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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

Sculptural Ceramic Graham Table Lamp in Matte Green Glaze with Linen Shade
Sculptural Ceramic Graham Table Lamp in Matte Green Glaze with Linen Shade

Sculptural Ceramic Graham Table Lamp in Matte Green Glaze with Linen Shade

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural Handcrafted Ceramic Graham Table Lamp with Linen Shade This one-of-a-kind ceramic lamp

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Sculptural French Oak Table Lamp with Barley Twist Stem and Linen Shade, 1950s
Sculptural French Oak Table Lamp with Barley Twist Stem and Linen Shade, 1950s

Sculptural French Oak Table Lamp with Barley Twist Stem and Linen Shade, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking, generously sized table lamp was produced in France in the 1950s. The sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Oak

Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A sculptural and fully adjustable chrome floor lamp, Italy, 1960s. This rare Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Mid-Century Glazed Terracotta Lamp
Sculptural Mid-Century Glazed Terracotta Lamp

Sculptural Mid-Century Glazed Terracotta Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sculptural lamp of rough glazed terracotta California Studio Pottery on a conforming painted wood

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Mid Century Crramic Lamp
Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Mid Century Crramic Lamp

Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Mid Century Crramic Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking sculptural, ceramic lamp by Yasha Heifetz, defined by its tall architectural form and

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Sculptural Jacob Bang Scaled Ceramic Table Lamp
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Sculptural Jacob Bang Scaled Ceramic Table Lamp

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Sculptural Jacob Bang Scaled Ceramic Table Lamp

By Jacob Bang, Paul Laszlo

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Intricately etched, the lamp body attributed to Danish artist/potter Jacob Bang for Hegnetslund

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Sculptural Ceramic Black and White Lamp
Bespoke Sculptural Ceramic Black and White Lamp

Bespoke Sculptural Ceramic Black and White Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Bespoke Sculptural Ceramic Black and White Lamp by Shizue Imai. The Height of the ceramic base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Off-White and Gold Ceramic Urn Table Lamp, West Germany Pottery
Sculptural Off-White and Gold Ceramic Urn Table Lamp, West Germany Pottery

Sculptural Off-White and Gold Ceramic Urn Table Lamp, West Germany Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

West German pottery urn or baluster shaped table lamp with abstract geometric pattern is decorated

Category

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

Materials

Gold

Monumental Chapman Hollywood Regency Sculptural Lamps
Monumental Chapman Hollywood Regency Sculptural Lamps

Monumental Chapman Hollywood Regency Sculptural Lamps

By Dorothy Draper, Tony Duquette, Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Amazing pair of monumental tall table lamps with original blue Chapman paper labels. Features

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Sculptural, Contemporary Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue Glass
Sculptural, Contemporary Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue Glass

Sculptural, Contemporary Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue Glass

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Il Punto la Bottega Brass Table Lamp with Umbrella Shade, Italy 1970s
Sculptural Il Punto la Bottega Brass Table Lamp with Umbrella Shade, Italy 1970s

Sculptural Il Punto la Bottega Brass Table Lamp with Umbrella Shade, Italy 1970s

By Il Punto la Bottega

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare table lamp was produced by Il Punto la Bottega in Italy in the 1970s. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Sculptural Bronze Lamp by Fernand Dresse
Rare Sculptural Bronze Lamp by Fernand Dresse

Rare Sculptural Bronze Lamp by Fernand Dresse

By Fernand Dresse

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice abstract bronze lamp signed Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps in Sculptural Leaf Form, 21th Century
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps in Sculptural Leaf Form, 21th Century

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps in Sculptural Leaf Form, 21th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A pair of Murano glass table lamps made in Italy. Each lamp is composed of four textured green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Fold Table Lamp, LED Sculptural Modern Light, Deep Sea/ Hermes Grey Marble
Fold Table Lamp, LED Sculptural Modern Light, Deep Sea/ Hermes Grey Marble

Fold Table Lamp, LED Sculptural Modern Light, Deep Sea/ Hermes Grey Marble

By Jonathan Ben-Tovim

Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria

, the Fold Table Lamp deploys folded aluminum fins to reflect an ambient glow forward and back. Two

Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Sculptural Hans Bergström Oak Table Lamp, Model 762, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s
Sculptural Hans Bergström Oak Table Lamp, Model 762, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s

Sculptural Hans Bergström Oak Table Lamp, Model 762, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s

By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Piero GIANEMILIO & Anna Monti “Luna” Table Lamp for Candle, Italy, circa 1970
Piero GIANEMILIO & Anna Monti “Luna” Table Lamp for Candle, Italy, circa 1970

Piero GIANEMILIO & Anna Monti “Luna” Table Lamp for Candle, Italy, circa 1970

By Anna Monti, G.P.A. Monti

Located in PARIS, FR

sculptural table lamp model “Luna” designed by Piero Gianemilio and Anna Monti, produced by Candle in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass with Brass Swedish Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass with Brass Swedish Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass with Brass Swedish Table Lamps

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian Art glass green lamps with brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Splash Form Crystal Table Lamp by Art Vannes
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Splash Form Crystal Table Lamp by Art Vannes

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Splash Form Crystal Table Lamp by Art Vannes

By Art Vannes

Located in New York, NY

This dynamic and energetic Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Splash Form Crystal Table Lamp is by

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Auguste Moreau Gilt Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set
Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Auguste Moreau Gilt Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set

Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Auguste Moreau Gilt Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Large Decorative Lamp Figural Art Nouveau "Monumental Antique German Art

Category

Antique 1860s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

End of God Sculptural Black Ceramic Table Lamps, Tribute to Lucio Fontana
End of God Sculptural Black Ceramic Table Lamps, Tribute to Lucio Fontana

End of God Sculptural Black Ceramic Table Lamps, Tribute to Lucio Fontana

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

"THE END OF GOD", Black egg light cuts sculptural black ceramic table lamp by Lorenzo Ciompi

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Origin of God Sculptural White Ceramic Table Lamp, Tribute to Lucio Fontana
Origin of God Sculptural White Ceramic Table Lamp, Tribute to Lucio Fontana

Origin of God Sculptural White Ceramic Table Lamp, Tribute to Lucio Fontana

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

"THE ORIGIN OF GOD", white egg light holes sculptural white ceramic table lamp by Lorenzo Ciompi

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Kähler Tall Sculptural Red Table Lamp by Allan Schmidt, Modern 1960s
Danish Kähler Tall Sculptural Red Table Lamp by Allan Schmidt, Modern 1960s

Danish Kähler Tall Sculptural Red Table Lamp by Allan Schmidt, Modern 1960s

By Nils Kähler, Søholm Stentøj, Herman August Kähler, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Tall sculptural ceramic table lamp designed by Danish ceramist Allan Schmidt. It's manufactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Carved Sculptural Green and Rust Organic Onyx Block Table Lamp, France, 1960s
Carved Sculptural Green and Rust Organic Onyx Block Table Lamp, France, 1960s

Carved Sculptural Green and Rust Organic Onyx Block Table Lamp, France, 1960s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

A table lamp made out of a block of onyx in the manner of JM Frank. Rewired. Organic textured

Category

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

Materials

Onyx

Sculptural Ceramic Emma Table Lamp w/Vellum Shade by Danny Kaplan Studio
Sculptural Ceramic Emma Table Lamp w/Vellum Shade by Danny Kaplan Studio

Sculptural Ceramic Emma Table Lamp w/Vellum Shade by Danny Kaplan Studio

By Danny Kaplan Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Emma table lamp is constructed by stacking slab-built ceramic bricks. Each brick is

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

HUGE Sculptural Danish Brutalist Style Table Lamp in Grey Earthen Colors 1970s
HUGE Sculptural Danish Brutalist Style Table Lamp in Grey Earthen Colors 1970s

HUGE Sculptural Danish Brutalist Style Table Lamp in Grey Earthen Colors 1970s

By Sejer Keramik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

HUGE mid-century brutalist style Danish ceramic table lamp made in the 1970s. The sculptural lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Copper and Brass Sculptural Cactus Floor Lamp
Copper and Brass Sculptural Cactus Floor Lamp

Copper and Brass Sculptural Cactus Floor Lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Excellent desert cactus floor lamp, handmade of copper and brass. Includes the original hide

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Trimble
Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Trimble

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Trimble

Located in Miami, FL

A rare pair of lamps by Trimble. Intriguing, beautiful and hunting design. These lamps are numbered

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Danish Søholm Sculptural Ufo Shaped Table Lamp with Dark Blue Glaze, 1960s
Danish Søholm Sculptural Ufo Shaped Table Lamp with Dark Blue Glaze, 1960s

Danish Søholm Sculptural Ufo Shaped Table Lamp with Dark Blue Glaze, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish Modern Sculptural ufo sharped table lamp made by Søholm Stentøj in the 1960s. It's decorated

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Sculptural Art Glass Murano Style Table Lamps, Black & White, 1960s, Set of 2
Sculptural Art Glass Murano Style Table Lamps, Black & White, 1960s, Set of 2

Sculptural Art Glass Murano Style Table Lamps, Black & White, 1960s, Set of 2

By Ars Murano, Orrefors

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This striking pair of 1970s art glass table lamps showcases the bold sculptural aesthetic and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass, Art Glass

Fantastic Sculptural Pair of Heifetz Lamps
Fantastic Sculptural Pair of Heifetz Lamps

Fantastic Sculptural Pair of Heifetz Lamps

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare, gorgeous pair of carved male and female lamps by Yasha Heifetz, circa 1950. Fabulous

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

'Zen' Table Lamp, Sculptural, Slate, Bronze Resin, Gold Leaf by Margit Wittig
'Zen' Table Lamp, Sculptural, Slate, Bronze Resin, Gold Leaf by Margit Wittig

'Zen' Table Lamp, Sculptural, Slate, Bronze Resin, Gold Leaf by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass

Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base

Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular white marble base and features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Eyeball Desk or Table lamp by Richard Sonneman
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Eyeball Desk or Table lamp by Richard Sonneman

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Eyeball Desk or Table lamp by Richard Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

while the eyeball lamp adjusts 380 degrees. In yellow paint, we also have 3 in white, all original.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Heyco, 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

Metal, Brass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard Large Midnight Blue Sculptural Glass Table Lamp 1970
Michael Bang for Holmegaard Large Midnight Blue Sculptural Glass Table Lamp 1970

Michael Bang for Holmegaard Large Midnight Blue Sculptural Glass Table Lamp 1970

By Orrefors, Michael Bang, Holmegaard, Kosta Boda

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Large Mid-century Danish sculptural hand blown glass lamp designed by Michael Bang and made by

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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