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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Single Sky Blue Porcelain Gourd Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage sky blue porcelain gourd lamp with a slender neck and round bottom in a beautiful shade
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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
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
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 Modern Sculptural Gourd Shaped Cork 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
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
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
Italian Mid Century Ochre Glazed Gourd Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of hand decorated ochre glazed ceramic lamps with a gourd/sinuous shape mounted on
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
Danish Modern Tall Gourd Shaped Table Lamp Night Blue Glass by Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Bent Nordsted
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
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
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
Vintage Boho Chic Hand Painted Gourd Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Glazed ceramic table lamps. Beautiful hand painted blue design on a cream
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
A French Gourd Lamp in the Manner of Jean Besnard
Located in London, GB
A striking double gourd form vase in the manner of Jean Besnard with coral surface covered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Richly-Colored American 1960s Gourd-Form Drip-Glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground, measures: height 12.5" to top of ceramic, 25" to top of shade.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Hammered Pewter Gourd Lamp by Leon Provins, Belgium
Located in San Diego, CA
Belgian Art Nouveau hammered pewter gourd shape lamp by artist Leon Provins (Belgium, 1873-1943
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Organic Art Nouveau Gourd Form Lamp
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery lamp in sensual gourd form with green over caramel glaze, circa 1910s. Good quality
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Fine Pair of Continental Double-Gourd Lamps with Applied Floral Vines
Located in San Francisco, CA
of exceptional quality, each double-gourd form lamp with hand-painted butterflies and raised
Category
Vintage 1950s German Rococo Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair English Aesthetic Movement Gourd Vases, Now as Lamps Attributed Doulton
By Doulton Burslem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair English Aesthetic Movement Gourd Vases, Now as Lamps Attributed Doulton-Lambeth Pottery Circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Gourd Rare Green Ceramic Lamp 1960s
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s ceramic lamp designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. A gourd form with Rosen’s signature
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Majolica Pottery Double Gourd Lamp, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Red Majolica Pottery Double Gourd Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Lights
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Exquisite Pair of Handmade Brass Studded Gourd Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage handmade brass studded gourd vessels as custom lamps. Exceptional range
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chic French Gourd-Shaped Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Accolay Pottery, France
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French Gourd-shaped glazed ceramic lamp by Accolay Pottery, France. New custom cream European
Category
Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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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
- What are gourd lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2024To 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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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This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.