Skip to main content

Sculptural Table Lamp

to
468
3,281
1,770
4,470
597
130
2,070
351
167
151
134
41
12
10
8
7
6
5
1
2
37
4,416
728
94
2,414
1,462
4
8
27
63
99
674
1,021
1,093
151
46
2,791
1,327
1,057
876
696
2,641
1,928
1,821
984
755
5,155
4,792
4,953
146
45
44
43
31
Sort By
1910s Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Table Lamp by Franz Bergmann, Austria
1910s Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Table Lamp by Franz Bergmann, Austria

1910s Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Table Lamp by Franz Bergmann, Austria

By Nam Greb, Franz Bergmann

Located in North Miami, FL

1910s Jugendstil cold-painted orientalist bronze sculptural table lamp by Franz Bergmann/Nam Greb

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade
Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade

Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade

By Sarsaparilla

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Frankart sculptural table lamp features a beautiful nude woman doing a split on a stepped base

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Laurel Lamp Co. Sculptural Brass, Silver Lucite Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Laurel Lamp Co. Sculptural Brass, Silver Lucite Lamps Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Laurel Lamp Co. Sculptural Brass, Silver Lucite Lamps Mid-Century Modern

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in North Miami, FL

These very sculptural pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Laurel lamps are unusual, they have

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

“K11-21” Brass Table Lamp by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
“K11-21” Brass Table Lamp by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

“K11-21” Brass Table Lamp by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Utrecht, NL

This elegant, sculptural table lamp is a distinctive piece exemplifying Finnish designer, Mauri

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955
“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955

“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko

Located in Utrecht, NL

connection. In the case of this sculptural table lamp made of painted metal layers, the comforting

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Zee Lamp by Majestic Lamp Co. C 1955
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Zee Lamp by Majestic Lamp Co. C 1955

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Zee Lamp by Majestic Lamp Co. C 1955

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular Zee lamp by the Majestic lamp co. with twin fiberglass tamborine shades. Wood base in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pine Table Lamp by Pelle Snickare — Sweden, 1970s
Pine Table Lamp by Pelle Snickare — Sweden, 1970s

Pine Table Lamp by Pelle Snickare — Sweden, 1970s

By PELLE

Located in PUTTEN, NL

This sculptural table lamp was designed and handcrafted by Pelle Snickare, a Swedish lighting maker

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Harry Balmer for Laurel Sculptural Brutalist Patinated Steel "Ribbon" Table Lamp
Harry Balmer for Laurel Sculptural Brutalist Patinated Steel "Ribbon" Table Lamp

Harry Balmer for Laurel Sculptural Brutalist Patinated Steel "Ribbon" Table Lamp

By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Striking Mid-Century Brutalist ribbon-form table lamp by Harry Balmer for Laurel Lamp Co., circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Basel, BS

These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Rustic Table Lamp, Stained solid wood, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
Large Rustic Table Lamp, Stained solid wood, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden

Large Rustic Table Lamp, Stained solid wood, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A sculptural table lamp, lamp foot in turned pine or beech wood, dark stained. Designed by Uno

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine, Beech

Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden

Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A pair of sculptural table lamps. Lamp foots in turned pine wood, dark stained. Designed by Uno

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Tilburg, NL

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, The Netherlands, first half of the 20th century. This is a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental 1970s Teak and Brass Sculptural Modeline Lamp
Monumental 1970s Teak and Brass Sculptural Modeline Lamp

Monumental 1970s Teak and Brass Sculptural Modeline Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in New York, NY

Large-scale handcrafted, 1970s teakwood lamp with brass detail by Modeline, USA. Double socketed

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970
Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970

Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Atlanta, GA

Willy Daro Seashell Table Lamps – Monumental Sculptural Brass Pair, France, circa 1970 A rare and

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Arabian Inspired Lucite Sculptural Lamp by Moss
Midcentury Arabian Inspired Lucite Sculptural Lamp by Moss

Midcentury Arabian Inspired Lucite Sculptural Lamp by Moss

By Moss Lamp Co. 1

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Arabian 1950 inspired Lucite lamp by Moss featuring a handcrafted acrylic lamp with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Midcentury Asian Inspired Lucite Sculptural Lamp by Moss
Midcentury Asian Inspired Lucite Sculptural Lamp by Moss

Midcentury Asian Inspired Lucite Sculptural Lamp by Moss

By Moss Lamp Co. 1

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury Asian inspired Lucite lamp by Moss featuring a handcrafted acrylic lamp with decorative

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Sculptural Brass Table Lamp
Sculptural Brass Table Lamp

Sculptural Brass Table Lamp

Located in Denton, TX

Perforated metal shades on this twisted brass table lamp base.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps
Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps

Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company, Laurel, Mastercraft, Kovach

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps MINT!

