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Burnt Red Glazed Ceramic Gourd Table Lamps With, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of burnt red glazed ceramic gourd table lamps. Beautiful color old par with previous repair on
Category

1990s American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1930s Gold-Plated Mirror Glazed Porcelain Quadruple Gourd Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1930s gold-plated and brown glazed porcelain quadruple gourd table lamps. Mirror like
Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Green Enamel Gourd Table Lamp in the Style of Alexandre Marty
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Spectacular French table lamp executed in enamel copper. The style of this gourd table lamp
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Single Coral Spitzmiller Double Gourd Table Lamp
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Add a refined pop of color to your interior with this exquisite Christopher Spitzmiller lamp in a
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Double Gourd Table Lamp ceramic and walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
6" wide, 30" tall. Probably California production, ceramic vessels with applied texture, excellent condition.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

An 18th Century Chinese Double Gourd Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1780 A late eighteenth century double gourd lamp, decorated with blue painted figures
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Christopher Spitzmiller Triple Gourd Table Lamps
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Essex, MA
Height of base and vase 14.5. Light green triple gourd in the Chinese taste. Water gilded wood base
Category

Early 2000s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Danish Staved Teak Gourd Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Staved Teak Lamp. Lamp is solid teak. Excellent working condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Green Embossed Gourd Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love the color! This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style gourd lamps .They have dual
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Blue and Purple Glazed Jugend, Gourd Table Lamp, Europe, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
As the hammered pewter top piece says this light was given as a present in 1924 og the Danish Island of Endelave. It is probably of French origin and designed in the 1910s by an anon...
Category

Vintage 1910s European Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid-20th Century Refinished Organic Modern Rattan Coil Gourd Table Lamps With Br
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A sculptural pair of refinished rattan gourd lamps in the Organic Modern style, featuring a hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Flavio Poli Murano Italy Sommerso Glass Double Gourd Shaped Table Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare double gourd table lamp form designed by Flavio Poli and made by Seguso, Murano. Beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Off-White Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of off-white glazed ceramic gourd table lamps. Add some traditional style to your
Category

Early 2000s American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Visual Comfort White and Gold Porcelain Double Gourd Lamp With Linen Shade
By Visual Comfort
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th/21st c., Fang Gourd Table Lamp, from the Visual Comfort Signature Collection This lamp
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Linen

Vintage Hollywood Regency Gilted Gourd Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking example of Hollywood Regency design, this gourd-shaped table lamp features a richly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chapman Gourd Shaped Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large vintage chapman porcelain gourd shaped lamp with solid brass trim. Height of 20" is to top of
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gourd Shaped Ceramic Lamp in Matte Finish Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Two-tone striped and speckled ceramic gourd shaped table lamp with original natural wood base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Gourd Form Grey Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of grey gourd form ceramic table lamps. Pale green pair sold.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gourd Form Grey Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Gourd Form Grey Ceramic Table Lamps
$1,800 / set
H 30.5 in Dm 11 in
Double Gourd Form Parcel Gilt Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast plaster and gesso double gourd form table lamp with spiral and elliptical etching with gold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Yellow Porcelain Gourd Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage yellow porcelain gourd lamp with a slender neck and round bottom in a beautiful shade of
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Gourd Shaped Earthenware Table Lamp by Møller & Bøgely
By Møller & Bogely
Located in New York, NY
Very rare earthenware table lamp with floral design by Møller & Bøgely Rewired Incised "MB
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Vintage Gourd Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage double gourd lamps on Lucite bases with custom shades.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Gourd Lamps
Pair of Vintage Gourd Lamps
$1,850 / set
H 30 in Dm 12 in
Aqua Blue Triple Gourd Form Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant and exquisitely textured aqua blue pottery with swirling chocolate brown and gold design, atop walnut base. Sold sans shade.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Murano Ribbed Gourd-Form White Opaline Glass Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Ribbed and opaline Murano glass table lamp with black lacquered metal base. Elongated gourd form
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Petite Spotted Glaze Ceramic Gourd Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite gourd lamp has an incredible, variegated, spotted glaze. A bold, yet versatile piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Spotted Glaze Ceramic Gourd Lamp
Petite Spotted Glaze Ceramic Gourd Lamp
$170 Sale Price
40% Off
H 12.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Lightolier table lamp in white satin glazed ceramic stacked spherical bodies. Each segment
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp
$1,800 Sale Price
28% Off
H 39.5 in Dm 7 in
Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp on wooden base 20th Century. In good condition
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp
Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp
$4,039
H 25.99 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid Century Brass Double Gourd Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Mid Century double gourd lamp in the manner of Karl Springer. Large size with great
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Double Gourd Yellow Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A large, double gourd, Chinese glazed ceramic, yellow, vintage table lamp that sits on a round wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chic Gourd Shaped Table Lamp with Custom White Parchment Shade
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic gourd shaped table lamp with custom white parchment shade. The shade itself is 8 in. diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Pair of Sirmos Gourd Shaped Lamps
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Sirmos gourd/melon lamps. An organic form in white plaster.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Sirmos Gourd Shaped Lamps
Pair of Sirmos Gourd Shaped Lamps
$5,500
H 23 in W 20 in D 20 in
Chic Gourd Shaped Table Lamp with Custom White Parchment Shade
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic gourd shaped table lamp with custom white parchment shade. The shade itself is 8 in. diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Chic Gourd Shaped Table Lamp with Custom White Parchment Shade
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic gourd shaped table lamp with custom white parchment shade. The shade itself is 8 in. diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Pair of Caramel Glazed Ceramic Triple Gourd Form Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of caramel glazed ceramic triple gourd form table lamps with saffron yellow and olive green
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Double-Gourd Ceramic Lamp in Plaid
By Abby Kasonik
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Traditional gourd form clad in exuberant, hand-painted plaid patterning. Available in 6 colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Double-Gourd Ceramic Lamp in Plaid
Double-Gourd Ceramic Lamp in Plaid
$2,200 / item
H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Two Gerald Thurston for Lightolier ceramic gourd lamps. Priced $1,800 each. The brass bases and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Double Gourd Hand Painted Pottery Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a near pair of Hollywood Regency Era Italian double gourd lamps. I am describing them as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Bostlund Gourd Form Ceramic Table Lamp With Original Bostlund Shade
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Chicago, IL
Large gourd form ceramic table lamp by Lotte and Gunner Bostlund. The body of the lamp is 18” tall
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Pair of Emerald-Green Glazed Gourd Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ceramic table lamps finished in a deep, high-gloss emerald glaze. Each lamp sits on a
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Emerald-Green Glazed Gourd Lamps
Pair of Emerald-Green Glazed Gourd Lamps
$3,600 / set
H 23 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of Midcentury American Ceramic Ribbed Gourd Large Green Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American ceramic celadon green glazed large table lamps with extended silver
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Gourd Shaped Cork with Walnut Table Lamps C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
has a tiny nick, see pics. Abstract gourd like in it's shape, a very unique pair. Rare to find in this
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Gourd Green Crackle Glaze Porcelain Table Lamps Newly Wired Brass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of amazing gourd shape 1960s crackled porcelain glaze green table lamps. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps are a perfect blend of retro style
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - a Pair
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - a Pair
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Vintage Pair Triple-Gourd Teal Cased-Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
the French made cased-glass bodies of graduated triple-gourd form resting on brass bases; in a deep
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base, Mid-20th
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Murano Polychrome Double Gourd Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid twentieth century Murano glass vases of double gourd form, with white ground and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Sculptural Lacquered Gourd Lamps, Style of Springer, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Sculptural Lacquered Gourd-Form Table Lamps in the Style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer, Lucite

