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Sailing Table Lamps

German Brass Sailing Ship Nightlight Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A whimsical brass nightlight lamp in the form of a sailing ship Germany, Circa mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Exceptional Large French Gilt and Crystal Sailing Ship Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional and Unique rare large French gilt and crystal sailing ship lamp. Thirteen socket
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20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

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Crystal

lamp table yewwood racing yachts pair 13" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
VINTAGE, YEWWOOD, TABLE LAMP, WITH TWO RACNG YACHTS WITH ADJUSTABLE SAILS, SAILING AROUND A
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Yew

Luminion Medium Tubular Table Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Luminion Medium Tubular Table Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Ø 47,5 x H 65,5 cm
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Cotton, Wood

Luminion Small Tubular Table Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Luminion Small Tubular Table Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Ø 47,5 x H 50,5 cm
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Cotton

Set Of 3 Luminion Tubular Table Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Luminion Tubular Table Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Medium: Ø 47,5 x H 65,5
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Cotton, Wood

Set Of 2 Luminion Tubular Table Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Luminion Tubular Table Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Medium: Ø 47,5 x H 65,5
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Cotton, Wood

1920's Art Deco Bronze Ship/ Boat Table Lamp Oscar Bach Era
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1920's French Art Deco Bronze Sailing Ship/ Boat Table Lamp. Oscar Bach era. Highly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

1940s French Regency Carved Wood, Moulded Glass Ship Table Lamp Signed by Dior
By Dior Home
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare French Regency Ship Table Lamp Signed by Dior. Very high quality. This was a Dior Salon
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Saïto Pendant Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Saïto Pendant Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 120 cm. Materials: Silk fabric
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass

French Syphon Bottle Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
, recently electrified. The porcelain base is decorated with glazed scenes of tall sailing ships. 27” H
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Glass

Chinese Calligraphy "Ode to The Red Cliffs" in Underglaze Blue Vase
Located in Norton, MA
of Artocarpus (桂木) and Magnolia (玉蘭), splashing in the clear water, and the boat sailing up the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Brass

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estelle and Erwine Laverne for Laverne originals - Tulip base rosewood lamp table floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fiberglass, Rosewood

Pair of traditional painted Swedish side tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
for use as a pair of lamp tables or even as bedside tables. Expected minor shrinkage and losses to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Tables

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Pine, Paint

Handmade Short Table Lamp in Paonazzo Marble and Metal
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Short table lamp in metal and in satin black Marquina or Paonazzo marble in collaboration with
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2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Metal

Handmade Medium Table Lamp in Paonazzo Marble and Metal
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Medium table lamp in metal and in satin black Marquina or Paonazzo marble in collaboration with
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2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Metal

Pair of oak English made joint stools
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Can be used as stools but also ideal for side, lamp tables. Minor surface marks and fading from use.
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Stools

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Oak

Pair of oak English made joint stools
Pair of oak English made joint stools
H 18.5 in W 18 in D 10.75 in
Serenity Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
made custom wall and table lamps with incredible attention to detail. Each table lamp had a small stand
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
already established for the interior. She designed and made custom wall and table lamps with incredible
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Mini Serenity, Contemporary White Plaster Wall Sconce or Light, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
designed and made custom wall and table lamps with incredible attention to detail. Each table lamp had a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

J'aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
lamps with incredible attention to detail. Each table lamp had a small Stand-alone switch housing cast
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silk, Acrylic, Plaster

Curl Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
lamps with incredible attention to detail. Each table lamp had a small stand-alone switch housing cast
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Leila Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
made custom wall and table lamps with incredible attention to detail. Each table lamp had a small stand
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Handmade Monumental Shell Wall Light/Sconce, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
made custom wall and table lamps with incredible attention to detail. Each table lamp had a small stand
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
established for the interior. She designed and made custom wall and table lamps with incredible attention to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Organic Modern Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster by Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
established for the interior. She designed and made custom wall and table lamps with incredible attention to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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By Ilum
Located in East Hampton, NY
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2 Chapman 1973 Sculptural Greyhound Whippet Dog Library Book Table Lamps
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Portland, OR
A good antique mahogany linen or book press by Tomas Bradford & Co, London & Manchester, circa 1860. The press having an upper frame with a large turned wooden screw with a turning h...
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Mahogany, Oak, Pine

Pair of Maitland Smith Library Leather Book Table Lamps
By Maitland Smith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These charming tall lamps feature wooden faux books in a realistic form with each book showing texture and great patina. Each leather book has been painted in warm tones with gold em...
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Leather, Wood

African Bamileke Cameroon Beaded Snake Candle Holder
Located in Nottingham, GB
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Beads

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Located in Peoria, AZ
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By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Interactive sculpture like shades table lamps. The shades are decorated with hundreds of brass beads that slide up and down interactively.
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Brass

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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Vintage 1920s American Regency Industrial and Work Tables

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Mahogany

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Sailing Rope Braided Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Introducing the nautical elegance of our exquisite Large Braided Sailing Rope Table Lamp, a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

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Metal

Machine Age Art Deco Aluminum Sailboat / Yacht Night Light / Mood Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Mid-18th Century Table Lamps

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Located in Houston, TX
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

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Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
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20th Century English Table Lamps

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Located in Houston, TX
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in west palm beach, FL
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The Old Man
By Arthur John Trevor Briscoe
Located in Storrs, CT
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Sailing Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sailing table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique sailing table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, plaster and fabric. There are 9 antique and vintage sailing table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of sailing table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Sailing table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sailing table lamps over the years, but those made by Fiammetta V., Dior Home and Erwine & Estelle Laverne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sailing Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,929, while they’re typically $713 on the low end and $6,240 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 Sailing 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 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 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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In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.