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Pleated Crystal Desk Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Pleated Crystal Desk Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb

Pleated Crystal Desk Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb

Located in London, GB

Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb

Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Clear Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb

Located in London, GB

Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb
Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb

Pleated Crystal Floor Lamp, Smoke Ribbed Glass and Brass with E26/27 Bulb

Located in London, GB

Our debut lighting collection comprising ceiling pendants, a side light and a floor standing lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pleated Bell-Shaped Frosted Glass Shade
Pleated Bell-Shaped Frosted Glass Shade

Pleated Bell-Shaped Frosted Glass Shade

Located in London, GB

Pleated Bell-Shaped Satin Glass Shade With a flowing design and subtle purple hue. Diameter for the

Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Cylindrical Handmade Black Pleated Silk Lampshade

Cylindrical Handmade Black Pleated Silk Lampshade

By Fornasetti

Located in MILANO, IT

with the base, a lamp that becomes an art object. Any minor discrepancies between similar creations

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Box Pleat Linen Lampshade, Medium, by Bunny Williams Home
Box Pleat Linen Lampshade, Medium, by Bunny Williams Home

Box Pleat Linen Lampshade, Medium, by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

. Scaled to work on nearly all of the Bunny Williams Home table lamps. Available in two sizes: Medium - 15

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Linen

Box Pleat Linen Lampshade, Large, by Bunny Williams Home
Box Pleat Linen Lampshade, Large, by Bunny Williams Home

Box Pleat Linen Lampshade, Large, by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

. Scaled to work on nearly all of the Bunny Williams Home table lamps. Available in two sizes: Medium - 15

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Linen

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tear-Drop Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tear-Drop Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tear-Drop Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Chrome Tear-Drop Table Lamps with pleated shades. Shades fit on sockets but come with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Regency Style Brass Swans Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair
Vintage French Regency Style Brass Swans Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair

Vintage French Regency Style Brass Swans Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Regency Style Brass Swans Candelabra Table Lamps with Pleated Shades- a Pair. Circa

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Ceramic table lamp with Le Klint lampshade.
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Ceramic table lamp with Le Klint lampshade.

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Ceramic table lamp with Le Klint lampshade.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen (1911–1976) for Saxbo, Denmark. Ceramic table lamp with pleated Le Klint

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Curvy Table Lamps in Beech wood by Caprani, 1970s, Denmark
Set of Curvy Table Lamps in Beech wood by Caprani, 1970s, Denmark

Set of Curvy Table Lamps in Beech wood by Caprani, 1970s, Denmark

By Caprani Light AS

Located in Værløse, DK

. A fine set for a beautiful home. * A set (2) of bend beech wood table lamps with pleated clip-on

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Beech

Pleated Silk Sconce or Table Lamp By Eino Schroderus for Taidetakomo Koru
Pleated Silk Sconce or Table Lamp By Eino Schroderus for Taidetakomo Koru

Pleated Silk Sconce or Table Lamp By Eino Schroderus for Taidetakomo Koru

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stock Exchange House and the Tampere Theatre. This charming design functions as either a table lamp or

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Burnished Brass Turned Pillar Column Lamps with Pleated Shades
Mid-Century Burnished Brass Turned Pillar Column Lamps with Pleated Shades

Mid-Century Burnished Brass Turned Pillar Column Lamps with Pleated Shades

Located in Lomita, CA

make these lamps irresistible. There is so much to love about this vintage pair of mid-century table

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Lamp Co Footed Greek Key Brass Lamp Pair With Original Pleated Shades
Laurel Lamp Co Footed Greek Key Brass Lamp Pair With Original Pleated Shades

Laurel Lamp Co Footed Greek Key Brass Lamp Pair With Original Pleated Shades

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage Laurel Lamp Co lamps circa late 1970s- early 1980s Brass base footed lamp pair with meander

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Chrome Table Lamps with Knife Pleat Hardback Shades
1980s Chrome Table Lamps with Knife Pleat Hardback Shades

1980s Chrome Table Lamps with Knife Pleat Hardback Shades

Located in London, GB

A unique pair of chrome table lamps in the shape of elongated urns and tall neck fitting for the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

White Alabaster Lamp with Pleated Beige Lampshade
White Alabaster Lamp with Pleated Beige Lampshade

White Alabaster Lamp with Pleated Beige Lampshade

Located in Seattle, WA

Elegant Alabaster lamp in wonderful condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

21st Century Parchement Paper Pleated Lamp by Graham Bibby
21st Century Parchement Paper Pleated Lamp by Graham Bibby

