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Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Porcelain Ceramic Crackle Jar Lamp
Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Porcelain Ceramic Crackle Jar Lamp

Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Porcelain Ceramic Crackle Jar Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Hand painted Chinese Oriental porcelain ceramic jar painted in coral on a crackle ground mounted as a lamp on a wooden stand. Stands 28 inches tall to the top of the finial

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Lámpara oriental
Lámpara oriental

Lámpara oriental

Unavailable|$421

Lámpara oriental

Located in VALÈNCIA, ES

Lámpara oriental Circa 1.960, realizada en cerámica esmaltada policromada, con incrustaciones decorativas, con tapa y base de madera.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Yardstick Table Lamp
Yardstick Table Lamp

Yardstick Table Lamp

Unavailable|$1,309

Yardstick Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A classic black turned beech wood, oriental style table lamp with ring detail designed by Anouska Hempel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps

Pair of Cast Bronze, Asian Motif Table Lamps
Pair of Cast Bronze, Asian Motif Table Lamps

Pair of Cast Bronze, Asian Motif Table Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Pair, cast Bronze, Oriental Design vases, as Table Lamps. Vases are from early 1900's, made into table lamps in 1950's.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Oriental 19th century blue and gold porcelain lam
Oriental 19th century blue and gold porcelain lam

Oriental 19th century blue and gold porcelain lam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oriental 19th century blue and gold porcelain lamp with bronze base and custom silk shade.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CONNOISSEURANTIQUES.COM

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Yardstick Floor Lamp
Yardstick Floor Lamp

Yardstick Floor Lamp

Unavailable|$1,579

Yardstick Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A classic black turned beech wood, oriental style table lamp with ring detail designed by Anouska Hempel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Beech

Huge Vintage Table Lamp Jar in Ming Blue & White Porcelain
Huge Vintage Table Lamp Jar in Ming Blue & White Porcelain

Huge Vintage Table Lamp Jar in Ming Blue & White Porcelain

Located in London, GB

If you love the Oriental clam interior trend, this huge Chinese Blue Table Lamp is a must have for you!

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Yellow Oriental Table Lamp
19th Century Yellow Oriental Table Lamp

19th Century Yellow Oriental Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

This attractive and stylish oriental table lamp is hand-painted with an ornate and busy design of flora and fauna against a bright yellow background.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oriental Table Lamp in Wood and Linen, Asia, 1950s
Oriental Table Lamp in Wood and Linen, Asia, 1950s

Oriental Table Lamp in Wood and Linen, Asia, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Linen and wood oriental table lamp, made in Asia, circa 1950s Handmade table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Oriental Table Lamps, Large and Impressive
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Oriental Table Lamps, Large and Impressive

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Oriental Table Lamps, Large and Impressive

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century bronze oriental table lamps. Large and Impressive with a good amount of weight to them are these finely handcrafted table lamps.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Cylinder Floral Painted Oriental Table Lamps, Pair
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Cylinder Floral Painted Oriental Table Lamps, Pair

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Cylinder Floral Painted Oriental Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Cylinder Floral Painted Oriental Table Lamps - Complimenting Pair. Each lamp has different scenes decorated all the way around with mahogany woo...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Floral Oriental Table Lamp Pair
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Floral Oriental Table Lamp Pair

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Floral Oriental Table Lamp Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Round Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Oriental Table Lamp Pair with Colorful "Springtime" Floral Print.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960

Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960 Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Oriental Table Lamp Green Pagoda Ghinza
Italian Oriental Table Lamp Green Pagoda Ghinza

Italian Oriental Table Lamp Green Pagoda Ghinza

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Table lamp made by Ghinza works of art, Oriental character in Ceramic with green shades, wooden base, oriental silk pagona entirely hand-made, has small imperfections as shown in the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Mid Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps
Mid Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps

Mid Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of table lamps with oriental motif. Large ceramic base with nice graphics and vintage glaze finish, mounted on ebonized wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinoiserie Pagoda Oriental Table Lamp Chinese Chippendale
Chinoiserie Pagoda Oriental Table Lamp Chinese Chippendale

Chinoiserie Pagoda Oriental Table Lamp Chinese Chippendale

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage chinoiserie oriental lamp holding a pagoda umbrella. Brass socket and finial, no lampshade. 23.5 to socket 32.5 to finial.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Early 20th Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps
Early 20th Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps

Early 20th Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

This stunning and superbly detailed pair of Japanese table lamps depicts a profuse design of floral, birds and Japanese figures, against a cream background. The predominant color sch...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Oriental Table Lamp, Blue and White Ceramic, Hand-Painted.
Antique Oriental Table Lamp, Blue and White Ceramic, Hand-Painted.

