Modern Sculptural Table Lamp by C. Jere for Laurel
Located in Danville, CA
Brutal style Brass and Torch cut Copper Table Lamp with Enameled metal base.
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Sculptural Table Lamp in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully crafted s-curved wood table lamp features a frosted glass globe and organic lines.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamp by Luxcraft C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular example of the fabulous & wild fifties. Created by Luxcraft inc of New York c1955, this fantastic lamp has been professionally restored in a mild and appropriate manner. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Imposing and Sculptural Table Lamp Signed by Georges Mathias
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Luminous sculpture more than a lamp, this amazing piece signed by Georges Mathias is a work of art. A one piece brass sculpture going both ways with a rock crystal in the middle d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Sculptural Table Lamp by Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous abstract sculptural lamp by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Designed by Italian architect Maurizio Tempestini. Rewired. 26" h to bottom of socket. 5" x 5" x 9" h ebonized wood base. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Sag Harbor Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Sag Harbor Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. FINISH - Parchment and matte-black dipped glaze - Antique brass fittings - Twisted black-cloth cord...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Sag Harbor Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
Sold|$1,200 / item
Sag Harbor Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Description: Handmade stoneware slab construction. Lamps are individually crafted and one of a kind. Finish: Parchment and Matte Black glaze. Antique brass fittings with dimmer s...
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Juliette Lamp Short, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
Sold|$1,100 / item
Juliette Lamp Short, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
DESCRIPTION Handmade stoneware slab construction with waffle texture. Lamps are individually crafted and one of a kind. FINISH Chalk White glaze with waffle texture. Antique brass...
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Sag Harbor Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
Sold|$1,500 / item
Sag Harbor Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
FINISH - Matte-black and bottle-green dipped glaze - Antique brass fittings - Twisted black-cloth cord - Full-range dimmer socket - Black-linen or off-white paper shade BULB 60-wa...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Salt Lake Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Handmade stoneware slab construction with waffle texture. Lamps are individually crafted and one of a kind. White, lead and ochre glaze. Antique brass fittings with braided black ...
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
New Preston Lamp, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Handmade stoneware slab construction. Lamps are individually crafted and one of a kind. Verdigris glaze. Antique brass fittings with braided black silk cord and off-white linen sh...
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sleek and striking Mid-Century Modern sculptural lamp featuring singular curved ribbon like metal piece mounted on top of cube metal black plinth base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Lamellar Wood, France, 1970s
Sold|$2,940 / set
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Lamellar Wood, France, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of large table lamps was produced in France in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Abstract Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of monumental abstract sculptural lamps by Laurel, in brass-toned cast metal, ca. 1960s. On walnut bases, with original harps and finials.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Brushed Steel Memphis Era Brushed Steel Sculptural Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural cut brushed steel circa the 1990s, freshly rewired lampshade is not included, original finial made for this lamp. incredible piece of art. Memphis postmodern design.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cut Steel
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps, Sig. Bertolani, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of table lamps on rectangular bases from which arise asymmetrical and bent bronze rods which form the shaft of the lamp. On the base the name "Bertolani" can be seen.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
American Modernism, Abstract and Sculptural Table Lamps, Marble, Fabric, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble table lamps by an unknown modernist designer. Produced in America, 1960s. Other American designers of the period include Vladimir Kagan, Isamu Noguchi, George Nakas...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Thira Lamp Extra Large, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Description Handmade Terracotta slab construction. Lamps are individually crafted and one of a kind. Finish Black Terra Sigillata glaze. Antique brass fittings, dimmer switc...
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Thira Lamp Extra Large, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
Sold|$1,200 / item
Thira Lamp Extra Large, Ceramic Sculptural Table Lamp by Dumais Made
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Description Handmade stoneware slab construction. Lamps are individually crafted and one of a kind. Finish Matte black glaze. Antique brass fittings, dimmer switch on socket...
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Silver Plated Valenti Style Bronze Deer or Stag Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Valenti style stag table lamp, unsigned. Fine mid century quality solid silvered plate on bronze sculpture most likely by the highly sought after Spanish artist Valenti. This sculptu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Wood and Brass Sculptural Table Lamp 1940s Dual Headed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunningly sculptural, wood and brass, dual headed table lamp, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Mid Century Modern Chrome & Glass Sculptural Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic pair of glass and chrome mid century modern table lamps having chrome bases with round silver chrome ball and sculptural glass on each side of central spheres. 20.5 h to...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Murano Iced Tubular Solid Glass Faceted Sculptural Table Lamp, 1960's
By Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural large faceted tubular glass table lamp hand crafted Murano, Italy 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Pair of French Midcentury Wrought Iron 'Sculptural' Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern table lamps in handwrought iron in the form of modern geometric sculptures utilizing the forms of a ball and circles. Initialled with artists ini...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculptural table lamp in steel and glass, collectible Mid-Century design
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a stunning and seldom seen table lamp, made in Italy in the early Seventies, at the dawn of the "Space Age" era. It is manufactured to a very high level of crafts...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sculptural Table Lamp with a Pyrite by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed in the 1970s by Belgian artist Willy Daro. Showing a pyritet in an abstract polish brass shape. One light. Signed by the artist.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pyrite, Brass
Rene Lalique Lady Victory Acrylic Art Deco Female Figural Sculptural Table Lamp
By René Lalique
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Rene Lalique Lady Victory Art Deco Female Figural Sculptural Acrylic Lamp. Not only is this a table lamp, it also acts as a piece of art.
