Skip to main content

Sculptural Table Lamp

to
467
3,279
1,769
4,466
598
130
2,066
351
167
151
134
41
12
10
8
7
6
5
1
2
37
4,412
729
93
2,412
1,461
4
8
27
63
99
673
1,020
1,092
151
46
2,788
1,325
1,059
875
696
2,640
1,927
1,820
983
755
5,152
4,788
4,950
145
45
44
43
31
Sort By
Tall Brutalist Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Hagedorn-Olsen, Danish 1960s
Tall Brutalist Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Hagedorn-Olsen, Danish 1960s

Tall Brutalist Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Hagedorn-Olsen, Danish 1960s

By Asger Jorn, Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare very tall sized Danish Mid-century ceramic table lamp by Danish ceramist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seldom seen Sculptural Biomorphic wood and iron table lamp by Yasha Heifetz
Seldom seen Sculptural Biomorphic wood and iron table lamp by Yasha Heifetz

Seldom seen Sculptural Biomorphic wood and iron table lamp by Yasha Heifetz

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Sculptural Biomorphic wood and iron table lamp by Yasha Heifetz,, Amazing design,, Art

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Birgitte Due Madsen and Jonas Trampedach Moby 1 Khaki Table Lamp For Karakter
Birgitte Due Madsen and Jonas Trampedach Moby 1 Khaki Table Lamp For Karakter

Birgitte Due Madsen and Jonas Trampedach Moby 1 Khaki Table Lamp For Karakter

By Birgitte Due Madsen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

sculptural table lamp. Filled with intriguing contrasts, it balances a soft and comforting light with a

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Rubber

Sculptural "Bulb Moon" Glass Table Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960s
Sculptural "Bulb Moon" Glass Table Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960s

Sculptural "Bulb Moon" Glass Table Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in DE MEERN, NL

? Look no further than the vintage Glasshütte Bulb Moon table lamp. Crafted in the renowned German

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare sculptural lamp by Philippe Jean
Rare sculptural lamp by Philippe Jean

Rare sculptural lamp by Philippe Jean

By Philippe Jean

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

This is a very rare sculptural lamp signed Philippe Jean and numbered 214 / 300 Very nice condition

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze

Panorama Sculptural Sand and Stone Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Panorama Sculptural Sand and Stone Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions

Panorama Sculptural Sand and Stone Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions

Located in Geneve, CH

Panorama Sculptural Sand and Stone Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP

Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Copper

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

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

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne - 1970 Large abstract stoneware ceramic table lamp Original perfect condition Sold

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps
Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps

Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Custom pair of modern sculptural plaster lamps. These lamps are customizable. Please inquire. Lead

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Sculptural Bronze Lamp by Esa Fedrigolli
Sculptural Bronze Lamp by Esa Fedrigolli

Sculptural Bronze Lamp by Esa Fedrigolli

By Esa Fedrigolli

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Fantastic 1970s sculptural bronze table lamp. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century
Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century

Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century

Located in London, GB

Victoria plaster lamp by Victoria Ellis (commissioned by Simon Orrell Design) Height 35cm Width

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century
Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century

Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century

Located in London, GB

MAYA Plaster lamp by Victoria Ellis (commissioned by Simon Orrell Design) Height 44cm Width 20cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1970s Table Lamps by Luciano Frigerio for Banci Florence in Brass Sculptural
1970s Table Lamps by Luciano Frigerio for Banci Florence in Brass Sculptural

1970s Table Lamps by Luciano Frigerio for Banci Florence in Brass Sculptural

By Luciano Frigerio, Banci Firenze

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of striking table lamps designed by Luciano Frigerio (Italy, 1928–1999), circa 1970s. Each

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Marble Sculptural Lamp
19th Century Italian Marble Sculptural Lamp

19th Century Italian Marble Sculptural Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delightful sculptural lamp portraying a young woman and a child resting in a fountain; the child

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Sculptural Lamp
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Sculptural Lamp

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Sculptural Lamp

Located in London, GB

Viennese cold-painted bronze sculptural lamp Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 27cm, width 22cm

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elliptic sculptural lamp by Luc Bernard, 1974
Elliptic sculptural lamp by Luc Bernard, 1974

