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Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Urn Table Lamp for Lightolier
Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Urn Table Lamp for Lightolier

Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Urn Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

With original lucite switch with embossed Lightolier logo. Metal base repainted white.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Lightolier Tommi Parzinger Marigold Yellow Brass Ring Table Lamps.
Pair Lightolier Tommi Parzinger Marigold Yellow Brass Ring Table Lamps.

Pair Lightolier Tommi Parzinger Marigold Yellow Brass Ring Table Lamps.

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of distinctive table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier. Overscale brass rings

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Parzinger Style 1950s Solid Brass Five Candle Boulliotte Table Lamp
Parzinger Style 1950s Solid Brass Five Candle Boulliotte Table Lamp

Parzinger Style 1950s Solid Brass Five Candle Boulliotte Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Miami, FL

Parzinger style five candle Bouillotte table lamp. Select two on, three on or five lights on with a turn of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier Torchiere Lamp
Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier Torchiere Lamp

Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier Torchiere Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Single vintage tabletop torchiere lamp by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier. Brass and aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Urn-Shaped Silver Plated Table Lamps, 1940s
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Urn-Shaped Silver Plated Table Lamps, 1940s

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Urn-Shaped Silver Plated Table Lamps, 1940s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of neoclassical urn-shaped table lamps, silver-plated with open backs and tops, by Tommi

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Pair of Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice pair of lamp in bronze and glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Gooseneck Lamps
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Gooseneck Lamps

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Gooseneck Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of silver plated goose neck lamps on square bases. Visit Quotientnyc.com to view

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Stylish Pair of Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
Stylish Pair of Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

Stylish Pair of Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Amarillo, TX

Incredible, chic pair of table lamps in a dramatic combination of brass and silver. Tall, slim and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Studded Lamp with Silk Shade
Tommi Parzinger Studded Lamp with Silk Shade

Tommi Parzinger Studded Lamp with Silk Shade

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tommi Parzinger studded lamp with silk shade, this singular lamp is perfectly suited for any

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tommi Parzinger Originals Model 19 Table Lamp in Brass with Original Shade
Tommi Parzinger Originals Model 19 Table Lamp in Brass with Original Shade

Tommi Parzinger Originals Model 19 Table Lamp in Brass with Original Shade

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hudson, NY

Tommi Parzinger originals model (19) table lamp with original shade and beautiful patina on brass

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Style Candelbra Brass and Marble Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Style Candelbra Brass and Marble Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Style Candelbra Brass and Marble Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

candelabra table lamp. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 20" diameter x 44" H.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

These Midcentury table lamps are each comprised of a brass body, three candlestick sockets and new

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Lamps For Lightolier
Pair Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Lamps For Lightolier

Pair Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Lamps For Lightolier

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier, these table lamps have an elegant urn form atop a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Obelisk Lamps
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Obelisk Lamps

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Obelisk Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Stiffel obelisk lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger. Materials predominantly brass and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger, Pair

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass table lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger. Adjustable shade

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Leather Lamp with Studs by Tommi Parzinger
Single Leather Lamp with Studs by Tommi Parzinger

Single Leather Lamp with Studs by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Dallas, TX

Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern tall column lamp, leather wrapped and symmetrically covered with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Style Mid-Century Lamps
Tommi Parzinger Style Mid-Century Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Style Mid-Century Lamps

By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful pair of lamps by stiffle lamp company. In the style of Tommi Parzinger. Made of solid

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Stiffel Lamps by Tommi Parzinger, Pair
Stiffel Lamps by Tommi Parzinger, Pair

Stiffel Lamps by Tommi Parzinger, Pair

By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern pair of lamps in brass by designer Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel, bases influenced

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Table Lamps Attributed Tommi Parzinger, 1970s by Stiffel
Pair of Brass Table Lamps Attributed Tommi Parzinger, 1970s by Stiffel

Pair of Brass Table Lamps Attributed Tommi Parzinger, 1970s by Stiffel

By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage pair of Stiffel brass table lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger. Great geometric shape

