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Kawa Series Table Lamp 01, Organic Textured White Porcelain Black Marble Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa table lamp 01 by Luft Tanaka
A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel
$1,450 / item
H 20 in Dm 8 in
Modern Portable Mill Table Lamp Marble Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mill table lamp, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Mill
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,122 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 7.88 in
Bellhop Burnt Orange Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Burnt Orange by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$350 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in
Gubi Seine Portable Lamp By Space Copenhagen
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The portable version of Space Copenhagen’s Seine Table Lamp brings the design’s magical and
Category
2010s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bellhop White Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T-Table Lamp in White by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$350 / item
H 8.3 in W 4.9 in D 4.9 in
Bellhop Grey Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Grey by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$350 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in
Bellhop Dark Brown Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Dark Brown by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$350 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in
Bellhop Yellow Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T-Table Lamp in Yellow by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Portable, rechargeable and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$350 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in
Tom Dixon 'Bell' Portable LED Lamp in Fluoro
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
' portable rechargeable table lamp is an exercise in reductionism. Designed in 2021, the 'Bell's' geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Bellhop Grey Blue Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Grey Blue by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Portable, rechargeable and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$350 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in
Italian Wireless Crystal Glass Portable Brushed Gold Brass Cone Table Lamp/Vase
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Multiforme, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
table lamp... a decorative sculptural stylized tree... and is appropriately called "Forestina", part of
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$699 / item
H 9 in Dm 5 in
Italian Wireless Bronze Satin Brass Crystal Glass Portable Cone Table Lamp/Vase
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Romani Saccani Architetti, Multiforme
Located in New York, NY
table lamp... a decorative sculptural stylized tree... and is appropriately called "Forestina", part of
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$699 / item
H 9 in Dm 5 in
Italian Wireless Bronze Satin Brass Crystal Glass Portable Cone Table Lamp/Vase
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Romani Saccani Architetti, Multiforme
Located in New York, NY
table lamp... a decorative sculptural stylized tree... and is appropriately called "Forestina", part of
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$699 / item
H 9 in Dm 5 in
Italian Wireless Crystal Glass Portable Brushed Gold Brass Cone Table Lamp/Vase
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Romani Saccani Architetti, Multiforme
Located in New York, NY
table lamp... a decorative sculptural stylized tree... and is appropriately called "Forestina", part of
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$699 / item
H 9 in Dm 5 in
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Brass
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Brass.
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Wireless Brushed Nickel Crystal Glass Portable Mini Table Lamp/Lit Vase
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Romani Saccani Architetti, Multiforme
Located in New York, NY
table lamp... a decorative sculptural stylized tree... and is appropriately called "Forestina", part of
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
$699 / item
H 9 in Dm 5 in
Italian Wireless Brushed Nickel Crystal Glass Portable Mini Table Lamp/Lit Vase
By Multiforme, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Romani Saccani Architetti
Located in New York, NY
table lamp... a decorative sculptural stylized tree... and is appropriately called "Forestina", part of
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$699 / item
H 9 in Dm 5 in
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$490 / item
H 8.6 in Dm 5 in
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$490 / item
H 8.6 in Dm 5 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in White for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in white for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Ruby for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in ruby for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Yellow for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in yellow for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Sage for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in sage for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Gold for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in gold for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$430 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Portable Glass & Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Portable Glass & Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
This legendary design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,680 / item
H 14 in Dm 7.9 in
Midcentury Foldable Portable Black and Cream Desk Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This desk lamp has a foldable design for adjustable positioning. It features a black and cream
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Hackles Black
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Hackles Black.
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Pomona Red
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Pomona Red.
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Candlenut White
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Candlenut White.
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Raw Aluminum for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Raw Aluminum for Tala
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
'B. Bulb' Portable Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'B. Bulb' portable hand blown opaline glass table lamp in chrome for Ingo Maurer
Designed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$622 / item
H 7.8 in Dm 5.5 in
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Pleasure Garden Green
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp for Tala in Pleasure Garden Green.
