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Gray Black Double Glass Globe Table Lamp with Metal Base Black Fabric Cord
Gray Black Double Glass Globe Table Lamp with Metal Base Black Fabric Cord

Gray Black Double Glass Globe Table Lamp with Metal Base Black Fabric Cord

By Felekşan Onar

Located in Istanbul, TR

Introducing our exquisite gray and black glass globes, each meticulously mouth blown and hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna Big Opal Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1971
Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna Big Opal Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1971

Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna Big Opal Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1971

By Sergio Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

Micol table lamp by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio. Opaline glass globe form

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MCM Glass Globe Shade Table Lamp
MCM Glass Globe Shade Table Lamp

MCM Glass Globe Shade Table Lamp

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Mid-Century glass globe table lamp. Never seen of of these before. It's an interesting piece with a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Swedish Tablelamp Pair 'Luno' 1241 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus 1970s
Swedish Tablelamp Pair 'Luno' 1241 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus 1970s

Swedish Tablelamp Pair 'Luno' 1241 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus 1970s

By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A special and rare pair of globe table lamps model 1241 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Plastic

Large Brass Table Lamp with Multiple Globes in the Style of the Laurel Lamp Co.
Large Brass Table Lamp with Multiple Globes in the Style of the Laurel Lamp Co.

Large Brass Table Lamp with Multiple Globes in the Style of the Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Dorchester, MA

This large table lamp adds a striking note to a range of settings. Reminiscent of the work of the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Globe Lamp
Globe Lamp

Globe Lamp

Unavailable|$595

Globe Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

* Overside white glass globe * Black iron base * 3 screws secure globe to base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Globe Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp
Globe Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp

Globe Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp

Unavailable|$1,112 / item

Globe Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Handturned English Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp. Pure Monocoat natural oil finish. Solid brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mod Cream Globe Lamp
Mod Cream Globe Lamp

Mod Cream Globe Lamp

Unavailable|$325

Mod Cream Globe Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian mod cream globe lamp

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Sculptural Table Lamp with Bubbled Glass Globe and Chrome
Sculptural Table Lamp with Bubbled Glass Globe and Chrome

Sculptural Table Lamp with Bubbled Glass Globe and Chrome

Located in Budapest, HU

This one-of-a-kind table lamp features a sculptural glass globe shade, distinguished by delicate

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mercury Glass Globe Italian Table Lamp from the 1970s
Mercury Glass Globe Italian Table Lamp from the 1970s

Mercury Glass Globe Italian Table Lamp from the 1970s

Located in Brussels , BE

Mercury glass globe Italian table lamp 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Tulip Table Lamp with Frosted Globes by Temde Leuchten
Tulip Table Lamp with Frosted Globes by Temde Leuchten

Tulip Table Lamp with Frosted Globes by Temde Leuchten

By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill

Located in Long Beach, CA

A beautiful table lamp that is often attributed to Max Bill, produced by German-Swiss lighting

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Large Mazzega Table Lamp, Blue Ceramic with Murano Glass Globes
Large Mazzega Table Lamp, Blue Ceramic with Murano Glass Globes

Large Mazzega Table Lamp, Blue Ceramic with Murano Glass Globes

By Mazzega

Located in Retie, BE

Spectacular large Mazzega table lamp with blue ceramic and 4 Murano glass globes. On the pictures

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Murano Glass

1930s French Ceramic Globe Lamp
1930s French Ceramic Globe Lamp

1930s French Ceramic Globe Lamp

Located in London, GB

A large crackle glazed, French, 1930s spherical globe lamp signed Wibaux. Decorated with blue

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Minimal Triangular Table Lamp Birdeye Wood Globe White Glass
Modern Minimal Triangular Table Lamp Birdeye Wood Globe White Glass

Modern Minimal Triangular Table Lamp Birdeye Wood Globe White Glass

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Modern Minimal Triangular Table Lamp Birdeye Wood Globe White Glass The Agvia Table Lamp White is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple

The Lamp, Globe in Yellow
The Lamp, Globe in Yellow

The Lamp, Globe in Yellow

Unavailable|$2,200 / item

The Lamp, Globe in Yellow

Located in BYRON BAY, NSW

The lamp is a simple and minimalist hand formed ceramic table lamp without a lampshade. Its unique

Category

2010s Australian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps

Unavailable|$4,800 / set

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps

By Holmegaard, Michael Bang

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage round Holmegaard handblown opaque white glass table lamps with light mauve or pink

Category

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

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps

Unavailable|$5,200 / set

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps

By Holmegaard, Michael Bang

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage round Holmegaard handblown opaque white glass table lamps with light mauve/pink

Category

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

Reverse Gilt Glass Globe Lamp
Reverse Gilt Glass Globe Lamp

Reverse Gilt Glass Globe Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

+ Metallic leaf covers the interior surface of glass globe + Tight patchwork of gold, silver, and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Goffredo Reggiani "Bubble" table lamp, circa 1960, Space age 13 globes
Goffredo Reggiani "Bubble" table lamp, circa 1960, Space age 13 globes

