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Pair of Acrylic and Cement Memphis Table Lamps
Pair of Acrylic and Cement Memphis Table Lamps

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 Manner of Ron Arad.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Memphis Group Table Lamps

Materials

Cement

Diminutive Stilnovo Post Modern, Memphis Table Lamp
Diminutive Stilnovo Post Modern, Memphis Table Lamp

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 / body with an opaque diffuser, the bulb socket is plastic with a 13 foot nylon twist co...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Artemide Sidecar of Italy Memphis Table Lamp
1980s Artemide Sidecar of Italy Memphis Table Lamp

1980s Artemide Sidecar of Italy Memphis Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Sidecar table lamp, designed and produced by Artemide of Italy in the 1980s. Constructed from a dynamic mix of metal, plastic, and painted finishes, the lamp exemplifies po...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Nastro" by Stilnovo 1980s Italian Design Alberto Fraser Memphis Table Lamp
"Nastro" by Stilnovo 1980s Italian Design Alberto Fraser Memphis Table Lamp

"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

"Super" Lamp by Martine Bedin Lamp for Memphis Group
"Super" Lamp by Martine Bedin Lamp for Memphis Group

"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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style Table Lamp Fiberglass, circa 1980
Memphis Style Table Lamp Fiberglass, circa 1980

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

Post Modern Halogen Table Lamp, Memphis Style, Italy, 1985
Post Modern Halogen Table Lamp, Memphis Style, Italy, 1985

Post Modern Halogen Table Lamp, Memphis Style, Italy, 1985

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

Italian modern table lamp Super by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s
Italian modern table lamp Super by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s

Italian modern table lamp Super by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s

By Memphis Group

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern table lamp Super by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s Table lamp model Super featuring a semicircular central body in blue fiberglass, resting on four black rubber whee...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Memphis Milano Style Black and Transparent Lucite Italian Table Lamp
1980s Memphis Milano Style Black and Transparent Lucite Italian Table Lamp

1980s Memphis Milano Style Black and Transparent Lucite Italian Table Lamp

By Memphis Milano

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A black and transparent Lucite table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties in the style of Memphis Milano, the base of the lamp is 44 cm in height.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Memphis Style Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Table Lamps Post-Modern, Italy
Memphis Style Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Table Lamps Post-Modern, Italy

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 consideration is this post-modern pair of table lamps comprised of a metal grid me...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin Memphis, 1981
Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin Memphis, 1981

Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin Memphis, 1981

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Super table lamp designed by Martine Bedin for Memphis in 1981.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

HUGE Sculptural MEMPHIS Style GEOMETRIC Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP France 1980
HUGE Sculptural MEMPHIS Style GEOMETRIC Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP France 1980

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, Constructivist, Bauhaus.... in thick blue enameled ceramic, topped with a large lampshade, w...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Thomas Bley "Astor" Italian Luxury Table Lamp for Memphis Milano
Thomas Bley "Astor" Italian Luxury Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Thomas Bley "Astor" Italian Luxury Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Thomas Bley

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Thomas Bley, the only German designer to participate in the group, in 1982 for Memphis Milano, the "Astor" table lamp is a striking embodiment o...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Peter Shire "Laurel" Italian Luxury Table Lamp for Memphis Milano
Peter Shire "Laurel" Italian Luxury Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Peter Shire "Laurel" Italian Luxury Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Peter Shire in 1985 for Memphis Milano, the "Laurel" table lamp is a striking embodiment of the revolutionary Postmodern design movement.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Memphis Milano Postmodern "Piccadilly" Sculptural Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor
Memphis Milano Postmodern "Piccadilly" Sculptural Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor

Memphis Milano Postmodern "Piccadilly" Sculptural Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor

By Gerard Taylor, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Gerard Taylor in 1982 for Memphis Milano, the "Piccadilly" table lamp perfectly embodies the designer's bold manifesto, as noted in his book...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Laminate

Bay Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Bay Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano

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 Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Piccadilly Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Gerard Taylor from Memphis Milano
Piccadilly Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Gerard Taylor from Memphis Milano

Piccadilly Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Gerard Taylor from Memphis Milano

By Gerard Taylor, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the EU wired, Piccadilly table lamp made in metal and plastic laminate, designed in 1982, by Gerard Taylor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano

Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', 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 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano "Bay" Metal and glass Table Lamp / Desk lamp by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano "Bay" Metal and glass Table Lamp / Desk lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano "Bay" Metal and glass Table Lamp / Desk lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano, the "Bay" table lamp perfectly synthesizes the core ethos of the Memphis movement: bold, iconic, and inherently elegant.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano "Ashoka" Sculptural Painted Metal Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Milano "Ashoka" Sculptural Painted Metal Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Milano "Ashoka" Sculptural Painted Metal Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis Milano, the "Ashoka" table lamp is a towering masterwork of Postmodern design.