Elliptic sculptural lamp by Luc Bernard, 1974

Located in PAU, FR

Table lamp in very good original condition. Designed by the French designer Luc Bernard in 1974

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Welded Spikes Table Lamp Attributed to William Bowie
Pair of Sculptural Welded Spikes Table Lamp Attributed to William Bowie

Pair of Sculptural Welded Spikes Table Lamp Attributed to William Bowie

By William Bowie

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of circa 1970s sculptural lamps in the manner of William Bowie. The culture are incased in

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pop Sculptural Murano Glass Floor / Table Lamp, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Opaline
Pop Sculptural Murano Glass Floor / Table Lamp, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Opaline

Pop Sculptural Murano Glass Floor / Table Lamp, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Opaline

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Milano, IT

sculptural object in its own right. Preserved in very good conditions, the lamp even has the original switch

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Lamp in Chromed Metal, 1970s
Sculptural Lamp in Chromed Metal, 1970s

Sculptural Lamp in Chromed Metal, 1970s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculptural lamp in chromed metal, geometric and abstract shape. Hexagon base. French work

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950's sculptural wood table lamp in the style of Alexandre Noll
1950's sculptural wood table lamp in the style of Alexandre Noll

1950's sculptural wood table lamp in the style of Alexandre Noll

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Sculptural fruit wood table lamp in the style of Alexandre Noll France

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Fruitwood

Fold Table Lamp in Granite Stone Black Reflectors LED Sculptural Modern Light
Fold Table Lamp in Granite Stone Black Reflectors LED Sculptural Modern Light

Fold Table Lamp in Granite Stone Black Reflectors LED Sculptural Modern Light

By Jonathan Ben-Tovim

Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria

, the fold lamp reflects an ambient glow both forward and backward via two fins of folded aluminum. The

Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Pair Large Solid Bronze Sculptural Lamps
Pair Large Solid Bronze Sculptural Lamps

Pair Large Solid Bronze Sculptural Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large solid bronze sculptural lamps. The shades have bronze trim. Measures: 45.75H. Base

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural 'Savoy' Gold Leaf Table Lamps by Valerie Wade, Art Deco Inspired
Sculptural 'Savoy' Gold Leaf Table Lamps by Valerie Wade, Art Deco Inspired

Sculptural 'Savoy' Gold Leaf Table Lamps by Valerie Wade, Art Deco Inspired

By Valerie Wade

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

Gold Leaf

Sculptural, Contemporary New York, Table Lamp, dark Patina, 24ct  Gold Leaf
Sculptural, Contemporary New York, Table Lamp, dark Patina, 24ct  Gold Leaf

Sculptural, Contemporary New York, Table Lamp, dark Patina, 24ct Gold Leaf

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and features multiple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Gold Leaf

Curtis Jere Sculptural Hand Made Lamp
Curtis Jere Sculptural Hand Made Lamp

Curtis Jere Sculptural Hand Made Lamp

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Hand Made Lamp, by Curtis Jere, American, circa 1970s. It has a very Paul Evans

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Danish HAK Kähler Sculptural Purple Table Lamp by Carl Cunningham Cole 1960s
Danish HAK Kähler Sculptural Purple Table Lamp by Carl Cunningham Cole 1960s

Danish HAK Kähler Sculptural Purple Table Lamp by Carl Cunningham Cole 1960s

By Poul Erik Eliasen, Carl Cunningham Cole, Herman August Kähler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Sculptural Mid-century Danish table lamp made at the ceramic studio Kähler (HAK) by British

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Sculptural Travertine Table Lamp by Giuliano Cesari for Nucleo Sormani, 1971
Sculptural Travertine Table Lamp by Giuliano Cesari for Nucleo Sormani, 1971

Sculptural Travertine Table Lamp by Giuliano Cesari for Nucleo Sormani, 1971

By Giuliano Cesari, Nucleo

Located in Echt, NL

Beautiful travertine table lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Giuliano Cesari in 1971

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Pair of sculptural wood table lamp in the style Of Alexandre Noll
Pair of sculptural wood table lamp in the style Of Alexandre Noll

