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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

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Translucent Crystal Table Lamp Signed by Sevres
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Translucent Crystal Table Lamp Signed by Sevres

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Translucent Crystal Table Lamp Signed by Sevres

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Hollywood Regency sculptural crystal table lamp was realized by the fabled French

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Mid-century Sculptural Acrylic Tulip Table Lamp Pair by Rougier
Mid-century Sculptural Acrylic Tulip Table Lamp Pair by Rougier

Mid-century Sculptural Acrylic Tulip Table Lamp Pair by Rougier

By Roger Rougier

Located in Van Nuys, CA

These exceptional pair of 1960s tulip table lamps crafted by Rougiert Lamp boast leaf-shaped shafts

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

1920 French Art Deco Dore Bronze Sculptural Squirrel Table Lamp
1920 French Art Deco Dore Bronze Sculptural Squirrel Table Lamp

1920 French Art Deco Dore Bronze Sculptural Squirrel Table Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

French Art Deco 1920's Gilt Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp of the Cutest Squirrel Eating his Nut

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Arched Table Lamp by George Kovacs
Large Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Arched Table Lamp by George Kovacs

Large Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Arched Table Lamp by George Kovacs

By George Kovacs

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage large sculptural glazed ceramic arched table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1960s. This super

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Danish Brutalist Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Beige Brown, 1970s
Huge Danish Brutalist Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Beige Brown, 1970s

Huge Danish Brutalist Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Beige Brown, 1970s

By Sejer Keramik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Huge sculptural and artistic brutalist ceramic table lamp. It´s most likely Scandinavian and in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

European, Sculptural Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig
European, Sculptural Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig

European, Sculptural Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

NEW COLLECTION: This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a round base . The material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Table Lamp in Turned Oak, 1930s, Sculptural Design
French Art Deco Table Lamp in Turned Oak, 1930s, Sculptural Design

French Art Deco Table Lamp in Turned Oak, 1930s, Sculptural Design

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An elegant French Art Deco table lamp dating from the 1930s, featuring a finely turned oak column

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Sculptural, European, Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig
Sculptural, European, Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig

Sculptural, European, Silhouette Table Lamp, Emerald Green by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

NEW COLLECTION: This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a 18cm round base . The material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Murano Glass Table Lamp attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Sculptural Murano Glass Table Lamp attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega

Sculptural Murano Glass Table Lamp attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in London, GB

Rare sculptural hand blown table lamp attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano 1970's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Cardin Manner Sculptural Brass Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Cardin Manner Sculptural Brass Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Cardin Manner Sculptural Brass Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Miami, FL

We offer a Mid-Century Modern sculptural brass table lamp from the 1970s in the manner of Pierre

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Aluminum Table Lamp, Sculptural and Decorative, Timeless Design
Mid-Century Aluminum Table Lamp, Sculptural and Decorative, Timeless Design

Mid-Century Aluminum Table Lamp, Sculptural and Decorative, Timeless Design

By Sirrah

Located in Milano, IT

Offered here is a nice and uncommon Italian lamp dated to the 1960s. It has no attribution labels

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Sculptural Mahogany & Wicker Wrapped Rattan Graduated 7-Pole Table Lamps, Pair
Sculptural Mahogany & Wicker Wrapped Rattan Graduated 7-Pole Table Lamps, Pair

Sculptural Mahogany & Wicker Wrapped Rattan Graduated 7-Pole Table Lamps, Pair

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautifully restored coastal pair of bamboo and rattan table lamps showcases a beautifully

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany

Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Baluster Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Baluster Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s

Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Baluster Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

of the socket, and 27.8" - to the top of the finial. Sculptural, highly decorative table lamps with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of C1970s table lamps with large blown glass ball which encompasses a diffuser type

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp by P. Guzzetti for Lamperti, Italy 1973
Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp by P. Guzzetti for Lamperti, Italy 1973

Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp by P. Guzzetti for Lamperti, Italy 1973