Goffredo Reggiani "Bubble" table lamp, circa 1960, Space age 13 globes

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR

Rare Iconic Bubble Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s - 13 Lights, Chrome & Murano Glass

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Globe Form Pottery and Brass Lamps
Globe Form Pottery and Brass Lamps

Globe Form Pottery and Brass Lamps

Unavailable|$1,800 / set

Globe Form Pottery and Brass Lamps

Located in Woodstock, NY

A matched pair of table lamps, with gridded globe form, and whimsical falling leaf motif. Elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Apollo Table Lamp with Glass Globe Attributed to Staff, Germany, 1970s
Apollo Table Lamp with Glass Globe Attributed to Staff, Germany, 1970s

Apollo Table Lamp with Glass Globe Attributed to Staff, Germany, 1970s

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Berlin, DE

German space table lamp in the shape of the Apollo rocket from the 1970s. The polished aluminium

Category

Late 20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Porcelain Parrot on a Golden Globe Mounted as a Table Lamp
Porcelain Parrot on a Golden Globe Mounted as a Table Lamp

Porcelain Parrot on a Golden Globe Mounted as a Table Lamp

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in Hamburg, DE

Porcelain parrot on a golden globe mounted as a table lamp on a brass base. Hutschenreuther

Category

Mid-20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

The Lamp, Globe in Lime Green
The Lamp, Globe in Lime Green

The Lamp, Globe in Lime Green

Unavailable|$2,200 / item

The Lamp, Globe in Lime Green

Located in BYRON BAY, NSW

The lamp is a simple and minimalist hand formed ceramic table lamp without a lampshade. Its unique

Category

2010s Australian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Goffredo Reggiani Five-Globe Chrome Lamp

Goffredo Reggiani Five-Globe Chrome Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite Goffredo Reggiani five-globe chrome lamp with a circular base and individual spindles. A

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass
Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass

Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass The Icaro Table

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Globe White Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Globe White Glass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Globe White Glass

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Frosted Glass Light The Agvia Table

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Double Matte Globe American Black Walnut Table Lamp by Lights of London
Double Matte Globe American Black Walnut Table Lamp by Lights of London

Double Matte Globe American Black Walnut Table Lamp by Lights of London

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

brass, Satin finish. Lacquered. ø12cm / 5Inch Matte Glass Globes. MK UK plug 240v / USA spec 120v wiring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light
Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light

Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light

Unavailable|$1,182 / item

Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light

By Lights of London

Located in London, GB

Handturned English Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp. Pure Monocoat natural oil finish. Solid brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of Globe Table Lights
A Pair Of Globe Table Lights

A Pair Of Globe Table Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of "Globe" table lights. Brass, steel structure and grey shade. Made in Italy ca.1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s Attributed Kovacs Sonneman Large Globe Lamp
1970s Attributed Kovacs Sonneman Large Globe Lamp

1970s Attributed Kovacs Sonneman Large Globe Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Tulsa, OK

diameter plastic globe. There is a circular dimmer switch to the bottom side near the cord. The base is a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Bronze or Brass Globe Lamp
Vintage Italian Bronze or Brass Globe Lamp

Vintage Italian Bronze or Brass Globe Lamp

Located in Nashville, TN

This vintage Italian lamp comes with a new linen drum shade and finial.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Verona Arrow Bronze Lamp with Crested Globe
Verona Arrow Bronze Lamp with Crested Globe

Verona Arrow Bronze Lamp with Crested Globe

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a unique lamp consisting of four arrows pointing upward. They surround a soft green

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Huge Perspex and Chrome Saturn Globe Lamp
Midcentury Huge Perspex and Chrome Saturn Globe Lamp

Midcentury Huge Perspex and Chrome Saturn Globe Lamp

Located in London, GB

Midcentury large globe lamp, the globe in white and maroon perspex which illuminates to a burnt

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Pair  Mid Century Modern  Rainbow Glass Globe Lamps
Pair  Mid Century Modern  Rainbow Glass Globe Lamps

Pair Mid Century Modern Rainbow Glass Globe Lamps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A pair of Mid-Century Modern glass globe lamps, irridescent with rainbow swirls, enhanced when

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

1930s Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter Sculpture of a Heron, a Glass Globe on Marble
1930s Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter Sculpture of a Heron, a Glass Globe on Marble

1930s Art Deco Table Lamp Spelter Sculpture of a Heron, a Glass Globe on Marble

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

1930s Art Deco table lamp Spelter sculpture of a heron with a glass globe on a marble plinth

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Op Art Ceramic Halo Ceramic and Glass Globe Lamp Pair
Op Art Ceramic Halo Ceramic and Glass Globe Lamp Pair

Op Art Ceramic Halo Ceramic and Glass Globe Lamp Pair

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage mid century circa 1970s black ceramic with glass globe lamps Concentric three circle halos

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Giovanni Patrini Italian White Ceramic Lamps, Globe and Pedestal Base
Giovanni Patrini Italian White Ceramic Lamps, Globe and Pedestal Base

