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2 Piece Glass Globe Table Lamp
2 Piece Glass Globe Table Lamp

2 Piece Glass Globe Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

2 piece glass globe table lamp. Textured stripe detail. Glass top simply rests on bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960 Lucite Globe Table Lamp
Vintage 1960 Lucite Globe Table Lamp

Vintage 1960 Lucite Globe Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1960 globe table lamp with clear square lucite base. Measures: 11" high, lucite base is 6

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Multi Globe Table Lamp by Lightolier

Multi Globe Table Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Multi-globe table lamp by Lightolier. USA, circa 1950. Features nine frosted glass globes and a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Art Deco Multicolored 'Star' Globe Table Lamp
Art Deco Multicolored 'Star' Globe Table Lamp

Art Deco Multicolored 'Star' Globe Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

Art Deco multicolored 'Star' globe table lamp, newly rewired.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamps by Laurel
A Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamps by Laurel

A Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamps by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

A Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

1960's Robert Sonneman Globe Table Lamp
1960's Robert Sonneman Globe Table Lamp

1960's Robert Sonneman Globe Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modern Robert Sonneman Globe Table Lamp with Chrome stem and rectangular Chrome base. Replaced

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Brass and Glass Globe Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Brass and Glass Globe Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Brass and Glass Globe Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Brass and glass globe table lamp, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tier Globe Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tier Globe Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tier Globe Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern chrome tier globe table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Raak Blown Smoked Glass Globe Table Lamp
Raak Blown Smoked Glass Globe Table Lamp

Raak Blown Smoked Glass Globe Table Lamp

By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RAAK blown glass globe table lamp. Smoke globe sits on a spun aluminum pedestal base. Aluminum

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large glass globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.
Large glass globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.

Large glass globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Large glass globe table lamp, 1970s Italy. The globe has a whit glass top, transparent underside

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

White and chrome globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.
White and chrome globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.

White and chrome globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

White and chrome globe table lamp, 1970s Italy. White glass globe that holds an E27 bulb and slim

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Glass Globe Table Lamp by Kosta
Glass Globe Table Lamp by Kosta

Glass Globe Table Lamp by Kosta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glass globe table lamp by Kosta, Sweden, circa 1960s. The Space Age style lamp features a frosted

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Chrome Globe Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Chrome Globe Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Chrome Globe Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This lovely Robert Sonneman chrome Globe table lamp is up for consideration. The adjustable globe

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamp Attributed to Venini, Italy
Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamp Attributed to Venini, Italy

Pair of Glass Globe Table Lamp Attributed to Venini, Italy

By Paolo Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of glass globe table lamp attributed to Venini, Italy, 2 pair available Price for one pair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italia 1970s Striped Glass Globe Table Lamp
Italia 1970s Striped Glass Globe Table Lamp

Italia 1970s Striped Glass Globe Table Lamp

Located in Montclair, NY

A statement piece for any table is this 1970s Italian handblown glass globe table lamp. The glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Brass "Globe" Table Lamp, Square in Circle
Brass "Globe" Table Lamp, Square in Circle

Brass "Globe" Table Lamp, Square in Circle

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass "Globe" table lamp - Square in Circle Dimensions: H60 x W25 x W13,5 Materials: Brushed

Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Murano whiteblueyellow blown glass globe table lamp Italy 1970
Midcentury Murano whiteblueyellow blown glass globe table lamp Italy 1970

Midcentury Murano whiteblueyellow blown glass globe table lamp Italy 1970

Located in Valladolid, ES

A funny and delightful Murano globe table lamp In blown glass with a moderm design in blue and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1960s Peill & Putzler Glass Globe Table Lamps
Pair of 1960s Peill & Putzler Glass Globe Table Lamps

Pair of 1960s Peill & Putzler Glass Globe Table Lamps

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of 1960s Peill & Putzler glass globe table lamps. Executed in clear and chromed glass and

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Globe Table Lamp
Globe Table Lamp

Globe Table Lamp

Located in Stratford, CT

Two rows of circular dots surround neck of black ceramic base with white glass globe

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century, Gepo (attr), Chome Globe Table Lamp with Black Base
Mid Century, Gepo (attr), Chome Globe Table Lamp with Black Base

Mid Century, Gepo (attr), Chome Globe Table Lamp with Black Base

By Gepo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid century, Gepo (attr) chome globe table lamp with black base. Adjustable height and rotating

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage La Cultura Blown Glass Globe Table Lamp in Original Box
Vintage La Cultura Blown Glass Globe Table Lamp in Original Box