Recalling the promise and grandeur of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Wireless Italian Dimmable Smoked Murano Glass Space Age Nickel Portable Lamp
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Multiforme, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
unconventional table lamp, called appropriately Apollo 9, a design by ROMANI SACCANI ARCHITETTI ASSOCIATI, is a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Wireless Italian Dimmable Smoked Murano Glass Space Age Nickel Portable Lamp
By Multiforme, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Romani Saccani Architetti
Located in New York, NY
unconventional table lamp, called appropriately Apollo 9, a design by ROMANI SACCANI ARCHITETTI ASSOCIATI, is a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$1,360 / item
H 12.5 in Dm 7 in
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Grey
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' lamp for Louis Poulsen in grey acrylic.
The Panthella
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$355 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 6.3 in
Through the Looking Glass Portable LED Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Inspired by the whimsical story of ‘alice in wonderland’, this portable lamp evokes an imagined
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
The Gas Lamp Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Re-imagining the Classic gaslamp with this artisanal portable lamp design. employing a palette of
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$585 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 3.15 in
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Plaster Pink by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Plaster Pink by Farrow & Ball for Tala
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
Recalling the promise and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
The Ribbon Portable LED Lamp in Glass & Chrome By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
an enchanted portable lamp that evokes the poetic beacon of hope. It is highlighted by a distinct
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Miguel Milá 'Cestita Bateria' Portable Lamp in Cherry and Glass for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Glendale, CA
separate listings. This listing is for the portable 'Cestita Bateria' table lamp with white opal glass in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cherry, Blown Glass
$947 / item
H 14.1 in Dm 8.6 in
The Twilight Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
.
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal Glass,
Description: Portable USB table lamp LED
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$1,023 / item
H 8.47 in Dm 6.3 in
The Honeycomb Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
of light and shadow.
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal Glass,
Description
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$958 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
The Aurelia Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
with a billowing bronze base.
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,023 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
The Aurora Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
wonders of the cosmos.
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal Glass,
Description
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$1,023 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 5.71 in
Panthella Portable V2 by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panthella Portable V2 by Louis Poulsen
Width x height x length (mm)
160 x 230 x 160 Max. 0.5 kg
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen
Width x height x length (mm)
160 x 230 x 160 Max. 0.5
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue.
Executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$265 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 6.3 in
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Rose
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Rose.
Executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$265 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 6.3 in
1970s Cosmo Time Folding Portable Hi Intensity Desk Lamp & Digital Alarm Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp
Cosmo time modern folding intensity lamp with digital alarm clock Vintage 1970s
Model
Category
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
$275
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
The Caorusel Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Inspired by the Silhouette of a Classic carousel, this portable lamp is authentic in spirit, yet
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$585 / item
H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in
THe Camellia Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the poetic silhouette of the ivory camellia flower, this medium scale portable lamp is
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$799 / item
H 10.04 in Dm 7.09 in
The Spiral Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Accentuate your home with the intricate lamp, created to evoke the spiraling movement of a windmill
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
The Tree Of Life Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
lights. it is a modern expression of longevity.
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$1,023 / item
H 8.47 in Dm 6.3 in
The Crystelle Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a geometric re-imagination of a crystal dome
Larger quantities are available upon request, with 8 weeks of production.
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$958 / item
H 8.55 in Dm 7.09 in
The Snow Globe Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
accentuate your home with the quietly-elegant lamp, created to evoke the swirling magic of a
Category
2010s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$585 / item
H 7.68 in Dm 4.34 in
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Portable Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the portable table lamp you’re looking for. Each portable table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, organic material and resin. If you’re shopping for a portable table lamp, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a portable table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each portable table lamp bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos and André Fu each produced at least one beautiful portable table lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Portable Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a portable table lamp at 1stDibs is $384, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $1,982 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Portable Table Lamp
- What is a portable lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.”
Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting 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.
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