Pair of sculptural wood table lamp in the style Of Alexandre Noll

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Sculptural mahogany table lamps in the style of Alexandre Noll france Dimensions given

Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Blown Table Lamps Glashutte Limburg
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Blown Table Lamps Glashutte Limburg

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Blown Table Lamps Glashutte Limburg

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern hand blown glass table lamps by Glashette Limburg of Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Danish Art Nouveau High Sculptural Desk Table Lamp of Patinated Bronze
1920s Danish Art Nouveau High Sculptural Desk Table Lamp of Patinated Bronze

1920s Danish Art Nouveau High Sculptural Desk Table Lamp of Patinated Bronze

By Just Andersen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Monumental and impressive high Art Nouveau table lamp in the style of the danish designer Just

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Danish Modern Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s
Danish Modern Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s

Danish Modern Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s

By Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish mid-century ceramic table lamp by Danish ceramist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen (1929-2011). Made

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Sculptural Striped Murano Glass Lamp by Vistosi
Sculptural Striped Murano Glass Lamp by Vistosi

Sculptural Striped Murano Glass Lamp by Vistosi

By Vistosi

Located in Dallas, TX

This monumental two-piece Murano glass table lamp by Vistosi, circa 1950s, showcases a hand-blown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Small Sculptural "I" Ceramic Lamp, Smoke
Small Sculptural "I" Ceramic Lamp, Smoke

Small Sculptural "I" Ceramic Lamp, Smoke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Sculptural "I" Lamp, Smoke Materials: Glazed Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 10.25

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Mid-Century Open Form White Ceramic Table Lamp with Woven Sculptural Motifs
Mid-Century Open Form White Ceramic Table Lamp with Woven Sculptural Motifs

Mid-Century Open Form White Ceramic Table Lamp with Woven Sculptural Motifs

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

This materially exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Open Form White Ceramic Table Lamp W/Woven

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp

Located in Norwalk, CT

Very Palm Springs! Super glam. A sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic lamp, circa 1950s. Black and

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Two dramatic white ceramic table lamps in the shape of an elephant bust, sitting on a cool piece of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of 1950s Sculptural Italian Table Lamps – Solid Cast Brass Masterpiece
Rare Pair of 1950s Sculptural Italian Table Lamps – Solid Cast Brass Masterpiece

Rare Pair of 1950s Sculptural Italian Table Lamps – Solid Cast Brass Masterpiece

By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio

Located in Milano, IT

A rare pair of sculptural Italian table lamps, dating back to the 1950s/60s. Their striking

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Halo brass table lamps by Ango, a modern sculptural jewel like lighting
Halo brass table lamps by Ango, a modern sculptural jewel like lighting

Halo brass table lamps by Ango, a modern sculptural jewel like lighting

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

Halo is a precious table lamp in brass finish with a double layer of unique hand-welded technique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair P. Sanfilippo California Modern Sculptural Black & White Table Lamps, 1950s
Pair P. Sanfilippo California Modern Sculptural Black & White Table Lamps, 1950s

Pair P. Sanfilippo California Modern Sculptural Black & White Table Lamps, 1950s

By P. Sanfilippo

Located in Bainbridge, NY

California Contemporary pair of Incised Black & White Table Lamps by P. Sanfillipo. Featuring an

Category

Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Pair of Sculptural Modernist Handblown Murano Gold Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Modernist Handblown Murano Gold Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Modernist Handblown Murano Gold Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Volcanic Lava Pottery Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Volcanic Lava Pottery Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Volcanic Lava Pottery Table Lamps

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Volcanic Lava Pottery table lamps in varied

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Original Laurel Lamp Company Wood Sculptural Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Original Laurel Lamp Company Wood Sculptural Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Original Laurel Lamp Company Wood Sculptural Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These monumental table lamps from the esteemed Laurel Lamp Company are a tour de force of Mid

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood
Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood

Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Miami, FL

Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood Offered for sale is a

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sculptural Brass Spiral Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Brass Spiral Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Brass Spiral Lamps

$950Sale Price / set|36% Off

Pair of Sculptural Brass Spiral Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of sculptural brass spiral lamps, American, circa 1950s. Constructed of patinated brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Sculptural Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Sculptural Table Lamp?

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

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sculptural Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.