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Pair of Italian Art Pottery Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Art Pottery Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Art Pottery Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of ceramic Italian sculptural table lamps. They have a pitted crater like surface and great gilded wood bases.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Giltwood

Table Lamp Sculptural Hand Carved Limestone by Artist Albert Tormos
Table Lamp Sculptural Hand Carved Limestone by Artist Albert Tormos

Table Lamp Sculptural Hand Carved Limestone by Artist Albert Tormos

By Albert Tormos

Located in Chicago, IL

Albert Tormos French hand carved limestone sculptural table lamp, circa 1970 in the form of a quatrefoil.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Moderne Table Lamps
Pair of Moderne Table Lamps

Pair of Moderne Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of moderne sculptural table lamps, Italian, 1960's, with ebonized wood bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Brass Signature Table Lamps by Pierre Cardin
Pair of Mid Century Brass Signature Table Lamps by Pierre Cardin

Pair of Mid Century Brass Signature Table Lamps by Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage sculptural table lamps by Pierre Cardin with signature swirling brass bodies.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Sculptural Polished Walnut Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light
20th Century Italian Sculptural Polished Walnut Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light

20th Century Italian Sculptural Polished Walnut Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Light

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian sculptural table lamp with a new white round shade, made of handcrafted polished Walnut in good condition.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Sculptural Smoked Lucite & Chrome Table Lamp
1970s Sculptural Smoked Lucite & Chrome Table Lamp

1970s Sculptural Smoked Lucite & Chrome Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A seductive and sophisticated mid-century modern sculptural table lamp in chrome and dark gray smoked lucite.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Aimo Tukiainen, Sculptural/Brutalist Copper Table Lamp, 1960s
Aimo Tukiainen, Sculptural/Brutalist Copper Table Lamp, 1960s

Aimo Tukiainen, Sculptural/Brutalist Copper Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Sculptural table lamp designed Aimo Tukiainen in 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Metal

1970s French Michel Jaubert Bronze Table Lamp
1970s French Michel Jaubert Bronze Table Lamp

1970s French Michel Jaubert Bronze Table Lamp

By Michel Joubert

Located in London, GB

An abstract bronze sculptural table lamp by the French artist and sculptor Michel Jaubert with original shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Lucite Lamp
Karl Springer Lucite Lamp

Karl Springer Lucite Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed Karl Springer Lucite Sculptural Table Lamp with Original Finial.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

1970's Albert Tormos Limestone Table Lamp
1970's Albert Tormos Limestone Table Lamp

1970's Albert Tormos Limestone Table Lamp

By Albert Tormos

Located in Brecht, BE

Albert Tormos French hand carved limestone sculptural table lamp, circa 1970, by Vallauris artist Tormos in Saint Tropez, one single light bulb source in the interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Table Lamps in Lucite and Chrome by Laurel Lighting
Pair of Table Lamps in Lucite and Chrome by Laurel Lighting

Pair of Table Lamps in Lucite and Chrome by Laurel Lighting

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps with stacked chrome blocks encased in lucite by Laurel Lighting, American 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Articulated Prototype Table Lamp Attributed to Gio Ponti
Articulated Prototype Table Lamp Attributed to Gio Ponti

Articulated Prototype Table Lamp Attributed to Gio Ponti

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A very unusual, sculptural table lamp-prototype, possibly by Gio Ponti.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Torch Cut Steel Brutalist Table Lamp by Harry Balmer for  Laurel
Torch Cut Steel Brutalist Table Lamp by Harry Balmer for  Laurel

Torch Cut Steel Brutalist Table Lamp by Harry Balmer for Laurel

Located in Danville, CA

Very Large Scale Sculptural Table Lamp of Torch Cut Steel mounted on a enameled steel and Raw Brass Base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This impressive and exquisite Mid-Century Modernist sculptural table lamp features an overall abstract Brutalist form design that starts at the lamps exaggerated stylized geometric c...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Gigia Table Lamp - Piero de Longhi
Gigia Table Lamp - Piero de Longhi

