Skip to main content

Machine Table Lamp

15
to
88
969
430
1,166
708
331
314
187
164
112
88
84
83
80
41
27
25
13
6
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
25
24
21
20
17
Sort By
Art Deco Machine Age Majestic Nickel Plated Desk Table Lamp by Woka Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic desk table lamp by Woka Vienna, circa 1980s solid metal nickel plated finish shows a lot
Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mutual Sunset Aluminum Machine Age Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Mutual Sunset aluminum table lamp. Featuring a tapered shaft, light diffuser, double light sockets
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Spiral Aluminum Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting, machine-age, machined aluminium, table lamp features a spiral stem with faceted base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Table Lamp, USA 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A Classic example of the simplicity and Art Deco influence on the Machine Age designs. From the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art deco machine age chrome table lamp, circa 1930s. The lamp is in good working
Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Handmade Modernist / Machine Age Aluminum Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
One of a kind table lamp constructed of aluminum, stainless steel and aircraft fasteners. Handmade
Category

Vintage 1970s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Industrial Machine Age Gear Table Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lustrous pair of industrial machine age gear or cogwheel table lamps. Large mechanical gear parts
Category

20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamp
By Donald Deskey
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Machine Age/Art Deco table lamp. Polished aluminum, on a raised base. Original copper
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Skyscraper Form Machined Aluminum Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Modernist International style table lamp having a rectangular body on a sculpted square geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century American International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Von Nessen style Machine Age Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
A brass and black metal table lamp; possibly by Walter Von Nessen. USA, circa 1940. Rewired with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Steampunk Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco machine age steampunk table lamp. Additional information: Materials: brass, bronze
Category

Early 20th Century Steampunk Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

ART DECO Table Lamp Bedside Lamp machine age, 1940s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Table Lamp - 1940s This original table lamp impresses with its simple and functional
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Machine Age Aluminum Musical Note Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Aluminum musical note table lamp with original shade and finial. Lamp has been professionally
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Machine Age Patinated Brass Skyscraper Lamp
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age patinated brass skyscraper lamp with circular stepped base and central brass stepped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Table Lamp, machine age, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Table Lamp - 1930s This original table lamp impresses with its simple and sober design
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Machined Steel and Brass Midcentury Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
is machined and attached with a small screw and the feet at the bottom are solid brass. The lamp is
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand Machined Neo Art Deco Table Lamp Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Renowned artist Rick Ramirez ( DecoDecor ) hand crafted table lamps in the Art Deco style, each a
Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum and Brass Table Lamp with Aluminum Shade
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Awesome Machine Age Industrial aluminum and brass table lamp with aluminum shade.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. I Beam Silver & Black Steel Table Lamps, 1960's
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of Architectural Laurel Lamp Co. Brushed & Black enameled Steel I-Beam Table Lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Tall Pair of Machine Age Bronze Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall pair of early 20th century Machine Age lamps with amber colored mica uplights, sleek bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Art Deco, Machine Age Chromed Table Lamp, Skyscraper
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Art Deco, Machine Age nickeled table lamp... skyscraper design. Exceptional quality
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Pair 1940's Machine Age Table Lamps Chrome & Glass, Original Shades & Finials
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of machine age table lamps. Chromed steel and glass. Awesome original shades with chrome
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Machine Age Cast Aluminum Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of solid cast aluminum lamps.
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Von Nessen Machine Age Black Enamel & Brass Table Lamp, 1940's
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Modernist Walter Von Nessen attributed brass column table lamp. Featuring an open five
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Donald Deskey Style Machine Age Aluminum Desk Lamp
By Donald Deskey
Located in Garnerville, NY
This wonderful lamp is often attributed to Donald Deskey. This desk lamp defines the overall
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Machine Age Polished & Matte Turned Aluminum Table Lamps, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Pair of Turned Aluminum "Skyscraper" Bedside Table Lamps. Featuring a hand crafted tapered
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Art Deco Machine Age Frosted Glass and Chrome Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco Machine Age table lamp has an adjustable frosted glass shade on a chrome arc
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in Devon, England
, sourced in Spain. Very iconic in design with a real feel of the machine age influence. This lamp not only
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
H 14.57 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Machine Age Brushed Aluminum and Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age table lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1935
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Exceptional Machine Age Art Deco Walnut and Chrome Table Lamps American C.1930’s
By Markel Corporation
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare pair of Machine Age Art Deco walnut and polished chrome table lamps. A simple streamline
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Jules Bouy Multi-Metal Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamp
By Jule Bouy
Located in Sharon, CT
A table lamp in three metals: brass, copper and steel, with a painted mica shade (on side lost). By
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Machine Age Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp by Soundrite Corporation
By Soundrite Corp.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art deco / machine age brushed aluminum table lamp by Soundrite Corporation, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Chrome, Copper & Vitrolite Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper style streamlined table lamp was realized in the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Chrome

