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Sculptural Mid-Century Lamp
Sculptural Mid-Century Lamp

Sculptural Mid-Century Lamp

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Sculptural Mid-Century Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful lamp with brass rods forming an abstracted urn shape, accented with painted wooden balls

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Rimini Blue Table Lamp, 1950s
Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Rimini Blue Table Lamp, 1950s

Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Rimini Blue Table Lamp, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Tall, sculptural ceramic table lamp in Rimini Blue glaze features an oversized body, decorated with

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

20th Century German Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Sculptural Design
20th Century German Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Sculptural Design

20th Century German Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Sculptural Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century German red ceramic table lamp features a bold, sculptural presence defined by its

Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone, Florence, Italy
Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone, Florence, Italy

Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone, Florence, Italy

By Guido Gambone

Located in Uccle, BE

Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone, Florence, Italy, circa 1955. Large ceramic lamp

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Italian sculptural Murano glass and metal Table Lamp, 1950s
Italian sculptural Murano glass and metal Table Lamp, 1950s

Italian sculptural Murano glass and metal Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

'Surrealist' Italian table lamp in brass and Murano glass. Italy 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Gilt Bronze Harvest Table Lamp, Sculptural Design, Circa 1950
French Gilt Bronze Harvest Table Lamp, Sculptural Design, Circa 1950

French Gilt Bronze Harvest Table Lamp, Sculptural Design, Circa 1950

Located in Lincoln, GB

Fine French Gilt Bronze Harvest Table Lamp, Circa 1950 A beautifully sculptural French table lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sunset Cosco Large Sculptural Pink Urn Table Lamp, 1960s-1970s
Sunset Cosco Large Sculptural Pink Urn Table Lamp, 1960s-1970s

Sunset Cosco Large Sculptural Pink Urn Table Lamp, 1960s-1970s

By Sunset Cosco Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

table lamps in burnt orange glaze, dating to 1940s-1950s, in a separate listing. Sculptural Mid Century

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Big Elegant Giovanni Ottaviani 1960s Table Lamp Sculptural Bronze
Big Elegant Giovanni Ottaviani 1960s Table Lamp Sculptural Bronze

Big Elegant Giovanni Ottaviani 1960s Table Lamp Sculptural Bronze

By Giovanni Ottaviani

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant Giovanni Ottaviani 1960s table lamp, Italian design, Sculpture made of bronze of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Contemporary English 'Synergy' Table Lamp, White on Marble Base
Sculptural Contemporary English 'Synergy' Table Lamp, White on Marble Base

Sculptural Contemporary English 'Synergy' Table Lamp, White on Marble Base

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Haico Nitzsche for Danish Søholm Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s
Haico Nitzsche for Danish Søholm Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s

Haico Nitzsche for Danish Søholm Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s

By Soholm Pottery, Søholm Stentøj, Haico Nitzsche

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Haico Nitzsche for Danish Søholm Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s A Scandinavian Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1070's sculptural wood lamp
1070's sculptural wood lamp

1070's sculptural wood lamp

$738Sale Price|20% Off

1070's sculptural wood lamp

By George Nakashima

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Little sculptural wood table lamp France 1970's Dimensions given without shade No shade included

Category

Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Desk Lamp by Richard Sonneman Cube Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Desk Lamp by Richard Sonneman Cube Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Desk Lamp by Richard Sonneman Cube Lamp

By Robert and Richard Sonneman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple elegant and so functional. Fully adjustable desk lamp by Robert Sonneman with a weighted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

Pair of Art Deco inspired  Sculptural 'Savoy' Verdigris Table Lamps
Pair of Art Deco inspired  Sculptural 'Savoy' Verdigris Table Lamps

Pair of Art Deco inspired Sculptural 'Savoy' Verdigris Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

’Savoy’ table lamps inspired by the forties glamour of the Savoy Hotel, London. Handmade in cast

Category

2010s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Sculptural Artisanal Terracotta Lamp
Vintage Sculptural Artisanal Terracotta Lamp

Vintage Sculptural Artisanal Terracotta Lamp

Located in Surbiton, GB

An unattributed studio pottery lamp with a sculptural handmade terracotta base featuring textured

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Modern Sculptural Chrome Lamp
Italian Modern Sculptural Chrome Lamp

Italian Modern Sculptural Chrome Lamp

By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari, Artemide, Arteluce, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Sculpturaal Chrome Lamp. Offered is a shapely Italian mid century chrome table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Gilt Metal on Travertine Peacock Table Lamp or Floor Lamp, 1970s
Sculptural Gilt Metal on Travertine Peacock Table Lamp or Floor Lamp, 1970s