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Ruspa Sculptural Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luci, Italy, 1968
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage and all original Ruspa table lamp by Gae Aulenti in white enameled metal and cast iron designed for Martinelli Luce in 1968.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Smoked Glass Sculptural Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special pair of round Biomorphic smoked glass table lamps designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condit...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Smoked Glass
Pair of Smoked Glass Sculptural Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special pair of round Biomorphic smoked glass table lamps designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condit...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Smoked Glass Sculptural Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special pair of round biomorphic smoked glass table lamps designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condit...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Smoked Glass
Pair of Smoked Glass Sculptural Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special pair of round Biomorphic smoked glass table lamps designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condit...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Smoked Glass
Pair of Smoked Glass Sculptural Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special pair of round Biomorphic smoked glass table lamps designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good conditio...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Custom Sculptural Table Lamps in the Style of Mauricio Tempestini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of contemporary abstract form lamps of painted steel with travertine marble bases, custom made in 2011 by noted Southern California metalsmith Laverne Carrol after a design by M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Sculptural Table Lamp “Fleur d’Or” by Michel Armand
By Michel Armand
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
It’s a very rare table lamp made of silvered bronze. This sculptural lamp is heavy and high quality made.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Black Lacquered Sculptural Table Lamps by Marianna von Allesch for RIMA
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular pair of sculptural plaster male and female table lamps by Marianna von Allesch for RIMA, NY.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Plaster, Lacquer
Danish Modern Sculptural Table Lamp in Solid Wood, Art Deco Style, ca 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative table lamp made in solid beech. A sculptural Art Deco style shape.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Beech
Danish Mid Century Sculptural Table Lamp in Cast Iron Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish early mid century sculptural / free form table lamp in cast iron produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Wood Sculptural Table Lamps in the Manner of Yasha Heifetz
By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of modernist sculptural carved wooden table lamps, one depicting birds in flight, the other dolphins in motion.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oriental Art Deco Sculptural Table Lamp with Pen Stand, Lady with Serpent, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Table Lamp with Pen Stand, depicting lady with oriental dress facing upwards while holding a snake. A charming table lamp from the 1920s. The woman kneels upon a black and ...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Lilly Pad Silvered Sculptural Table Lamp Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A wonderful likely custom-made lamp attributed to Curtis Jere featuring silver patinated stems and leaves rising from a square painted base and ending I stylized flowers. It includes...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France, 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is a beautiful Art glass work that could be, as the same time a sculpture a...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France, 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is an beautiful Art glass work, that could be, as the same time a sculpture...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Glass sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
He creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is a beautiful Art glass work, that could be, as the same time a sculpture a...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is an beautiful Art glass work, that could be, as the same time a sculpture...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France, 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is a beautiful Art glass work that could be, as the same time a sculpture a...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France, 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel. These piece has been made in 2009. This is a beautiful Art glass work that could be, as the same time a sculpture a...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Art Nouveau Period Nine-Light Sculptural Table Lamp, ca. 1900 Signed Sola
By Jean Sola
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptional example of art nouveau has the added pleasure of offering nine-light. Art nouveau is for the lover of beauty and nature. Easily our favourite style. Artist signed So...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Sculptural Rembrandt Table Lamp
Sold|$1,200
Sculptural Rembrandt Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural table lamp that plays on closed and open space.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair Of Sculptural Chromed Table Lamps By Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
PAIR of chromed metal sculptural table lamps on black enameled metal base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Walnut Sculptural Abstract Table Lamp
Sold|$1,450
Walnut Sculptural Abstract Table Lamp
By George Nakashima
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Walnut abstract sculptural table lamp. New socket and wiring.
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Italian Table Lamp
Sold|$1,400
Sculptural Italian Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculptural table lamp with white glass shade that fades to clear in the center.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
‘Nautilus’ Sculptural Table Lamp by Marika Carniti Bollea, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare sculptural lamp by Italian artist and designer Marika Carniti Bollea is a coveted piece from her limited body of work. Shaped in the form of a nautilus shell, the design ev...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Massive Modern White Sculptural Lamps
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Exciting large scale Sculptural Table Lamps from Sunset Mutual. Heavy incised and textured plaster design features a geometric design on the waisted tapering columnar form.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
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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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2024To 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023There 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, 2023To 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, 2024The 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, 2024To 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.
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