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Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Bronze And Favrile Glass Harp Table Lamp. Circa 1910, period Art Nouveau Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, orange, brown, and cream. The lamp comes with the original brass harp and has a push button switch and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Wood

Modernist Harp Shaped Sculptural Walnut and Brass Tone Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of attractive Mid-century tulip-shaped sculptural Walnut wood table lamps with Brass tone base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair, Paul Hanson Style Mid Century Mercury Glass Table Lamps Harps Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Contemporary Mercury glass table lamp with shade, Harp and Finial. The spherical glass body
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Antique French Manner Cherub Harp Bronze Lamp Base
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical design representing a cherub playing a harp. The lamp base is set on a square pedestal of pale
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
stimulating desk or table lamp provides a warm glow and, with its adjustable shade, useful directional light
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Harp Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Brass Table Lamp with Putti Reading in front of a Harp, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass table lamp. Elegant lamp for a dining room, a living room or an entrance, perfect to create
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Category

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

Materials

Driftwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
H 29.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 8 in
Virginia MetalCrafters Neoclassical Solid Polished Brass CandleStick Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Virginia MetalCrafters Solid Polished Brass Candle Stick Table Lamps with harp and
Category

20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Massive Mid-Century Modern Flat Beveled Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy and massive Lucite table lamp with harp and finial. The Lucite is beveled and slim
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Solid Polished Brass Petite Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid, polished brass table lamps with harp and finials. Very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Massive Empire Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy and massive Lucite table lamp with harp and finial made in America, circa 1970. The Lucite
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Amphora Vasiform Urn Table Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain, Carl Thieme
Located in Forney, TX
ground, acanthus relief scroll handles, rising on octagonal foot, now mounted as a table lamp, with harp
Category

20th Century German Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair, Faux Bamboo Fluted & Brass Russel Wright Style Table Lamps Bohemian Chic
By Russel Wright, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
of faux fluted bamboo and brass details table lamps with Harp and Finial. NO SHADES. Both are wired
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Eglomese French Art Glass & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Eglomese French Art Glass & Gilt Bronze table lamp. Includes harp and finial. Additional
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Iconic Sculptural Textured White Plaster Table Lamp on Lucite
By Sirmos
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern table lamp with Harp & Finial. Plaster undertone with textured finish in a slim
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage English Regency Style Mahogany Floor Table Lamp with Carved Harp Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Mahogany Floor Table Lamp with Carved Harp Gallery. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style wreaths and harps. (Now converted to table lamps - electrified). Both lamps fitted with recent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gordon and Jane Martz 170 Lamp Pair for Marshall Studios Maroon Tan Sgraffito
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
of peach and light tan. Original wiring with new shade and harps. These table lamps would work well
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Rare & Stunning Mid Century Modern Lucite and Brass Pedestal Floor Lamp Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
. The thick lucite table lamp on top with its harp design too has both a classic and an extravagant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Damascene Harp Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Signed on base and numbered 419 and signed LCT on shade. Dimensions - Shade 7" diameter..
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Hand-wrought Iron Table Lamp in the Harp Shape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a nicely designed, hand-wrought iron lamp from 1920's France. Every centimeter -- yea
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Minor Turned Walnut Table Lamp
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
Solid turned walnut table lamp with harp shade fixture shown in matte natural finish, other woods
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Finial Harp Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Solid white finial lamp with aged patina. European fabric shade. A pair is available. Base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Finial Harp Lamp
Finial Harp Lamp
H 30 in Dm 24 in
Finial Harp Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Off white finial lamp with a crackle finish. European fabric shade. A pair is available. Base is 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Finial Harp Lamp
Finial Harp Lamp
H 30 in D 24 in
Tiffany Harp Desk Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany dore harp desk lamp with original iridescent shade, bulbous shaft, and terminating on
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Tiffany Harp Desk Lamp
Tiffany Harp Desk Lamp
H 18 in W 9.5 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Harp Table Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular yet simple Tiffany Studios bronze desk or table lamp with it’s original iridescent
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1960s Brass Harp Table Desk Task Lamp Sculptural Shape Style Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass Table Desk Task Lamp in a sculptural harp shape. Made in the USA
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Harp Shaped Sculptural Walnut and Brass Tone Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of attractive Mid-century tulip-shaped sculptural Walnut wood table lamps with Brass tone base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Glass and Bronze “Harp” Tiffany Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Harp" desk lamp. Circa 1900's. A similar base and shade are
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Hollywood Regency Pair of Lucite Table Lamps in Harp and Obelisk Shapes
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning pair of plexiglass 1970s table lamps. One in the shape of a harp, the other in the shape
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Bradley and Hubbard Harp Style Desk Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
While this lamp is not signed, we recognize the work of Bradley and Hubbard, who were known for
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Remarkable Ceramic Lamp and Decorative Box with Bird Motif
By Charley Harper
Located in NYC, NY
A large table lamp with a matching decorative box featuring a fun bird and square motif throughout
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Collectors refer to these as "chunk jewel lamps". We have sold many different examples of this
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Signed Tiffany Studios Harp Lamp with Original Pulled Feather Glass Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely little lamp can be the perfect accent to any area of your home. Both shade and base are
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Studios Harp Lamp W/ Pulled Feather Art Glass Shade, Ca. 1905
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an authentic antique Tiffany & Co. Studios lamp. The bronze base which supports the shade
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Treble Clef Piano Desk Lamp in Brass & Black Enameled Base by Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare polished brass musical note /harp desk table lamp, by Laurel Lighting Company
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp.
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent shape and white glazed finish to this tall sculptural ceramic table lamp. Brass harp and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Midcentury Murano Swirled Glass Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano Glass shoulder vase form table lamp, harp included with glass ball finial above
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Polished Vintage Moroccan Moorish Brass Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
lacquered wooden base. Hollywood Regency Moroccan style brass ginger jar form table lamp. Included harps
Category

