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Mauro Martini rotating table lamp, 1970s Italy
By Mauro Martini
Located in Brussels, BE
Curved brutalist lamp, designed by Mauro Martini and dating back to the 1970s, features a chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Goffredo Reggiani Rotating Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Swivel table lamp with a circular aluminum base on which is placed a polished aluminum cap in which
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Laurameroni "Satellite CG 45" Modern Arc Table Lamp in Burnished Brass
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Rotating table lamp in dark oxidized burnished brass with a double-plug LED bulb. FINISH
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Steampunk Rotating Gear Adjustable Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Industrial Steampunk Rotating Gear Adjustable Brass Table Lamp This rustic, industrial
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Steampunk Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Italian Midcentury Diabolo Table Lamp with Rotatable Neck
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous large midcentury Italian diabolo table lamp. Great 1950s Italian Minimalist design in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Martinelli Luce Inspired Red & White Mushroom Table Lamp with Rotating Shade
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elio Martinelli style table lamp with red enameled metal helmet shade with a weighted white
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Enzo Francesconi Pair of Rotating Lamp
By Enzo Francesconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Enzo Francesconi, Italy Circa 1960 Lacquered metal and opaline glass H_31,5 cm (12,4 in.) D_26 cm (10,2 in.)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass desk lamp, piano lamp with rotating shade, 1930s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 37 cm. Width: 26 cm. Depth: 24 cm. The lamp is equipped with 2 small bayonet bulb holders
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Rotating Canopy and Dimmer by Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of chrome table lamps with rotating canopy and dimmer by Kovacs.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1970s Vintage Design Black and Crome Table Lamp with Rotatable Shade
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Special 1970s table lamp whose design comes closest to the lamps by Georges Frydman. This desk lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Flos Tab Table LED Lamp 2700K with Dimmer 90° Rotatable Head, White
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-degree rotation capability emitting direct light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Tab Table LED Lamp 2700K with Dimmer 90° Rotatable Head, Black
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-degree rotation capability emitting direct light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

[In Stock] HALF, Table Lamp 'Brushed Aluminum' Rotate 40 Degrees on Each Side
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Half Table Lamp (Brushed Aluminum) Materials: hand-brushed aluminum or powder-coated golden black
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Specola, Led Rotating Lamp, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
Incalmi, a company dedicated since 2015 to the design of objects that are unique in the world for their inspiration, creativity and manufacture, has opened a workshop for the enamell...
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps. The Haloprofil draws its elegance from a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

[In Stock] HALF, Table Lamp in 'Golden Black' Rotate 40 Degrees on Each Side
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Half Table Lamp (Black) Materials: powder-coated golden black Dimensions: W20 x D11 x H17 inches
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Flos Tab Floor LED Lamp 90° Rotatable Head, Black
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capability emitting non-dimmable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Tab Floor LED Lamp 90° Rotatable Head, White
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capability emitting non-dimmable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Tab Table LED Lamp 2700K with Dimmer 90° Rotatable Head, Dark Green Matte
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-degree rotation capability emitting direct light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of Midcentury Modern Koch and Lowy for OMI Rotatable Brass Table Lamps
By Koch & Lowy, OMI
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and highly decorative pair of brass table lamps made by Koch and Lowy for OMI. If you
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Flos Tab Floor LED Lamp 90° Rotatable Head, Matte Blue
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capability emitting non-dimmable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Italian Articulating Fiberglass Desk Lamp Rotate Teak Switch!
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peoria, AZ
articulating fiberglass desk lamp with an enormous rotating teak switch on the base that turns the lamp on or
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France 1950s, orange lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Angelo Lelli Lamp, Rotating Light Source, Arredoluce, Rare Model, Original Label
By Angelo Lelii
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning minimalist masterpiece by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1960 with unique rotating lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Nickel

1970s Laurel Brutalist Table Lamp , USA
By Harold Weiss, Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare ' Laurel ' brutalist table lamp made of cut nail mounted on clear acrylic sheet . A nice
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian table lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian table lamp with a distinctive shade reminiscent of Carlo Mollino's creation. The shade is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian table lamp
Italian table lamp
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 9.06 in
Blade Table Lamp
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Blade collection, this table lamp will be a magnificent addition to a contemporary desk
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Other

Blade Table Lamp
Blade Table Lamp
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in
OLO Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The OLO table and floor lamps are the newest additions to the OLO family. The hollow rotatable lamp
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

