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Rare Art Deco Lamp, Direct and Indirect Lighting, circa 1930, Fully Restored
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Art Deco lamp, direct and indirect lighting, circa 1930. Delicious indirect lighting thanks
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare MOSS Articulating Fiberglass Reflector Table Lamp Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MCM ICON! MOSS FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR SHADE AND CONE TABLE LAMP! (APPROX. 17" TALL By 15
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Contemporary Brass Table Lamp
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
table lamp is indirect, so it's very diffused and soft, just like many pieces designed by the artist.
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

[ARRAY] Lucid Light - Table Lamp
By David Derksen
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
These finely perforated table lamps play with the perception of the observer. The light objects do
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

[ARRAY] Lucid Light - Table Lamp
[ARRAY] Lucid Light - Table Lamp
H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 15.36 in
Brazilian Contemporary Aluminum Table Lamp
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Cápsula Mini is very light, due to its material. The light emitted by the table lamp is indirect, so
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Good original condition with patina - New electricity - Interesting model - Indirect
Category

Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
H 16.93 in Dm 13.39 in
G50 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table lamp G50, uses a diffusing screen that closes a perforated sheet metal drum lined with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Table Lamp Silver Gold, Modern Metal Table Lamp in the Style of Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
a great indirect light. Lamp holder E27 The table lamp is in a good condition with signs of
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vihaan Table Lamp by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
Vihaan Table Lamp by Studio Indigene Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 17.14 cm Materials: Reclaimed Teak
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vihaan Table Lamp by Studio Indigene
Vihaan Table Lamp by Studio Indigene
H 6.75 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Gvpo Table Lamp by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Gvpo Table Lamp by Kutarq Studio Materials: Aluminum. Dimensions: D 21 x W 8 x H 56 cm Matt
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gvpo Table Lamp by Kutarq Studio
Gvpo Table Lamp by Kutarq Studio
H 22.05 in W 3.15 in D 8.27 in
Aida Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aida table lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti. Current production designed and manufactured in Copenhagen
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Silver & Blue
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Yellow & White
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Red
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Orbe Table Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Silver
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Green
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Orbe Table Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Brass & Carbon
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Viga Table Lamp by Caio Superchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Viga table lamp by Caio Superchi Limited edition of 10 Dimensions: D15 x W7 x H28 cm Materials
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Viga Table Lamp by Caio Superchi
Viga Table Lamp by Caio Superchi
H 11.03 in W 2.76 in D 5.91 in
Luci Italia "T417" Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Luci Italia
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and rare table or floor lamp big ball, Italian Production Luci Illuminazione di Interni
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Lumina Eve Table Lamp by Foster + Partners
By Foster & Partners
Located in New York, NY
4W LED Touch dimmer Black or Brass From the experience of Eve, comes Eve, a stand lamp similar to
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Lumina Eva Table Lamp by Foster + Partners
By Foster & Partners
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Foster + Partners, Eva is a free-standing lamp that meets the need for an indirect
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Black by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp 'Switch' designed by Nendo in 2007. Table lamp giving direct and indirect light. Metal
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Black by Oluce
Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Black by Oluce
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Black by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp 'Switch' designed by Nendo in 2007. Table lamp giving direct and indirect light. Metal
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Black by Oluce
Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Black by Oluce
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Bronze Table Lamp by Anasthasia Millot, 2016
By Anasthasia Millot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bronze lamp by Anasthasia Millot. Millot originally studied fashion design in Paris, and
Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Firmamento Milano Sese Table Lamp by Carlo Guglielmi
By Carlo Guglielmi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
: White, black, gold; materials: Varnished aluminum structure; typology: Table lamp with indirect light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Firmamento Milano Trilite Table Lamp by Franco Raggi
By Firmamento Milano, Franco Raggi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
wood. Diffuser in polished aluminium; Typology: Table Lamp with indirect light; Instructions: Indirect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D40 x W36 x H59 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
H 23.23 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
Silhouette Warm White Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Silhouette warm white table lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 40 x W 36 x H 59 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Silhouette Warm White Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
Silhouette Warm White Table Lamp by Warm Nordic
H 23.23 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
Acrilica Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Acrilica table lamp designed by Marco Zanuso Soto for Oluce. Initially known as the 281 model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Acrilica Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
Acrilica Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Nemo Kuta Table Lamp Designed by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
KUTA table Table lamp with an aluminum circular reflector which shields the lighting distribution
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Passy Table Lamp, Small Model by Bourgeois Boheme
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury inspired table lamp. The brass shade creates a nice indirect lighting source with a soft
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Satin Gold by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp 'Switch' designed by Nendo in 2007. Table lamp giving direct and indirect light. Metal
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Satin Gold by Oluce
Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Satin Gold by Oluce
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Table Lamp in Bronze by Anasthasia Millot
By Anasthasia Millot
Located in New York, NY
A large elegant table lamp by Anasthasia Millot. Anasthasia Millot originally studied fashion
Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Satin Gold by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp 'Switch' designed by Nendo in 2007. Table lamp giving direct and indirect light. Metal
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Satin Gold by Oluce
Nendo Table Lamp 'Switch' Satin Gold by Oluce
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Firmamento Milano White Badessa Table Lamp by Michele Reginaldi
By Michele Reginaldi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. Table lamp with indirect and reflected light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gravita, Table Lamp by Antonio Macchi Cassia, Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
About Gravita, table lamp by Antonio Macchi Cassia Adjustable table lamp, The luminaire in the
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Magnets