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Nickeled  Table Lamp
Sculptural Nickeled  Table Lamp

Sculptural Nickeled Table Lamp

$2,700Sale Price|40% Off

Sculptural Nickeled Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

signed

Category

Vintage 1970s European Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

ADesignStudio Contemporary Jagged Edge Leadlight Glass Column Table Lamp Amber
ADesignStudio Contemporary Jagged Edge Leadlight Glass Column Table Lamp Amber

ADesignStudio Contemporary Jagged Edge Leadlight Glass Column Table Lamp Amber

By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio

Located in Banksmeadow, NSW

sculptural table lamp made from 3 mm tinted leadlight glass, hand-cut into hundreds of narrow slivers and

Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair, Les Heritiers Bronze Faux Bois Tree Trunk Form Table Lamps - Signed
Pair, Les Heritiers Bronze Faux Bois Tree Trunk Form Table Lamps - Signed

Pair, Les Heritiers Bronze Faux Bois Tree Trunk Form Table Lamps - Signed

By Les Héritiers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps Les Héritiers (French, contemporary) Cast bronze with black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Lighting reimagined – Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp: A fusion of art and function, this

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp
Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp: A fusion of art and function, this handcrafted table lamp is

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Single Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Single Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Single Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Single organic sculptural ceramic table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Tura Heron Lamp in Carved Wood, Gilt Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl, Italy 1950s
Aldo Tura Heron Lamp in Carved Wood, Gilt Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl, Italy 1950s

Aldo Tura Heron Lamp in Carved Wood, Gilt Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl, Italy 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

stunning sculptural table lamp, perfect for an organic modern studio or a mid-century style project

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Table Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Table Lamps

By Paul Evans, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and large, 45 inches to the top of the shade. Torch cut and welded steel panels in a random rectilinear form. Sprayed black and in excellent vintage condition with minimal w...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Glass & Brass Table Lamp
Sculptural Glass & Brass Table Lamp

Sculptural Glass & Brass Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A sculptural glass and brass table lamp. The tall glass vase is reeded and pressed to give the look

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Zinc Pineapple Table Lamp
Sculptural Zinc Pineapple Table Lamp

Sculptural Zinc Pineapple Table Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Zinc Pineapple Table Lamp, circa 1950's. Retains warm original patina. Rewired and ready

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Black Slate Natural Stone Lamp Modern Minimalist Design Marble Design Furniture
Black Slate Natural Stone Lamp Modern Minimalist Design Marble Design Furniture

Black Slate Natural Stone Lamp Modern Minimalist Design Marble Design Furniture

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Black Slate Natural Stone Lamp Modern Minimalist Design Marble Design Furniture This sculptural

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Metal

Charcoal Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Charcoal Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Charcoal Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 19"H Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Sculptural Square Ceramic Table Lamp
Sculptural Square Ceramic Table Lamp

Sculptural Square Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variations may occur during

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Mid-Century Sculptural Inlaid Table Lamp
Mid-Century Sculptural Inlaid Table Lamp

Mid-Century Sculptural Inlaid Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A mid-century sculptural tapered wooden table lamp. Inlaid with various woods, using their color

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Bronze Shield Table Lamp 1970s
Sculptural Bronze Shield Table Lamp 1970s

Sculptural Bronze Shield Table Lamp 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A bronze shield table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Space Age White Painted Aluminum Table Lamp In The Style Of Arredoluce
Space Age White Painted Aluminum Table Lamp In The Style Of Arredoluce

Space Age White Painted Aluminum Table Lamp In The Style Of Arredoluce

By Arredoluce

Located in Prato, Tuscany

, this sculptural table lamp impresses with its dynamic silhouette: a refined play of solid and void that

