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Cubic Perforated Table Lamp Italian Design 1970s Silver Color Steel Sonneman
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cubic perforated table lamp Italian design 1970s silver color steel Sonneman attributed.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Perforated Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Table Lamp. Shade sold separately.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tables
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Adjustable Perforated Table Lamp Attributed to Tito Agnoli for O-Luce
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Adjustable Perforated Table Lamp Attributed to Tito Agnoli for O-Luce. Executed in burnt
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Perforated Table Lamp in Full Brass Model EV 65 for Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most original retro lamps that we have come across in our 30 years career and one that
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass & Wooden Handle Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
is one of the rarest catalogue models and iconic perforated table lamp designs. The size of the lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps, Erik Wärnå
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1960s Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful black perforated metal cone base with brass base and accents throughout, has 3
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps, Erik Wärnå
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 9.75 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Perforated Brass
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a Swedish Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the brand Boréns. Made of perforated brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Perforated Brass
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish mid century table lamp model 8458 by Boréns, Sweden.
The design features a slender brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Moroccan Perforated Brass Table Lamp and Shade
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique Moroccan or Moorish table lamp handcrafted in brass with the original shade
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stilux Milano Perforated Metal Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Stilux Milano 1960s perforated metal table lamp. This tiny, quirky design echoes those of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Perforated Ceramic Tower Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one-of-a-kind work of art. Our ceramic lighting comes complete with linen lamp shades, adding a touch
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspired by their Texas upbringing — the Lin Table Lamp creates a starry-night effect by illuminating light
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Perforated Galvanized Steel Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspired by their Texas upbringing — the Lin Table Lamp creates a starry-night effect by illuminating light
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Perforated Brass by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern table lamp in perforated brass by Swedish manufacturer Boréns, 1940s
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Perforated Metal Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare "Baghdad" table lamp designed by the notable Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s in his staple
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th century design perforated grey stoneware ceramic architectural table lamp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique handmade table lamp - France
Realised circa 1970
20th century design perforated stoneware
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Rare Original 1920s danish table lamp in iridescent glass, perforated lamp shade
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Art Deco table lamp embodies the luxurious and modern spirit of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 22.84 in Dm 22.05 in
Pine table lamp with perforated top. Sweden c. 1970's.
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful pine table lamp with perforated top. Sweden c. 1970's. EU plug.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pine
Postmodern Architectural Design Chrome Steel Perforated Metal Table Lamp, Italy
By IKEA
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design chrome steel perforated metal table lamp for IKEA, made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Modernist Perforated Aluminum Lamp after Mategot
Located in New York, NY
Modernist perforated aluminum table lamp in the style of Mategot. Germany, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Table Lamps
50s Tripod Table Lamp Made of Perforated Cartridge Case, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Tripod lamp from the 1950s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950 Mid Century Mathieu Mategot Perforated Metal and Brass Table Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Madrid, ES
Table lamp from the 50s designed by Mathieu Mategot, in lacquered metal and gilded brass, three
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Table Lamps in Perforated Steel, Spain, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of large table lamps from 1960's, Spain. Unusual design with bases in perforated steel plates
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Charming Mid Century Pair Perforated Shrink Lacquer Bedside Table Lamps, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Regensburg, DE
Lovely Set of two Mid Century bedside lamps / table lights from the 1950s.
The perforated shades
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Table Lamp Model. 407024 in Perforated Brass & Wood, Pohjoismainen Sähkö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very beautiful and elegant table lamp model. 407024, manufactured by PSO in Finland in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
V-Lite-Brass Table Lamp or Wall Sconce with Perforated Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in collaboration with Commune design, the V-Lite doubles as a table lamp and a wall sconce
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
20th century design grey stoneware perforated sculptural ceramic table lamp 1960
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne - Circa 1970
Unique handmade stoneware ceramic table lamp
20th century design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The distinctive reflector on this iconic Paavo Tynell table lamp gave it a few nicknames such as
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare commissioned table lamp by Paavo Tynell. This lamp has features from several
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
1970s Studio Desk Lamp Perforated Iron Art
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Unique perforated design modern industrial lamp
Desk lamp iron and wood with electrical parts
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass 'Umbrella' Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5061 in full brass and a gorgeous original patina that
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA.
