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Postmodern Zen Table Lamps by Sergi & Oscar Devesa for Metalarte, 1984
Postmodern Zen Table Lamps by Sergi & Oscar Devesa for Metalarte, 1984

Postmodern Zen Table Lamps by Sergi & Oscar Devesa for Metalarte, 1984

By Metalarte

Located in Valencia, Valencia

Iconic and sculptural pair of Postmodern Zen table lamps designed in Barcelona, Spain in 1984 by the Devesa Brothers, Sergi and Oscar for Metalarte.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alfiere Table Lamp For Stilnovo, 1979 Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino, Lomazzi
Alfiere Table Lamp For Stilnovo, 1979 Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino, Lomazzi

Alfiere Table Lamp For Stilnovo, 1979 Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino, Lomazzi

By Stilnovo, Donato D’Urbino, Jonathan de Pas, Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Here is an iconic Alfiere Table Lamp by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Stilnovo, Italy, 1979 A sculptural and highly collectible "Alfiere" table lamp, designed ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Daniel Rybakken Contemporary Sculptural Desk Light in Glass and Aluminium
Daniel Rybakken Contemporary Sculptural Desk Light in Glass and Aluminium

Daniel Rybakken Contemporary Sculptural Desk Light in Glass and Aluminium

By Daniel Rybakken and J. Hill's Standard 1

Located in Ballyduff, IE

The secant project Together with a mobile installation, the Secant project includes a wall, floor and table light and was presented at Palazzo Litta and Spazio Rossana Orlandi dur...

Category

2010s Irish Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Brass Detailing by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1970
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Brass Detailing by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1970

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Brass Detailing by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1970

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With their almost sculptural form, these Tommaso Barbi table lamps serve as artful masterpieces that seamlessly blend function and design, creating a personalized ambiance that refle...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Coba" Blown Glass Table Lamp by R. Pamio & R. Toso for Leucos, 1982
"Coba" Blown Glass Table Lamp by R. Pamio & R. Toso for Leucos, 1982

"Coba" Blown Glass Table Lamp by R. Pamio & R. Toso for Leucos, 1982

By Leucos Design Lab, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully sculptural mold-blown glass table lamp designed by architects Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Venetian glass lighting company Leucos in 1982.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Red Venus Murano Glass Lamps
Red Venus Murano Glass Lamps

Red Venus Murano Glass Lamps

Unavailable|$2,950 / set

Red Venus Murano Glass Lamps

Located in Little Rock, AR

Venus sculptural Murano glass table lamps in CRIMSON with GOLD inclusions, hand blown into a mold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Lamps, Labeled "Angelita"
Pair of Mid-Century Lamps, Labeled "Angelita"

Pair of Mid-Century Lamps, Labeled "Angelita"

Located in MEXICO CITY, CDMX

Sculptural Mexican Mid-Century table lamps, mahogany bases with original shades made with stitched textured parchment paper, that look astonished when they are on.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barnaba Lamps by Angelo Brotto
Pair of Barnaba Lamps by Angelo Brotto

Pair of Barnaba Lamps by Angelo Brotto

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Barcelona, ES

A pair of sculptural Barnaba table lamps designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Orange and Green Venus Murano Glass Lamps
Orange and Green Venus Murano Glass Lamps

Orange and Green Venus Murano Glass Lamps

Located in Little Rock, AR

VENUS sculptural Murano Glass table lamps in OCHER and OLIVE, handblown into a mold.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Pair of "Space Age Modern" Unisphere Lamps
Pair of "Space Age Modern" Unisphere Lamps

Pair of "Space Age Modern" Unisphere Lamps

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Unusual pair of sculptural unisphere table lamps. Cast in matte nickel.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1970s Stacked Hollywood Regency Lucite Lamps, a Pair
1970s Stacked Hollywood Regency Lucite Lamps, a Pair

1970s Stacked Hollywood Regency Lucite Lamps, a Pair

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of sculptural stacked Lucite table lamps, American, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Modern Small Velvet Sculptural Gorilla Orange Table or Floor Lamp
Modern Small Velvet Sculptural Gorilla Orange Table or Floor Lamp

