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Pair of Acrylic and Cement Memphis Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of frosted Acrylic and cast cement Memphis table lamps.
This lamps are in the
Category
Vintage 1980s English Memphis Group Table Lamps
Materials
Cement
Diminutive Stilnovo Post Modern, Memphis Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Doraville, GA
An uncommon diminutive table or accent lamp from Stilnovo. The lamp has a bright green handle
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Nastro" by Stilnovo 1980s Italian Design Alberto Fraser Memphis Table Lamp
By Stilnovo, Alberto Fraser
Located in Brescia, IT
"Nastro"
Alberto Fraser by Stilnovo
1983
Multi-color pvc
Black polycarbonate base.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, PVC
H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 22.84 in
"Super" Lamp by Martine Bedin Lamp for Memphis Group
By Martine Bedin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Memphis table lamp on wheels. Newly wired with silk cording.
Contained in museum
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Memphis Style Table Lamp Fiberglass, circa 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk light from wood and glass-fiber, Italy post-modernism
Very good condition, the wood was lacquered in white, blue and black, the glass-fiber dome shows no damages.
One bulb w...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This desk lamp is made in the famous Memphis style. The Italian Memphis Group was a design and
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Memphis Milano Style Black and Transparent Lucite Italian Table Lamp
By Memphis Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, this Memphis Milano Style table lamp commands attention as a bold statement piece, infusing any space
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Memphis Style Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Table Lamps Post-Modern, Italy
By Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Table lamps Post-modern, Italy around 1980
sold as a pair
Up for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
HUGE Sculptural MEMPHIS Style GEOMETRIC Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP France 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular very large conical floor or table lamp, Post-Modernist, Free-Form, Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 37.41 in Dm 23.63 in
"Super" Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
Designed in 1981 by the visionary Martine Bedin, the Super Table Lamp stands tall as one of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern Memphis & Art Deco Style Porcelain Table or Side Lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative postmodern Art Deco-style table or side lamp from the 1980s, made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bay Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Bay table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Piccadilly Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Gerard Taylor from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Gerard Taylor
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Piccadilly table lamp made in metal and plastic laminate, designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 5.32 in
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Oversized Pop Art Post Modern Memphis Glass Light Bulb Lamp
By Memphis Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized Pop Art glass light bulb lamp. Appears to be from the early 1980s. High quality. Possibly
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Ashoka table lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 2.76 in
Piccadilly Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano Collect
By Memphis Milano, Gerard Taylor, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Piccadilly Table Lamp made in metal and plastic laminate, designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 5.32 in
Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Bay Table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano C.
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Ashoka Table Lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 13.19 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
"Oceanic" Table Lamp by Michele De Lucchi, Memphis Milano Italy
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in Renens, CH
Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano Italy
The Oceanic table lamp has been
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Memphis Era Desk Lamp in White Perforated Metal, Orientable Arm
By Memphis Group
Located in Milano, IT
suggests a Memphis group inspiration behind the design of the lamp, but there are no attribution marks or
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 12.6 in
Super All White US 110V Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Super All White table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Memphis Milano style Post modern steel squiggle dome lamps in Black
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Memphis style Post modern steel squiggle lamps Black finish with large steel dome shades
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Tall Marvelous Post Modern Red Fiberglass Table Lamp 1980s Sottsass Memphis Era
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Peoria, AZ
Marvelous!
Fabulous Eighties Post Modern
Conical Fiberglass Table Lamp!
In the manner of Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in
1980s Memphis Style Halogen Table Lamp by Honsel
By Mario Botta, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1980s.
The lamp in Memphis Design is a real asset and an absolute
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Memphis Milano, 1980s Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Renens, CH
Authentic vintage Oceanic table lamp by Italian architect Michele de Lucchi for the Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 38.98 in D 4.73 in
Super Blue Table Light 'EU' 220 Volts, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, super blue table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981, by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Super Yellow USA 110V Table or Floor Light, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Super Yellow table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Super Blue Table Light USA 110 Volts, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Coll.
By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Super Blue table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981, by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass
H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Super Yellow EU 220V Table or Floor Light, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, super yellow table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Memphis Style Table Lamp, British 1980s
Located in London, GB
A lovely colourful table lamp - made in the Memphis style and bought from 'Products', 4-6
Category
Vintage 1980s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Halogen Table Lamp, 1980s, Italy
By Memphis Group
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Post Modern Halogen table lamp. Two light stands.
like the shape of this lamp.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Spectacular Blown Glass Table Lamps Memphis Style
By Ettore Sottsass, Kurt Swanson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Pinkwater torchiere table lamps by Lisa Schwartz and Kurt Swanson.
