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Brass Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Brass Table Lamps, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of turned brass table lamps. Both lamps are
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Table Lamps, Pair
Brass Table Lamps, Pair
H 21.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Custom Iron Table Lamp - Pair available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Large custom iron remnants are made into these handsome table lamps. Pair available. Priced
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Midcentury Table Lamps - Pair Each table lamp measures: 7.5 wide x 7.5 deep x 27 inches high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Table Lamps, Pair
Midcentury Table Lamps, Pair
H 27 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Lisa Johansson Pape table lamps, pair 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Vantaa, FI
Lisa Johansson-Pape table lamp pair, glass base. Shades are newer
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Midcentury Brass and Walnut Table Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Laurel midcentury Brass and Walnut Table Lamps – Pair Each lamp measures: 5.75 wide x 5.75 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Mid Century Steel I Beam Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Laurel mid century steel i beam lamps - pair Each lamp measures: 5 wide x 5 deep x 29.5 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair 40.5H
Located in New York, NY
The Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair offers a striking blend of history and artistry, showcasing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair 40.5H
Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair 40.5H
H 40.5 in W 8 in D 12 in
1940's French Bronze Galleon Ship Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Gilt Bronze Galleon Ship Lamps, Pair Attributed to Raymond Sube Measures 10" x 4" x
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 12 wide x 7.5 deep x 25 inches high We
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair
Art Deco Pantone Table Lamps - Pair
H 25 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Glass Orange and Gold Table Lamps Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Glass Orange and Gold Table Lamps Pair in good condition with age and use
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Clay and Walnut Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Clay and walnut table lamps - pair Each lamp measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 15.5 inches high This
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Walnut

Clay and Walnut Table Lamps, Pair
Clay and Walnut Table Lamps, Pair
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Faux Bamboo French Ceramic Table Lamp Pair , French 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Hollywood Regency style, faux bamboo French ceramic table lamp Pair with green painted faux-bamboo
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair 15 h at shortest 23.25 at tallest to socket
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps - Pair This lamp measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 15.5 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mission Inspired Hand-Hammered Peanut Shaped Copper Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mission Inspired Hand Hammered Copper Lamp pair. The set features two lamps, hand-hammered copper
Category

1990s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

James Mont Style Enamel Asian Inspired Midcentury Lamp Pair
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
James Mont style metal lamp pair with Asian inspired enamel finish featuring a floral like design
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Von Nessen Black Marble and Brass Lamp Pair
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage circa 1960s Water Von Nessen lamp pair. Lamps have glass diffusers to hold shades. Black
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Lamps, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-century walnut and brass lamps - pair. Each lamp measures: 5.75 wide x 5.75 deep x 35.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Lamps, Pair
Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Lamps, Pair
H 35.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Midcentury French Modern Enameled Brass Geometric Lamp Pair, Maison Barbier
By Maison Barbier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury French modern enameled brass geometric lamp pair, Maison Barbier, 1970s. Rare sculptural
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Nomina Organica Mid Century Brass Walnut Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Nomina Organica Mid Century Brass Walnut Lamps - Pair These lamps measure: 15.5 wide x 15.5 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s, Hand Painted Geometric Design Pottery Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Geometric hand painted designed pottery table lamps, pair. Offered for sale is a pair of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century-Modern Large Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century-Modern Large Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair A very cool pair of large table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Retro Swiss Chrome Plated Flying Saucer Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Retro Swiss chrome plated flying saucer table lamps - pair These mid century
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair Super cool pair of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith French Neoclassical Bronze Urn Table Lamps - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Maitland Smith French Neoclassical Bronze Urn Table Lamps - Pair Stunning Pair of Vintage
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s European Modernism Menorah Sculptural Table Lamp Pair in Teak & Brass
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Menorah Lamp Pair 1960s Sculptural European Elegance Modern Menorah Table Lamps Teak and Brass
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Wood Foundry Table Lamps - Pair - Vintage
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This beautiful Mahogany Foundry Lamp pair was created in 2024 by Artig Lighting using vintage
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Red metal and brass desk lamp pair by Falkenberg 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare metal and brass desk lamp pair with adjustable neck by Falkenberg Belysning - Sweden 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hand Painted Impasto Frosted Glass Midcentury Table Lamp Pair with Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century hand painted frosted glass table lamp pair. The lamp features a brass Regency
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Gazelle Table Lamps, Pair by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage pair of French style, Mid-century, chrome and iron gazelle table lamps was made by the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Modernist Chromed Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Chromed lamps, a pair, 2, each with columnar support and dial dimmer on circular base
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Chromed Lamps, Pair
Modernist Chromed Lamps, Pair
H 24 in W 9 in D 9 in
Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful pair of chinoiserie style hand-painted floral motif table lamps by Chapman. Oval shaped
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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
H 27 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Attilio Amato for Laudarte Srl Prisma Big Table Lamp, Pair Available
By Attilio Amato, Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Attilio Amato for Laudarte Srl Prisma Big Table Lamp, Pair Available Offered for sale is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Boudoir Electric Amber Glass Shade and Brass Base Oil Lamps- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Boudoir Style Electric Amber Glass Shade with a Brass Base Oil Lamps - Pair
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Charles Hollis Jones Style Midcentury Brass and Lucite Table Lamps, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones Style midcentury Brass and lucite Table Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 6
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic table lamp pair Birch by Bruno Karlsson for Ego, Sweden 1970s
By Ego Stengods, Bruno Karlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A special table lamp pair designed as a birch tunk by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Stengods Atelje
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Fine French Empire 19th Century Bronze Candelabras Mounted as Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Fine French Empire 19th Century Bronze Candelabras Mounted as Lamps, Pair A pair of fine French
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Sculptural Glass Table Lamp Pair by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely grooved glass table lamp pair model 2193 designed by Olle Alberius for the Swedish glasswork
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Table Lamps - PAIR
Located in Charlotte, NC
Handsome pair of Murano Glass lamps with a gray glass shade that has a lavender tone. Bases are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Table Lamps - PAIR
Murano Glass Table Lamps - PAIR
H 21 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aesthetic movement Japanesesque ceramic porcelain baluster vases hand-painted with cherry
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Lamps, Pair
Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Lamps, Pair
H 33.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Architectural Iron Lamps-Pair
Located in Austin, TX
design lends an air of classicism to this substantial pair of lamps, topped by natural linen shades
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Architectural Iron Lamps-Pair
Antique Architectural Iron Lamps-Pair
H 29.75 in W 16.25 in D 9 in
Rococo Romantic Table Lamp, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Rococo Romantic pair of table lamps with silvered metal base enhanced with with and clear acrylic
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Faceted Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Brattleboro, VT
Pair of 1970s midcentury faceted table lamp. Illuminate your flat with this beautifully modern
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal, Brass