20th Century Moroccan Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent shape and white glazed finish to these tall sculptural ceramic table lamps. Brass harp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

White and Brown Faux Bamboo Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of painted ceramic faux bamboo table lamps with harps, circa 1970s.
Category

20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A delightful Tiffany Studios New York 419 bronze harp Art Nouveau table or desk lamp with a
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gordon and Jane Martz 170 Lamp for Marshall Studios Charcoal Sand textured
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
withholder non original shade and harp. This table lamp would work well between organic sofas by Vladimir
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Pharmacy Desk Lamp with Glass Bell Shade circa 1910
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early electric Edwardian tiffany style all brass harp table lamp with white milk glass bell shade
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Noverdy French Art Deco Vine Table Lamp, 1930
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco harp table lamp by Noverdy (Dijon), France, circa 1930. Frosted molded glass shade
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Noverdy French Art Deco Vine Table Lamp, 1930
Noverdy French Art Deco Vine Table Lamp, 1930
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Linenfold Harp Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Studios lamp perfect for your bedside table, desk or library table. The gold gilt patina on the orange
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp with Harp and Finial
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Hollywood Regency sculptural bronze pineapple table lamp with harp and finial. Has a felt
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1920s Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Desk Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Arts & Crafts brass harp desk/table lamp. Finely crafted by Bradley & Hubbard in the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tiffany Studios Tall Bronze Harp Table Desk Lamp New York, 1915
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall elegant Tiffany Studios bronze desk or table lamp with original patinated bronze shade. The
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Hand Carved Travertine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Harp & Finial, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy 1970 Italian hand carved travertine stone table lamp with Harp & Finial. U.S. wired and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Tiffany Studios Harp Lamp with Pine Needle Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This sweet little lamp is a nice example of the work of the master of lamps, Tiffany Studios. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Harp Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the harp table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every harp table lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect harp table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right harp table lamp, those designed in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made harp table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Bradley & Hubbard and Louis Comfort Tiffany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Harp Table Lamp?

Prices for a harp table lamp start at $350 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $4,700.

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 Harp Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
  • 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 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 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 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.

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