Antique Oriental Table Lamp, Blue and White Ceramic, Hand-Painted.

Located in Marbella, ES

A spectacular table lamp crafted from a large, hand-decorated oriental ceramic vase, painted in blue on a white background.

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

MCM Oriental Table Lamp in Very Dark Brown Ceramic with Custom-Made Lampshade
MCM Oriental Table Lamp in Very Dark Brown Ceramic with Custom-Made Lampshade

MCM Oriental Table Lamp in Very Dark Brown Ceramic with Custom-Made Lampshade

Located in Herentals, BE

The very dark brown, almost black, glossy ceramic lamp base is equipped with a professionally handmade lampshade in relief fabric. The black foot is made of wood. The table lamp is ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Paint Decorated Table Lamp
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Paint Decorated Table Lamp

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Paint Decorated Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Paint Decorated Oriental Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Bronze Oriental style table lamp by Marbro
Tall Bronze Oriental style table lamp by Marbro

Tall Bronze Oriental style table lamp by Marbro

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Danville, CA

Huge and heavily decorated Moorish style lamp on ebonized wood base by Marbro. Shade is for display only and is not included.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Blown Glass White Two Table Lamps, Model Called "Grappe"
Blown Glass White Two Table Lamps, Model Called "Grappe"

Blown Glass White Two Table Lamps, Model Called "Grappe"

By Chow's Oriental Furniture Co.

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing and one of a kind Baladi lamp made by Syrian master craftsmen with recycled glass. Broken, damaged or abandoned bottles are recovered, then crushed and passed through a sieve...

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oriental Style Bronze Table Lamps

Oriental Style Bronze Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940's French bronze table lamps in an oriental style. Patinated bronze.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Oriental Tole Table Lamps
Pair of Oriental Tole Table Lamps

Pair of Oriental Tole Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of decorative Oriental tole/metal table lamps, 20th century, in urn form with loop handles, raised on wooden block base.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Tiffany Studios Oriental Poppy Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Oriental Poppy Table Lamp

Located in Englewood, NJ

A Tiffany Studios “Oriental Poppy” table lamp decorated with deep red poppies against a blue background further decorated with leafage and a tri-band border on a patinated bronze “"c...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios “Oriental Poppy” Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios “Oriental Poppy” Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York "Oriental Poppy" favrile glass and patinated bronze mock turtle back base table lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamp
Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamp

Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An absolutely gorgeous antique oriental style ceramic table lamp. This was likely made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp
Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp

Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An impressive and beautifully made large antique oriental bronze table lamp, most likely made in China and dating from around the 1930’s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp
Large Antique Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp

Large Antique Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very impressive large antique oriental ceramic table lamp. We can’t work out if it’s Chinese or Japanese.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Oriental style table lamps
Pair of Oriental style table lamps

Pair of Oriental style table lamps

Located in Buchanan, NY

Pair of ivory colored crackle glaze porcelain lamps on brass bases with linen paper shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oriental Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Pair of Oriental Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Pair of Oriental Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

By James Mont

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of table lamps in patinated brass/bronze. Oriental inspired.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Oriental Style Table Lamps
Pair of Large Oriental Style Table Lamps

Pair of Large Oriental Style Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960s French patinated and lacquered bronze table lamps with Asian motif. Measurements: 24" height of body Diameter (base): 7".

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental
Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental

Category

Vintage 1980s Argentine Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Oriental Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamps
Pair of Oriental Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamps

Pair of Oriental Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of oriental porcelain and bronze table lamps. Stock number: LL17.