21st Century Parchement Paper Pleated Lamp by Graham Bibby

By Graham Bibby

Located in London, GB

Hand pleated parchment paper lamp with metal base by Graham Bibby. English fashion designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Handmade Pink Stripped Pleated Lamp Shade with Diamond Pattern
Handmade Pink Stripped Pleated Lamp Shade with Diamond Pattern

Handmade Pink Stripped Pleated Lamp Shade with Diamond Pattern

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous handmade pink stripped pleated lamp shade with diamond pattern. The perfect shade to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Parker Table Lamp
Parker Table Lamp

Parker Table Lamp

Unavailable|$2,070 / item

Parker Table Lamp

By Marian Jamieson

Located in Sierra Madre, CA

A transitional glass, wood and brass table lamp with a melon pleat shade, the parker table Lamp has

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Classic Urn Style with Pleated Silk Shade

Large Classic Urn Style with Pleated Silk Shade

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Large Classic urn style table lamp with square pleated silk shade. Shown in antique brass. Also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade
Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade

Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Unusual handcrafted hammered copper table lamp with pleated matching shade in the arts and crafts

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1970s Pleated Brass and Wood Table Lamps
1970s Pleated Brass and Wood Table Lamps

1970s Pleated Brass and Wood Table Lamps

Located in Denton, TX

Pleated brass with wood on top and bottom Shades are not included 34" high to the top of the

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Lampshade, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Lampshade, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Lampshade, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian midcentury brass table lamp with pleated lampshade, 1950s Lamp with brass base and creamy

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Corinthian Column Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Linen Shade
Corinthian Column Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Linen Shade

Corinthian Column Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Linen Shade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Corinthian column brass table lamp with pleated linen shade A very pretty piece, the base of

Category

Vintage 1960s International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid century modern ceramic table lamp with pleated shade
Mid century modern ceramic table lamp with pleated shade

Mid century modern ceramic table lamp with pleated shade

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern table lamp features ceramic body with unique blue and black design painted

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Rattan Table Lamp with Geometric Pleated Shade, 1980
Vintage Rattan Table Lamp with Geometric Pleated Shade, 1980

Vintage Rattan Table Lamp with Geometric Pleated Shade, 1980

Located in Marbella, ES

Charming vintage table lamp crafted from woven natural rattan, featuring an elegant openwork base

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Italian Green Murano Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1950s
Italian Green Murano Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1950s

Italian Green Murano Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian Murano glass table lamp, dating to the 1950s. The fluted base is handblown in thick

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Table Lamp with Pleated Empire Lampshade, Scandinavia ca 1940s
Scandinavian Table Lamp with Pleated Empire Lampshade, Scandinavia ca 1940s

Scandinavian Table Lamp with Pleated Empire Lampshade, Scandinavia ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This table lamp has an essentially Scandinavian look, with a combination of interesting material

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Mid Century Modeline / Keal / Pearsall Styled Table Lamp
Large Mid Century Modeline / Keal / Pearsall Styled Table Lamp

Large Mid Century Modeline / Keal / Pearsall Styled Table Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A larger sized mid century table lamp with pleated linen shade and round walnut base having a turn

Category

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Chic Gilt Bronze and Glass Table Lamp with Custom Pleated Shade
Chic Gilt Bronze and Glass Table Lamp with Custom Pleated Shade

Chic Gilt Bronze and Glass Table Lamp with Custom Pleated Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic Gilt Bronze and Glass Table Lamp with Custom Pleated Shade. Shade Size: 12" H x 17" W

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Large 1920s Pleated Mica Lamp Shade
Large 1920s Pleated Mica Lamp Shade

Large 1920s Pleated Mica Lamp Shade

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine example of a large mica shade, circa 1920. Pleated panel lampshade with floral gesso banding

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Jane and Gordon Martz Table Lamp with Hand-Crafted Pleated Shade
Jane and Gordon Martz Table Lamp with Hand-Crafted Pleated Shade

Jane and Gordon Martz Table Lamp with Hand-Crafted Pleated Shade

By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in San Francisco, CA

A matte black table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Stoneware base with teak

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Delft Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with New Pleated Lampshade
Delft Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with New Pleated Lampshade

Delft Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with New Pleated Lampshade

By Amitābha Studio, Delft

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A striking Dutch Delft blue-and-white ceramic tobacco jar table lamp paired with a bespoke pleated

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Large Mid-Century Table Lamp with a Large Pleated Plastic Shad
Beautiful Large Mid-Century Table Lamp with a Large Pleated Plastic Shad

