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Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Table Lamp Model 40-013 ‘Lady’ by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Finland
Table Lamp Model 40-013 ‘Lady’ by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Finland

Table Lamp Model 40-013 ‘Lady’ by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Finland

By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Karis, Nyland

A sculptural Nordic table lamp defined by its slender proportions and refined material contrast

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Artisan Solid Wood Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Lighting for Living Room Nixie
Artisan Solid Wood Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Lighting for Living Room Nixie

Artisan Solid Wood Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Lighting for Living Room Nixie

By Karson Wu, Flowlight Design

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

surface and a subtle, inquisitive lean. By integrating the light apertures within the sculptural body

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in Forserum, SE

A sculptural 1950s table lamp, also mountable on the wall, crafted from solid brass with a painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Sculptural Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1950s
Sculptural Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1950s

Sculptural Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1950s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Lisse, NL

Pair of Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1950s. A refined and sculptural pair of

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Table Lamps Made from Moser Glass Decanters with 1970s String Shades
Pair of Table Lamps Made from Moser Glass Decanters with 1970s String Shades

Pair of Table Lamps Made from Moser Glass Decanters with 1970s String Shades

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking and sculptural pair of table lamps crafted from richly detailed Moser glass Turkish

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Complimentary Pr Table Lamps Philip Lloyd Powell New Hope Pa
Mid Century Modern Complimentary Pr Table Lamps Philip Lloyd Powell New Hope Pa

Mid Century Modern Complimentary Pr Table Lamps Philip Lloyd Powell New Hope Pa

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of complimentary sculptural walnut table lamps designed by Philip Lloyd Powell in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases
Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

also on shelves or fireplace mantels. Sculptural Chinoiserie urn table lamps with Victorian style

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brown 20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp by Bruno Hrdy La Borne
Brown 20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp by Bruno Hrdy La Borne

Brown 20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp by Bruno Hrdy La Borne

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Bruno hrdy 20th century design brown sculptural stoneware ceramic table lamp by Bruno Hrdy

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Tall Brutalist Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine by Luxus Sweden 1970
Pair of Tall Brutalist Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine by Luxus Sweden 1970

Pair of Tall Brutalist Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine by Luxus Sweden 1970

By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of tall sculptural brutalist Uno Kristiansson table lamps made of solid turned pine in Sweden

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Maison Charles Palm Table Lamp in Brass with Marbled Shade, France 1970’s
Maison Charles Palm Table Lamp in Brass with Marbled Shade, France 1970’s

Maison Charles Palm Table Lamp in Brass with Marbled Shade, France 1970’s

By Maison Charles

Located in Voorburg, NL

A striking and sculptural Maison Jansen Palm table lamp, circa 1970s, embodying the refined glamour

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of French 1960s Tim Orr Art Pottery Mid Century Table Lamps
Pair of French 1960s Tim Orr Art Pottery Mid Century Table Lamps

Pair of French 1960s Tim Orr Art Pottery Mid Century Table Lamps

By Tim Orr

Located in New York, NY

An excellent pair of French mid century sculptural art pottery table lamps by French Artist, Tim

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bulge Lines table lamp red Norihiko Terayama Sculptural lamp
Bulge Lines table lamp red Norihiko Terayama Sculptural lamp

Bulge Lines table lamp red Norihiko Terayama Sculptural lamp

By Norihiko Terayama

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bulge Lines: fluorescent lamp red This sculptural lighting is made of mainly a lot of wires bonded

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wire

Pair of Patinated Bronze Table Lamps, Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co
Pair of Patinated Bronze Table Lamps, Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co

Pair of Patinated Bronze Table Lamps, Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co

By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sculptural square hourglass-form bronze table lamps designed by Stewart Ross James for Hansen

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Danish Modern Holmegaard Dark Green Sculptural Tablelamp by Michael Bang 1970s
Danish Modern Holmegaard Dark Green Sculptural Tablelamp by Michael Bang 1970s

Danish Modern Holmegaard Dark Green Sculptural Tablelamp by Michael Bang 1970s

By Michael Bang, Holmegaard

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish mid-century sculptural hand-blown glass lamp designed by Michael Bang made by Holmegaard

