Korean Table Lamps
Vintage Streamline Art Deco Style Skyscraper Brass Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural brass or bronze table lamp features an abstract geometric form with diamond shaped base
Category
Vintage 1960s Korean Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Cotton' by Sebastian Herkner x AGO, Charcoal
By AGO Lighting, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Cotton Table lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting
Charcoal
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Cotton' by Sebastian Herkner x AGO, Chocolate
By AGO Lighting, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting
Materials: Aluminium, Stainless
Light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$620 / item
H 13 in Dm 10.24 in
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Cotton' by Sebastian Herkner x AGO, Deep Green
By AGO Lighting, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Cotton Table Lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting
Deep Green
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$620 / item
H 13 in Dm 10.24 in
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Flip' by Sebastian Herkner X AGO, Green
By Sebastian Herkner, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Flip' Table lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting, Green
Materials:
- Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$360 / item
H 17.92 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Flip' by Sebastian Herkner X AGO, Charcoal
By AGO Lighting, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Flip' Table lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting, Charcoal
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$360 / item
H 17.92 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Flip' by Sebastian Herkner X AGO, Ash
By Sebastian Herkner, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Flip' Table lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting, Ash
Materials:
- Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$360 / item
H 17.92 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Flip' by Sebastian Herkner X AGO, Chocolate
By AGO Lighting, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Flip' Table lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting, Chocolate
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$360 / item
H 17.92 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
1980s Art Deco Sarreid Lacquered Brass Lattice Table Lamps – a Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a rare pair of lamps by Sarreid Ltd, circa the 1980s. These lamps
Category
Vintage 1980s Korean Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Heavy Brass Refurbished Korean Ship Light. Wired for Modern Use. 1960's.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our heavy brass ship's light comes from a Korean vessel, and has been up cycled into a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Other Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,371
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Asian Hollywood Regency Brass Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Hollywood Regency Asian Brass Lamp
1950 James Mont Attributed
Has a Korea Stamp on Base
Working
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass Saguaro Cactus Lamp
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patinated heavy cast brass saguaro cactus sculpture lamp mounted on black wooden base.
Globe is 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small Patinated Brass Saguaro Cactus Lamp
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small patinated brass saguaro cactus lamp mounted on black wooden base. Globe is 4.5" diameter and
Category
Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Green Verdigris Patinated Brass Saguaro Cactus Lamp
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Green verdigris patinated brass saguaro cactus sculpture lamp with roadrunner mounted on a black
Category
Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gyuhan Lee McDonald's Paper Bag Lamp 9-2
By Gyuhan Lee
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper bag lighting 9-2
From McDonald's Paper Bag Series manufactured by designer Ghuyan Lee.
Korea
Category
2010s Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Large Brass Saguaro Cactus Sculpture Lamp
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass saguaro cactus and roadrunner sculpture from 1970’s mounted as lamps. Only brass cactus is 29
Category
Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Table Lamp Mid Century Modern pewter and brass Yin Yang Korea 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Table Lamp Mid Century Modern pewter and brass Yin Yang Korea 1950's
New sockets and rewired
Shade
Category
Vintage 1960s North Korean Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Pair of Korean White Porcelain Vessels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusually shaped Korean white porcelain vessels fitted as lamps.
Category
Antique 19th Century North Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Constella table lamp (Verdant)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
From Celestial Inspiration to Timeless Continuity
The Constella Table Lamp by Kollage is more than
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Constella table lamp (Sunset)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
From Celestial Inspiration to Timeless Continuity
The Constella Table Lamp by Kollage is more than
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Constella table lamp (Breeze)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
From Celestial Inspiration to Timeless Continuity
The Constella Table Lamp by Kollage is more than
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Huit table lamp by Kollage (blue-blue)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
Add vibrance with the 8 distinct charms of the Huit Lamp. Crafted from Lowlit Collective’s biomass
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which pigments on the
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Huit table lamp by Kollage (black - orange spice)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
Add vibrance with the 8 distinct charms of the Huit Lamp. Crafted from Lowlit Collective’s biomass
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Huit table lamp by Kollage (mud-klimt emerald)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
Add vibrance with the 8 distinct charms of the Huit Lamp. Crafted from Lowlit Collective’s biomass
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Huit table lamp by Kollage (brown-barcord purple)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
Add vibrance with the 8 distinct charms of the Huit Lamp. Crafted from Lowlit Collective’s biomass
Category
2010s South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Orange Brown, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which pigments on the
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 6.3 in D 3.9 in
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Blue over Gray, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which pigments on the
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 6.3 in D 3.9 in
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Pink over Green, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which pigments on the
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 6.3 in D 3.9 in
Set of Contemporary Coloured Lights, Baechae Series by Jungeun Hong, Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
BaeChae Series 2020 / 16x28x15(CM) / Table Lamp / Black Coated Metal, Acryl, Fabric, LED
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Bae
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 6.3 in D 3.9 in
Cosmo Boom by Kollage (White)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
The COSMO LAMP, a miniature universe on your table, invites you to create a unique masterpiece from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Cosmo Orbit by Kollage (Mud)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
The COSMO LAMP, a miniature universe on your table, invites you to create a unique masterpiece from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Cosmo Boom by Kollage (Deep green)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
The COSMO LAMP, a miniature universe on your table, invites you to create a unique masterpiece from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Cosmo Orbit by Kollage (Deep green)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
The COSMO LAMP, a miniature universe on your table, invites you to create a unique masterpiece from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Cosmo Orbit by Kollage (White)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
Infused with a unique concept story and artwork, the COSMO lamp embodies exceptional collectible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Cosmo Boom by Kollage (Mud)
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
The COSMO LAMP, a miniature universe on your table, invites you to create a unique masterpiece from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Custom Lamp Utilizing a Korean Urn by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This urn lamp has an elegant floral motif and is situated on a 3 inch wooden base. Seemingly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ceramic, Linen
Ormolu, Enamel and Jewel Mounted Chinese or Korean Porcelain Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Ormolu, enamel and jewel mounted Chinese or Korean Porcelain Lamp by E.F. Caldwell. The jewels
Category
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
A Chinese/Korean porcelain, ormolu, enamel and jewel mounted lamp E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese/Korean porcelain, ormolu, enamel and jewel mounted lamp by E. F. Caldwell. Finely
Category
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Metal and Acylic "Cobra" Style Desk or Table Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
We have a pair of the brass Cobra lamps and a single chrome
lamp in the same style. They are
Category
Vintage 1980s Korean Other Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Celadon Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Korean celadon porcelain table lamp with cranes and foliage design.