OLO Table Lamp
OLO Table Lamp
H 16.7 in W 15.2 in D 5.9 in
Hoodie Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
With opal glass and whimsical frame, HOODIE Table Lamp embodies an elf-like adventurer who is ready
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hoodie Table Lamp
Hoodie Table Lamp
H 5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Yuh Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
extended with editions featuring brass and marble. One of the essential features of the lamp is to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Yuh Table Lamp
Yuh Table Lamp
H 7.9 in Dm 24 in
Lake Chad Table Lamp
Located in linden, NJ
The Lake Chad Table Lamp is a stunning piece that combines functionality and style in a unique and
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lake Chad Table Lamp
Lake Chad Table Lamp
H 19.7 in W 25.6 in D 1 in
Square Table Lamp 'White'
Located in Renton, WA
Square table lamp exemplifies how the simplest of designs are always effortless and evolving
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Square Table Lamp 'White'
Square Table Lamp 'White'
H 14 in W 4 in D 11 in
Italian Futurist Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian futurist table lamp. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1930s. Hand painted wood
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian Futurist Table Lamp
Italian Futurist Table Lamp
H 18 in W 9.25 in D 4 in
Leclaire & Schäfer table lamp 1960s
By Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Table lamp from the 1960s by the German brothers Leclaire & Schäfer, with chromed lampshade, is in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Leclaire & Schäfer table lamp 1960s
Leclaire & Schäfer table lamp 1960s
H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Philippe Starck "Streetlight" Table Lamp
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Philippe Starck table lamp for JCDecaux. In 1992, Philippe Starck worked with JCDecaux to develop a
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck "Streetlight" Table Lamp
Philippe Starck "Streetlight" Table Lamp
H 27 in W 6.75 in D 11.5 in
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Adjustable table lamp from the 1920s. Construction made of brass sheet, tiltable in articulation
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
H 14.97 in Dm 7.49 in
Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare adjustable table lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Industrial in its essence, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
H 23 in W 14 in D 14 in
CALVINO table lamp by Davide Groppi
By Davide Groppi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Calvino Table Lamp balances light and shadow to create striking lighting effects. The circular
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hillebrand table lamp by Egon Hillebrand
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The stainless steel-colored table lamp, whose lines are based on Art Deco designs, is in excellent
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hillebrand table lamp by Egon Hillebrand
Hillebrand table lamp by Egon Hillebrand
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 25.6 in
Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE
By Fase
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
adjustable. The foot can rotate 360°. The base of the lamp shows some traces of the past (see photos).
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE
Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE
H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 16.15 in
Globe Table Lamp by Edoardo Colzani
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
technique combined with a functional, central LED 3000K light strip and a superbly ingenious rotating
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Copper

Globe Table Lamp by Edoardo Colzani
Globe Table Lamp by Edoardo Colzani
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Trompo Table Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Trompo Table Lamp by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 15.5 x H 35.5 cm. Materials: Parota wood base and
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Florian Schulz Hollywood Regency Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Table lamp from the 1970s by the German lighting manufacturer Florian Schulz. The lamp is in the
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Florian Schulz Hollywood Regency Table Lamp
Florian Schulz Hollywood Regency Table Lamp
H 12.21 in W 6.3 in D 13.39 in
Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
By Christian Dell
Located in Berlin, DE
versatility; the head of the lamp can effortlessly swivel and rotate around its central pole, providing
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
This delicate, humorful table lamp from Austria dates circa 1950s. Made of brass with off white
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s
Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s
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H 19.3 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
H 13.38 in W 11.4 in D 6.69 in
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
H 13.38 in W 11.4 in D 6.69 in
Pivot Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L
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2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pivot Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Pivot Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Greta M. Grossman designed the iconic Gräshoppa Table Lamp in 1947 and with its sophisticated yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, White
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Greta M. Grossman designed the iconic Gräshoppa table lamp in 1947 and with its sophisticated yet
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Carlo Nason Table Lamp for Mazzega. 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Madrid, ES
A glass table lamp , designed by Carlo Nason and edited by Mazzega.Two semicircle glasses , inside
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Table Lamp Shell Brass Gooseneck Lamp Desk , Gold Art Deco Style
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Desk shell Flexo lamp, 20th century Art Nouveau, Art Deco. Table lamp Antique brass gooseneck lamp
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s All Brass Sputnik Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp Corp , USA
By Oscar Torlasco, Columbia Manufacturing Company, Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold 1950s Sputnik brass table lamp with 9 arm from Majestic Lamp Corp. USA Well made. Solid
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Americana Table Lamp by Miguel Milá
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Americana table lamp by Miguel Milá Dimensions: W 25 x D 46 x H 54 cm Materials: Satin nickel
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Americana Table Lamp by Miguel Milá
Americana Table Lamp by Miguel Milá
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Freno Table Lamp by Caio Superchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Freno table lamp by Caio Superchi Dimensions: D 40 x H 22 cm Materials: Steel, Wood, Ceramic
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Aluminium table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
By Sormani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Table lamp produced by Nucleo Sormani in the 1970s. The lamp consists of two curved aluminum parts
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
Aluminium table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 15.36 in
The Adjustable Fixture Co. Table lamp, Rare
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
fixtures. Similar to #313 (Catalog #30, Tafco Line) this table lamp has an extension between the base and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

'Boi' Table Lamp by David Weeks Studio
By David Weeks
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful David Weeks Studio 'Boi' Table Lamp in Orange Gloss Exterior Finish, Ivory Satin Interior
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Anatomy Design 'Lab Light Table', Table Lamp for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Anatomy design in 2010. The Lab light design came about from a genuine
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Rotating Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rotating table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rotating table lamp — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rotating table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A rotating table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one rotating table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fantasia Light, Angelo Lelii and Arteluce produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rotating Table Lamp?

Prices for a rotating table lamp start at $371 and top out at $5,200 with the average selling for $1,800.

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 Rotating 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 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
    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
    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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