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Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp

Art Deco Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Art Deco Lamp, the rectangular marble base with a metal fish beside a cream glass ball shade - 9"w x 5"d x 6"h - - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Table Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Tall Midcentury Decorative Brass Lamp, 1950, Italy
Table Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Tall Midcentury Decorative Brass Lamp, 1950, Italy

Table Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Tall Midcentury Decorative Brass Lamp, 1950, Italy

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in New York, NY

A very decorative brass, midcentury table lamp by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1950. The lamp is in the shape of a large lotus leaf.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass standard lamp
Brass standard lamp

Brass standard lamp

$2,452Sale Price|20% Off

Brass standard lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th Century brass standard lamp. Having a Corinthian column and adjustable stem, raised up on a stepped square base terminating in paw feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mano Standing Lamp
Mano Standing Lamp

Mano Standing Lamp

$7,040Sale Price / item|28% Off

Mano Standing Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, US

Mano Standing Lamp Dimensions: 18"D x 12"W x 73"H Finishes offered: Polished Brass (Mirror Outside / Brushed Inside) Aluminum Base, Fine Satin Stain...

Category

2010s North American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sunset Medium Lamp
Sunset Medium Lamp

Sunset Medium Lamp

$6,585 / item

Sunset Medium Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Sunset collection of striking sculptural lamps, this table lamp will make a statement in a contemporary home, where it will also be a unique decoration on a console, desk...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ceramic Lamps French Vase Lamps Gold Beige Black Traditional a Pair
Vintage Ceramic Lamps French Vase Lamps Gold Beige Black Traditional a Pair

Vintage Ceramic Lamps French Vase Lamps Gold Beige Black Traditional a Pair

By Maison Charles, Henredon, Robert Kostka, Maitland Smith, Maison Le Dauphin

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage Mid Century French Baluster vase Ceramic Table Lamps French 1980s - a Pair Impressive and enchanting table lamps.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Floor Lamp
Minimalist Floor Lamp

Minimalist Floor Lamp

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The lamp shade is new.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Thorn Lamp Summer
Thorn Lamp Summer

Thorn Lamp Summer

$6,395 / item

Thorn Lamp Summer

By Richard Yasmine

Located in Kolkata, IN

The stem of a rose imagined as a towering lamp with lit up thorns. Fantastical with sculptural details the Thorn Lamp Summer is grand in any space What if nature’s tiniest wonders w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Thorn Lamp Autumn
Thorn Lamp Autumn

Thorn Lamp Autumn

$6,395 / item

Thorn Lamp Autumn

By Richard Yasmine

Located in Kolkata, IN

The stem of a rose imagined as a towering lamp with lit up thorns. Fantastical with sculptural details the Thorn Lamp Summer is grand in any space What if nature’s tiniest wonders w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass and wood lamps
Brass and wood lamps

Brass and wood lamps

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Beautiful brass and wood lamps from the seventies eighties. Rotating lampshades and switch's on the bases.

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Porcelain Lamp
Vintage French Porcelain Lamp

Vintage French Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French Sang de boeuf table lamp with gilt base. Measurements: Height of body: 20" Height to shade rest: 30" Diameter: 7.25"

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish modern table lamp
Swedish modern table lamp

Swedish modern table lamp

Located in Hammarö, SE

Swedish Modern Table Lamp, 1940s A refined Swedish Modern table lamp from the 1940s, distinguished by its sculptural composition and elegant use of materials.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Paris porcelain lamps
Pair Paris porcelain lamps

Pair Paris porcelain lamps

Located in Augusta, GA

Pair late 19thC ps porcelain urns wired a lamps painted with scenes

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Bamboo Floor Lamp
Bamboo Floor Lamp

Bamboo Floor Lamp

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A floor lamp comprised of four bamboo posts held together by four horizontally positioned bamboo rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Large Green Midcentury Lamp
Large Green Midcentury Lamp

Large Green Midcentury Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1960's Italian table lamp Measurements: Height of body: 20" Height to shade rest: 29.5" Diameter: 11"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Graham Table Lamp
Graham Table Lamp

Graham Table Lamp

$3,900 / item

Graham Table Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

This striking table lamp has a ceramic body finished in ghost green lacquer resting on a multifaceted metal base.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Floor Lamp
Brass Floor Lamp

Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, England

Antique brass floor lamp with a twisted rope stem design. Re-polished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1880-1881 Hungarian Porcelain Oil Lamp Mounted as an Electric Table Lamp
1880-1881 Hungarian Porcelain Oil Lamp Mounted as an Electric Table Lamp

1880-1881 Hungarian Porcelain Oil Lamp Mounted as an Electric Table Lamp

By Zsolnay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hungarian 1880-1881 porcelain oil lamp now mounted as an electric table lamp. Zsolnay Porcelain Manufcture, Pécs, Hungary.