Double Gourd Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Carved elegant double gourd form rock crystal quartz lamps with polish brass decoration. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Double Gourd Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps by Phoenix
Double Gourd Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps by Phoenix
$6,900 / set
H 29 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Rembrandt Lamp Company Brass and Ceramic Umber Melon Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sizable brushed brass and umber ceramic inverted gourd form bodied table lamps by Rembrandt
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases as Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of 20th century, Chinese porcelain, double gourd shaped vases as lamps on gilt-wood mounts
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Spiral Carved and Off-White Lacquered Solid Wood Gourd Form Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon spiral carved table lamp constructed of solid wood with an off-white gloss lacquer finish
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nardi Studios Tall Pierced and Gilt Quadruple Gourd Ceramic Table Lamps
By Nardini Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
Palatial pair of 43", pierced ceramic table lamps with antiqued gilt finish. Contrasting red oxide
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Monumental Hollywood Regency Table Lamps w Gilt Leaves in a Gourd Form
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of turned hardwood (38lbs) table lamps in the shape of gourds with gilt Leaves and
Category

1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue Speckled Glaze Pair Gourd Shape Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair speckled blue glaze ceramic vase gourd shaped lamps. White boucle fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Tall Gourd Shaped Table Lamp Night Blue Glass by Holmegaard, 1960s
By Bent Nordsted, Holmegaard
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall, slim and elegant table lamp from Danish Kastrup Glasværk (later Holmegaard Glass). It is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Tall Gourd Shaped Table Lamp Night Blue Glass by Holmegaard, 1960s
Danish Modern Tall Gourd Shaped Table Lamp Night Blue Glass by Holmegaard, 1960s
$1,217 Sale Price
24% Off
H 27.96 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Elegant Pair of Drip Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage drip glaze ceramic double gourd lamps, circa 1980s. Exceptional range of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Drip Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
Elegant Pair of Drip Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
$8,950 / set
H 32 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Ceramic Gourd Lamps in Cream and Celadon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sublime pair of vintage ceramic double gourd vessels as lamps. Cream with a subtle hint of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic Gourd Lamps in Cream and Celadon
Pair of Ceramic Gourd Lamps in Cream and Celadon
$6,950 / set
H 32 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Gourd Shaped Ceramic Lamp in the style of Axel Salto.
By Axel Salto
Located in New York, NY
Gourd shaped ceramic lamp with an Ombre glazed finish in the style of Axel Salto. The Gourd shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Gourd Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gourd table lamp available at 1stDibs. A gourd table lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 198 options for an antique or vintage gourd table lamp now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a gourd table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right gourd table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gourd table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz and Bent Nordsted are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gourd Table Lamp?

Prices for a gourd table lamp start at $350 and top out at $12,062 with the average selling for $2,400.

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 Gourd Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd 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 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.