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Tahiti Table Lamp with Bacterio Pattern & Pink
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Tahiti Table Lamp with Bacterio Pattern & Pink

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Tahiti Table Lamp with Bacterio Pattern & Pink

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Tahiti Table Lamp — Ettore Sottsass for Memphis The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the legendary master of postmodernism Ettore Sottsass in 1981, the Tahiti table lamp is muc...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oversized Pop Art Post Modern Memphis Glass Light Bulb Lamp
Oversized Pop Art Post Modern Memphis Glass Light Bulb Lamp

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 made in Italy. Memphis Ettore Sottsass Arredoluce style.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Ashoka Metal Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Ashoka Metal Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the EU wired, Ashoka table lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis Milano.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired, Bay Table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Piccadilly Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano Collect
Piccadilly Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano Collect

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 in 1982, by Gerard Taylor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Michele De Lucchi "Oceanic" Postmodern Table Lamp for Memphis Milano
Michele De Lucchi "Oceanic" Postmodern Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Michele De Lucchi "Oceanic" Postmodern Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed in 1981 by the renowned Italian architect and designer Michele De Lucchi, the "Oceanic" table lamp is one of the most celebrated and recognizable i...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981
Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981

Super Table Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in Beirut, LB

Designed in 1981 by the visionary Martine Bedin, the Super Table Lamp stands tall as one of the most iconic creations of the Memphis group.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern "Super" Table / Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Yellow
Postmodern "Super" Table / Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Yellow

Postmodern "Super" Table / Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Yellow

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Martine Bedin in 1981 for Memphis Milano, the "Super" table lamp is one of the most iconic and recognizable symbols of the Postmodern design mov...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ashoka Metal Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano C.
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano C.

Ashoka Metal Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano C.

By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired, Ashoka Table Lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis Milano.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano Post-Modern Desk Lamp, White Plastic & Black Base, 1984
Memphis Milano Post-Modern Desk Lamp, White Plastic & Black Base, 1984

Memphis Milano Post-Modern Desk Lamp, White Plastic & Black Base, 1984

By Memphis Milano

Located in Den Haag, NL

Typical 80s square shaped desk lamp, White plastic on a black metal base. Tubular lighting good working condition.      

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Super All White US 110V Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
Super All White US 110V Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano

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 1981, by Martine Bedin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Postmodern "Super" Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano White
Postmodern "Super" Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano White

Postmodern "Super" Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano White

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Martine Bedin in 1981 for Memphis Milano, the "Super" table lamp is one of the most iconic and recognizable symbols of the Postmodern design mov...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern "Super" Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano - Blu
Postmodern "Super" Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano - Blu

Postmodern "Super" Table or Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano - Blu

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Martine Bedin in 1981 for Memphis Milano, the "Super" table lamp is one of the most iconic and recognizable symbols of the Postmodern design...

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Memphis Milano style Post modern steel squiggle dome lamps in Black
Pair of Memphis Milano style Post modern steel squiggle dome lamps in Black

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. Good vintage condition. Both Lamps work fine with a standard 120v American cord. Eac...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Memphis Milano Super Lamp, Yellow by Martine Bedin
Memphis Milano Super Lamp, Yellow by Martine Bedin

Memphis Milano Super Lamp, Yellow by Martine Bedin

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano

Located in Toronto, ON

Floor or table lamp in structural polyurethane and metal.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano Super Lamp, Blue by Martine Bedin
Memphis Milano Super Lamp, Blue by Martine Bedin

Memphis Milano Super Lamp, Blue by Martine Bedin

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in Toronto, ON

Demonstrating the playful spirit of Memphis, Martine Bedin's Super can be dragged along like a puppy on a leash (with a back arched like a stegosaurus' armour). Super consists of a f...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Milano Super Lamp, White by Martine Bedin
Memphis Milano Super Lamp, White by Martine Bedin