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass and Walnut Wood Veneer Lamp, Laurel
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass and Walnut Wood Veneer Lamp, Laurel

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass and Walnut Wood Veneer Lamp, Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern brushed brass and walnut wood veneer tall table lamp. By Laurel Lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural Italian table or floor lamp
Sculptural Italian table or floor lamp

Sculptural Italian table or floor lamp

Located in BE

This Italian table or floor lamp from the 1970s features a striking and playful design. With four

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Pair of Sculptural Wooden Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Wooden Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Wooden Table Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of Sculptural Wooden Table Lamps with Bronze Accents, 1970s – European Modernist Elegance An

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian 1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp
Italian 1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp

Italian 1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp

Located in Montclair, NY

A unique and sculptural Italian 1970s table lamp in chrome with custom shade. The base consists of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Fiori Lamps by Jacques Jarrige
Fiori Lamps by Jacques Jarrige

Fiori Lamps by Jacques Jarrige

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

Part of Jacques Jarrige’s celebrated Fiori series, this sculptural table lamp is a poetic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of sculptural giltwood table lamps
Pair of sculptural giltwood table lamps

Pair of sculptural giltwood table lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of sculptural carved giltwood table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish sculptural birch table lamp, 1940s
Swedish sculptural birch table lamp, 1940s

Swedish sculptural birch table lamp, 1940s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Scandinavian modern table lamp. Made in birch with a sculptural form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Stiffel Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamp
Stiffel Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamp

Stiffel Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Stiffel table lamp was made with sculptural, highly detailed brass body and an off-white

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Pair of Sculptural Walnut Star of David lamps Mid-century Modern
Monumental Pair of Sculptural Walnut Star of David lamps Mid-century Modern

Monumental Pair of Sculptural Walnut Star of David lamps Mid-century Modern

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Excellent pair of sculptural walnut star of david super tall lamps. Well crafted with delicately

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Sculptural Polished Nickel Table Lamp
Single Sculptural Polished Nickel Table Lamp

Single Sculptural Polished Nickel Table Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Single abstract sculptural cast metal table lamp with polished nickel finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural MCM Table Lamp in Walnut
Sculptural MCM Table Lamp in Walnut

Sculptural MCM Table Lamp in Walnut

Located in Kensington, MD

Sculptural MCM Table Lamp in Walnut Additional information: Material: Walnut Featured at DC

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps in cream. Vases are shaped like feather plumes trimmed

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp

Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Interesting sculptural pottery table lamp. The ceramic free standing with a clip to hold it in

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Sculptural Wood Table Lamp from USA
Sculptural Wood Table Lamp from USA

Sculptural Wood Table Lamp from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A tall and expressive biomorphic table lamp carved from a single piece of mahogany and mounted on a

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Restored Sculptural Pair of Large-Scale Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
Magnificent Restored Sculptural Pair of Large-Scale Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970

Magnificent Restored Sculptural Pair of Large-Scale Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lamps have been professionally restored and are shipped as professionally

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps
White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps

White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare sculptural shape white frosted glass table lamp, designed in the 1960s by Laurel Lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Sculptural Wood Table Lamp
Mid-Century Sculptural Wood Table Lamp

Mid-Century Sculptural Wood Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural wood table lamp with brass center stem. USA, circa 1950. Includes drum shade. Rewired

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome w Black Plinth Bases Laurel Lamp Co.
Pair Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome w Black Plinth Bases Laurel Lamp Co.

Pair Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome w Black Plinth Bases Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of tall slender and sleek with a lot of sexy style. Chromed abstract figural central figures sitting on black plinths. 5 x 5 x 39h to the top of the finial. I...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Sculptural Table Lamp", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Sculptural Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculptural table lamp available at 1stDibs. A sculptural table lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 1295 options for an antique or vintage sculptural table lamp now, or shop our selection of 185 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sculptural table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sculptural table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sculptural table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Laurel Lamp Company, Dumais Made and Modeline Lamp Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sculptural Table Lamp?

Prices for a sculptural table lamp start at $100 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $2,200.

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 Sculptural Table Lamp
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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, 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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.