Machine Age Chrome and Copper Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age, Art Deco Copper, and Chrome Desk Lamp from 1932. The lamp features a modernist bell
Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age brass and chrome bell shaped reading desk lamp. Measures: 13"H x 7" W x 11" D.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cork and Chrome Machine Age Lamp Attributed to Russel Wright
By Donald Deskey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s cork and chrome table lamp attributed to Russel Wright. Asymmetrical cork and chrome base
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Large Matching Pair of Machine Age Industrial Table Lamps
Located in Devon, England
This is a perfect opportunity to acquire a pair of unique Machine Age style Art Deco table lamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco/Machine Age Aluminum Lamp and Shade
Located in Norwood, NJ
Machine Age/Art Deco embossed aluminum table lamp and shade. Highly stylized. All original lamp
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Style Machine Age Table Lamp with Large Spun Aluminum Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning aluminum Art Deco style table lamp features a large 20" spun aluminum shade fixed to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Style Machine Age Table Lamp with Large Spun Aluminum Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning aluminum Art Deco style table lamp features a large 23" spun aluminum shade fixed to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mutual Sunset Aluminum Table Lamp, a pair, 1960s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of table lamps, designed by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co, Brooklyn, NY, boasts a modernist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mutual Sunset Aluminum Table Lamp, a pair, 1960s
Mutual Sunset Aluminum Table Lamp, a pair, 1960s
H 33.82 in W 16.94 in D 11.44 in
Marbro Monumental Solid Brass “Diving Bell” Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental and uncommon Marbro Lamp Company brass table lamp on black wood base. Substantial
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Brushed Steel and Brass Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage Laurel lamp in brushed steel and brass. it has been rewired and a new socket. The Lamp
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamps in Brushed Aluminum & Glass by Russell Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Art Deco Machine Age table lamps were realized by the fabled industrial
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Norwood, NJ
Polished chrome "C" shape curved arm desk lamp in the manner of Gilbert Rohde.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Style Machine Age Table Lamp w/ Large 14" Spun Aluminum Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning aluminum Art Deco style table lamp features a 14" spun aluminum shade fixed to a cone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Adjustable Flourescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco fluorescent Brown/Grey enameled desk table lamp with streamlined shaped body and Machine
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet French Art Deco Machine Age Art Deco Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Oakland, CA
spheres making up the stem utilizing machine age plated brass shade and base. A unique table lamp design
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Donald Deskey Style, Machine Age Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper bronze lamps with a great aged patina. Lamps have been updated with new
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Lamp in Black Lacquer
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper style table lamp in the manner of Donald
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Art Deco Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
feel of the machine age influence. Originating from France this lamp not only boasts looking impressive
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Coral Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
The natural coral base of this decorative table lamp makes it a true "one-of-a-kind" accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Marble, Brass

Coral Table Lamp
Coral Table Lamp
H 24 in W 7 in D 5 in
Lotus table lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
. --------------- Our table lamp – standing at an impressive 50cm in height and boasting a generous diameter of 50cm
Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Lotus table lamp
Lotus table lamp
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Weighing Machine, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Weighing Machine, circa 1920 Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, wear consistent with
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Weighing Machine, circa 1920
Weighing Machine, circa 1920
No Reserve
H 10.63 in W 21.07 in D 9.06 in
Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Bay Table Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bay table lamp is a breathtaking masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis (1983). Fabricated
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Bay Table Lamp
Bay Table Lamp
H 19.75 in Dm 16 in
1930s Art Deco Table Lamp by Electrolier
By Gilbert Rohde, Raymond Loewy, Rembrandt Lamp Company, Electrolier Manufacturing Co.
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare bold , art deco , machine age , streamline chrome table lamp by Electrolier , North America
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage 1930s Aluminum Industrial Machine Age Sailboat Lamp by Bunting Electric
By Bunting Electric Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
, Bunting Electric. The heater has been professionally modified to be used as a lamp complete with two
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Snua Silver Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
. This exquisite lamp, available as both a ceiling rose and a table lamp, boasts a sleek design and a
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Snua Silver Table Lamp
Snua Silver Table Lamp
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Machine Table Lamp", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Machine Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the machine table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every machine table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 1132 variations of the antique or vintage machine table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 277 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer machine table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A machine table lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made machine table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Joe Colombo, Ettore Sottsass and Massimo Marcomini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Machine Table Lamp?

A machine table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,672, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $77,000.

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 Machine Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes. A specialized table is not necessary for sewing, as long as you have a table that offers you enough space and is level and sturdy to hold your sewing machine. However, a specialized sewing table ensures that you have a surface to work on that is ergonomic for sewing, may offer drawers for specialized storage and can have a leaf in order to expand your sewing space if needed. Browse a collection of sewing tables from top sellers 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
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    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
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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

Read More