Category

Antique 1880s Hungarian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Lamp
Italian Midcentury Lamp

Italian Midcentury Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 20" Height to shade rest: 32" Diameter: 12"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Midcentury Lamp
Large Midcentury Lamp

Large Midcentury Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian ceramic lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 21" Height to shade rest: 33" Diameter: 11"

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Italian Lamp
Midcentury Italian Lamp

Midcentury Italian Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's Italian ceramic table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade rest: 37" Diameter: 14"

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Butterflies Murano Gold Table Lamp
Butterflies Murano Gold Table Lamp

Butterflies Murano Gold Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Table lamp with lamp shade: Height: 106cm. Exceptional piece and unique piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

Ercole Barovier Lenti Lamp
Ercole Barovier Lenti Lamp

Ercole Barovier Lenti Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Barovier and Toso lamp Glass with Gold Inclusions Original Lamp Fitting A great Large Example

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Large English Wood Lamp
Large English Wood Lamp

Large English Wood Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English turned wood lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 33" Height to shade rest: 48" Diameter: 13.5"

Category

Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Lamp
Arts & Crafts Lamp

Arts & Crafts Lamp

By Arts and Crafts Company

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Arts and Crafts style table lamp, made of silver-plated bronze with fabric shade.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lighting - Modernist table lamp
Lighting - Modernist table lamp

Lighting - Modernist table lamp

$170Sale Price|50% Off

Lighting - Modernist table lamp

Located in Porto, PT

Lighting - Modernist lampshade. Made of painted clay; with lampshade. Electrified. Height: 34 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Midcentury Ceramic Lamp

Midcentury Ceramic Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's American ceramic table lamp with bird. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 28" Width: 11.5"

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Walnut Floor Lamp by Raymond Pfennig for Zina Lamp Co., 1960s
Solid Walnut Floor Lamp by Raymond Pfennig for Zina Lamp Co., 1960s

Solid Walnut Floor Lamp by Raymond Pfennig for Zina Lamp Co., 1960s

By Raymond Pfennig, Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Southampton, NJ

Solid walnut hourglass-shaped floor lamp designed by Raymond Pfennig for Zina Lamp Co.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Standard Lamp
Brass Standard Lamp

Brass Standard Lamp

Located in London, England

Adjustable brass Corinthian column floor lamp on claw feet. Shade not included. Circa 1890 H 167/208cm x W 39cm x D 39cm

Category

Antique 1890s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Porcelain Lamp
White Porcelain Lamp

White Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian white porcelain lamp with lucite base. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 25" Diameter: 10"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Vintage Mid Century Ribbon Floor or Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
Vintage Mid Century Ribbon Floor or Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.

Vintage Mid Century Ribbon Floor or Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

Brutalist patinated steel ribbon lamp by Harry Balmer and Harold Weiss for Laurel Lamp Company, made in the United States c. 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps

Located in Lake Worth, FL

The plaque on the base of the lamps is from a Moderator Lamp. Moderator lamps are a type of 19th-century oil lamp.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Goldie C Lamp
Goldie C Lamp

Goldie C Lamp

$1,755 / item

Goldie C Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

The base of this elegant lamp, designed by Studio 63 for Marioni, is a pyramid in black ceramic.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Ceramic Lamp, 1970s
Brutalist Ceramic Lamp, 1970s

Brutalist Ceramic Lamp, 1970s

Located in KUTNO, PL

This vintage ceramic table lamp perfectly captures the aesthetic of the 1960s and 1970s, when organic forms and bold textures became a hallmark of modernist design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ducale Bedside Lamp
Ducale Bedside Lamp

Ducale Bedside Lamp

$3,740 / item

Ducale Bedside Lamp

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant lamp was designed to sit on a bedside table. Its body is crafted in mouth-blown crystal in a rich amber coloration, with a clear base.

