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1970s Postmodern table lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Large chrome, postmodern table lamp with a black square base, curved, stem, and large rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Table Lamp in Metal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Table Lamp in Metal, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
European
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Table Lamps Italy 1980s Attributed Giorgetti
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two outstanding and rare Postmodern table lamps. Brass wings and base. Frosted glass tube shade
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mario Botta, 'Shogun' Postmodern Table Lamps, Artemide Milano, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of postmodern table lamps by the famous architect Mario Botta. The adjustable lampshade in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Frosted Murano Glass Postmodern Table Lamp with Abstract Blue Stripes
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian postmodern table lamp, with a rhombus-shaped black metal base and two chrome stems holding
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Postmodern Table Lamps by Robert Kostka Enameled Forest Green
By Robert Kostka
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic rare pair of enameled forest green Memphis era postmodern table lamps, by Robert Kostka
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Table Lamp Black with Teak Wood Accent & Empire Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage postmodern table lamp features black metal base with teak wood accents, empire shade
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Ceramic Postmodern Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large postmodern plum colored ceramic table lamp. The vase is cylindrical with two pierced
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
TIKAL Postmodern Table Lamp by P.G. Ramella for Arteluce, 1980s
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in Brussel, BE
Postmodern table lamp made of a swiveling blue glass disc with an white acrylic lampshade a black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
1980’s Postmodern Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1980’s postmodern urn shaped table lamp made by Alsy. Finished in a cream textured plaster with
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Postmodern Table Lamp, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and refreshing table lamp in plexiglass with revolving lampshade. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Postmodern table lamp by Herda, 1980s
By Herda
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Dutch Design Post-Modern table lamp by Herda, 1980s.
Herda Lighting company, founded 1946 in
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Postmodern Table Lamp Steel Base & Textured Glass
By Italamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful & rare table desk lamp, solid steel with a galvanized finish, with solid thick glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage German Postmodern Table Lamp by Lungean + Pellmann, 1980s
By Brilliant Leuchten AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree table lamp from Brilliant Leuchten based on a design by Lungean + Pellmann from the 1980s
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Striking Solid Large Cylinder Italian Marble Postmodern Table Lamp
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall large polished solid and heavy Italian cylinder marble architectural lamp, circa 1970s nice
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Postmodern Table Lamp by Piotr Sierakowski for Koch & Lowy, 1980s
By Piotr Sierakowski, Koch & Lowy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Minimalist table lamp designed by Piotr Sierakowski having matte-black metal bodies and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Philips Table Lamp 1980s
By Philips
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philips Postmodern Table Lamp Germany 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage German Postmodern Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Nachtmann Leuchten 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table lamp from the German manufacturer Nachtmann, designed by Matteo Thun.
A draft in a
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 22.44 in Dm 15.75 in
Robert Sonneman Table Lamp Postmodern 1980s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Čelinac, BA
Robert Sonneman Postmodern Table Lamp 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Selenova Postmodern Table Lamp with Glass Orb in Light Blue Glass & Perspex
By Selenova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selenova, table lamp, glass, chrome-plated steel, Perspex, Italy, 1970s
This desk lamp is a great
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 22.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Postmodern Table Lamp Mod. "Piramide" by Tonello and Montagna Grillo, Italy 1972
By A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1, High Society
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy.
This table lamp was designed by Tonello and Montagna Grillo for High Society, in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 38.98 in Dm 14.18 in
Postmodern Lucite Pillar Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern table lamp. Body is made of lucite.
3 way lighting.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of large 80s Italian postmodern table lamps made of colored Murano glass
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare large 1980s Italian Postmodern design table lamps made of Murano glass.
Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Postmodern Lucite Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Postmodern table lamps with deconstructed Lucite circles divided by a pink Lucite ball. The
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Postmodern Swirl Triangular Table Lamp by Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features a twisted triangular body on
Category
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Postmodern Tan Ceramic Table Lamps on Wood Bases - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of postmodern table lamps. Each feature a tan body tessellated with circles.
Category
1990s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Late 20th Century Postmodern Chrome Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Postmodern table lamp. A chic stacked chrome with a large white globe. Acquired
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Postmodern Metal Wave Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Postmodern table lamps. The iconic wave design in a painted metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Ceramic Pink Tan and Green Table Lamp by Bon Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern table lamp. Features green and pink distressed shapes etched into
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Glashütte Limburg German Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Postmodern table lamp with a white glass sphere on a Minimalist metal, white coated frame
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Resin Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern table lamp with orange resin shade. The lamp is supported by three black enameled legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Memphis Wave Metal Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Postmodern table lamps. The coveted Memphis style wave in a black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Green Free Form Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fun, postmodern table lamp in patinated brass with a fluid, free-form green glazed ceramic base
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Post-modern Brushed Aluminum and Glass Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Unique postmodern table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. This piece features a geometric brushed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Colorful Post-Modern Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Italian postmodern table lamp / side lamp from the 1980s. The lamps base is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian black & grey metal 1980s table lamp with neon
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This postmodern table lamp was produced in Italy around 1980. It is made from silver gray and black
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Slalom Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of postmodern table lamps by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, c.1981, Italy. The lamps feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink & Blue
By Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo Alchimia
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia / Gruppo Alchimia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Postmodern French Glass Table Lamp from Trait D'Union, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp made of glass.