By Lamperti

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A rare and expressive Italian table lamp designed by P. Guzzetti for Lamperti in the early 1970s

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Refined Italian Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp on Gilt Base — Early 1970s
Refined Italian Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp on Gilt Base — Early 1970s

Refined Italian Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp on Gilt Base — Early 1970s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

table lamp showcases the elegance, imagination, and craftsmanship characteristic of Italian design of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

David Palumbo Brutalist Sculptural Iron Lamp
David Palumbo Brutalist Sculptural Iron Lamp

David Palumbo Brutalist Sculptural Iron Lamp

By David Palombo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Brutalist style iron table lamp by David Palumbo, American, circa 1960s. The lamp shade

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Lamp - Smoke
Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Lamp - Smoke

Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Lamp - Smoke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Quantity: 1 available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculptural Round Lamp, Creme
Ceramic Sculptural Round Lamp, Creme

Ceramic Sculptural Round Lamp, Creme

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: 48 Dimensions: 13" DIA. X 19"H Quantity: 1 available Type: Table Lamp

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Selection of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps
Selection of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Selection of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of sculptural driftwood lamps, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Rattan, Wicker, and Brass Table Lamp, French Country Style
Sculptural Rattan, Wicker, and Brass Table Lamp, French Country Style

Sculptural Rattan, Wicker, and Brass Table Lamp, French Country Style

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare handmade wicker rattan lamp with brass base and top has architectural curved structure

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Acrylic Sculptural Lamp, 20th Century
Acrylic Sculptural Lamp, 20th Century

Acrylic Sculptural Lamp, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Acrylic sculptural lamp, 20th century. Beautiful form, recently re-wired. Shade has some fading on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Fantastic Sculptural Lamp By Michael
Fantastic Sculptural Lamp By Michael

Fantastic Sculptural Lamp By Michael

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Great sculptural lamp in polished solid bronze circa 1970's From an edition of no more than 8

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base
Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base

Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base

Located in New York, NY

This graphic and casually elegant table lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1950. If

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Driftwood

sculptural 20th century design La Borne stoneware ceramic table lamp 1970
sculptural 20th century design La Borne stoneware ceramic table lamp 1970

sculptural 20th century design La Borne stoneware ceramic table lamp 1970

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne 20th century design sculptural stoneware ceramic table lamp Brown sculptural form

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Scandinavian Teak & Brass Table Lamp
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Scandinavian Teak & Brass Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Scandinavian Teak & Brass Table Lamp

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous teak with brass accents in a tall stately style. New wiring with a double cluster. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oiled Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Oiled Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Oiled Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of oiled walnut and brass Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Measures: Standing 34" H (including

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Rarity: Pair of 19th Century Italian Lion Paw Table Lamps
Sculptural Rarity: Pair of 19th Century Italian Lion Paw Table Lamps

Sculptural Rarity: Pair of 19th Century Italian Lion Paw Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of Italian Bronze and Wood Table Lamps with Lion Paw Bases, 19th Century A rare and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by FA. W. Johansson, Sweden
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by FA. W. Johansson, Sweden

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by FA. W. Johansson, Sweden

By FA. W. Johansson, Orrefors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp with a new black shade, made of hand

Category

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

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Mid-Century Giant Sculptural Wood Table Lamps
A Pair of Mid-Century Giant Sculptural Wood Table Lamps

A Pair of Mid-Century Giant Sculptural Wood Table Lamps

Located in PARIS, FR

A rare pair of large brutalist table lamps sculpted in wood, probably ebony, a beautiful work of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Teak Table Lamp with Tripod Iron Base
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Teak Table Lamp with Tripod Iron Base

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Teak Table Lamp with Tripod Iron Base

By Aldo Londi

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage sculptural accent table lamp in teak circa 1960's. This unique piece features a weighted

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Laurameroni "Table Lamp MA 20" Modern Sculptural Lamp in brass by M. Anderson
Laurameroni "Table Lamp MA 20" Modern Sculptural Lamp in brass by M. Anderson