Sculptural Gilt Metal on Travertine Peacock Table Lamp or Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A truly eye-catching, unusual gilt metal table or floor lamp, fashioned in the shape of a Peacock

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Amorphic Sculptural Ceramic Lamps
Amorphic Sculptural Ceramic Lamps

Amorphic Sculptural Ceramic Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Rewired with new brass sockets.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Midcentury Sculptural Teak Lamps
Midcentury Sculptural Teak Lamps

Midcentury Sculptural Teak Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

A very rare example. Rewired.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair of Sculptural "Spoon" Ceramic Table Lamps by Adeline Delesalle
Pair of Sculptural "Spoon" Ceramic Table Lamps by Adeline Delesalle

Pair of Sculptural "Spoon" Ceramic Table Lamps by Adeline Delesalle

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

This striking pair of ceramic table lamps by French artist Adeline Delesalle showcases her

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Angelo Brotto Sculptural Bronze 1970 Italian Table Lamp Mid Century
Angelo Brotto Sculptural Bronze 1970 Italian Table Lamp Mid Century

Angelo Brotto Sculptural Bronze 1970 Italian Table Lamp Mid Century

By Esperia, Angelo Brotto

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural brutal designed bronze and walnut table lamp by famed Italian artist, Angelo Brotto

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp C1960
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp C1960

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp C1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic Large Rimini Blue Table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large 37 inches to the top of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base
19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base

19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th century French brass table lamp features a sculptural silhouette that beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Mid-Century Modern Brass And Walnut Table Lamps Attributed To Laurel
1960's Mid-Century Modern Brass And Walnut Table Lamps Attributed To Laurel

1960's Mid-Century Modern Brass And Walnut Table Lamps Attributed To Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

1960's mid-century modern solid sculptural walnut and brass table lamps attributed to Laurel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp, 1980s Design, Sculptural Form, 78cm Tall
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp, 1980s Design, Sculptural Form, 78cm Tall

Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp, 1980s Design, Sculptural Form, 78cm Tall

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Sculpture lamp - Vintage lighting Lamp sold without lampshade. Dimensions with lampshade are given

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp, 1960's
Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp, 1960's

Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp, 1960's

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A monumental and highly sculptural vintage table lamp that artfully mimics the gnarled, organic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

Mid Century Sculptural Modernist Lamp
Mid Century Sculptural Modernist Lamp

Mid Century Sculptural Modernist Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 20th century Mid Century Sculptural Modernist Table Lamp. This lamp has a Pretty Awesome

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Large Sculptural Hand Thrown Pottery Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Large Sculptural Hand Thrown Pottery Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Large Sculptural Hand Thrown Pottery Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegant and large full bodied hand crafted pottery table lamp attributed to Fantoni. 41.5 to the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Schneider, France, 1950s
Sculptural Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Schneider, France, 1950s

Sculptural Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Schneider, France, 1950s

By Charles Schneider

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Mid-Century French Crystal Table Lamp by Schneider, 1950s This crystal table lamp was made in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Architect Table Lamp, Sculptural shaped Copper and Steel, 1930's
Architect Table Lamp, Sculptural shaped Copper and Steel, 1930's

Architect Table Lamp, Sculptural shaped Copper and Steel, 1930's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Architect table lamp, Sculptural shaped Copper and Steel, 1930's. We have had this lamp in our

Category

Vintage 1930s European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Pair of Large Sculptural Urn Table Lamps, Blue & Bronze Glaze 1960s
Pair of Large Sculptural Urn Table Lamps, Blue & Bronze Glaze 1960s

Pair of Large Sculptural Urn Table Lamps, Blue & Bronze Glaze 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of ceramic table lamps features an elegant lobed urn form with sculptural twist

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Marbro Mixed Metal Table Lamps Bronze, 1950s
Vintage Pair of Marbro Mixed Metal Table Lamps Bronze, 1950s

Vintage Pair of Marbro Mixed Metal Table Lamps Bronze, 1950s

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1950’s. This wonderful pair of table lamps are sculptural, mid-century modern, featuring an inlaid

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Silver Leaf

Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp, Blue, Green & Teal by Margit Wittig
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp, Blue, Green & Teal by Margit Wittig

Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp, Blue, Green & Teal by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes hand cast

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass

Fratelli Fanciullacci Sculptural Large Majolica Table Lamp White & Black Signed
Fratelli Fanciullacci Sculptural Large Majolica Table Lamp White & Black Signed

Fratelli Fanciullacci Sculptural Large Majolica Table Lamp White & Black Signed

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

decor and the sculptural body of the lamp without overpowering it. The lamp is signed on the bottom

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Michel Jaubert Signed Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France
Michel Jaubert Signed Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France