Postmodern lamps in
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Sculptural Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind ceramic lamp. Made of three hand formed (not turned or molded) ceramic elements of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Pair of Post-Modern Table Lamps, circa 1980, Italy
By Memphis Group
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of post-modern table lamps, circa 1980, Italy.
Probably designed by the Memphis group.
White
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ashoka Table Lamp by Memphis, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
playful geometric forms. Though it seems “de-structured,” the lamp is actually well-balanced, assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Memphis-Style Angled Metal Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Well made and designed post modern table lamp. Three angled iron bars fixed to iron plate base
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Multidirectional Postmodern Snake Table Lamp Memphis Era
By Isao Hosoe
Located in San Diego, CA
Flexible and pivoting 1980s lamp multidirectional snake movable neck. White enameled shade rewired
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MT-952 Memphis Style Colourful Table Lamp, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
The MT-952 Memphis style table lamp highlights a design influenced by the Memphis Group, a famous
Category
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Super White with Colored Sockets EU 220V, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, super white table or floor lamp in fiberglass with multicolored
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Memphis Stilplast Halogen Adjustable Table Lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Stilplast Mwmphis Adjustable Table Lamp Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Super White with Colored Sockets USA 110V by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano C.
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Super White table or floor lamp in fiberglass with multicolored
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
1980's Postmodern Memphis era Table desk Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool enameled metal desk table lamp great condition circa 1980's a classic postmodern design
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Memphis Style Sculpture Table Lamp, 1991
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Quite unique table lamp. We also have a floor lamp.
Category
1990s American Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Post Modern Green and Black Table Desk or Task Arc Lamp, USA, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern desk task or table arc lamp rendered in a black metal base and a black metal arch stem
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
IKEA – Dess Table Lamp – B9406 – Memphis Style – 1996
By IKEA
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This lamp is called Dess and was first listed in the 1996 IKEA Catalogue. It’s made from plastic
Category
1990s European Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Ashoka Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
The Ashoka table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, takes its name from the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Michele de Lucchi Oceanic Memphis Milano Postmodern
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Michele de Lucchi's oceanic lamp. Materpiece of 1980s design.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Astor Table Lamp by Thomas Bley for Memphis Collection
By Thomas Bley
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bley, the only German designer to take part in Memphis, Astor is a table lamp that disrupts the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
Super Floor or table lamp by Memphis, Martine Bedin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for the bulbs. The light bulbs themselves are part of the image of the lamp.
Floor or table lamp in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Britannia Standard Silver
Italian Postmodern Aldo Cibic Table Lamp, Memphis-Milano -1980s
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Renens, CH
Limited series table lamp designed by Aldo Cibic during the 1980s for the French lighting company
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Templo Lamp - Modern Memphis Handmade Table Lamp in Walnut and Stainless Steel
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Evoking ritual candelabras of the past, the Templo table lamp takes on a certain austere quality
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 10 in W 15 in D 3.5 in
Memphis Style Postmodern Color Blocked Plaster Table Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Memphis style color blocked table lamp, circa 1980's. This sculptural modern form lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Postmodern Steel and Black Wood Table Lamps by BE-YANG, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two Postmodern, Memphis style table lamps rendered in stainless steel and geometric black
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Memphis Style Modern Pair of Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Black White Glass 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis Style Post- Modern style pair of bedside lamps or table lamps from black and white glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
Memphis style table lamp, Ikea 1980 with custom-made lampshade
By IKEA
Located in Herentals, BE
Blue ceramic table lamp in Memphis style by Ikea, 1980s. Label is located at the bottom of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Post Modern Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Den Haag, NL
Typical 80s square shaped desk lamp, White plastic on a black metal base.
Tubular lighting good
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Luci Milano Table Lamp, 1980s Pop Design, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible
By Luci Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Memphis Style Lamp - 1980s Pop Design - Decorative Table Lamp
Vintage 1980s table lamp by Luci
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 35.44 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic memphis table lamp available at 1stDibs. A memphis table lamp — often made from metal, plastic and glass — can elevate any home. There are 135 variations of the antique or vintage memphis table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the memphis table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right memphis table lamp, those designed in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made memphis table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass and Memphis Milano are consistently popular.
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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 Memphis Table Lamp
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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, 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 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 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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