earthcolored Table Lamp
1940s Organic Modern Earthcolored Table Lamp

1940s Organic Modern Earthcolored Table Lamp

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Extraordinary globe shaped ceramic table lamp in warm brown, light yellow, olive green and golden

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti

Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti

Located in Geneve, CH

Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 40 cm. (Dimensions are

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

By Reggiani Lampadari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

The Lunar Globe by Dragonette Private Label
The Lunar Globe by Dragonette Private Label

The Lunar Globe by Dragonette Private Label

By Dragonette Private Label, Titia Estes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is our latest collaboration with LA Ceramicist Titia Esties. Completely hand built this orb has an otherworldly feel to it. Assembled from hundreds of hand-cut tiles the varying...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

By Reggiani Lampadari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

By Reggiani Lampadari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

By Reggiani Lampadari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s
Italian Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s

Italian Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century table lamp with a chrome base and a glass globe shade. Cool vintage table lamp which

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

By Reggiani Lampadari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Handcrafted in India
Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Handcrafted in India

Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Handcrafted in India

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Size- 16" Dia Materials - White Marble, Hand-Carved, Semi matt

Category

2010s Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria

1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Baambrugge, NL

chrome lamp holders of different heights along with arrangements of solid chromed spheres also of various

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Reggiani Murano Table Lamps Italy 1970s
Pair of Large Reggiani Murano Table Lamps Italy 1970s

Pair of Large Reggiani Murano Table Lamps Italy 1970s

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Italian 1970's mushroom shape Murano table lamps by Goffredo Reggiani. The table

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Vintage Chrom Glass Table Lamp 1920s
Art Deco Vintage Chrom Glass Table Lamp 1920s

Art Deco Vintage Chrom Glass Table Lamp 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage table lamp from chrome-plated steel with three white milk-glass globes, 1920s. A

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s
Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s

Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s

By Kosta Boda

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stylized brass round globe-shaped table lamps made by Kosta AB. They measure 20"H to top of

Category

20th Century Swedish 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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