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Urn Form Silverplate Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Vintage Urn Form Silverplate Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Vintage Urn Form Silverplate Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of silver plated table lamps by noted mid century designer Tommi Parzinger. Each lamp has a

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamps in Manner of Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamps in Manner of Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamps in Manner of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of slender brass table lamps, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger designs for Stiffel. Original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Urn Form Silver Plate Table Lamps for Lightolier
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Urn Form Silver Plate Table Lamps for Lightolier

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Urn Form Silver Plate Table Lamps for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of urn form table lamps in silver plated metal, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Parzinger Style Table Lamp
Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Located in Amarillo, TX

Simple and elegant table lamp by Stiffel in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Original diffuser

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Scale Lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Large Scale Lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Large Scale Lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Scale Modernist Lamps, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1960's. They

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Elegant Brass Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger, 1950s
Pair of Elegant Brass Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger, 1950s

Pair of Elegant Brass Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of elegant brass table lamps, each with two lights, in the style of Tommi Parzinger, American

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Lamps for Lightolier
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Lamps for Lightolier

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Lamps for Lightolier

By Tommi Parzinger, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier, these table lamps have an elegant urn form atop a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid Century Table-top Torchiere by Tommi Parzinger
Mid Century Table-top Torchiere by Tommi Parzinger

Mid Century Table-top Torchiere by Tommi Parzinger

By Lightolier, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A single vintage torchiere style nickel plated table lamp. The piece is by noted mid century

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Tommy  Parzinger Neoclassical Table Lamp
Tommy  Parzinger Neoclassical Table Lamp

Tommy Parzinger Neoclassical Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic Tommy Parzinger design for Lightolier Lamp Company. Neoclassical style silver plated

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp w/Marble Base & Silk Shade

Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Parzinger Lamp
Parzinger Lamp

Parzinger Lamp

Sold|$2,700

Parzinger Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Mammoth table lamp by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel ca. 1950. Heavy brass base with four brass and

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Parzinger Lamp
Parzinger Lamp

Parzinger Lamp

Sold|$2,200

Parzinger Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Parzinger lamp with large brass disc and square marble base,original finial

Category

American Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Stiffel Restored Modernist Brass Ball Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Tommi Parzinger Stiffel Restored Modernist Brass Ball Lamps Mid-Century Modern

Tommi Parzinger Stiffel Restored Modernist Brass Ball Lamps Mid-Century Modern

By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in North Miami, FL

These fabulous vintage newly brass-plated restored Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Lamp Co. pair of Mid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lamp Table Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
Lamp Table Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

Lamp Table Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A vintage circular table and floor lamp combination in turned, enameled wood attributed to mid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Modernist Brass Lamps
Pair of Vintage Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Modernist Brass Lamps

Pair of Vintage Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Modernist Brass Lamps

By James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of vintage Tommi Parzinger for stiffel modernist brass lamps. Iconic pair of 1960s modernist

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Designer Brass Table Lamps
Designer Brass Table Lamps

Designer Brass Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of brass table lamps with conical body, decorative detail to the top of each shaft and round

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rembrandt Mid-Century Modern Triton Table Lamps, A Pair
Rembrandt Mid-Century Modern Triton Table Lamps, A Pair

Rembrandt Mid-Century Modern Triton Table Lamps, A Pair

By Tommi Parzinger, Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in New Windsor, NY

Pair of signed Rembrandt triton motif table lamps. A wonderful pair of table lamps that feature a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Faux Goatskin Table Lamps, 1970s
Faux Goatskin Table Lamps, 1970s

Faux Goatskin Table Lamps, 1970s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fabulous pair of vintage table lamps in hand painted faux goatskin over glazed faience in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Goatskin

Parzinger for Stiffel Lamps
Parzinger for Stiffel Lamps

Parzinger for Stiffel Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of table lamps by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel, 1950's. Each column with three

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger
Pair of table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger

Pair of table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of studded mahogany table lamps with brass bases designed by Tommi Parzinger for Rembrandt

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Monumental White Faience Table Lamps ala Tommi  Parzinger
Monumental White Faience Table Lamps ala Tommi  Parzinger

