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Tommi Parzinger Table Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Table Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Polished brass table lamp by Tommi Parzinger. Six arm candelabra, original shade with perforated

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Table lamp made by Lightolier
Tommi Parzinger Table lamp made by Lightolier

Tommi Parzinger Table lamp made by Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Urn shaped table lamp by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier. Original silver plating and monogram

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Pair Of Glamorous Tommi Parzinger Lamps
Pair Of Glamorous Tommi Parzinger Lamps

Pair Of Glamorous Tommi Parzinger Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

A PAIR OF 1950,S TOMMI PARZINGER TABLE LAMPS (EX RAGO AUCTION) THESE BEAUTIFUL LAMPS ARE DECORATED

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Parzinger Style Table Lamp
Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Parzinger Style Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very handsome table lamp made of brass sitting on a marble base. There are six arms which

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger attr. Table Lamps
Tommi Parzinger attr. Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger attr. Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Large Scale Table Lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger with the mythological scenes silk

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Gold

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

Pair of Table Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Papaikou, HI

This handsome pair of lamps are done in the recognizable neo-classical Parzinger style. Simple yet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

decorator Billy Baldwin and for stars such as Marilyn Monroe. Elegant, intricate table lamp with a marble

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Brass Table Lamps In The Style of Tommi Parzinger
Brass Table Lamps In The Style of Tommi Parzinger

Brass Table Lamps In The Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Tommi Parzinger style pair of brass lamps. The pair have been professionally rewired. Shades not

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver Plated Table Torchiere Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Silver Plated Table Torchiere Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Silver Plated Table Torchiere Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent pair of lamps designed by Tommy Parzinger for Lightolier in fine condition with new

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Obelisk Form Table Lamps Attributed to Parzinger
Pair of Obelisk Form Table Lamps Attributed to Parzinger

Pair of Obelisk Form Table Lamps Attributed to Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in Stamford, CT

Wood Obelisk form table lamps with brass accents attributed to Tony Parzinger, manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Style Teardrop Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Style Teardrop Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Style Teardrop Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Miami, FL

original and in working order. These lamps were refurbished, so in very good condition. Base 6" square

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Mid Century Brass Enamel and Brass Tall Table Lamp, Style of Parzinger
Mid Century Brass Enamel and Brass Tall Table Lamp, Style of Parzinger

Mid Century Brass Enamel and Brass Tall Table Lamp, Style of Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

Fabulous manner of Tommi Parzinger, sculptural table lamp with warm white toned enameled graduating

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Magnificent 1950's Tommie Parzinger Out-scale Lamp
Magnificent 1950's Tommie Parzinger Out-scale Lamp

Magnificent 1950's Tommie Parzinger Out-scale Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in London, GB

Fantastic and very collectable outsized table lamp with the slim brass, shaped base typical of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1940s Brass Studded, Leather Wrapped, Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
1940s Brass Studded, Leather Wrapped, Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

1940s Brass Studded, Leather Wrapped, Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger circa 1940 Brass studs, leather 12 1/4 inches high

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Table-Top Torcheres
Tommi Parzinger Table-Top Torcheres

Tommi Parzinger Table-Top Torcheres

By Lightolier, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver-plated brass & aluminum table-top torcheres designed by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

An Elegant Pair of Mantle Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
An Elegant Pair of Mantle Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

An Elegant Pair of Mantle Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in San Francisco, CA

Here's an elegant pair of silver-plated brass lamps by the great mid-century designer, Tommi

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Stiffel Lamps Inspired by Tommi Parzinger's for Dorlyn Metalsmiths
Pair of Stiffel Lamps Inspired by Tommi Parzinger's for Dorlyn Metalsmiths

Pair of Stiffel Lamps Inspired by Tommi Parzinger's for Dorlyn Metalsmiths

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Portland, OR

A wonderful pair of stifle lamps that draws thei design from Tommi Parzinger's design work for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Lamps By Stiffel in the style of Parzinger
Pair of Brass Lamps By Stiffel in the style of Parzinger

Pair of Brass Lamps By Stiffel in the style of Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

# A1027 - PAIR Mid-Century Modern brass tulip form lamps by Stiffel in the style of Parzinger

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Stiffel Brass Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

Stiffel Brass Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Houston, TX

Stylishly original brass lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger with Greek key detailing and new

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Elegant leather wrapped mid century lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger.
Elegant leather wrapped mid century lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger.

Elegant leather wrapped mid century lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger.

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hadley, MA

Elegant leather wrapped mid century lamps in the manner of Tommi Parzinger. Having a double cone

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair American Modern Iron, Glass and Travertine Lamps, Attr. Tommi Parzinger
Pair American Modern Iron, Glass and Travertine Lamps, Attr. Tommi Parzinger

Pair American Modern Iron, Glass and Travertine Lamps, Attr. Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hollywood, FL

of stylized tree form with glass spheres at the end of each branch, on a trapezoidal travertine base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Parzinger Original Shaded Lamp Table
Parzinger Original Shaded Lamp Table

Parzinger Original Shaded Lamp Table

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Parzinger lamp table. Elegant with original shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

1950's Tommi Parzinger Style Table Lamp with original shade (as is). Shade is 22"Dia Base 8"sq

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Parzinger Lamp
Parzinger Lamp

Parzinger Lamp

Sold|$4,600

Parzinger Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lamp base and shade in polished nickel.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co.
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co.