Measurements
Category
Antique Early 1900s Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1970's Black Lacquered Table Lamps by Roe Kasian
By Roe Kasian
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of black lacquered wood table lamps by Korean American designer Roe Kasian ( signed at
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Small Brass Saguaro Cactus Sculpture Lamp
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small brass saguaro cactus and roadrunner sculpture from 1970’s mounted as a lamp. Only cactus is
Category
Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wave Lamps by Erwin Lambeth Design Attributed to Pierre Cardin
By Erwin Lambeth, Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous pair of brass lamps manufactured for Erwin Lambeth, design attributed to Pierre Cardin
Category
Mid-20th Century South Korean Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 13 in D 3.5 in
Korean Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Brambleton, VA
Gorgeous color and glazed Korean pottery made into a table lamp. Wired and ready. Height up to
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Korean pottery lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Korean potter storage vase made into lamp with great old brass mounts.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Korean Lamps
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century South Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
Large Korean Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Sarasota, FL
A large Korean bronze pricket form oil lamp. The lotus form base decorated with Buddhist figures in
Category
Antique 19th Century North Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
18th C. Korean Buddha Converted Into Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY KOREAN BRONZE BUDDHA CONVERTED INTO A LAMP.
WITH SHADE: H 22" W 22" D 8½"
Category
Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
A Contemporary Vase Mounted As A Lamp
By Park Byung-Ho
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Korean design vase by Park Byung-Ho, now mounted as a lamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Stoneware Jar Mounted as a Lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
continuous dragon decoration, mounted as a lamp.
The body of this intriguing jar is more gray than white
Category
Antique Late 18th Century South Korean Table Lamps
A Pair of Korean Ormolu Lamped Vases
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A matching pair of late-nineteenth-century Korean porcelain lamps depicting elements of the Eight
Category
Antique 19th Century North Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Asian Urn Wired as a Lamp with Bronze Base and Mounts, circa 1900
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Wonderful large Asian, possibly Chinese or Korean urn wired as a lamp with original turn of the
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
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Mid Century Modern Industrial Aluminum Coat and Hat Rack
By Smokador
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Industrial aluminum coat and hat rack from the sixties. Has eight hooks. Made by the Smokador co. which was bought out by Knoll. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Tafla C4 Polished Stainless Steel Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tafla O series is characterized by smooth, optically light shapes inspired by liquid droplets and thanks to its unique form, combines the world of design, art and technology. Tafla c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,730 Sale Price
14% Off
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 2.37 in
SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
MDF surfaces and Swedish pine solid wood spheres lacquered in creamy beige colour. Manufactured by local artisans in Cyprus.
This compact low level piece elaborates the curved profi...
Category
2010s Greek Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Medium Tera Table Lamp in Glazed Indigo by Ceramic
By Ceramicah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tera Lamp is Ceramicah’s signature table lamp, known for its classic silhouette, thoughtful proportions and earthy finishes. The Glazed Tera Lamp in Indigo is an exclusive color ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a g...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
$1,419 / item
H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 12.6 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Travertine side table on three pieces of cylinder.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine side table from Kiwano. ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
M...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$817 Sale Price / item
47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Meander Single Sconce with Longer Leather Wrapped Flex arm
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Customizable leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This listing shows the Meander Sconce with an upward angled 20" leather wrapped flex arm, co...
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Galerie Elm Wood Side Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life.
The most authentic materials are hand selected, and h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Ancora-W1 Contemporary Articulating Brass Wall Light Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
21st century contemporary handcrafted wall lamp fixture or sconce, made of a gold polished brass structure adorned with a brown sheathed leather detail hand sewn by artisan saddle ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$890 / item
H 22.68 in Dm 7.88 in
Linen Pendant Light, Nomen
By Heather Shoon, Aaron Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nested, trimless linen shades cut clean lines. Finished with perforated diffuser, the Nomen provides soft, dappled light. This 18” tall, 24” diameter light is suspended with a black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Minimal Reclaimed Teak Wood Low Slab Coffee Table by CEU Studio, Varying Height
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Low Slab Table by CEU
The item is customizable by size
Low Slab 31: 31" dia x .11.7" H
Low Slab 33: 33" dia x 11.5" H
Slab 36: 36 dia x 15.7" H
Simple and solid lines create a m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,500
H 11.7 in Dm 31 in
Gem 3 Pendant with Hand-Blown Glass, Linear
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
The GEM 3 Linear Pendant is built of brass with an LED light source that is diffused by a hand-blown opal white glass diffuser. This pendant works as an individual fixture or can be ...
Category
2010s Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Sage Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Sage Color by Philippe Malouin
Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting . B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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Korean Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Korean table lamps available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, all Korean table lamps available were constructed with great care. Korean table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Korean table lamps made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Korean table lamps over the years, but those made by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Erwin Lambeth and William Billy Haines are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Korean Table Lamps?
Korean table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $10,950.
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 Korean Table Lamps
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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.”
Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting 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.
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