Giovanni Patrini Italian White Ceramic Lamps, Globe and Pedestal Base

By Giovanni Patrini

Located in New York, NY

Giovanni Patrini Italian white ceramic lamps, globe and pedestal base, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Tri-Globe Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Tri-Globe Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Tri-Globe Lamps

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of unique Mid-Century Modern Italian brass tri-globe lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carlo Nason Globe
Carlo Nason Globe

Carlo Nason Globe

Unavailable|$1,900

Carlo Nason Globe

Located in Montecito, CA

A two-part lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This Italian blown glass light features an

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Dark Green Ceramic Lamp Base by Royal Doulton with White Glass Globe Shade
Dark Green Ceramic Lamp Base by Royal Doulton with White Glass Globe Shade

Dark Green Ceramic Lamp Base by Royal Doulton with White Glass Globe Shade

Located in London, GB

Amazing Mid-Century rippled green ceramic table lamp from Royal Doulton with white glass globe

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vega Table Lamp, Small
Vega Table Lamp, Small

Vega Table Lamp, Small

Unavailable|$3,560 / item

Vega Table Lamp, Small

By Baroncelli

Located in London, GB

and refracted across and through the surface of the entire globe. At 7W, the Vega table lamp is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vega Table Lamp, Large
Vega Table Lamp, Large

Vega Table Lamp, Large

Unavailable|$3,560 / item

Vega Table Lamp, Large

By Baroncelli

Located in London, GB

and refracted across and through the surface of the entire globe. At 7W, the Vega table lamp is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vega Table Lamp, Medium
Vega Table Lamp, Medium

Vega Table Lamp, Medium

Unavailable|$3,560 / item

Vega Table Lamp, Medium

By Baroncelli

Located in London, GB

and refracted across and through the surface of the entire globe. At 7W, the Vega table lamp is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

World Globe Light Columbus Duplex Germany, 1970s
World Globe Light Columbus Duplex Germany, 1970s

World Globe Light Columbus Duplex Germany, 1970s

By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard

Located in Vienna, Austria

Mid-Century Modern piece of World Globe Light from Columbus, in the 1970s. No other Globe tells

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Small
Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Small

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Small

Unavailable|$7,120 / set

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Small

By Baroncelli

Located in London, GB

and refracted across and through the surface of the entire globe. At 7W, the Vega table lamp is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Large
Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Large

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Large

Unavailable|$7,120 / set

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Large

By Baroncelli

Located in London, GB

and refracted across and through the surface of the entire globe. At 7W, the Vega table lamp is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Medium
Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Medium

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Medium

Unavailable|$7,120 / set

Pair of Vega Table Lamps, Medium

By Baroncelli

Located in London, GB

and refracted across and through the surface of the entire globe. At 7w, the Vega table lamp is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Studio Greytak's "Luna" Aragonite Base, Porcelain Globe, and Iron Stand
Studio Greytak's "Luna" Aragonite Base, Porcelain Globe, and Iron Stand

Studio Greytak's "Luna" Aragonite Base, Porcelain Globe, and Iron Stand

By Studio Greytak

Located in Missoula, MT

porcelain bisque globe rises over a cloud of aragonite, a stone that carries its own transformative

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

World Globe Glass Light West Germany 1950s JRO with Bakelite Base
World Globe Glass Light West Germany 1950s JRO with Bakelite Base

World Globe Glass Light West Germany 1950s JRO with Bakelite Base

By JRO-Verlag 1

Located in Pymble, NSW

An excellent JRO made West Germany glass world globe light. Mounted on a Bakelite base with an

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Orb Sculptural Table Lamp Light Fixtu
Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Orb Sculptural Table Lamp Light Fixtu

Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Orb Sculptural Table Lamp Light Fixtu

Located in Miami, FL

Cool glass globe table sculptural lamp from the 1960-70s. Beautiful statement piece, if you do not

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Chrome Table Lamp with Three White Glasses
Chrome Table Lamp with Three White Glasses

Chrome Table Lamp with Three White Glasses

Located in Faarevejle, DK

white milk-glass globes. The table lamp lights with three bulbs and has an on/off switch.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Surfboard Floor Lamp Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970
Vintage Italian Surfboard Floor Lamp Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970

Vintage Italian Surfboard Floor Lamp Goffredo Reggiani, circa 1970

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Houston, TX

glass and teak, to create Space Age designs, such as sputnik style chandeliers, globe-shaped table lamps

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Glass Globe Table Lamp
Glass Globe Table Lamp

Glass Globe Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A wrought iron and glass globe table lamp. Spain, mid 20th Century 33 cm high by 19 cm diameter

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Globe Table Lamp by Reggiani
Italian Globe Table Lamp by Reggiani

Italian Globe Table Lamp by Reggiani

By Reggiani

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Italian Globe Table Lamp by Reggiani.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, 1970s

Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage italian space age opaline globe table lamp with a ceramic base. This minimalist table

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

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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 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 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
    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 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.