Memphis Milano Super Lamp, White by Martine Bedin

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano

Located in Toronto, ON

Demonstrating the playful spirit of Memphis, Martine Bedin's Super can be dragged along like a puppy on a leash (with a back arched like a stegosaurus' armour). Super consists of a f...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Italian 1980s Memphis Style Table Side Lamp, 1980s
Postmodern Italian 1980s Memphis Style Table Side Lamp, 1980s

Postmodern Italian 1980s Memphis Style Table Side Lamp, 1980s

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful post-modern minimalist table or side lamp made in Italy in the 1980s, very much in the spirit of Memphis Milano design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Memphis Milano, 1980s Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi
Post Modern Memphis Milano, 1980s Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi

Post Modern Memphis Milano, 1980s Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi

By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Renens, CH

Authentic vintage Oceanic table lamp by Italian architect Michele de Lucchi for the Memphis movement in the early 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super Blue Table Light 'EU' 220 Volts, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Super Blue Table Light 'EU' 220 Volts, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

Super Blue Table Light 'EU' 220 Volts, 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 blue table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981, by Martine Bedin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Super Yellow EU 220V Table or Floor Light, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Super Yellow EU 220V Table or Floor Light, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

Super Yellow EU 220V Table or Floor Light, 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 yellow table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981, by Martine Bedin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Super Yellow USA 110V Table or Floor Light, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano
Super Yellow USA 110V Table or Floor Light, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano

Super Yellow USA 110V Table or Floor Light, 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 Yellow table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981, by Martine Bedin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Super Blue Table Light USA 110 Volts, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Coll.
Super Blue Table Light USA 110 Volts, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Coll.

Super Blue Table Light USA 110 Volts, by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Coll.

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired, Super Blue table or floor lamp in fiberglass, designed in 1981, by Martine Bedin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

1980s Postmodern Black and White Table Lamp
1980s Postmodern Black and White Table Lamp

1980s Postmodern Black and White Table Lamp

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning 1980s postmodern table lamp by Be Yang in the Memphis Milano style.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps
Pair Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps

Pair Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps in tessellated stone, possibly Maitland Smith Lampshades are 18" in diameter

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s
Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s

Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage table lamp 1980s Memphis style Italy, adjustable metal frame in black and chrome, lampshade with knobs Discover this rare vintage table lamp from the 1980s from Italy, in po...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spectacular Blown Glass Table Lamps Memphis Style
Spectacular Blown Glass Table Lamps Memphis Style

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.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Martine Bedin Super Memphis Milano Postmodern
Martine Bedin Super Memphis Milano Postmodern

Martine Bedin Super Memphis Milano Postmodern

By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Famous Super lamp deigned by Martine Bedin. Six light bulb along with its back. With wheel and movable. Iconic one in Memphis Milano and 1980s Postmodern designs.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp, 1980s
Sculptural Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp, 1980s

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 different shapes and colors. The glazes are thick and textural. The light bulb goes o...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern
Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern

Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Ettore Sottsass's Tahiti lamp. Materpiece of 1980s design.        

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Post-Modern Table Lamps, circa 1980, Italy
Pair of Post-Modern Table Lamps, circa 1980, Italy

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis-Style Angled Metal Table Lamp
Postmodern Memphis-Style Angled Metal Table Lamp

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. Powder coated grey metal finish. Double socket illumination. Sold sans shade.

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Multidirectional Postmodern Snake Table Lamp Memphis Era
Multidirectional Postmodern Snake Table Lamp Memphis Era

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 for USA use.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Blue Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s
Blue Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s

Blue Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Blue vintage table lamp 80s Memphis style Italy, adjustable metal frame in black and chrome, lampshade with buttons Discover this rare vintage table lamp from the 1980s from Italy, ...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ettore Sottsass Ashoka Table Lamp for Memphis Milano
Ettore Sottsass Ashoka Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass Ashoka Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Located in New York, NY

Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and designer whose work reshaped postwar design thinking. Born in 1917, he became a central figure in 20th-century design, moving...

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super White with Colored Sockets EU 220V, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

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 light bulbs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

1980's Postmodern Memphis era Table desk Lamp
1980's Postmodern Memphis era Table desk Lamp

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 with blue accents , nice and very clean working condition.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Memphis Table Lamp for the Beginning of the 1980s
Memphis Table Lamp for the Beginning of the 1980s

Memphis Table Lamp for the Beginning of the 1980s

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H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 7.09 in

Memphis Table Lamp for the Beginning of the 1980s

By Memphis Group

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Italian Memphis table lamp. It’s was designed the the beginning of the 1980s in Milan.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Futurist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in London, GB

A rare matte black version of Robert Sonneman's table lamp for George Kovacs, USA, circa 1980. Measures: H 39.5cm, W 44.5cm, D 12cm.    