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rockland Lamp
Rockland Lamp

Rockland Lamp

$1,250 / item

Rockland Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sculptural ceramic table lamp is both a functional light source and a vessel for personal curation. Designed

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade
1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade

1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, Tulip Base and ABS Shade

By Old Timer Ferrari

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This sculptural Italian table lamp dates to the 1970s and exemplifies the bold aesthetic of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Table Lamp by Hanns Hoffmann-Lederer for Heinz Hecht, 1950s, Germany
Exceptional Table Lamp by Hanns Hoffmann-Lederer for Heinz Hecht, 1950s, Germany

Exceptional Table Lamp by Hanns Hoffmann-Lederer for Heinz Hecht, 1950s, Germany

By Heinz Hecht, Hanns Hoffmann-Lederer

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lucite table lamp. Designed by Hanns Hoffmann-Lederer

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Travertine Lamp
Travertine Lamp

Travertine Lamp

Located in London, England

Sculptural Italian travertine table lamp. Tall pleasing form with super clean lines. Re-wired

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Antique " Good Night " Italy Alabaster Girl Sculpture Table Lamp by U. Stiaccini
Antique " Good Night " Italy Alabaster Girl Sculpture Table Lamp by U. Stiaccini

Antique " Good Night " Italy Alabaster Girl Sculpture Table Lamp by U. Stiaccini

By Umberto Stiaccini

Located in Lisse, NL

, Florence circa 1910. This beautiful and truly elegant, sculptural table or desk lamp is another one of

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Rope Table Lamps in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1980s France
Pair of Rope Table Lamps in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1980s France

Pair of Rope Table Lamps in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1980s France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural pair of table lamps in twisted rope in the style of French designers Adrien Audoux and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Rope

Large metal 'MT' Table / Floor Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli for Sirrah, Italy 1969
Large metal 'MT' Table / Floor Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli for Sirrah, Italy 1969

Large metal 'MT' Table / Floor Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli for Sirrah, Italy 1969

By Giancarlo Mattioli, Sirrah

Located in Echt, NL

Striking and sculptural ‘MT’ table or floor lamp, designed in 1969 by the renowned Italian

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp Vintage Glass Leaves and Brass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1970s
Table Lamp Vintage Glass Leaves and Brass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1970s

Table Lamp Vintage Glass Leaves and Brass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors 1970s

By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Located in Bastogne, BE

This sculptural Hollywood regency style table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund for the Swedish

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine with Patina by Luxus Sweden
Pair of Tall Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine with Patina by Luxus Sweden

Pair of Tall Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine with Patina by Luxus Sweden

By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

A pair of tall sculptural Uno Kristiansson table lamps made of solid turned pine, Sweden 1970s

Category

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

Materials

Metal

A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy
A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy

A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy

By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Nucleo, Sormani

Located in Arosio, IT

Low-voltage, modular, sculptural triangular table lamp in wood and stainless steel with two lights

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Magnets

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair Table Lamps in Frosted Glass and Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair Table Lamps in Frosted Glass and Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pair Table Lamps in Frosted Glass and Brass

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare pair of exquisite table lamps with sculptural hourglass shaped

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A POP POST-MODERN Lucite TABLE LAMP by MARIE-CLAUDE DE FOUQUIERES France 1970
A POP POST-MODERN Lucite TABLE LAMP by MARIE-CLAUDE DE FOUQUIERES France 1970

A POP POST-MODERN Lucite TABLE LAMP by MARIE-CLAUDE DE FOUQUIERES France 1970

By Marie-Claude de Fouquieres

Located in PARIS, FR

DESCRIPTION: An exceptional and sculptural monolythic table lamp or night light, Post-Modernist

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Sunset Medium Lamp
Sunset Medium Lamp

Sunset Medium Lamp

$6,585 / item

Sunset Medium Lamp

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Sunset collection of striking sculptural lamps, this table lamp will make a statement

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chrome Trojan Horse Head Lamps / Equestrian Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Chrome Trojan Horse Head Lamps / Equestrian Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Chrome Trojan Horse Head Lamps / Equestrian Lamps - a Pair

Located in Elkton, MD

This stunning pair of table lamps features sculptural horse-head designs in polished chrome atop

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brazilian rock crystal lamp pair
Brazilian rock crystal lamp pair