18th Century Fragment Lamps-Pair
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century Water Gilt Fragments recreated as a pair of table lamps. Mounted on a round acrylic
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Giltwood

18th Century Fragment Lamps-Pair
18th Century Fragment Lamps-Pair
H 25.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
Tall Silver Filigree Lamps 'Pair'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Filigree, silver-plated table lamp. Faux snakeskin shades.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Swedish Cream White Metal Table Lamp Pair by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely cream white enameled metal table lamp pair designed in 1955 by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Sculptural Acrylic Tulip Table Lamp Pair by Rembrant
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These exceptional pair of 1960s tulip table lamps crafted by Rembrandt Lamp boast leaf-shaped
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Handmade Wheel-thrown Large Lamp pair Textured deco by Olivia Barry / By Hand
By Olivia Barry / By Hand
Located in Tarrytown, NY
“Spool” Tall Wheel-Thrown Table Lamp Pair / 11" High / Sold as Pair DESCRIPTION: A One-Off Pair
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Basel, BS
These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass

Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of small, sculptural table lamps made out of tree burls by the Guerneville Burl Company in
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)
Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)
H 9.25 in W 4.25 in D 6 in
Owl Figure White Chalkware Lamps, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s large scale chalkware owl lamps. Lamps are newly repainted in an antique white finish
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Owl Figure White Chalkware Lamps, Pair
Owl Figure White Chalkware Lamps, Pair
H 28.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Black Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of black ceramic table lamps. Ribbed baluster vases rest on brass bases raised on cabriole
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury White Enameled Metal Lamp Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of lamps from unknown midcentury Italian maker. Curved metal sheet has been enameled white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Manner Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style gilt urn form table lamps with metal ring handles, with cream-tone cloth
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Brass Four-Arm Candle Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass lamps, with four arms for candles, later addition of two sockets for light bulbs
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20th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Four-Arm Candle Lamps, Pair
Brass Four-Arm Candle Lamps, Pair
H 21.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Art Deco Revival Table Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Revival table lamps with enameled and chromed patterned baluster-form bases
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Antique 19th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Lamp Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of midcentury Murano art glass table lamps by Barovier & Toso. Hand blown aqua blue glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Lamp Pair
Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Lamp Pair
H 33.5 in W 7 in D 6.75 in
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of vintage table lamps in faux bamboo style. Ceramic/plaster composition. Very good condition
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Ceramic

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Table Lamp Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of table lamp pairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique table lamp pairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 28388 antique and vintage table lamp pairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 953 modern editions to choose from as well. Table lamp pairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of table lamp pairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency table lamp pairs are of considerable interest. Table lamp pairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Stiffel and Orrefors are consistently popular.

How Much are Table Lamp Pairs?

Table lamp pairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,866, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $170,254.

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 Table Lamp Pairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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

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