Monumental White Faience Table Lamps ala Tommi Parzinger

Located in Miami, FL

Incredibly striking pair of large white faience/ceramic table lamps Tommi Parzinger would be proud

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic Pair  of Candelabra Table Lamps
Fantastic Pair  of Candelabra Table Lamps

Fantastic Pair of Candelabra Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Amarillo, TX

Large scale pair of seven light table lamps by Stiffel. The bases feature four elongated "candle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Parzinger style Candelabra  Lamp
Parzinger style Candelabra  Lamp

Parzinger style Candelabra Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

Large scaled lamp.4 brass balls support 8 arms of two different heights,centered by black-metal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Parzinger Style Lamps
Pair Parzinger Style Lamps

Pair Parzinger Style Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of tapered black painted fluted column lamps with brass trim. Greek key decorated base and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Faux Bamboo Chrome and Brass Table Lamp
Faux Bamboo Chrome and Brass Table Lamp

Faux Bamboo Chrome and Brass Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid-century modern faux bamboo brass and chrome table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1950s leather wraped & brass accents column table lamp
1950s leather wraped & brass accents column table lamp

1950s leather wraped & brass accents column table lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare inverted cone shape leather wrapped desk lamp, circa 1950s in black gloss with brass

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Brass Table Lamp Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel
Walnut and Brass Table Lamp Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel

Walnut and Brass Table Lamp Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Toledo, OH

Walnut and brass table lamp by Stiffel designer Tommi Parzinger, circa 1970s. Three way single

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Unusual Hand-Painted Frosted Glass Crescent Shape Table Lamp
Unusual Hand-Painted Frosted Glass Crescent Shape Table Lamp

Unusual Hand-Painted Frosted Glass Crescent Shape Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unusual, Mid-Century Modern, table lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger features a crescent shaped

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Two-Tier Lamp Table In The Manner Of Parzinger
Two-Tier Lamp Table In The Manner Of Parzinger

Two-Tier Lamp Table In The Manner Of Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant wood end or side table featuring a central column supporting an upper tier surface, along

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

A pair of tall brass lamps by Stiffel. Widely attributed to Tommi Parzinger. Lamp shades

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950's Leather Wraped & Brass Accents Column Table Lamp
1950's Leather Wraped & Brass Accents Column Table Lamp

1950's Leather Wraped & Brass Accents Column Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare inverted cone shape leather-wrapped desk lamp, circa the 1950s in black gloss with

Category

20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Lamp for Stieffel
Tommi Parzinger Lamp for Stieffel

Tommi Parzinger Lamp for Stieffel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large Tommi Parzinger single two tone metal lamp in Egyptian style for Stieffel.Original silk shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silk

Pair of Parzinger Style Lamps
Pair of Parzinger Style Lamps

Pair of Parzinger Style Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of slim nickel plated and black enamel lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger, c.1950s with 12

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Oval Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Oval Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Oval Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

1950s modern brass and walnut oval table lamps with original finials. Height to light socket

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Table Lamps In The Style Of Parzinger
Pair Of Table Lamps In The Style Of Parzinger

Pair Of Table Lamps In The Style Of Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of small double arm table lamps with new silk shades and newly applied polished nickel plate

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Dramatic Brass and White Table Lamp in the Modernist, Hollywood Regency Style
Dramatic Brass and White Table Lamp in the Modernist, Hollywood Regency Style

Dramatic Brass and White Table Lamp in the Modernist, Hollywood Regency Style

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Buffalo, NY

Tall Mid Century Modern Table Lamp. Strong presence. Very dramatic. Manner of Tommi Parzinger. Nice

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Parzinger Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parzinger table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A parzinger table lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 443 options for an antique or vintage parzinger table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parzinger table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A parzinger table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made parzinger table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel and Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. You’ll find that an occasional parzinger table lamp may be too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller editions, measuring 1 across, are available at 1stDibs.

How Much is a Parzinger Table Lamp?

A parzinger table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $24,200.

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 Parzinger Table Lamp
  • 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.

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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 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.