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Pair Sculptural Human Figure Chrome Table Lamps, 1970
Pair Sculptural Human Figure Chrome Table Lamps, 1970

Pair Sculptural Human Figure Chrome Table Lamps, 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Sculptural Human Figure Chrome Table Lamps, 1970, Original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Transcendence Table Lamp by Ango, Sculptural Organic Modern
Transcendence Table Lamp by Ango, Sculptural Organic Modern

Transcendence Table Lamp by Ango, Sculptural Organic Modern

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

Transcendence Table by Ango is an organic modern sculptural handcrafted table lamp featuring a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Sculptural Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli
Sculptural Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli

Sculptural Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Münster, DE

Very rare sculptural travertine table lamp made by the Italian manufacturer Fratelli Manelli in the

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Mid 20th Century Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps, Pair
Mid 20th Century Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps, Pair

Mid 20th Century Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Great pair of vintage midcentury walnut and brass sculptural lamps. Brass circular base with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Abstract, Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamps
Pair of Abstract, Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamps

Pair of Abstract, Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of abstract, sculptural walnut wood table lamps with brass hardware. Please note color

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Brass Art Table Lamp 1980's Belgium
Sculptural Brass Art Table Lamp 1980's Belgium

Sculptural Brass Art Table Lamp 1980's Belgium

By Paul Moerenhout

Located in London, GB

Sculptural Brutalist table lamp designed and manufactured by the abstract artists and sculptor Paul

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1970s Sculptural Hand-Blown Textured Glass Table Lamp
1970s Sculptural Hand-Blown Textured Glass Table Lamp

1970s Sculptural Hand-Blown Textured Glass Table Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful hand blown glass table lamp that perfectly captures the nostalgic aesthetic of the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautifully restored gooseneck lamp in turquoise. Sound wiring with a stable base, 3-way switch

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Heifetz Sculptural 1950s Oak and Brass Table Lamps
Heifetz Sculptural 1950s Oak and Brass Table Lamps

Heifetz Sculptural 1950s Oak and Brass Table Lamps

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of sculptural oak and brass table lamps by Yasha Heifetz, circa late 1950s. These examples

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Polished Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Polished Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Polished Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Small Hollywood Regency sculptural polished bronze pineapple table lamp or Bedside Table Light. Has

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Sculptural Glass Pyramid Table Lamp, French Design 1960s
Sculptural Glass Pyramid Table Lamp, French Design 1960s

Sculptural Glass Pyramid Table Lamp, French Design 1960s

Located in leucate, FR

Sculptural lamp in the shape of a pyramid. Assembly of glass blocks. Lamp entirely handmade

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base
1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base

1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Modern Table Lamp Chrome Plated Tripod Base 35.5 h 14 x 14 Original vintage condition No lamp

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

This handcrafted bronze table lamp features an abstract tree trunk column with sculpted leaves and

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp
Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp This sculptural lamp is absolutely captivating

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Glass Table Lamp by Modeline
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Glass Table Lamp by Modeline

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Glass Table Lamp by Modeline

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

modern design, this sculptural walnut table lamp by Modeline of California embodies the bold yet organic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Scandinavian Walnut and Glass Accent Table Lamp
Vintage Sculptural Scandinavian Walnut and Glass Accent Table Lamp

Vintage Sculptural Scandinavian Walnut and Glass Accent Table Lamp

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern tall accent table lamp circa 1960's. Features a sculptural walnut base

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Giltwood Sculptural "Jeans" Table Lamp by Carlos Villegas
Giltwood Sculptural "Jeans" Table Lamp by Carlos Villegas

Giltwood Sculptural "Jeans" Table Lamp by Carlos Villegas

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Single woodcarving table lamp with white gold finish depicting a pair of jeans in exquisite detail

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

French Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp with Handwoven Shade, 1970s
French Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp with Handwoven Shade, 1970s

French Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp with Handwoven Shade, 1970s