Beautiful Large Mid-Century Table Lamp with a Large Pleated Plastic Shad

Located in München, DE

Beautifully rare large Mid Century table lamp with a large plastic pleated shade. In good original

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Bronze Mid Century Modern Table Lamps with White Pleated Shades
Pair of Large Bronze Mid Century Modern Table Lamps with White Pleated Shades

Pair of Large Bronze Mid Century Modern Table Lamps with White Pleated Shades

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of large brass mid century modern table lamps. These beautiful vintage lamps feature a brass

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps in a Palm Motif with Pleated Shade
Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps in a Palm Motif with Pleated Shade

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps in a Palm Motif with Pleated Shade

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of stunning, carved teak table lamps. The stems are 2.5" in diameter and carved in a motif

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Vintage 80s Pleat Sculpted Bird Lamps, a Pair
Vintage 80s Pleat Sculpted Bird Lamps, a Pair

Vintage 80s Pleat Sculpted Bird Lamps, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage molded plexi table lamps. An iconic 80s look in the shape of some chic birds

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

1930s Pair Pink Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps Pleated Cream Shades Mid Century 2
1930s Pair Pink Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps Pleated Cream Shades Mid Century 2

1930s Pair Pink Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps Pleated Cream Shades Mid Century 2

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful Pair of matte pink ceramic Hollywood Regency style table lamps from the 1930s. The lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Royal Delft Hand-Painted Blue and White Table Lamp, 1948, New Pleated Silk Shade
Royal Delft Hand-Painted Blue and White Table Lamp, 1948, New Pleated Silk Shade

Royal Delft Hand-Painted Blue and White Table Lamp, 1948, New Pleated Silk Shade

By Delft, Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Large Royal Delft 1948 hand-painted blue and white ceramic table lamp with new pleated silk

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decalcomania Glass Lamps with Pleated Silk Shades
Pair of Decalcomania Glass Lamps with Pleated Silk Shades

Pair of Decalcomania Glass Lamps with Pleated Silk Shades

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty pair of decalcomania table lamps with silk shades decorated overall with roses, the vases

Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) Table Lamps

Pair Of Exceptional French 19th Century Column Lamps With Pleated Shades
Pair Of Exceptional French 19th Century Column Lamps With Pleated Shades

Pair Of Exceptional French 19th Century Column Lamps With Pleated Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of exceptional French 19th century column lamps with pleated shades. Marked 1865 under the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sophisticated Pair of Pleated White Murano Glass Lamps with Brass Fittings
Sophisticated Pair of Pleated White Murano Glass Lamps with Brass Fittings

Sophisticated Pair of Pleated White Murano Glass Lamps with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This fine pair of white pleated Murano glass lamps were created in Italy, circa 1950. They embody

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1980s Blush Designer Glass Lamps with Pleated Shades - A pair
Vintage 1980s Blush Designer Glass Lamps with Pleated Shades - A pair

Vintage 1980s Blush Designer Glass Lamps with Pleated Shades - A pair

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A pair of bulbous designer lamps consisting of a reverse painted glass body and pleated shades. A

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade
Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade

Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Cookeville, TN

The Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade combines classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of vintage Italian marble lamps with pleated shades, mid 20th century
A pair of vintage Italian marble lamps with pleated shades, mid 20th century

A pair of vintage Italian marble lamps with pleated shades, mid 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A stunning pair of hand-carved vintage Italian marble table lamps, circa 1960. The bases are tones

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Minimalist turned wood table lamp with linen pleated shade
Minimalist turned wood table lamp with linen pleated shade

Minimalist turned wood table lamp with linen pleated shade

Located in Bristol, GB

Beautifully simple minimalist vintage turned wood table lamp. A good sized well proportioned lamp

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Fruitwood

Monumental Gerald Thurston Mottled Pleated Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s
Monumental Gerald Thurston Mottled Pleated Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s

Monumental Gerald Thurston Mottled Pleated Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Gerald Thurston attributed black and brown ribbed porcelain table lamp, 1950s. Featuring a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Josef Frank Brass & Pleated Shades Table Lamp - 1960s Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Josef Frank Brass & Pleated Shades Table Lamp - 1960s Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

Josef Frank Brass & Pleated Shades Table Lamp - 1960s Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

By Josef Frank

Located in Round Rock, TX

Vintage production table lamp designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. Model 2483 with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Pleated Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pleated table lamp available at 1stDibs. A pleated table lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a pleated table lamp, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pleated table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pleated table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one pleated table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aqua Creations, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) and Robert Kuo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pleated Table Lamp?

A pleated table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,723, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $6,950.

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 Pleated 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 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 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 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.