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Lamp Table Oriental White Red Flowers 1920s, China
Located in New York, NY
Lamp table oriental white red flowers 1920s, China. A table lamp in white porcelain with red floral
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Table

Swedish Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Primitive Swedish lamp table, 1840. Dimensions: 29.5 inches (75 cms) high 26.5
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Lamp Table
Swedish Lamp Table
H 29.5 in Dm 26.5 in
Swedish Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century Swedish lamp table, 1890. Dimensions: 28.5 inches (72 cms) wide 13.5
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Lamp Table
Swedish Lamp Table
H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 13.5 in
Swedish Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century Swedish lamp table, 1890 Dimensions: 36.5 inches (93 cms) wide 24 inches
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Lamp Table
Swedish Lamp Table
H 29 in W 36.5 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Bronze Converted Oil Lamp Table Lamp Alabaster Shaft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Bronze Converted Oil Lamp Table Lamp Alabaster Shaft. item features alabaster
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pollard Oak Lamp-Table
Located in London, GB
An eccentric George IV Pollard oak lamp-table, circa 1825.
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19th Century British Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Pollard Oak Lamp-Table
Pollard Oak Lamp-Table
H 28.5 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
Antique Desk Lamp / Table Lamp Empire circa 1900, Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique desk lamp / table lamp Empire circa 1900, gold-plated bronze. Solid bronze, fire-gilt
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary Antique 2-tier 2-light lamp table with
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Bronze

Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
H 60 in Dm 16.5 in
Swedish Root Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted rustic root lamp table. 1890. Reference: 8367 Dimensions 28 inches (71 cms
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Root Lamp Table
Swedish Root Lamp Table
H 28 in Dm 23.5 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table. 1760. Reference: 8304 Dimensions 33 inches (84 cms) Wide
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 25.5 in W 33 in D 19 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English one drawer painted lamp table. 1830. Dimensions 29.5 inches (75 cms) Wide 18
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19th Century English William IV Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted one drawer lamp table. 1760. Reference: 8297 Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 26 in W 35 in D 23 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted oak lamp table. 1840. Reference: 7900 Dimensions 33.5 inches (85 cms) Wide
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 28 in W 33.5 in D 20.5 in
French Serpentine Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French serpentine front lamp table, 1890. Dimensions 31.5 inches (80 cms) Wide
Category

19th Century French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

French Serpentine Lamp Table
French Serpentine Lamp Table
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 15 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C painted pine one drawer lamp table. 1890. Reference: 8240 Dimensions 36 inches (91
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C two drawer English painted pine lamp table. 1890. Reference: 8185 Dimensions 32 inches (81
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 29 in W 32 in D 19 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C two drawer English painted pine lamp table. 1890. Reference: 8187 Dimensions 36 inches (91
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Small English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 18th C English fruitwood lowboy/ lamp table, 1780. Dimensions: 29 inches (74 cms
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Small English Lamp Table
Small English Lamp Table
H 29 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Small Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C lamp table with an unusually decorated top. 1890. Reference: 8083 Dimensions 22.5
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19th Century Unknown Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Glass, Pine

Small Painted Lamp Table
Small Painted Lamp Table
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Pine Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Swedish painted pine one drawer lamp table. 1830. Ref: C. Dimensions 41
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

Swedish Pine Lamp Table
Swedish Pine Lamp Table
H 30 in W 41 in D 27.5 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century English painted oak lamp table. 1920. Four available. Reference: 7811
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Early 20th Century English Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Portuguese Chestnut Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Portuguese chestnut lamp table with good turned supports and brass decoration. 1840
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Chestnut

Portuguese Chestnut Lamp Table
Portuguese Chestnut Lamp Table
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C one drawer English painted pine lamp table. 1890. 28.5" to top. Reference: 8186
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

English Painted Lamp Table
English Painted Lamp Table
H 30 in W 31 in D 17 in
French Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted oak lamp table. 1830. Height to apron is 22.5". Reference
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19th Century French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

French Painted Lamp Table
French Painted Lamp Table
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 20.5 in
French Carved Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C French carved and painted beech lamp table with a marble insert. 1920. Reference
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Marble

French Carved Lamp Table
French Carved Lamp Table
H 34 in W 34.5 in D 28 in
Bowfronted Pine Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C bowfronted pine lamp table / desk with traces of original paint. 1820. Clearance is
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19th Century English George IV Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

Bowfronted Pine Lamp Table
Bowfronted Pine Lamp Table
H 30.5 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Handel Bronze Table Lamp. Handel Bronze cast Table Lamp with rare signature stamped on the side of
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Bronze

Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
H 21.5 in Dm 7 in
19th Century Walnut Lamp Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Good looking tripod based French lamp table with a stunning walnut top. Ebonized base has some
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Walnut

English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840. Dimensions: 29 inches (74 cms) high 25
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19th Century English William IV Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Marble

Spanish Original Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted Spanish lamp table. Original worn paint. 1890. Dimensions 31.5 inches (80
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19th Century Spanish Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted lamp table. 1780. Reference: 8183 Dimensions 25.5 inches (65 cms) Wide 19
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 19 in
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table. 1750. Reference: 8230 Dimensions 27 inches (69 cms) Wide
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
H 25 in W 27 in D 21 in
Swedish Original Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Swedish original painted lamp table. Nice old flaky finish. 1890. Dimensions 30
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C French painted oak lamp table. 1790. Dimensions 35.5 inches (90 cms) wide 22
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18th Century French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Lamp Table
18th Century French Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 22 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1780. Dimensions 32 inches (81 cms
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 28 in W 32 in D 26 in
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English oak one drawer painted lamp table. 1760. Reference: 8292 Dimensions 30 inches (76
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
H 28 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C painted pine low boy / lamp table. 1790. Dimensions 31 inches (79 cms) Wide 19
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18th Century British George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 19 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1750. Reference: 8235 Dimensions 32 inches (81
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18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 22 in
English Painted Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1760. Reference: 8226 Dimensions 31 inches (79
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

English Painted Oak Lamp Table
English Painted Oak Lamp Table
H 28 in W 31 in D 22 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1740. Dimensions 30 inches (76 cms
Category

18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 22 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1790. Dimensions 26 inches (66 cms
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1790. Reference: 8200 Dimensions 30
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18th Century English Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C English bleached oak one drawer lamp table. 1730. Reference: 8177 Dimensions 34
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 28 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1760. Reference: 8158 Dimensions 30
Category

18th Century Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Lamp Table
18th Century English Lamp Table
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 21 in
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century painted English oak one drawer lamp table. 1750. Reference: 7862
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18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
H 26 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English one drawer painted lamp table with a decorative frieze. 1760. Reference: 8300
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
H 26 in W 36 in D 20 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany lamp table having a quality mahogany hexagonal top with a dentil moulded
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lamp Table
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lamp Table
H 27.37 in W 13 in D 11.42 in
Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century painted lamp table with two drawers and drop leaves. Fake draw fronts on one
Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 17 in D 24 in
Antique Mahogany Hall Console Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique mahogany hall console table. Suitable as console, hall or lamp table etc... Maesure 24W x
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Walnut

Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Single Art Deco square lamp table made of mahogany and maple veneer stained, solid maple and solid
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table on cabriole legs. 1780. Reference: 7727 Dimensions 34
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18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Lamp Table
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany lamp table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany lamp table having a quality mahogany shaped top with a moulded
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany lamp table
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany lamp table
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Carved Lamp Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Japanese carved lamp table The square top has a plain centre panel the border is beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Carved Lamp Table
Japanese Carved Lamp Table
H 28 in W 15 in D 15 in
18th Century English Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table with one drawer. 1790 Dimensions 33 inches (84 cms) wide
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of Bleached Oak Lamp Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful pair of early 19th C English bleached oak lamp tables. 1830. Reference: 8319 Dimensions
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19th Century English Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of Bleached Oak Lamp Tables
Pair of Bleached Oak Lamp Tables
H 23.5 in W 36 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian quality mahogany lamp table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany lamp table having a quality mahogany shaped top supported by a
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian quality mahogany lamp table
Antique Victorian quality mahogany lamp table
H 24.81 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
18th Century English Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English oak 1 drawer lamp table with barley twist legs. 1760 Reference: 8207 Dimensions 35
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Lamp Table
18th Century English Oak Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 23.5 in
William IV Rosewood Lamp Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5497 Attractive William IV rosewood occasional table, having oblong top with stunning grain and
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Early 19th Century English Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Lamp Table
William IV Rosewood Lamp Table
H 29.134 in W 21.654 in D 14.961 in
French Oak and Walnut Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French oak and walnut lamp table / butchers block. 1880. Chopping block measurements are
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19th Century French Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Regency Period Tilt-Top Mahogany Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive early 19th century mahogany lamp table having well figured oblong tilt-top over
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period Tilt-Top Mahogany Lamp Table
Regency Period Tilt-Top Mahogany Lamp Table
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in
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Antique Lamp Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique lamp table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every antique lamp table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique lamp table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lamp table made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique lamp table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Bradley & Hubbard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Lamp Table?

Prices for an antique lamp table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $575,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,348.

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 Antique Lamp Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    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 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.

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