Brazilian rock crystal lamp pair

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of sculptural rock crystal table lamps with brass accents. These lamps feature stacked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Brass

Mid Century Modern, Pair of Table Lamps in style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
Mid Century Modern, Pair of Table Lamps in style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s

Mid Century Modern, Pair of Table Lamps in style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This sculptural pair of table lamps embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship associated with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

XXL Bi-Color Table Lamp in Chrome and Brass in Style of Willy Rizzo / Romeo Rega
XXL Bi-Color Table Lamp in Chrome and Brass in Style of Willy Rizzo / Romeo Rega

XXL Bi-Color Table Lamp in Chrome and Brass in Style of Willy Rizzo / Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo

Located in Cork, IE

reinterpretation of what a table lamp should look like. As mesmerizing as a print by Escher, the reflective brass

Category

Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Italian Stacked Sphere Metal Lamps
Vintage Italian Stacked Sphere Metal Lamps

Vintage Italian Stacked Sphere Metal Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A chic and sculptural pair of table lamps featuring a striking stacked orb design in glossy white.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Boho Stacked Branch Lamp
Vintage Boho Stacked Branch Lamp

Vintage Boho Stacked Branch Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring the serenity of nature indoors with this sculptural vintage stacked wood table lamp. A

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Munega Lamp by Vistosi, C. 1960
Munega Lamp by Vistosi, C. 1960

Munega Lamp by Vistosi, C. 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural “Munega” table lamp by Vistosi, dating to circa 1960. Executed in hand-blown Murano

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Side Table Handmade Stoneware Blue
Ceramic Side Table Handmade Stoneware Blue

Ceramic Side Table Handmade Stoneware Blue

Located in Braga, PT

over the creative process. From sculptural table lamps to custom furniture and statement pieces, our

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Stoneware

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade

Located in Antwerp, BE

An early 20th century sculptural table lamp, hand-carved in wood, retaining its rare original

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lamp table spiral twist Brass Plated Silver designed by Natalia Criado

Lamp table spiral twist Brass Plated Silver designed by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural Table Lamp Crafted From Silver-Plated Brass, Featuring A Striking Composition Of

Category

2010s Italian Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Hand Painted Parrot Lamps with Grass Shades
Hand Painted Parrot Lamps with Grass Shades

Hand Painted Parrot Lamps with Grass Shades

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and whimsical pair of vintage table lamps featuring sculptural parrot figures integrated

Category

Early 2000s Thai Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Pair of Palm wood Art Deco Style lamps
Pair of Palm wood Art Deco Style lamps

Pair of Palm wood Art Deco Style lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco–style table lamps with sculptural palm‑wood bases and wide, conical shades. Each

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Palmwood

Vintage Italian Swirl Glass Egg Lamp After Murano
Vintage Italian Swirl Glass Egg Lamp After Murano

Vintage Italian Swirl Glass Egg Lamp After Murano

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sculptural Italian table lamp captures the ethereal beauty of Mid-Century Modern design with

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Acrylic "King Sun" Light
Acrylic "King Sun" Light

Acrylic "King Sun" Light

By Giovanni Bassi, New Lamp, Gae Aulenti

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and sculptural table or floor lamp, made in Italy circa 1968, distinguished by its

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ceramic table lamps. These sculptural pieces feature a sophisticated palette of deep teal and cream

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

1970s Italian Travertine Lamp by Fratelli Manelli
1970s Italian Travertine Lamp by Fratelli Manelli

1970s Italian Travertine Lamp by Fratelli Manelli

By Fratelli Manelli

Located in London, London

A sculptural Italian table lamp dating from the 1970s, attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, featuring a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Gypsy Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Gypsy Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Gypsy Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pair of Hollywood Regency table lamps. These sculptural fixtures feature matte black ceramic busts of

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Pair of Christopher Guy Style Tortoiseshell Lacquer Spiral Polyhedron Lamps
Pair of Christopher Guy Style Tortoiseshell Lacquer Spiral Polyhedron Lamps

Pair of Christopher Guy Style Tortoiseshell Lacquer Spiral Polyhedron Lamps

By Christopher Guy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

striking pair of sculptural modern table lamps inspired by the dramatic geometric vocabulary associated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

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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 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 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.