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Contemporary Table Lamp 'Orbit', Plinth in White Marble
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Table Lamp Orbit 2015 Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light MATERIALS – Steel Wire – Etched
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Table Lamp 'Orbit', Plinth in Black Marble
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp orbit 2015 Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light MATERIALS – Steel Wire – Etched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brass Table Lamps
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of vintage brass with wood plinth and cap ginger jar table lamps. The patina on the brass
Category

Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Table Lamps
Vintage Brass Table Lamps
H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Figural Bronzed Metal Classical Maiden Table Lamp on Marble Plinth c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural table lamp offers bronzed cast metal construction with Classical woman standing
Category

Early 20th Century American Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern G.A.B. Pewter Table Lamp on Lacquered Wood Plinth
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern spherical pewter table lamp on a lacquered wood plinth detailed with a series
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Ribbed Milk Glass Table Lamps with Portico Black Marble Plinths C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of ribbed milk glass table lamps in the style of James Mont. Black Portico marble
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Chrome & Pink Glass Table Lamp on a Hexagonal Columnar Plinth, 1920s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco chrome & Pink Glass Table Lamp On A Hexagonal Sky Scraper Plinth 1920s - Wonderful Art
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Marbro Gilt Chinoiserie Baluster Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this gilt Chinoiserie lamp by Marbro manufactured in the 1960s. It
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Glass Table Lamp
By Blenko Glass, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century table lamp, having an elongated amber glass bottle form body, on a metal plinth base
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair Rembrandt Wood, Black Lacquer & Gilt Regency Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Rembrandt Lamps black lacquered wood and parcel gilt regency table lamps. The brass footed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Milk Glass, Wood

Neoclassical Crackle Glaze & Parcel Gilt Greek Key Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent aged crackle glaze ceramic bodied table lamp, with parcel gilt Greek key detailing and a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian Ceramic Faience Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Italian ceramic lidded urn table lamp by Marbro Lamp Co. featuring a faience hand-painted
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Ancient Roman Gladiator Motif Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique mid-century table lamp depicting a Roman gladiator motif with ancient symbols on a brown
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Marbro Crystal Vase Table Lamp with Brass Trim
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Regency style crystal vase table lamp from fine American lamp maker, Marbro. Base is a gilt
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Vintage Pair of Blue Pottery Lamps on Black Plinth Bases
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of blue pottery lamps on black plinth bases. Measures: Height: 38" (to finial
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Greco Roman Style Table Lamp by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps, Westwood Industries
Located in New York, NY
Greco Roman Revival table lamp having a cast metal urn form body with classical figures, and a
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Mid-20th Century American Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Marine Figural Whale Lamp, Bauer Lamp Co, 1991 A captivating blend of artistry and
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
H 21.5 in W 23 in D 6 in
Brutalist Table Lamp by Harry Balmer for the Laurel Lamp Company, ca. 1970's
By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Brutalist table lamp, by Harry Blamer, for the Laurel Lamp Company circa 1970's. The lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Oversize Hollywood Regency Mid Century Volcanic Glaze Table Lamp c 1950/1960's
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish oversize Mid Century, Hollywood Regency style table lamp having a textured volcanic
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Sculpted Wood Organic Form Table Lamp c 1950's
By Modeline Lamp Co., John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic form Mid Century table lamp, having four pedal like wood elements sprouting from a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bruno Merll for Marbro Capodimonte Child Bust Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Bruno Merli
Located in Chicago, IL
Marbro table lamp featuring a Bruno Merli, capodimonte porcelain bust of a female child on wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Substantial Tall Brutalist Metal Sculpture Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding Brutalist lamp in torch-cut and patinated metal by Laurel Lamp. An unusual textured
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Richard Barr Brutalist Chrome Torso Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
lamps maintain the original black asymmetric metal plinths with newer 3-way sockets. Wired for US
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Magnificent Restored Sculptural Pair of Large-Scale Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps have been professionally restored and are shipped as professionally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Monumental Indian Etched Brass Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning and well-crafted three-light lamp by Marbro. Featuring a standard two light fixture
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dramatic Pair of Large-Scale Walnut and Brass Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vogue Viridian Table Lamp
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
Stacked, handblown glass globes create the alluring aesthetic of this elegant table lamp. The
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vogue Viridian Table Lamp
Vogue Viridian Table Lamp
H 28.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Lexington Small Table Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by a distinct formal rigor inspired by the perfection of squares, this table lamp will
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lexington Small Table Lamp
H 24.81 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Cobalto Chromed Table Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning example of geometric rigor applied to modern pieces of functional decor, this table lamp
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobalto Chromed Table Lamp
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Chapman Table Lamp Neoclassical
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Chapman crystal table lamp in neoclassical style. A crystal column with brass details on brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Chapman Table Lamp Neoclassical
Chapman Table Lamp Neoclassical
H 31 in W 12 in D 12 in
Duomo Large Table Lamp
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
, resulting in a sculptural luminous appearance. Featuring iconic curved bronze lampshades and plinths, these
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Duomo Large Table Lamp
Duomo Large Table Lamp
H 17.33 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Duomo Medium Table Lamp
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
, resulting in a sculptural luminous appearance. Featuring iconic curved bronze lampshades and plinths, these
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Duomo Medium Table Lamp
Duomo Medium Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
French Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp A delightful Art Deco Table Lamp featuring a stylish lady, dressed in
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Table Lamp
French Art Deco Table Lamp
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
Cobalto White Chromed Table Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
The rigor of clean geometric volumes lends this table lamp its distinguishing allure, capable of
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobalto White Chromed Table Lamp
H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Corinthian Column Marble Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Empire style Corinthian column table lamp in marble. A decorative carved spiral, twists
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Corinthian Column Marble Table Lamp
Corinthian Column Marble Table Lamp
H 33 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Figural Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage figural porcelain table lamps Offered for sale is a vintage pair of vintage elegant hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Neoclassical 'Obelisk' Table Lamp
By John McDevitt, McDevitt Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handmade steel table lamp in pyramid form – raised on ball feet and set on a square plinth. The
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Contemporary Neoclassical 'Inverted' Table Lamp
By John McDevitt, McDevitt Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handmade steel table lamp in tapered square form – set on a stepped square plinth. The form of
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