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Embossed Leather Lamp
Embossed Leather Lamp

Embossed Leather Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Embossed Leather Lamp

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Single Glass Lamp
Single Glass Lamp

Single Glass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian glass and brass lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 20" Width/depth: 4.25" square base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern desk lamp. Unusual design lamp comprised of a steel square base, copper support with and enameled shade.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Goldie A Lamp
Goldie A Lamp

Goldie A Lamp

$1,780 / item

Goldie A Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

The base of this elegant lamp is a cylinder in white ceramic whose surface is decorated with ridges throughout.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Ceramic Lamp
1950s Ceramic Lamp

1950s Ceramic Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Ceramic lamp with fiberglass shade. Lamp measurements are with the shade on.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Industrial Floor Lamp
Industrial Floor Lamp

Industrial Floor Lamp

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Adjustable Floor Lamp. Rewired and working at perfection.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Lamp
Midcentury Lamp

Midcentury Lamp

Located in Asheville, NC

Carnival glass base and paper shade. All original, authentic period vintage.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Glass lamp, 1970
Glass lamp, 1970

Glass lamp, 1970

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Without a doubt, this pretty lamp will bring style to your interior and soft, warm lighting.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Gilt Plant Lamp
Gilt Plant Lamp

Gilt Plant Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

Whimsical metal plant lamp with four lights in a gilt metal pot....

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Blue Murano Lamps
Vintage Blue Murano Lamps

Vintage Blue Murano Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian Murano glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 22" Diameter: 9" (base)

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Antler One Table Lamp with Partridge Feather Lamp Shade
Antler One Table Lamp with Partridge Feather Lamp Shade

Antler One Table Lamp with Partridge Feather Lamp Shade

Located in Paris, FR

Measures: Lamp L 20 x H 75cm, lampshade: Ø35cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Table Lamps

Materials

Feathers, Antler, Wood

Lucite Lamp
Lucite Lamp

Lucite Lamp

By Romeo Paris

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Yellow resin with inclusion of two beetles.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Accolay Lamp
Accolay Lamp

Accolay Lamp

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shade in metal with four different colored resin inlay.

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Lamp with Incised Abstract Figures
Lamp with Incised Abstract Figures

Lamp with Incised Abstract Figures

Located in San Mateo, CA

Ceramic table lamp with incised abstract figures. This lamp is likely European with France being the country of origin.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Liz Table Lamp
Liz Table Lamp

Liz Table Lamp

$3,485 / item

Liz Table Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

This striking table lamp, designed by Marioni, has a wood base that matches the color of the shade.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Dual Head Floor Lamp
Dual Head Floor Lamp

Dual Head Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish bronze floor lamp's dual lamp shades make it a perfect purchase for a pair of readers.

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Modern Brass Floor Lamp
French Modern Brass Floor Lamp

French Modern Brass Floor Lamp

By Maison Barbier, Maison Charles, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Romeo Rega

Located in Houston, TX

French Modern Brass Floor Lamp. Offered is a stunning heavy weight French mid-century geometric brass floor lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Amethyst Lamp
French Amethyst Lamp

French Amethyst Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single French circa 1970's bronze and amethyst quartz lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 19.25" Height to shade rest: 29.25" Width: 8.75" Depth: 6"

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Halian Table Lamp
Halian Table Lamp

Halian Table Lamp

$6,810 / item

Halian Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Table Lamp Halian with polished white marble base and with hammered solid brass shade, in vintage patina finish. 1 Bulb, bulb not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Three Antlers Table Lamp with Partridge Feather Lamp Shade
Three Antlers Table Lamp with Partridge Feather Lamp Shade

Three Antlers Table Lamp with Partridge Feather Lamp Shade

Located in Paris, FR

Table lamp three antlers, for 1 bulb, bulb not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Antler

Crystal Table Lamp
Crystal Table Lamp

Crystal Table Lamp

$2,550 / item

Crystal Table Lamp

By Il Paralume Marina

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite table lamp will be an elegant addition to an entryway, a living room, or even a bedroom and can be combined with other pieces by the same artisan.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Theba Floor Lamp
Theba Floor Lamp

Theba Floor Lamp

$10,310 / item

Theba Floor Lamp

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

An exquisite combination of clean geometric lines and sophisticated materials, this handmade floor lamp will make for a singular and stately accent to an eclectic interior.

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pencil Reed Lamp, 1970s
Pencil Reed Lamp, 1970s

Pencil Reed Lamp, 1970s

Located in Savannah, GA

A pencil reed coiled table lamp, 1970s. 14 ¾ inches wide 25 inches tall; 12 inches to top of reeds

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Reed

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing Study lamp, can be raised and lowered, it can be angled and swivelled for best advantage ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s
Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s

Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Mid Century Modern Rattan Table Lamp - French Riviera Organic Lamp - 1960s Elegant ball shaped table lamp crafted from rattan, with an organic appearance.

Category

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

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Straw, Rattan

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Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 309117 antique and vintage lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 47984 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made lamps over the years, but those made by Stilnovo, Artemide and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Lamps?

Prices for lamps start at $0 and top out at $39,906,000 with the average selling for $1,961.

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 Lamps

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A pole lamp is a lamp that stands on the floor and is comprised of a pole to which light fixtures are attached.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.