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1980s White and Cream Gammalux Gooseneck Lamp, Made in Italy
1980s White and Cream Gammalux Gooseneck Lamp, Made in Italy

1980s White and Cream Gammalux Gooseneck Lamp, Made in Italy

By Gammalux

Located in San Gabriel, CA

while the base is white. It is unclear if this is from age or is the lamp's original colorway.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MID-CENTURY Aluminor table lamp Gooseneck lamp black shrink lacquer, 50s
MID-CENTURY Aluminor table lamp Gooseneck lamp black shrink lacquer, 50s

MID-CENTURY Aluminor table lamp Gooseneck lamp black shrink lacquer, 50s

By Aluminor

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

MID-CENTURY by Aluminor table lamp from Gooseneck, 1950s This unusual lamp is a true classic from

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautifully restored gooseneck lamp in turquoise. Sound wiring with a stable base, 3-way switch

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Era Gooseneck Desk Table Lamps with Aurene Shades
Pair of Art Deco Era Gooseneck Desk Table Lamps with Aurene Shades

Pair of Art Deco Era Gooseneck Desk Table Lamps with Aurene Shades

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of C1935 industrial style desk table lamps with Aurene art glass shades. Gooseneck

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Midcentury Red Brass and Marble Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
French Midcentury Red Brass and Marble Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

French Midcentury Red Brass and Marble Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

lacquered aluminum lamp shade, an adjustable brass gooseneck lamp arm, brass lamp foot and stands on a black

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Aluminum

Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Hoffmeister From the 1970s-1980s
Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Hoffmeister From the 1970s-1980s

Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Hoffmeister From the 1970s-1980s

Located in Vienna, AT

Desk lamp of Hoffmeister from the 70s / 80s Stylish gooseneck lamp with sophisticated reflector

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Work Lamp by Albert and Brause, Germany, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Work Lamp by Albert and Brause, Germany, 1950s

Vintage Industrial Work Lamp by Albert and Brause, Germany, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

. It is made of black lacquered steel and has got an adjustable chrome gooseneck lamp arm and

Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Wicker, Bamboo & Brass Table Lamp, Austria 1950s
Wicker, Bamboo & Brass Table Lamp, Austria 1950s

Wicker, Bamboo & Brass Table Lamp, Austria 1950s

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

slightly tapered towards the top. It is adjustable in different directions when turning the gooseneck lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp Italy 1970s
Italian Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp Italy 1970s

Italian Nuova Veneta Lumi Adjustable Desk Lamp Italy 1970s

By Lumi, Veneta Lumi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

adjustable gooseneck desk lamp. The lamp features a black metallic color and a flexible arm, allowing you to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Beige Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Beige Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Beige Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial adjustable workshop table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage White Industrial Gooseneck Desk lamp
Vintage White Industrial Gooseneck Desk lamp

Vintage White Industrial Gooseneck Desk lamp

Located in New York, NY

An industrial desk lamp with gooseneck arm with white painted shade and base, complemented by brass

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

Vintage Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial adjustable table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s It features

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck
1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck. The lamp was produced in England in the fifties and

Category

Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp
Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp

Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable desk, reading lamp. Classic Post Modern design in the Italian School.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Red Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Red Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Red Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial workshop table lamp made by SRSE in Poland during the 1960s.It features a red metal base

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Beige Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Beige Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Beige Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial adjustable workshop table lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial workshop table lamp made in Poland during the 1960s. It features a metal base and shade

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial workshop table lamp made in Poland during the 1960s. It features a metal base and shade

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Beige Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Beige Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Beige Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial Workshop table lamp made in Poland during the 1960s.It features beige metal base and

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Black Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Black Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Black Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial workshop table lamp made in Poland during the 1960s.It features a black metal base and

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Lamp, c.1950
Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Lamp, c.1950

Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Lamp, c.1950

Located in Savannah, GA

Compact twin-light desk lamp with patinated brass base and two independently adjustable gooseneck

Category

Vintage 1950s Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

By Elektroinstala Děčín

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Brown industrial adjustable gooseneck table lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Chrome Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Chrome Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

Vintage Industrial Chrome Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial chrome flexible gooseneck table lamp with clamp base made in former Czechoslovakia

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

By Elektroinstala Děčín

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Brown industrial adjustable gooseneck table lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

MCM Gooseneck Faux Fiberglass Melamine Table Lamp
MCM Gooseneck Faux Fiberglass Melamine Table Lamp

MCM Gooseneck Faux Fiberglass Melamine Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a gooseneck table lamp. The base and shade have a faux fiberglass look. The shade has a

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Grey Industrial Workshop Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Grey Industrial Workshop Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Grey Industrial Workshop Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This adjustable gooseneck desk lamp was designed and manufactured in Hungary during the 1960s. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier
Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier

Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Adorable Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp. Designer and Maker unknown. Quality parts and good weight

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Grey Industrial Workshop Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Grey Industrial Workshop Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Grey Industrial Workshop Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial adjustable workshop table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Chrome Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Chrome Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Chrome Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial chrome flexible gooseneck table lamp made in Italy during the 1960s. Original vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Chrome Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Chrome Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Chrome Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial chrome flexible gooseneck table lamp with clamp base made in Italy during the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Mid Century Modern Red Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Mid Century Modern Red Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Mid Century Modern Red Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern, brass gooseneck, desk lamp with red shrink paint base and shade circa 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Green Industrial Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Green Industrial Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Green Industrial Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

By Elektroinstala

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Green hammer paint industrial table lamp made by Elektroinstala Decín in former Czechoslovakia