Category

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

Materials

Metal

PICCADILLY Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano
PICCADILLY Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano

PICCADILLY Table Lamp by Gerard Taylor for Memphis Milano

By Gerard Taylor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An early Memphis table lamp by Scottish Designer Gerard Taylor (of Sottsass Associate fame), from the 1982 Memphis exhibition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Grey and White Table Resin Lamp
Memphis Grey and White Table Resin Lamp

Memphis Grey and White Table Resin Lamp

Unavailable

H 23.5 in Dm 10 in

Memphis Grey and White Table Resin Lamp

By Memphis Group

Located in Pasadena, CA

This sculptural table lamp features a minimalist design characteristic of the Memphis style.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Memphis Tahiti Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Tahiti Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Tahiti Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in

Memphis Tahiti Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Austin, TX

This superbly designed and iconic table lamp by Ettore Sottsass is sure to make a statement on any contemporary desk, console, or nightstand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s

Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

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 architecture group founded by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) in 1981 in Milan which design...

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps Postmodern Glass / Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps Postmodern Glass / Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps Postmodern Glass / Chrome

By Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

These lamps have a very unique look, though vintage they have a very post modern, Memphis look. Made of glass / Lucite / chrome, these lamps will definitely make a statement. Wiring ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Bay' Table Lamp, 1983
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Bay' Table Lamp, 1983

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Bay' Table Lamp, 1983

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Parma, IT

Ettore Sottsass 'Bay' table lamp for Memphis Milano, 1983. In painted metal, glass and plexiglass.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Ashoka' Big Table Lamp, 1981
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Ashoka' Big Table Lamp, 1981

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Ashoka' Big Table Lamp, 1981

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 5.12 in

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Ashoka' Big Table Lamp, 1981

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Parma, IT

Ettore Sottsass 'Ashoka' table lamp, 1981 Memphis Milano. In painted and chromed metal, with five lights and one alogen light inside the top yellow piece.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Memphis Era Desk Lamp in White Perforated Metal, Orientable Arm
Vintage Italian Memphis Era Desk Lamp in White Perforated Metal, Orientable Arm

Vintage Italian Memphis Era Desk Lamp in White Perforated Metal, Orientable Arm

By Memphis Group

Located in Milan, IT

This is a cool little desk lamp, dating back to the early Eighties and crafted in white and black metal. The main arm can be tilted and oriented, and the lampshade can be rotated, th...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Mid-Century Postmodern Peter Shire Memphis Style Sculptural Tri-Pod Lamp
Unique Mid-Century Postmodern Peter Shire Memphis Style Sculptural Tri-Pod Lamp

Unique Mid-Century Postmodern Peter Shire Memphis Style Sculptural Tri-Pod Lamp

By Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

Unique lamp constructed mostly of aluminum with copper accents and some color glass balls on the spiraling cone top. Lamp uses a halogen bulb, so I would dated post 1970. Electrical ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Jagati' Table or Wall Lamp in Wood, Year 2000
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Jagati' Table or Wall Lamp in Wood, Year 2000

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Jagati' Table or Wall Lamp in Wood, Year 2000

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Parma, IT

Ettore Sottsass table or wall lamp 'Jagati' for Memphis Milano, part of the collection 'Mobili Lunghi', of the year 2000.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Martine Bedin Super Lamp Memphis Milano Italian Postmodern, Museum Provenance
Martine Bedin Super Lamp Memphis Milano Italian Postmodern, Museum Provenance

Martine Bedin Super Lamp Memphis Milano Italian Postmodern, Museum Provenance

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Group

Located in London, GB

Designed in 1981 by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano. Fibreglass. Ceramic bulb holders and rubber tyres. Excellent provenance. Late 20th century piece. Purchased from a prol...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass, Rubber

Ron Rezek Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp
Ron Rezek Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp

Ron Rezek Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp

By Ron Rezek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ron Rezek modern Memphis style table lamp. Enameled metal base with square blue brushed aluminum body and dome shade.

Category

Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

MT-952 Memphis Style Colourful Table Lamp, 1990s
MT-952 Memphis Style Colourful Table Lamp, 1990s

MT-952 Memphis Style Colourful Table Lamp, 1990s

Unavailable

H 16.15 in Dm 4.73 in

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 design movement from the 1980s Italy.