Executed in painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14.75 in W 6 in D 11 in
Thierry et Chantal Robert grey perforated design ceramic table lamp signed 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Thierry and Chantal Robert
Realised circa 1970
Grey stoneware ceramic table with perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic Tynell lamp designs. This elegant table lamp is nicknamed the "helmet" or
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Tubular White Perforated Metal and Plexi Table Lamp by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Italian "Mod" tubular plexi table lamp manufactured by Guzzini. This is a stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis Kalff Table or Desk Lamp for Philips with Perforated Metal Shade
By Philips
Located in Chicago, IL
Table lamp with open top and perforated metal shade designed by Louis Kalff for Philips
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic Tynell lamp designs. This elegant table lamp is nicknamed the "helmet" or
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Horseshoe Table Lamp Model 9224, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
20th century design brown and grey perforated sculptural ceramic table lamp 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Ceramic table lamp
Circa 1970
Unique handmade piece
Brown and grey stoneware ceramic table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
1950s Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp by Mathieu Mategot French Mid-Century
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
French table light by Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001), produced by Atelier Mategot in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 6.5 in D 10 in
Paavo Tynell Perforated Helmet Kypärä Table Lamp Model 9209 Brass & Rattan 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic Tynell table lamp designs. This large and elegant table lamp nicknamed the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in Dm 10.44 in
1950s French Desk Lamp Red Perforated Cone France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French desk table lamp lovely red perforated cone shade 1950s France
French Bayonet bulb is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass, Silk & Wooden Table Lamp, Model 5066, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Mid Century Majestic Table Lamp! Atomic MCM Luxcraft Brass 1950s Incredibly Rare
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAJESTIC MID CENTURY TABLE LAMP
STUNNING!
PERFORATED SCREENS
WOOD & BRASS
EXQUISITE MID CENTURY
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Perforated Metal Rocket Lamp, Designer Light, 20 in High
Located in Bochum, NRW
Elegant shape, the Rocket lamp was designed by Jangir Maddadi for Royal Design, Sweden, 2013.
Two
Category
2010s Swedish Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Perforated Metal Rocket Lamp, Designer Light, 28 in High
Located in Bochum, NRW
Elegant shape, the Rocket lamp was designed by Jangir Maddadi for Royal Design, Sweden, 2013.
This
Category
2010s Swedish Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Italian Memphis Era Desk Lamp in White Perforated Metal, Orientable Arm
By Memphis Group
Located in Milano, IT
This is a cool little desk lamp, dating back to the early Eighties and crafted in white and black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 12.6 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp in Brass with Perforated Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk lamp, brass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s
This 1950s Italian desk lamp embodies a kind of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in
Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Erik Wärnå for Gnosjö Sweden 1950s
By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps, Erik Wärnå
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or bedside table lamp with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Erik Wärnå for Gnosjö Sweden 1950s
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or bedside table lamp with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Alabaster Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated alabaster table lamp, retains original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Mushroom Metal Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A stylish mushroom-style table lamp with perforated metal details and gold and white tones.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Brass Table Lamp by Boréns, 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely table lamp with perforated brass produced by Boréns in Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Michael Andersen, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed perforated stoneware table lamp, designed and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Italian modern adjustable black metal table lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable table lamp in black metal, 1980s
Adjustable table lamp with perforated
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lauritz Hjorth Ceramic Table Lamp with Hunting Motifs, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Partially perforated ceramic table lamp I green and red earthy glazed. Designed and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Leather and Brass by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern table lamp in perforated brass by Swedish manufacturer Boréns, 1960s
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Mategot Style Floor Lamp with Perforated Table and Grass Shade
By Mathieu Matégot, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style tripod base. The lamp features a shaggy grass woven shade and a little perforated table with 2 cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Perforated Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the perforated table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and steel, every perforated table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage perforated table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a perforated table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right perforated table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made perforated table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier de Troupe, Boréns, Borås and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Perforated Table Lamp?
Prices for a perforated table lamp start at $245 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,597.
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 Perforated Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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
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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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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