American Folk Art Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
plinth upon which it is mounted is made from wood and plaster. The measurements are for the height to the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

American Folk Art Table Lamp
American Folk Art Table Lamp
H 27 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Green Glass Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of glass table lamps feature ginger jar shape atop square plinths. Good condition with minor
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Green Glass Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Green Glass Ginger Jar Table Lamps
H 29.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Regency Marbro Floral Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Marbro table lamp. A beautiful bright red floral with a blue and white
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Paint

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho table lamp. A chic Asian character in a glazed white finish. Rests on a
Category

Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
H 24.25 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Empire-Style Gold & Crystal Table Lamp
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
Ornate details plated in 24K gold lend the bronze structure of this table lamp its unmistakable
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Gold, Bronze

Empire-Style Gold & Crystal Table Lamp
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Italian Lemon Tree Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage table lamp, of polychromed metal and composite, fashioned as a lemon tree with scrolling
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marble Carved Twisted Balustrade Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sizable mid 20th century twisted balustrade marble table lamp mounted on a sqaure plinth base. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Crane Form Table Lamps
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of verdigris brass table lamps, each with a crane standing on a turtle, on burl plinth bases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Crane Form Table Lamps
Pair of Crane Form Table Lamps
H 33 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho table. A beautiful hand carved body on a vintage brass plinth. Incredible
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Table Lamp
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Table Lamp
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Large Incised Brass Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and unexpected, Chinese inspired table lamp in incised brass with Greek key detailing. Double
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Regency Style Footed Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass regency style candle stick table lamp with an aged finish. Heavy and evocative of the designs
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Brass Regency Style Footed Table Lamp
Brass Regency Style Footed Table Lamp
H 25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Gilt & Black Lacquer Regency Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and black lacquer wood base Regency table lamp. Plinth base with a cabriole leg and paw foot
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carved Wood Pineapple Form Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single lamp, of wood, having a painted finish, showing natural wear, raised on square plinth
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Bamboo Table Lamps. - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A chic bamboo design with a wrapped bamboo plinth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lamp Desk Table Chrome Swivel Adjustable
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
screws to fix into position On a square stepped plinth base, engraved REH EP The plinth 7.5cm., 3
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Asian Blanc De Chine Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Blanc De Chine table lamp. A beautiful white glazed ceramic on a black wooden
Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Blanc De Chine Table Lamp
Vintage Asian Blanc De Chine Table Lamp
H 18.75 in W 10.75 in D 6.75 in
Ceramic Faux Wicker Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ceramic ginger jar style table lamp features a faux wicker and floral relief of acanthus leaves and
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Matte Ceramic Asian Immortal Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Outstanding vintage matte ceramic table lamp. One of the Asian Immortals. A wise looking elder with
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Mercury Glass Vase Form Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
20th century vase form mercury glass table lamp. Beautifully patinaed reflective mirror-like glass
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made pair of vintage solid brass table lamps. They were made in England
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Diego Giacometti Manner Bronze Figural Table Lamp
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Modernist bronze figural table lamp in the taste of Alberto Giacometti (Swiss, 1901-1966), signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Chrome Stacked Sphere Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern chrome table lamp. Triple stacked sphere Silhouette. Black round plinth base
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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Plinth Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the plinth table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A plinth table lamp — often made from metal, stone and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a plinth table lamp, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer plinth table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A plinth table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Kovacs and Luvere Studio each produced at least one beautiful plinth table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Plinth Table Lamp?

Prices for a plinth table lamp start at $520 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,250.

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 Plinth Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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

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