Vintage La Cultura Blown Glass Globe Table Lamp in Original Box

By Cultura Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage, blown glass globe table lamp with decorative line design. Made by La Cultura. In original

Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Round Globe Table Lamp Sonneman Mayan Style, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Round Globe Table Lamp Sonneman Mayan Style, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Round Globe Table Lamp Sonneman Mayan Style, 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a phenomenal, globe table lamp, attributed to Robert Sonneman or Paul

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Midcentury Glass Globe Table Lamp in the manner of Venini, c. 1950s
Midcentury Glass Globe Table Lamp in the manner of Venini, c. 1950s

Midcentury Glass Globe Table Lamp in the manner of Venini, c. 1950s

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury Italian glass globe table lamp in the manner of Venini, circa 1950s. European wiring.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Pink Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1960s
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1960s

Pair of Pink Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1960s

Located in London, GB

Pair of pink swirl Murano glass globe table lamps, circa 1960s. Elegant and stylish, these blown

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Globe Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern, by Selenova, Italy, 1960s
Glass Globe Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern, by Selenova, Italy, 1960s

Glass Globe Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern, by Selenova, Italy, 1960s

By Angelo Brotto, Selenova

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern 1960s white glass globe table lamp manufactured by Selenova, 1960s featured in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Sergio Asti Inspired Blown Glass Snow Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Sergio Asti Inspired Blown Glass Snow Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Sergio Asti Inspired Blown Glass Snow Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte, Sergio Asti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible blown glass Sergio Asti for Fontana Arte style, snow globe table lamp. Made in Italy in

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Black and White Lucite Globe Table Lamp
Danish Modern Black and White Lucite Globe Table Lamp

Danish Modern Black and White Lucite Globe Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning Mid-Century Modern globe table lamp. Spherical body/shade is one half black lucite and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp, 'circa 1970s'
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp, 'circa 1970s'

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp, 'circa 1970s'

Located in London, GB

A vintage 1970s Italian Murano glass globe table lamp. This blown Murano glass table lamp provides

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps (Circa 1950s)
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps (Circa 1950s)

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps (Circa 1950s)

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Pair of blown Murano glass globe table lamps (circa 1950s) in the style of Paulo Venini. Modernist

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Round Globe Table Lamps Sonneman Mayan Style 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Round Globe Table Lamps Sonneman Mayan Style 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Round Globe Table Lamps Sonneman Mayan Style 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of globe table lamps, attributed to Robert Sonneman or

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Wood Globe Table Lamps
Wood Globe Table Lamps

Wood Globe Table Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful solid wood table lamps with gorgeous wood grain in the shape of a globe. Brass hardware

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bolbiksem Globe Table Lamp
Bolbiksem Globe Table Lamp

Bolbiksem Globe Table Lamp

By RAAK

Located in London, GB

tiny nibbles to edge of glass on underside of globe (not visible), some surface wear to Aluminium.

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1950s

By Paolo Venini

Located in London, GB

Pair of blown Murano glass globe table lamps (circa 1950s) in the style of Paulo Venini. Modernist

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1950s

By Paolo Venini

Located in London, GB

Pair of blown Murano glass globe table lamps (circa 1950s) in the style of Paulo Venini. Modernist

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Stilux Milano Model Saba, Rare Orange Globe Table Lamps from 60s. Set of Two
Stilux Milano Model Saba, Rare Orange Globe Table Lamps from 60s. Set of Two

Stilux Milano Model Saba, Rare Orange Globe Table Lamps from 60s. Set of Two

By Stilux

Located in Catania, CT

Extremely rare as a pair, orange globe table lamps produced by Stilux Milano during the 60s

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Stilux Milano Model Saba, Rare Orange Globe Table Lamps from 60s. Set of Two
Stilux Milano Model Saba, Rare Orange Globe Table Lamps from 60s. Set of Two

Stilux Milano Model Saba, Rare Orange Globe Table Lamps from 60s. Set of Two

By Stilux

Located in Catania, CT

Extremely rare as a pair, orange globe table lamps produced by Stilux Milano during the 60s

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Pair of Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Globe Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of table lamps, each with four globes on a black wood base. USA, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Lightolier White Globe Table Lamp
Lightolier White Globe Table Lamp

Lightolier White Globe Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table lamp by Lightolier. Featuring six frosted glass globes by French glass works Vianne glass and

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Petite Ceramic Globe Table Lamp
Petite Ceramic Globe Table Lamp

Petite Ceramic Globe Table Lamp

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A stylish and chic ceramic globe lamp much in the style of Gio Ponti with a new shade of an open