Laurameroni "Table Lamp MA 20" Modern Sculptural Lamp in brass by M. Anderson

By Laurameroni

Located in Monza, IT

Table lamp with black nickel-plated brass structure and burnished brass lampshade. The simple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of sculptural plexiglass swirl lamps
Pair of sculptural plexiglass swirl lamps

Pair of sculptural plexiglass swirl lamps

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Unknown designer, newly rewired table lamps in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Pierre Cardin for Laurel Brass and Sculptural Lucite Table Lamp
Pierre Cardin for Laurel Brass and Sculptural Lucite Table Lamp

Pierre Cardin for Laurel Brass and Sculptural Lucite Table Lamp

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A definitive icon of 1970s Glamour and Postmodernism, this table lamp showcases the avant-garde

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Space Age ceramic table lamps by Hernández Cortés, Spain, 1970s
Sculptural Space Age ceramic table lamps by Hernández Cortés, Spain, 1970s

Sculptural Space Age ceramic table lamps by Hernández Cortés, Spain, 1970s

By Cerámicas BONDIA, Hispania CH

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Sculptural futurist ceramic table lamps, Spain, 1970s, set of 2. Both formed by a figurative style

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamps
Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamps

Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamps

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Pair of Scandinavian Modern lamps circa 1960s. This unique set features a sculptural solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Sculptural Swirled Clear Murano Glass Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Sculptural Swirled Clear Murano Glass Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Sculptural Swirled Clear Murano Glass Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in LA, CA

A stunning pair of Italian Murano glass table lamps from the 1970s, each composed of two handblown

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Marcello Fantoni Sculptural Metal Lamp
Marcello Fantoni Sculptural Metal Lamp

Marcello Fantoni Sculptural Metal Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Hanover, MA

A rare and extraordinary sculptured and patinated steel table lamp by celebrated Italian ceramist

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Curtis Jere Signed Flock of Seagulls Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp
Curtis Jere Signed Flock of Seagulls Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp

Curtis Jere Signed Flock of Seagulls Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp

By Curtis Jeré

Located in West Hartford, CT

Mid century Curtis Jere signed table lamp which features a sculpture of a flock of seagulls in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamps in Beech, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamps in Beech, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamps in Beech, Sweden, 1960s

By Markslöjd, Loro Piana

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking pair of table lamps was produced by Markslöjd in Kinna, Sweden, in the 1960s. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Quartz Crystal Table Lamp by Carole Stupell
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Quartz Crystal Table Lamp by Carole Stupell

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Quartz Crystal Table Lamp by Carole Stupell

By Carole Stupell

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional table lamp, designed by Carole Stupell in the mid-20th century, showcases a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

XXL Spanish Sculptural Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Liberty Shade
XXL Spanish Sculptural Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Liberty Shade

XXL Spanish Sculptural Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Liberty Shade

By Liberty of London, Amitābha Studio, Cerámicas BONDIA

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Oversize Mid-century Manises sculptural turquoise ceramic lamp, attributed to the Bondia workshop

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Interesting pair of driftwood lamps in great and unusual dark finish. Both lamps are in very good

Category

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

Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s

Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

A striking set of three textured glass table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Double Cone Brass Desk Table Lamp C1965
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Double Cone Brass Desk Table Lamp C1965

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Double Cone Brass Desk Table Lamp C1965

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic double lamp desk lamp with pierced brass shades that have wooden cones on top that serve

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large White Sculptural Ceramic Lamp
Large White Sculptural Ceramic Lamp

Large White Sculptural Ceramic Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large ceramic lamp. Rewired with double pull chain sockets.

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Sculptural Small Table Lamp, 1930's
French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Sculptural Small Table Lamp, 1930's

French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Sculptural Small Table Lamp, 1930's

Located in North Miami, FL

This original French Art Deco small table lamp has a sculptural three tiered triangular chrome base

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp

By Heifetz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp,, Retains original lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

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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.