Rare Italian Table Lamp, 1950s, Marble and Enameled Copper
By Paolo De Poli, Casey Fantin , Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist Italian table lamp with marble base and an enameled copper and perspex shade. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Copper, Brass

Design Brass Table Lamp by Zukov, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Maker: Zukov(marked) - New electricity - Indirect lighting jt.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
Hartau table lamp handmade by Studio d'Armes Design by Alexandre Joncas Dimensions: D 44 x W 15 x H
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio D'armes
Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio D'armes
H 23.04 in W 5.91 in D 17.33 in
Rare Bauhaus Floor or Table Lamp The Luminator, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus floor or table lamp with indirect light. Manufactured by Gottlieb Brothers & Brauchbar
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gemelli Table Lamp . Minimal Cozy Scandinavian . Light Design ! Sale !
By Gustavo Martini
Located in Roma, IT
and well-being to his home and life. Gemelli table lamp is a product designed by the award wining
Category

2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Passy Table Lamp Model 3 by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with brass elements, create a striking table lamp. With the angled lines, the lamps arm holds the
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

T.O Table Lamp Black Marble and Brass
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
dimmable LED light source with tactile push switch appropriately positioned at the end of arm. Both table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

T.O Table Lamp Black Marble and Chrome
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
dimmable LED light source with tactile push switch appropriately positioned at the end of arm. Both table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

T.O Table Lamp White Marble and Brass
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
dimmable LED light source with tactile push switch appropriately positioned at the end of arm. Both table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Martinelli Luce Elmetto 685 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp indirect light. Adjustable reflector with inside screen made of aluminum painted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Firmamento Milano White Ginevra Table Lamp by Michele Reginaldi
By Michele Reginaldi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. Table lamp with indirect light. Sculpture in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Passy Table Lamp Model 3 by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with brass elements, create a striking table lamp. With the angled lines, the lamps arm holds the
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

Tommaso Barbi Table Lamp in Murano Glass Italian Manufacture 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Elegant abat-jour table lamp in satin murano glass “a bolle” with brass details. The conical
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Francesca Borelli Table Lamp 'Eva' Black Metal by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp "Eva" designed by Francesca Borelli in 2017. Table lamp giving indirect and reflected
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Yellow
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in yellow. Originally designed in 1950 by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Red
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in red. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in White
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in white. Originally designed in 1950 by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Blue
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in blue. Originally designed in 1950 by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Francesca Borelli Table Lamp 'Eva' Black Metal by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp "Eva" designed by Francesca Borelli in 2017. Table lamp giving indirect and reflected
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maia table lamp by Arturo Silva for Antonangeli, C. 1990
By Antonangeli
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Rare table lamp model Maia designed by Arturo Silva in circa 1990. Produced by Italian manufacturer
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Firmamento Milano Pillolina Table Lamp by Parisotto and Formenton Architetti
By Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
glass; Typology: Table Lamp with indirect light and Rechargeable; Instructions: Indirect light, table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Indirect Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic indirect table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every indirect table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 81 options for an antique or vintage indirect table lamp now, or shop our selection of 142 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the indirect table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right indirect table lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one indirect table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Oluce, Bitossi and Firmamento Milano produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Indirect Table Lamp?

The average selling price for an indirect table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $80,664 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Indirect Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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

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