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Framingham, MA

Striking large midcentury columned walnut and brass table lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. Some light

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Standing Lamp & Table by Tommy Parzinger
Standing Lamp & Table by Tommy Parzinger

Standing Lamp & Table by Tommy Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Southampton, NY

Dark Mahogany standing lamp with table. Shade shown is for photo only. Shade not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Pair of  Parzinger style table lamps
Pair of  Parzinger style table lamps

Pair of Parzinger style table lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of exqusite and elegant nickel plated table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Rare Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger
Rare Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger

Rare Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Four Legged Brass Table Lamp with Original White Opaque Shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair Stiffel Parzinger Style Table Lamps
Pair Stiffel Parzinger Style Table Lamps

Pair Stiffel Parzinger Style Table Lamps

Located in Southfield, MI

Superb pair of Stiffel table lamps done in white vitrified porcelain and brass with a stylized

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair Or Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Torcheres
A Pair Or Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Torcheres

A Pair Or Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Torcheres

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hollywood, FL

Silver Plate Urns with scrolling handles tapering down to a ribbed base, all on a trapezoidal plinth

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Bouillotte Table Lamp
1970s Bouillotte Table Lamp

1970s Bouillotte Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Paris, FR

A three lights brass bouillotte lamp attributed to Tommy Parzinger - rewired to UK standards and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Neoclassical style Tommy Parzinger design up lamp; completely restored. **Please contact us

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Parzinger style brass table lamp ca.1950
Parzinger style brass table lamp ca.1950

Parzinger style brass table lamp ca.1950

Located in New York, NY

Solid brass inverted tapered stem single table lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger ca.1950

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Parzinger Style Brass Table Lamp ca. 1950
Parzinger Style Brass Table Lamp ca. 1950

Parzinger Style Brass Table Lamp ca. 1950

Located in New York, NY

Solid brass, inverted taper stem table lamp ca. 1950, reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger.Please call to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger "Candlestick" Table Lamps
Pair of Tommi Parzinger "Candlestick" Table Lamps

Pair of Tommi Parzinger "Candlestick" Table Lamps

Located in Portland, OR

These Lamps are from a line of home furnishings designed by Parzinger which were sold exclusively

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rare Lightolier Table Lamp Manner of Parzinger
Rare Lightolier Table Lamp Manner of Parzinger

Rare Lightolier Table Lamp Manner of Parzinger

Located in Southfield, MI

Early 50's Lightolier table lamp made to resemble a tree, utilizing glass balls threaded to the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Stiffel Table Lamp Style of Parzinger
Rare Stiffel Table Lamp Style of Parzinger

Rare Stiffel Table Lamp Style of Parzinger

Located in Southfield, MI

Very rare example of Stiffel lamp dating to the 1950's. Done in the style and often attributed to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Stainless Steel Table Lamps
Pair of Stainless Steel Table Lamps

Pair of Stainless Steel Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish pair of vase form, stainless steel table lamps are very much in the manner of pieces

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Table Lamps
Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Table Lamps

Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Table Lamps

Located in Southfield, MI

Fantastic pair of table lamps in brass designed as cluster of cattails in rushes, dating to the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and marble Table Lamp
Brass and marble Table Lamp

Brass and marble Table Lamp

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Hudson, NY

Brass-plated lamp on circular marble base.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gorgeous pair of lamps in an engraved, floral design with trademark petal motif on the finial

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alabaster Parzinger Column Table Lamp.  Circa 1940's
Alabaster Parzinger Column Table Lamp.  Circa 1940's

Alabaster Parzinger Column Table Lamp. Circa 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Alabaster Parzinger Column Table Lamp. German born Tommi Parzinger (1903-1981) settled in

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Silver Plated Table Lamps
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Silver Plated Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Silver Plated Table Lamps

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Pair of silver plated table lamps by Tommi Parzinger. Designed to cast light from the back and from

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Tommi Parzinger Standing Lamp
Tommi Parzinger Standing Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Standing Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Classic Tommi Parzinger standing lamp in painted metal. All original including period shade. The

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Greek Key Table Lamps
Mid Century Greek Key Table Lamps

Mid Century Greek Key Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century designed table lamps with brass plating and Greek key type design. An identical pair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair Stiffel Table Lamps Style of Tommi Parzinger
Pair Stiffel Table Lamps Style of Tommi Parzinger

Pair Stiffel Table Lamps Style of Tommi Parzinger

Located in Southfield, MI

Late 50's pair of Stiffel table lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Very large, elegant form

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Table Lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Table Lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Table Lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of brass regency style lamps attributed to Parzinger. Extremely well constructed bass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handsome 2 Tier Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger

Handsome 2 Tier Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fantastic table lamp that actually is a table!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Lamp by Tomy Parzinger

Lamp by Tomy Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Elegant obelisque lamp

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Tommi Parzinger Studded Lamp

Tommi Parzinger Studded Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

A Pair of 1950's brass Candelabra Table Lamps
A Pair of 1950's brass Candelabra Table Lamps

A Pair of 1950's brass Candelabra Table Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 1950's brass Candelabra Table Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

A Pair of Tommi Parzinger Modern Candelabra Table Lamps
A Pair of Tommi Parzinger Modern Candelabra Table Lamps

A Pair of Tommi Parzinger Modern Candelabra Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Tommi Parzinger Modern Candelabra Table Lamps

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Silk

A Pair of Modernist Table Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
A Pair of Modernist Table Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

A Pair of Modernist Table Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Modernist Table Lamps by Tommi Parzinger

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Silk

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

Pair Tommi Parzinger Silver Plated Table Lamps for Lightolier

Located in Easton, PA

Pair of silver plated table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger in 1950 for Lightolier. Each lamp has

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Lightolier Urn Table Lamps
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Lightolier Urn Table Lamps

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Lightolier Urn Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier brass urn lamps with single bulb which directs light up and

Category

Vintage 1950s American 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.