Michel Jaubert Signed Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France

By Michel Jaubert

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful Michel Jaubert organic form bronze table lamp, circa 1975, France. Polished bronze, new

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp Art Sculptural Glass Table Lamps Blue 1970s
Pair of Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp Art Sculptural Glass Table Lamps Blue 1970s

Pair of Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp Art Sculptural Glass Table Lamps Blue 1970s

By Orrefors, Michael Bang, Holmegaard, Kosta Boda, Per Lütken

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural hand blown glass lamps designed by Michael Bang and made by

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Blown Glass

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

Sculptural Hollywood Regency Polished Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp Bedside Light

By Maison Charles

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

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Artichoke Leaf Plaster Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Artichoke Leaf Plaster Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Artichoke Leaf Plaster Table Lamp, 1960s

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage Mid-Century Modern cream or white artichoke table lamp. This large sculptural plaster lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Italian sculptural large table lamp with wood veneer shade
Midcentury Italian sculptural large table lamp with wood veneer shade

Midcentury Italian sculptural large table lamp with wood veneer shade

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Zaandam, NL

Absolutely stunning and rare extra large ( 94 cm ) Italian table lamp with original wood veneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rose Sculpture Table Lamp 13 Roses Hand Carved Pink Onyx Block, Linen Lampshade
Rose Sculpture Table Lamp 13 Roses Hand Carved Pink Onyx Block, Linen Lampshade

Rose Sculpture Table Lamp 13 Roses Hand Carved Pink Onyx Block, Linen Lampshade

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

black. Sculptural table lamp dimension: D 47 x H 73 cm. Available in different marbles or onyxes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Axella Stentøj, Danish Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, Model 989, 1960s–70s
Axella Stentøj, Danish Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, Model 989, 1960s–70s

Axella Stentøj, Danish Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, Model 989, 1960s–70s

By Axella Stentøj

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural and expressive table lamp in glazed stoneware, Model 989, produced in Denmark during

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Sculptural Art Glass Table Lamp by Monica Backström for Pukeberg
Sculptural Art Glass Table Lamp by Monica Backström for Pukeberg

Sculptural Art Glass Table Lamp by Monica Backström for Pukeberg

By Monica Backström

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Illuminate your space with this exquisite table lamp designed by renowned Swedish artist Monica

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Table Lamp with Sculptural Wooden Base, 1960's
Vintage Murano Table Lamp with Sculptural Wooden Base, 1960's

Vintage Murano Table Lamp with Sculptural Wooden Base, 1960's

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A very peculiar and never before seen table lamp made out of a large murano glass shade with a

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super sexy pair of tall table lamps circa 1970's in brass. These measure 38 inches to the finial

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp
1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp

1920s Art Deco Frankart / Nuart Style Sculptural Nude Table Lamp

By Frankart, Nuart

Located in Forney, TX

table lamp. circa 1920 Early 20th century, featuring two figural patinated metal female nymph nudes

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sculptural wooden lamp base. 1980s
Sculptural wooden lamp base. 1980s

Sculptural wooden lamp base. 1980s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Varnished wooden lamp base, sculptural and abstract in shape, ending in a decorative ball at the

Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Large 1950s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch
Large 1950s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch

Large 1950s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch

By Marianna von Allesch

Located in Winnipeg, MB

A unique mid-century ceramic table lamp by Marianna von Allesch. This piece features a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Alpina Sculptural Minimalist Table / Floor Lamp Polished Brass Blown Glass
Alpina Sculptural Minimalist Table / Floor Lamp Polished Brass Blown Glass

Alpina Sculptural Minimalist Table / Floor Lamp Polished Brass Blown Glass

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Designed to be positioned on a console table, the Alpina table lamp is a work of abstract art for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Big Ceramic Table Lamp 1970 Black Gold and White
Sculptural Big Ceramic Table Lamp 1970 Black Gold and White

Sculptural Big Ceramic Table Lamp 1970 Black Gold and White

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sculptural big ceramic table lamp 1970 black gold and white. Dome silk original old design. Only

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Alpina Black Sculptural Minimalist Bedside or Table Lamp Blackened Brass
Alpina Black Sculptural Minimalist Bedside or Table Lamp Blackened Brass

Alpina Black Sculptural Minimalist Bedside or Table Lamp Blackened Brass

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Designed to be positioned on a bedside table or on a console, the Alpina is a work of abstract art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass sculptural lamps
Pair of brass sculptural lamps

Pair of brass sculptural lamps

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Pair of brass abstract lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided Frannce

Category

1990s French Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

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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 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.

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  • 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.”

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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.