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Bas Relief Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Bas Relief Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: Base: D 20 x H 45 cm, Shade : 40 x 40 cm
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Floral Relief Table Lamps - A Pair by Vianne Glass of France
Located in Lake Worth, FL
VIANNE Frosted Peach Glass and Brass 3 Dimensional Floral Relief Table Lamps Measurements 31" Tall
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Plaster Fern Relief Table Lamps
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage plaster lamps. Beautiful fern relief on tall and elegant cylinder bases
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Paint

Pair of White Ceramic Hexagonal Bamboo Relief Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of hexagonal shaped white ceramic bodied table lamps, with a patterned bamboo relief. Black
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Sculptural Relief Table Lamp by Sculptor 'PH Jean' 1970 Brass Inox Lucite Signed
By Philippe Jean
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Impressive handcrafted, sculptural relief table lamp by French artist and sculptor 'PH Jean'. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Large Løvemose Organic Modern Stoneware Wavy Relief Table Lamp, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Løvemose
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large softly curved Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware table lamp by Løvemose. Manufactured by the
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Pair Plaster White Geometric Relief Table Lamps Circa 1970's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Substantial round plaster lamps from the 1970s, Featuring textured, incised, geometric brutalist
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1972 Chapman Chinoiserie White Porcelain Floral Bird Relief Table Lamp 21"
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1972 Chapman table lamp, crafted from porcelain featuring a chinoiserie design of flowers
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Signed Esa Fedrigolli Heavy Bronze NYC Skyline Bas-Relief Table Lamp
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sculptural Bronze lamp by Esa Fedrigolli (signed) with a very deep bas-relief depicting a city
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Glazed White Bamboo Relief Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
white glazed ceramic table lamp in bottle form with bamboo stalk and foliate relief. Sold sans
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Hegnetslund Table Lamps, Ceramic, White, Textured Relief, Signed
By Hegnetslund
Located in New York, NY
Hegnetslund table lamps, ceramic, white, textured relief, signed. Pair of large ceramic table lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Hexagonal White Ceramic Table Lamps With Geometric Relief
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of hexagonal white ceramic vessel table lamps with a raised relief of open triangles (or Vs
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Frederick Cooper Hand Thrown & Relief Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Chicago, IL
Frederick Cooper ceramic hand thrown & glazed bottle shaped ceramic bodied table lamp. Gilt metal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of 1940s Cattails Negative-Relief Brass Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unusual pair of table lamps, cast with cattail design. Components machined with amazing
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cream Ceramic Midcentury Table Lamp, 1960s, Chainlink Pattern in Relief
By Huguette Bessone
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking table lamp made of cream colored ceramic with a brushed brown glaze. Pattern in relief
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Alabaster Table Lamp Decorated in Relief with One Light, 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Single-light table lamp in alabaster, decorated in relief, made in the 1950s Ø 48 cm h 24 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Exquisite Pair of Large Italian Table Lamps with Floral Relief
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Fine pair of Italian handmade lamps with a raised relief design. Silver accents.
Category

20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Cubist Chess Motif Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square column table lamp. Aged brass metal body features cubist style relief
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Spanish Hand-Crafted White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Textured Relief, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wundelful hand-crafted white ceramic vase table lamp, textured high-relief and glazed, with a
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Spanish Hand-Crafted Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp White Textured Relief, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant hand-crafted white ceramic vase table lamp, beautiful textured high-relief and
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Art Deco Table Lamp in Relief Brass with New Silk Shade
By Muller Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco table lamp base in floral relief work in brass attributed to Mueller Freres. A new
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Brass Table Lamp with Abstract Nail Applique Relief by Laurel
By Silas Seandel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist brass table lamp with abstract nail applique relief by Laurel Some loss to brass finish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Grace Brass Table Lamp with Mermaids and Dolphins in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace, Art Deco table lamp in polished brass. The rounded base has a relief of mermaids
Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Blue-Glazed French Porcelain Table Lamp with High Relief Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
A circa 1920s French porcelain table lamp with floral motif on blue-glaze and a walnut wood base
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century High Relief Cast Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Table Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
Oil lamp mounted in electric lamp, brass decorated with a woman's head in a medallion, France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Marbro Graduated Gilt Orb Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic stacked ball table lamp with copper patinated crackle finish. The orbs are exceptional metal
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Metal