By Georges Pelletier

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Exceptional French table lamp from the 1970s featuring a hand-carved solid wood base with organic

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp
Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp

By Flavio Poli, Angelo Seguso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Flavio Poli Seguso sculptural murano glass table lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Art Deco Large Urn Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp
Sculptural Art Deco Large Urn Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp

Sculptural Art Deco Large Urn Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic table lamp features an elegant rounded urn form with sculptural relief decor; the

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Petite Sculptural Danish Teak Tables Lamps
Pair of Petite Sculptural Danish Teak Tables Lamps

Pair of Petite Sculptural Danish Teak Tables Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This diminutive but substantial pair of teak table lamps features sculptural solid teak bases with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Sculptural French Ceramic Table Lamp with Pierced Geometric Base
Sculptural French Ceramic Table Lamp with Pierced Geometric Base

Sculptural French Ceramic Table Lamp with Pierced Geometric Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A sculptural French ceramic table lamp from the 1960s featuring a striking pierced geometric motif

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955
Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955

Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955

By Roger Capron

Located in Munich, DE

Very decorative stoneware lamp in the shape of a carafe with the original shade designed by Roger

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

French 1950s Brutalist Olive Wood Table Lamp Sculptural Base
French 1950s Brutalist Olive Wood Table Lamp Sculptural Base

French 1950s Brutalist Olive Wood Table Lamp Sculptural Base

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Striking French table lamp from the 1950s, crafted in solid olive wood and embodying a sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Olive

Italian Sculptural Brass Table Lamp with Cylindrical Shade, 1970s
Italian Sculptural Brass Table Lamp with Cylindrical Shade, 1970s

Italian Sculptural Brass Table Lamp with Cylindrical Shade, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Expressive Italian table lamp from the 1970s, defined by its sculptural brass base formed as a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Carved Oak Table Lamp, Scandinavia Mid-20th Century
Sculptural Carved Oak Table Lamp, Scandinavia Mid-20th Century

Sculptural Carved Oak Table Lamp, Scandinavia Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

table lamp exemplifies the elegance found in the organic, refined craftsmanship characteristic of mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp, 1950-1960
20th Century Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp, 1950-1960

20th Century Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp, 1950-1960

Located in Paris, FR

A 20th-century vintage sculptural statement lamp of Italian or French origin, circa 1950s-1960s

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Solid Pine Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Solid Pine Table Lamp, circa 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Solid Pine Table Lamp, circa 1970s

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Scandinavian Modern solid pine table lamp, 1970s — a sculptural stacked base in solid pine. New E27

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps, Architectural Totem Design, Artist-Signed
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps, Architectural Totem Design, Artist-Signed

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps, Architectural Totem Design, Artist-Signed

Located in Troy, MI

A distinctive pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps USA circa late 20th Century Totem design

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Sculptural Wooden Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Sculptural Wooden Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Sculptural Wooden Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved and painted wooden Swedish Art Nouveau ("Jugend") table lamp. Original paintwork in golden

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Opalescent Glass Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Opalescent Glass Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Opalescent Glass Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Scandinavian Modernist Sculptural Teak and Ceramic Table Lamp
Scandinavian Modernist Sculptural Teak and Ceramic Table Lamp

Scandinavian Modernist Sculptural Teak and Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant ceramic table lamp (Scandinavia, ca 1960s) featuring a central 'orb' with linear pattern

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Sculptural adjustable table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970
Sculptural adjustable table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970

Sculptural adjustable table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Weesp, NL

Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s — Travertine, Chrome & Red

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Minimalist Sculptural Black Table Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler
Minimalist Sculptural Black Table Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler

Minimalist Sculptural Black Table Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler

By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler

Located in London, GB

A striking minimalist and sculptural counterbalance table lamp attributed to Rico & Rosemarie

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp attrb. Chapman, 1970s
Chinoiserie Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp attrb. Chapman, 1970s

Chinoiserie Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp attrb. Chapman, 1970s