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp. This desk lamp was recently rescued and powder-coated in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s

Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s

Located in Faversham, GB

Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Zaos, 1960s
Grey Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Zaos, 1960s

Grey Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Zaos, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial workshop table lamp made by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s.It features a grey metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Grey Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Philips, 1960s
Grey Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Philips, 1960s

Grey Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Philips, 1960s

By Philips

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial adjustable workshop table lamp made by Philips in Belgium during the 1960s.It features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Instala Děčín, 1960s
Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Instala Děčín, 1960s

Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp from Instala Děčín, 1960s

By Instala Děčín

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial flexible gooseneck table lamp with clamp base made by Instala Decín in former

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s

Located in South Bend, IN

A unique Mid-Century Modern gooseneck desk lamp or table lamp USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 3.5"W x

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Grey Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp from GCME, 1950s
Vintage Grey Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp from GCME, 1950s

Vintage Grey Italian Gooseneck Table Lamp from GCME, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial flexible gooseneck table lamp with clamp base made by GCME Eredi Di Giulio Colompigna

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal
60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal

60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal Object: table lamp Manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Hollywood Regency Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass Hollywood Regency Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Brass Hollywood Regency Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elegant gooseneck table lamp in brass. The shape of the lamp head is reflected in the shape of the

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp

By Kurt Versen

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool and practical cone gooseneck desk lamp designed by Kurt Versen. This lamp can be adjusted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Enamel Double Gooseneck Adjustable Calla Lily Desk Lamp
Green Enamel Double Gooseneck Adjustable Calla Lily Desk Lamp

Green Enamel Double Gooseneck Adjustable Calla Lily Desk Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Green metal midcentury double gooseneck adjustable flex arm calla lily cone desk table lamp. 3 way

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Industrial Grey Enamel Gooseneck Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1950s
Industrial Grey Enamel Gooseneck Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1950s

Industrial Grey Enamel Gooseneck Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1950s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial adjustable table lamp made by Siemens in Germany during the 1950s.It features grey

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Midcentury Swedish Modern Gooseneck Table Lamp by Ewå Värnamo
Midcentury Swedish Modern Gooseneck Table Lamp by Ewå Värnamo

Midcentury Swedish Modern Gooseneck Table Lamp by Ewå Värnamo

By Ewå Värnamo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gooseneck table lamp manufactured by Ewå Belysning of Värnamo of Sweden circa 1950s. Composed of a

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Vintage Tanaka Gooseneck Desk Lamp, Molded Plastic, Japan, 1980s
Vintage Tanaka Gooseneck Desk Lamp, Molded Plastic, Japan, 1980s

Vintage Tanaka Gooseneck Desk Lamp, Molded Plastic, Japan, 1980s

By Tanaka

Located in Beirut, LB

paper clips and push pins, a few papers, cards or envelopes. The head of this gooseneck desk lamp can

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury marble and brass gooseneck clam shell desk lamp
Midcentury marble and brass gooseneck clam shell desk lamp

Midcentury marble and brass gooseneck clam shell desk lamp

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Zaandam, NL

Gorgeous adjustable clam shell and sometimes referred to as scallop lamp which originally was

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Orange Mid-Century Modern Metal Task Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Orange Mid-Century Modern Metal Task Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Orange Mid-Century Modern Metal Task Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Mid-Century design, this metal table or desk lamp shines in a powder-coated orange finish

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1940's Art deco Industrial Gooseneck Metal Desk Table Lamp
1940's Art deco Industrial Gooseneck Metal Desk Table Lamp

1940's Art deco Industrial Gooseneck Metal Desk Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Very rare 1940's gooseneck multidirectional desk table lamp , circa 1940's very nice condition

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Isaq Hosoe, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Isaq Hosoe, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Isaq Hosoe, Italy

By Isaq Hosoe

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Modernist enameled bright yellow gooseneck desk lamp with black iron base. Snake desk style lamp

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron, Metal

Art Deco Style Copper Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Pen Holder
Art Deco Style Copper Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Pen Holder

Art Deco Style Copper Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Pen Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco style Machine Age brown metal gooseneck desk lamp with a pen holder.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Midcentury Green Enamel Brass Gooseneck Calla Lily Desk Table Lamp
Midcentury Green Enamel Brass Gooseneck Calla Lily Desk Table Lamp

Midcentury Green Enamel Brass Gooseneck Calla Lily Desk Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury green metal cone double gooseneck adjustable flex arm calla lily desk table lamp. 3 way

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Table Lamp with Pressed Floral Fiberglass
Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Table Lamp with Pressed Floral Fiberglass

Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Table Lamp with Pressed Floral Fiberglass

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pressed floral fiberglass double gooseneck brass adjustable cone desk table lamp. Measures: 24

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp

By Dazor

Located in Lafayette, IN

This lamp is a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern Industrial Design and features the hard-to-find

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Gooseneck Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gooseneck table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gooseneck table lamps — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. Gooseneck table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco gooseneck table lamps are consistently popular styles. Some gooseneck table lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller gooseneck table lamps, measuring 4.13 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Christian Dell, Kurt Versen and Gerald Thurston each produced beautiful gooseneck table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Gooseneck Table Lamps?

Gooseneck table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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 Gooseneck Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gooseneck lamp got its start as the Anglepoise, created by George Carwardine and the patent applied for in 1932. The articulated arm of the lamp allowed for task lighting that was easily adjustable. Since then, the arm has been modified greatly and one result is the smooth look of the gooseneck lamp. Find a collection of expertly vetted gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top reputable sellers 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 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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