A playful design. The shape and color make this small lamp
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Halo Click Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Philips
By Phillips, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rare postmodern table lamp ‘Halo Click II’ is designed by Ettore Sottsass for Philips in 1988
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelii, rare table lamp for Arredoluce, 1967
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Sculptural, early postmodern table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce.
The lamp originally came
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Postmodern Model Wings Table Lamp by Riccardo Raco for Slamp, 1990s
By Riccardo Raco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from Slamp after a design by Riccardo Raco from the early 90s.
The luminaire
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ron Rezek Verdigris Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern table lamp by Los Angeles lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Postmodern Model Stringa Table Lamp by Hans Ansems for Luxo, 1980s
By Hans Ansems
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from Luxo based on a design by Hans Ansems from the 80s.
The design of this
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Model Stringa Table Lamp by Hans Ansems for Luxo, 1980s
By Hans Ansems
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from Luxo based on a design by Hans Ansems from the 80s.
The design of this
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ron Rezek Galvanized Steel Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern table lamp by Los Angeles, California lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ron Rezek Galvanized Steel Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern table lamp by Los Angeles lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Ala Table Lamp by Rodolfo Bonetto for Iguzzini, 1980s
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Iguzzini according to a design by Rodolfo
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 30.31 in W 21.65 in D 10.24 in
Modern to Postmodern Helix Spiral Stacked Lucite Bauer Co Table Lamp w Shade
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Modern to Postmodern Helix spiral stacked Lucite table lamp by Bauer Co. Inc. with a new
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp 'Gradi Scrivania' by Bettonica E Melocchi for Cini & Nils Italy 1990s
By Cini & Nils, Mario Melocchi and Franco Bettonica
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and adjustable Postmodern table lamp or desk light 'Gradi Scrivania'. The lamp shade
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 8.94 in D 20.08 in
Postmodern Italian Washington Table Lamp by Jean Michel Wilmotte, 1980s
By Lumen Center
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Lumen Center Italia based on a design by
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.35 in D 18.9 in
Postmodern Italian Washington Table Lamp by Jean Michel Wilmotte, 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Lumen Center Italia based on a design by
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.35 in D 18.5 in
Postmodern W.O. Table Lamp by Sacha Ketoff for Aluminor, France, 1980s
By Sacha Ketoff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare, postmodern table lamp from the French manufacturer Aluminor after a design by Sacha Ketoff
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 24.8 in D 10.24 in
Italian Post Modern Table Lamp made in Murano Glass in the style of Umberto Riva
By Umberto Riva
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Postmodern table lamp produced in Italy by the "Punto Luce" company using glass made by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.52 in Dm 19.49 in
Italian Model Tabla Table Lamp by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo, 1980s
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Italiana Luce based on a design by Mario
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.96 in W 37.8 in D 4.33 in
Vintage Postmodern Large Ceramic "Hot Air Balloon" Pink Striped Table Lamp
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Postmodern Large Ceramic "Hot Air Balloon" Pink and Blue Striped Table Lamp by Sunset Lamps
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Lucite
Postmodern Solid Birch Wood & Aluminum Sculptural Table/ Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare solid birch with aluminum accents tall desk table lamp. doesn't include lampshade its 24
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Andrea Bellosi Arc en Ciel lamp Studio Alchimia 1978
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
True postmodern table lamp ‘Arc en Ciel’ designed by Andrea Bellosi and manufactured by Studio
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Postmodern Vistosi Table Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Denton, TX
Postmodern Vistosi table lamp with slanted glass disc on a conical glass base.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Casual Lamps of California Etched Plaster Lamp
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Nicely detailed ceramic lamp by Casual Lamps of California. Deeply carved with geometric design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
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Postmodern Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the postmodern table lamp you’re looking for. A postmodern table lamp — often made from metal, plastic and steel — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a postmodern table lamp, we have 160 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect postmodern table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each postmodern table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman and Arteluce each produced at least one beautiful postmodern table lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Postmodern Table Lamp?
A postmodern table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $6,400.
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 Postmodern Table Lamp
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.