Laurel Brushed Steel Table Lamp with Brazed Farrier Nail Appliques
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Laurel Lamp Company brushed steel column table lamp. Brazed farrier's nail abstract relief to the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Organic Relief Copper Table Lamp by Aimo Tukiainen Finland, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Brutalist copper table lamp ”Moonlight”, designed by Finnish sculptor Aimo Tukiainen in the late 60
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Hegnetslund Lamp, Ceramic, White Textured Relief, Signed
By Hegnetslund
Located in New York, NY
Hegnetslund lamp, ceramic, white textured relief, signed. Large ceramic table lamp glazed in white
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920's Art DecoFrosted Art Glass Female Nude Relief Accent Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Art Deco Frosted Art Glass Female Nude Figural Relief on Lamp. Rare find.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Fine Antique Chinese 19c Relief Carved Celadon Porcelain Vase Table Lamp 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine 19c Chinese relief carved celadon glaze handled vase, decorated with scrolling vines
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Hollywood Regency White Table Lamps, Ceramic with Palm Leaf Relief
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Hollywood regency table lamps, high gloss white ceramic with brass hardware, palm leaf relief motif
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Lee Rosen for Design Technics Earthen Relief Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Lee Rosen for Design Technics handcrafted pottery table lamp. Featuring a large
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Monumental Plaster Relief Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. A chic wrap around relief in plaster. Fully restored
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Monumental Blanc de Chine Embossed White Table Lamp, High Relief Design
Located in Lomita, CA
The sheer scope of this monumental blanc de chine vintage lamp makes it a design asset. It has
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Modern Lion Relief Bronze Table Lamps by Stig Blomberg, Set of 2
By Stig Blomberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These two Scandinavian modern "Lampan 750" table lamps in bronze by the sculptural artist Stig
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Relief Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage table lamps. A chic Chinoiserie relief on a matte black background. A
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Relief Ceramic Table Lamps by Hans Rudolf Petersen, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of white glazed danish 1940s Table Lights with Floral impressions perforated to the pottery
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Meiji Japanese Cast Bronze Relief Chrysanthemum & Birds Lamps 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large, cast bronze, urn-shaped lamps made circa 1885-1890, during the Meiji period (1868
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Organic Modern Plaster Jar Lamps with Floral Relief
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular pair of plaster lamps with such intricate floral reliefs. Delicate yet imposing. The
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps with Male and Female Busts in Relief
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine pair of white German porcelain urn form table lamps with black lacquered wood plinth bases
Category

Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Floral Relief Ceramic Lamp by Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early and rare example (1930s) from ceramicist, Ugo Zaccagnini, composed of a floral or petal motif in vibrant green, blue, and yellow with brass double socket, stem and finial. Nice...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Majolica Style Terracotta Roman Relief Jar Lamp With Linen Shade
Located in Portage, MI
Antique Italian Majolica Style Terra Cotta Roman Relief Jar Lamp With Linen Shade. A beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

1960s Pair of Large Classic Carl Fagerlund Relief Glass Lamps by Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of large classic Carl Fagerlund relief glass lamps in clear glass by Orrefors with similar but
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Regency Brass Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large regency style brass table lamp. The brass vase is decorated with simple acanthus leaves in
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp with Classical Motifs
Located in London, GB
A polished spelter classical themed table lamp in the form of vase, cast in high relief, mounted on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Table Lamp with Classical Motifs
Table Lamp with Classical Motifs
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
c. 1900 Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A unique, French, cast bronze, urn-form table lamp featuring foliate extrusions, and beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

c. 1900 Bronze Table Lamp
c. 1900 Bronze Table Lamp
H 31 in Dm 11.75 in
Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s American porcelain table lamps with foliage motif in relief and metal bases
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French Art Nouveau style white porcelain urn-shaped table lamp with mask and
Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Halvar Frisendahl Bronze Table Lamp
By Halvar Frisendahl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast bronze, patina'd lamp with abstract figural nudes in relief is both modern and timeless
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bernard Rooke, Totem Table Lamp.
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Stockholm, SE
A table lamp made by the brutalist potter Bernard Rooke, born in 1938. It comes with a later light
Category

Vintage 1960s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

Bernard Rooke, Totem Table Lamp.
Bernard Rooke, Totem Table Lamp.
H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Gunnar Nylund ceramic table lamp
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Gunnar Nylund ceramic table lamp made at the Rörstrand studio in Sweden in the 1950’s. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chrome and Lucite Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage chrome and lucite table lamp designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Lucite Table Lamp
Vintage Chrome and Lucite Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN TABLE LAMP 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
TABLE LAMP 20th Century Italian in molded and relief porcelain by Tiche. Manual painting in shades
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Lamp / table lamp, metal, glass. Metal construction with a curved lamp arm and a reliefed and wavy
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Zinc

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 10.24 in
American Midcentury Beige Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury cream colored porcelain table lamp with "love-me-not" floral relief and a wood
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic table Lamp by Marius Bessone
By Marius Bessone
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic table lamp made by the french artist Marius Bessone. Topped with a modern shade MARIUS
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic table Lamp by Marius Bessone
Ceramic table Lamp by Marius Bessone
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in
French Victorian Bronze Urn Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian bronze urn shaped table lamps with classical figures in relief below a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Relief Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of relief table lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique relief table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. There are all kinds of relief table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Relief table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Relief table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hegnetslund, Carl Fagerlund and Design Technics are consistently popular.

How Much are Relief Table Lamps?

Prices for relief table lamps start at $585 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $2,186.

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 Relief Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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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