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20th Century Chinese Belle Époque Table Lamps

Pair Mid-Century Oriental Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair Mid-Century Oriental Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair Mid-Century Oriental Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage mid-century table lamps crafted from large Chinese oriental style ceramic vessels with mustard colored glaze, each 21 in tall, 17 in wide and 14 1/2 in deep.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

oriental ceiling lamp
oriental ceiling lamp

oriental ceiling lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

other sizes on request

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of antique oriental style ceramic table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of antique oriental style ceramic table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of antique oriental style ceramic table lamps. They were made in England, we would date them to around the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910
Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910

Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910

By Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very colorful leaded glass table lamp is attributed to the "Unique Art Glass Co."N.Y. They produced some wonderful lamps at the beginning of the 20th century. The same shade on...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair oriental figural lamps
Pair oriental figural lamps

Pair oriental figural lamps

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Pair painted gesso oriental figural lamps

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso

Oriental Style  Bronze Lamps
Oriental Style  Bronze Lamps

Oriental Style Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bronze, 1940s patintated lamps with oriental style feet.
20.5" height of body

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Oriental Ginger Jar Lamps
Oriental Ginger Jar Lamps

Oriental Ginger Jar Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of substantial Oriental ginger jar lamps painted with excellent detail. The sides with blue banding which outlines large medallions depicting Far Eastern garden scenes. The ba...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps from two Oriental Vases
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps from two Oriental Vases

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps from two Oriental Vases

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps from two Oriental Vases

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large 1960s "Oriental Style" Mouth Blown Glass Table Lamp
Large 1960s "Oriental Style" Mouth Blown Glass Table Lamp

Large 1960s "Oriental Style" Mouth Blown Glass Table Lamp

Located in København, København

Large and very elegant 1960s Oriental style bojan/ginger jar shaped clear glass table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Chapman Oriental Bamboo Style and Brass Table Lamp, Signed
Chapman Oriental Bamboo Style and Brass Table Lamp, Signed

Chapman Oriental Bamboo Style and Brass Table Lamp, Signed

Located in Plainview, NY

An exceptional 1970's Oriental bamboo style and brass table lamp by Chapman.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Oriental Porcelain lamp
Single Oriental Porcelain lamp

Single Oriental Porcelain lamp

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#4-175 Birds and flowers decorations,porcelain lamp.Wood base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Oriental Brass Urn Lamp
Oriental Brass Urn Lamp

Oriental Brass Urn Lamp

Located in Norwalk, CT

Wonderfully proportioned lamp featuring heavy brass urn on high, lacquered wood base. Best detail: the finial --brass decoration inlaid into lacquered wood. Height to top of finial w...

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Oriental Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Oriental Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A large and very impressive pair of antique oriental style lacquered chinoiserie table lamps. They were made in England, and date from around the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Turquoise oriental lamps
Pair of Turquoise oriental lamps

Pair of Turquoise oriental lamps

Located in New York, NY

pair of small oriental turquoise pagoda lamps on wooden bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Oriental Figure Lamps
Pair of Oriental Figure Lamps

Pair of Oriental Figure Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Ceramic oriental figure lamps, with Bronzed features and heavily crackled glaze on wooden bases.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Table Lamps

SPECTACULAR ORIENTAL CERAMIC VASE LAMPS
SPECTACULAR ORIENTAL CERAMIC VASE LAMPS

SPECTACULAR ORIENTAL CERAMIC VASE LAMPS

Located in New York, NY

A Great pair of oriental vase lamps in a wonderful green glaze finish mounted on silver wooden bases. The lamps are newly rewired with silk rayon cords and double clusters and accomp...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Table Lamps

Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Oriental Figural Painted Table Lamp
Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Oriental Figural Painted Table Lamp

Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Oriental Figural Painted Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Table Lamp With Hand Painted Scenes On Wooden Base in Orange and Blue. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H (to finial) x 22" H (to ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental Hand-painted Wooden Table Lamp with Floral Decoration, a Pair
Oriental Hand-painted Wooden Table Lamp with Floral Decoration, a Pair

Oriental Hand-painted Wooden Table Lamp with Floral Decoration, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

This elegant pair of Oriental hand-painted wooden table lamps features a fine floral design hand painted on the four sides of the lamp base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Oriental Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of oriental table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all oriental table lamps available were constructed with great care. Oriental table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Nouveau oriental table lamps are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small oriental table lamps measuring 3.75 inches across. There have been many well-made oriental table lamps over the years, but those made by Asian Style, James Mont and Samson & Cie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oriental Table Lamps?

Oriental table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,113, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $24,068.

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 Oriental Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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
    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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 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 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 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.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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.