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Gorgeous Waterford Crystal Globe Table Lamp
Gorgeous Waterford Crystal Globe Table Lamp

Gorgeous Waterford Crystal Globe Table Lamp

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely table lamp having a crystal globe shaped base with star motife and brass frame on the bottom

Category

Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Big Globe Table Lamp by Venini
Big Globe Table Lamp by Venini

Big Globe Table Lamp by Venini

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Table lamp made of a patinated brass circular foot with original stamp, topped with a large Murano

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ilu Design Globe Table Lamp, 1990s
Ilu Design Globe Table Lamp, 1990s

Ilu Design Globe Table Lamp, 1990s

Located in Delft, NL

Globe lamp minimalistic design.

Category

1990s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glass Globe Table Lamp, 1990s
Vintage Glass Globe Table Lamp, 1990s

Vintage Glass Globe Table Lamp, 1990s

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 26cm Diameter, 21,5cm H Condition: Good Material: Glass Period: 1990s.

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mercury Glass Globe Table Lamp
Vintage Mercury Glass Globe Table Lamp

Vintage Mercury Glass Globe Table Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Oversized perfect orb with signs of antiquing to glass which adds to its vintage beauty.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Reggiani Chrome and Glass Globe Table Lamp
Reggiani Chrome and Glass Globe Table Lamp

Reggiani Chrome and Glass Globe Table Lamp

By Reggiani

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful space age or mid-century table lamp by Reggiani. Lamp consists of four white globes at

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Sculpted Chrome & Globe Table Lamp
Mid-Century Sculpted Chrome & Globe Table Lamp

Mid-Century Sculpted Chrome & Globe Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern table lamp with a great circular ring pattern and large white globes. Three large

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Pair of Modern Mirrored Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Modern Mirrored Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Modern Mirrored Globe Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic pair of modern in spirit table lamps with mirrored warm gray glass globes that turn a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of  Art Deco Globe Table Lamps
Pair of  Art Deco Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Globe Table Lamps

By Travail Francais

Located in Bridgewater, CT

A pair of French Art Deco table lamps from circa 1930's in the manner of Sabino, with globe shades

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Cut Glass Globe Table Lamps
Hollywood Regency Cut Glass Globe Table Lamps

Hollywood Regency Cut Glass Globe Table Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of glamorous, Hollywood Regency, table lamps feature 10 inch diameter, cut glass globes that

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Globe Table Lamps

Located in North York, ON

These are unique modern table lamps, made in America, circa 1970s. They consist of a round polished

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Glass Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Glass Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Glass Globe Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible pair of 1960's metal and glass globe lamps from Italy. Beautiful frosted white glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Petit Modernist  Murano Globed Table Lamps
Pair Petit Modernist  Murano Globed Table Lamps

Pair Petit Modernist Murano Globed Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD MAY 2012 Architectural in form these bronze toned brass table lamps are like sophisticated

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Pair of Swirled Glass Globe Table Lamps
Pair of Swirled Glass Globe Table Lamps

Pair of Swirled Glass Globe Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Linen shades included 32h overall Base 12" diameter x 21"h to base of socket Shade 21" diameter x 13h

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Milk Glass Three Globe Table Lamp
Brass and Milk Glass Three Globe Table Lamp

Brass and Milk Glass Three Globe Table Lamp

Located in Toronto, ON

Gorgeous three globe brass table lamp. The frame of this table lamp is finished in brass which

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Glass Design Globe Table Lamp, 70s
Chrome and Glass Design Globe Table Lamp, 70s

Chrome and Glass Design Globe Table Lamp, 70s

Located in Landgraaf, NL

70s design table lamp with chrome frame and glass globe. The lamp is rewired with black fabric

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Globe table lamp attributed to Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce
Globe table lamp attributed to Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce

Globe table lamp attributed to Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A table lamp with a glass sphere globe resting on a steel base with a stem projecting out through

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp
1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp

1970s Mod Chrome with 4 Globe Table Lamp

By Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

!960s or 1970s chrome table lamp with 4 frosted 6" globes. 3 way switch allows for the bottom 2

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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Globe Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of globe table lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all globe table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 902 antique and vintage globe table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 137 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of globe table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Globe table lamps made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large globe table lamps, so small globe table lamps measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made globe table lamps over the years, but those made by Doria Leuchten Germany, Max Le Verrier and Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Globe Table Lamps?

Prices for globe table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, globe table lamps begin at $100 and can go as high as $498,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,599.

Finding the Right Table Lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Globe Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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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.