Modern Small Velvet Sculptural Gorilla Orange Table or Floor Lamp

By Stefano Giovannoni, Qeeboo

Located in Origgio (VA), IT

Time has passed since its 1933 cinema debut: (King) Kong, the ferocious beast became a good hero when the feelings began to resurface, and, reluctantly abandoned the jungle, the city...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Gica Contra Table Lamp  Modern Sculptural Aluminum Lighting with Dimmable LED
Gica Contra Table Lamp  Modern Sculptural Aluminum Lighting with Dimmable LED

Gica Contra Table Lamp Modern Sculptural Aluminum Lighting with Dimmable LED

Located in București, RO

The Gica Contra Table Lamp is a striking sculptural piece, capturing the essence of its iconic floor lamp counterpart in a compact, table-friendly form.

Category

2010s Romanian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lampe De Table Kizu Large Black and White
Lampe De Table Kizu Large Black and White

Lampe De Table Kizu Large Black and White

Located in PARIS, FR

The Kizu table lamps in white and black marble. Composed of two bold sculptural forms, the Kizu table lamp displays a weightless balancing act.

Category

2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Maison Jansen Flower Floor Table Lamp Gilt Brass 1970s Charles Bagues
Sculptural Maison Jansen Flower Floor Table Lamp Gilt Brass 1970s Charles Bagues

Sculptural Maison Jansen Flower Floor Table Lamp Gilt Brass 1970s Charles Bagues

By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Rare and extraordinary French sculptural Maison Jansen flower table or floor lamp, Paris France, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

70's Italian Floor Lamp - Giuseppe Calonaci
70's Italian Floor Lamp - Giuseppe Calonaci

70's Italian Floor Lamp - Giuseppe Calonaci

By Giuseppe Calonaci

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A rare sculptural floor/table lamp, made in 1971 by Italian artist Giuseppe Calonaci.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Sophia Modern Sculptural Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated
Sophia Modern Sculptural Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated

Sophia Modern Sculptural Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated

By Another Human

Located in Firenze, IT

This sculptural chrome-plated table lamp will be sure to add character to any room.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rembrandt Sculptural Table Lamp
Rembrandt Sculptural Table Lamp

Rembrandt Sculptural Table Lamp

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Biomorphic sculptural table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Sculptural Table Lamp
Sculptural Table Lamp

Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sculptural Table Lamp with rolled steel body and hardwood base.

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Table Lamp
Sculptural Table Lamp

Sculptural Table Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Chicago, IL

This free form, sculptural table lamp was made by the Laurel Lamp Company.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Sculptural Table Lamp
Brass Sculptural Table Lamp

Brass Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass sculptural table lamp, original shade. Attributed to Barbier

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp By Laurel
Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp By Laurel

Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp By Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Brutalist sculptural table lamp by Laurel in Brass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Sculptural Table Lamp
Midcentury Sculptural Table Lamp

Midcentury Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A carved wood sculptural table lamp. France, circa 1970. Measures: With the shade: 66 cm tall by 41 cm diameter.

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Heavy Chrome Sculptural Table Lamp
Heavy Chrome Sculptural Table Lamp

Heavy Chrome Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in Geneva, CH

Heavy chromed steel sculptural table lamp ca.1970's Perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Laurel Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps
Laurel Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps

Laurel Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of sculptural table lamps by Laurel Lamp Company. 1970s brass-plated abstract giant brush strokes.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Table Lamps, circa 1965
Sculptural Table Lamps, circa 1965

Sculptural Table Lamps, circa 1965

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of hand built sculptural table lamps, circa 1965. Thin gauge welded metal construction.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Burl Wood Sculptural Table Lamp
Burl Wood Sculptural Table Lamp

Burl Wood Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic sculptural table lamp carved from burl wood. Has beautiful rich coloring and grain.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Burl

Frederick Weinberg Sculptural Table Lamp
Frederick Weinberg Sculptural Table Lamp

Frederick Weinberg Sculptural Table Lamp

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sculptural table lamp by Frederick Weinberg, circa late 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

French Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp
French Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp

French Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

French bronze sculptural table lamp with nice carved and articulated surface.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Black Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp
Black Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp

Black Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A black ceramic sculptural table lamp. Spain, 1980s. Measures: With the shade: 59 cm high by 35.5 cm diameter Lamp base only: 41 cm high by 15 cm diameter.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp
Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp

Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp. With incised decoration, of totem pole construction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp
Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp

Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bernard Rooke stoneware sculptural table lamp. With incised decoration, of totem pole construction

Category

Vintage 1970s British Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of cast brass sculptural table lamps
Pair of cast brass sculptural table lamps

Pair of cast brass sculptural table lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of cast brass sculptural table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian sculptural table lamp by Reggiani
Italian sculptural table lamp by Reggiani

Italian sculptural table lamp by Reggiani

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian sculptural table lamp by Reggiani with sculpted travertine base, chromed steel shade and bronze accents with one interior bulb.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Steel, Bronze

Pair of Fantoni ceramic sculptural table lamps
Pair of Fantoni ceramic sculptural table lamps

Pair of Fantoni ceramic sculptural table lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Fantoni ceramic sculptural table lamps with asian motif.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp, France, circa 1950
Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp, France, circa 1950

Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp, France, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Modernist sculptural table lamp, France, circa 1950. Unique metal lamp with original mica shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Curtis Jere Interlaced Sculptural Table Lamp
Curtis Jere Interlaced Sculptural Table Lamp

Curtis Jere Interlaced Sculptural Table Lamp

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A chromed metal Jere interlaced sculptural table lamp mounted on a satin black round wood base it still retains the original signed brass label " C Jere 71 ".

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950's Otto Guggenheim Sculptural Table Lamps
1950's Otto Guggenheim Sculptural Table Lamps

1950's Otto Guggenheim Sculptural Table Lamps

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1950's Sculptural Table Lamp designed by Otto Guggenheim Made in Brooklyn, New York Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps by Heifetz

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps by Heifetz

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of vintage sculptural table lamps by Heifetz of New York, with a wonderful glaze and subtle drippy colors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Sculptural table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
Sculptural table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

Sculptural table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Travertine and Brass Sculptural Table Lamps
Pair of Travertine and Brass Sculptural Table Lamps

Pair of Travertine and Brass Sculptural Table Lamps

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of Travertin and brass sculptural table lamps Total height 76 cm, base height 40cm

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel
Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel

Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large sculptural table lamps in chrome on ebonized bases by Laurel Lighting, American 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel
Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel

Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large sculptural table lamps in chrome on ebonized bases by Laurel Lighting, American 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps with Double Shade
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps with Double Shade

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps with Double Shade

By George Nakashima

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of sculptural table lamps constructed with mahogany wood and double shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany, Burlap

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Lucite, 1970s
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Lucite, 1970s

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Lucite, 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps in Lucite and chrome, American, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Table Lamp in the Style of Guariche
Sculptural Table Lamp in the Style of Guariche

Sculptural Table Lamp in the Style of Guariche

By Disderot, Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural table lamp with perforated shade and lucite diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps by Maurizio Tempestini
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps by Maurizio Tempestini

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps by Maurizio Tempestini

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of sculptural table lamps by Maurizio Tempestini. Manufactured in the 1970s in cast bronze.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere

By Jean Royère

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Chrome and Lucite
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Chrome and Lucite

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Chrome and Lucite

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps in polished chrome with lucite elements, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Exceptional Large Sculptural Table Lamp in Lucite and Chrome
Exceptional Large Sculptural Table Lamp in Lucite and Chrome

Exceptional Large Sculptural Table Lamp in Lucite and Chrome

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large and exceptional sculptural table lamp in thick Lucite and chrome, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps after Jean Royere

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps, after Jean Royere, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Illuminated Italian Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Illuminated Italian Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Illuminated Italian Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Illuminated Italian Art Glass sculptural table lamp. Clear and amber glass forms mounted on a chrome plated metal frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamps

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of sculptural table lamps constructed with solid mahogany wood and bronze accent details.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" Sculptural Table Lamp
Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" Sculptural Table Lamp

Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" Sculptural Table Lamp

By Frankart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Frankart "Spirit of Modernism" sculptural table lamp features a beautiful nude woman in the midst of the skyscraper dominating landscape of the city.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Sculptural Table Lamp by Stephen Bam for Maxray Japan
Sculptural Table Lamp by Stephen Bam for Maxray Japan

Sculptural Table Lamp by Stephen Bam for Maxray Japan

Located in London, GB

A sculptural table lamp in black powder coated steel depicting an abstract sitting figure by Stephen Bam for Maxray Japan.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.