Category

1990s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Table Lamp for Memphis Milano
Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

Unavailable

H 24 in W 14 in D 4.5 in

Ettore Sottsass TAHITI Table Lamp for Memphis Milano

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The ultimate Sottsass table light!! Anthropomorphic (looks like a parrot) as the head (w/ lamp) swivels up and down.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Martine Bedin Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1981 “Super Lamp”
Memphis Martine Bedin Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1981 “Super Lamp”

Memphis Martine Bedin Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1981 “Super Lamp”

By Martine Bedin

Located in Lisbon, IT

Martine Bedin table lamp “Super lamp” for Memphis, Italy, circa 1981.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Memphis Style Desk Lamp
Memphis Style Desk Lamp

Memphis Style Desk Lamp

Unavailable

H 11.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Memphis Style Desk Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1980s Memphis style desk lamp.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

20th Century Italian Table Lamp Polychrome and Gilded Ceramic Sottsass Style
20th Century Italian Table Lamp Polychrome and Gilded Ceramic Sottsass Style

20th Century Italian Table Lamp Polychrome and Gilded Ceramic Sottsass Style

By Memphis Group

Located in Milano, IT

Late 20th blue and black geometric ceramic table lamp with gilded relief parts, in the spirit of the Memphis style of the architects Sottsass and Mendini.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS Milano
Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS Milano

Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS Milano

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 29 in D 4 in

Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS Milano

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Ashoka table lamp is an early Ettore Sottsass lighting masterwork for the introductory 1981 MEMPHIS collection as iconoclastic a light/sculpture as you'll find anywhere!!

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style
Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style

Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Mid-Century Large Impressive Table Lamp Memphis style

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century design. Very Impressive large six-light table or desk lamp. Brass and chrome table or desk lamp, the column base and shades have a patinated leather effect, multi fu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

BAY Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
BAY Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

BAY Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Bay table lamp is a breathtaking masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis (1983).

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Ettore Sottsass "Pattica" Table Lamp
Ettore Sottsass "Pattica" Table Lamp

Ettore Sottsass "Pattica" Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 9 in W 23.63 in D 8.63 in

Ettore Sottsass "Pattica" Table Lamp

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Cambridge, MA

A "Pattica" table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Post Design/the Memphis Group, circa 2000.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Maple

Unique Postmodern Memphis Style Table Lamp Offered by La Porte
Unique Postmodern Memphis Style Table Lamp Offered by La Porte

Unique Postmodern Memphis Style Table Lamp Offered by La Porte

Located in Southampton, NY

This is a very interesting form table lamp. Postmodern era and reminiscent of the great creator of Memphis movement founder Ettore Sottsass among other works.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

'Ashoka' Large Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981, Italy
'Ashoka' Large Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981, Italy

'Ashoka' Large Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

Ashoka large table lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1981, Italy

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Memphis Style NOS Spanish White Lucite and Black Metal Table Lamps, 1980s
Memphis Style NOS Spanish White Lucite and Black Metal Table Lamps, 1980s

Memphis Style NOS Spanish White Lucite and Black Metal Table Lamps, 1980s

By Caps i Mans

Located in Valencia, Valencia

Rare to see, Postmodern Memphis Style NOS white Lucite and black metal table lamps, Valencia, Spain, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pattica Lamp for Memphis Post Design, E. Sottsass
Pattica Lamp for Memphis Post Design, E. Sottsass

Pattica Lamp for Memphis Post Design, E. Sottsass

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 24.02 in D 6.3 in

Pattica Lamp for Memphis Post Design, E. Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Bern, CH

A lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for the Post Design movement. The lamp features a series of five fluorescent bulbs on an aniline yellow dyed wooden encasing. On the bottom-side...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Super" Lamps by Martine Bedin for Memphis
Pair of "Super" Lamps by Martine Bedin for Memphis

Pair of "Super" Lamps by Martine Bedin for Memphis

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 3.55 in

Pair of "Super" Lamps by Martine Bedin for Memphis

By Martine Bedin

Located in Brussels, BE

5 lights each. Memphis Milano metal tag under the base ( 1981 ) Rubber wheels. Recently sold in London by Sotheby's, similar lamps were part of the David Bowie collection.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Memphis Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Memphis Table Lamp?

Prices for a memphis table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Memphis Table Lamp

  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Table lamps are typically used for ambient or bedside light with a shade that diffuses light broadly, while desk lamps are more directional and task-focused.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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, 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 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 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 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.

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  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.