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

to confidently attribute the piece. Sculptural, highly decorative table lamp with graphic form, high

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb
Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb

By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR TEAK & ENAMEL SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. MINIMALIST

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Sculptural Table Desk Lamp Cork and Walnut Laurel Lamp Co
1960s Sculptural Table Desk Lamp Cork and Walnut Laurel Lamp Co

1960s Sculptural Table Desk Lamp Cork and Walnut Laurel Lamp Co

By Laurel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Sculptural Cork and Walnut Table Desk Lamp Brass Base unmarked attributed Laurel Lamp Co 14.5

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A great pair of 1960s California driftwood table lamps with custom walnut bases. Rewired.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Driftwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural & Organic Murano Table Lamp C1960
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural & Organic Murano Table Lamp C1960

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural & Organic Murano Table Lamp C1960

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous murano table lamp in the shape of a crescent or wafer. Attributed to Vistosi. Very organic

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp
Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp

Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This table lamp exemplifies Marcello Fantoni’s masterful command of sculptural Brutalist design

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp
Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp

Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp

By Daum

Located in PARIS, FR

Wonderful Daum table lamp in an aubergine coloured crystal. This piece comes with a sur-mesure

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Charles Hollis Jones, Lightolier

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A graceful study in form and light, this mid-century Murano glass table lamp is both sculpture and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Lamp by Rougier
Sculptural Lamp by Rougier

Sculptural Lamp by Rougier

By Maison Rougier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Rare sculptural PVC tube cluster table lamps by Rougier. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

PVC

Female Sculptural Torchère Lamp
Female Sculptural Torchère Lamp

Female Sculptural Torchère Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural torchère lamp of a woman, made of marble and alabaster.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Gwen Table Lamp Contemporary Sculptural LED , Solid Brass
Gwen Table Lamp Contemporary Sculptural LED , Solid Brass

Gwen Table Lamp Contemporary Sculptural LED , Solid Brass

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

Like the stalactites found on cave ceilings, the Gwen range has a primordial allure. Subtle asymmetric shapes take different forms at every angle, keeping the viewer and the space i...

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Colorful Bold Lindshammar Turquoise Glass Table Lamp. 1960s.
Sculptural Colorful Bold Lindshammar Turquoise Glass Table Lamp. 1960s.

Sculptural Colorful Bold Lindshammar Turquoise Glass Table Lamp. 1960s.

By Gunnar Ander, Lindshammar Glasbruck

Located in Bromma, SE

Sculptural Colorful Bold Lindshammar Turquoise Glass Table Lamp by Gunnar Ander, produced in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by André Bloch
Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by André Bloch

Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by André Bloch

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of ceramic table lamps by French contemporary artist André Bloch. Each lamp features a

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Sculptural Teak Table Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Sculptural Teak Table Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Sculptural Teak Table Lamp

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish teak table lamp. This is a very rare lamp as it is only the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

My Chrysalis by Ango, Sculptural Silk Cocoon Table Lamp
My Chrysalis by Ango, Sculptural Silk Cocoon Table Lamp

My Chrysalis by Ango, Sculptural Silk Cocoon Table Lamp

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

My Chrysalis by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted silk cocoon table lamp that expresses the studio’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Hairpin / Wishbone Table Lamp by Laurel
Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Hairpin / Wishbone Table Lamp by Laurel

Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Hairpin / Wishbone Table Lamp by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural chrome table lamp with a wishbone or hairpin-form and white enameled-metal cap by Laurel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unique 1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Unique 1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade

Unique 1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade

By Guido Gambone

Located in Weesp, NL

1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade Striking and architectural, this handcrafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Transcendence Table by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Table Lamp in Mulberry Fibr
Transcendence Table by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Table Lamp in Mulberry Fibr

Transcendence Table by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Table Lamp in Mulberry Fibr

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

Transcendence Table by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted table lamp that transforms an innovative

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Organic Material

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.

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  • 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.”

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  • 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.