Gigia Table Lamp - Piero de Longhi

By Piero de Longhi

Located in Forest, BE

Sculptural table lamp designed by Piero De Longhi for IBIS around 1975.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp
Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp

Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A stoneware sculptural table lamp. France, third quarter of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp attributed to Silas Seandel
Table Lamp attributed to Silas Seandel

Table Lamp attributed to Silas Seandel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Interesting sculptural table lamp attributed to Silas Seandel. Rectangular pieces of copper, steel, and brass create beautiful abstract shape.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass, Steel, Copper

Harry Bertoia Style Spray Table Lamp
Harry Bertoia Style Spray Table Lamp

Harry Bertoia Style Spray Table Lamp

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A metal wire spray sculptural table lamp in the manner of Harry Bertoia with chrome shafted and white frosted ball lamp shade mounted inside the spray on a black metal base which is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Table Lamps with Solid Lucite Blocks and Chrome Banding, 1970s
Pair of Table Lamps with Solid Lucite Blocks and Chrome Banding, 1970s

Pair of Table Lamps with Solid Lucite Blocks and Chrome Banding, 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps with solid Lucite blocks and chrome banding, American 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rougier Floral Lamps
Pair of Rougier Floral Lamps

Pair of Rougier Floral Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of Rougier Resin Flower lamps. Unique floral designs create a lighted sculptural table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful and sculptural table lamp features an asymmetric walnut wood body with four slim prongs and elegant polished brass accents, adding a modern glam to this lighting design.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Calder Table Lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1975
Calder Table Lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1975

Calder Table Lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1975

By Metalarte, Enrique Franch Miret

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural table lamp with a counterweight that can move in any direction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gae Aulenti "LA RUSPA" Lamp
Gae Aulenti "LA RUSPA" Lamp

Gae Aulenti "LA RUSPA" Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Aulenti"s sculptural table lamp with two rotating shades on a pivoting arm.

Category

Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp
Iron Owl Shaped Lamp

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A French, hammered iron sculptural table lamp shaped as an owl. Original patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Nice sculptural table lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Taccia Table Lamp by Achille Castiglioni
Taccia Table Lamp by Achille Castiglioni

Taccia Table Lamp by Achille Castiglioni

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Geneva, CH

Taccia sculptural table lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, circa 1962 Big glass dome laid on steel base, the dome can slide on the base to change the light orientation.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Table Lamp by Esa Fedrigolli
Italian Table Lamp by Esa Fedrigolli

Italian Table Lamp by Esa Fedrigolli

By Esa Fedrigolli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural table lamp designed by Esa Fedrigolli in Italy, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table lamp designed by Costantino Corsini & Giorgio Wiskemann for Stilnovo
Table lamp designed by Costantino Corsini & Giorgio Wiskemann for Stilnovo

Table lamp designed by Costantino Corsini & Giorgio Wiskemann for Stilnovo

By Wiskemann, C. Corsini, Stilnovo

Located in Madrid, ES

Sculptural table lamp designed by Costantino Corsini & Giorgio Wiskemann for Stilnovo, composed by three lights point with structure made in crome steel and base in lacquer metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Monumental And Spherical Italian Table Lamp By Vistosi
Monumental And Spherical Italian Table Lamp By Vistosi

Monumental And Spherical Italian Table Lamp By Vistosi

Located in North Miami, FL

This sculptural table lamp is a glowing orb. This piece by Vistosi features a pattern of incised white on white lines.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Rope Table Lamp in the Style of Audoux Minet
Rope Table Lamp in the Style of Audoux Minet

Rope Table Lamp in the Style of Audoux Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural table lamp in twisted rope in the style of French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Linen

Sirmos Attributed Pair of Table Lamps in Wood Grain Plaster with Lucite, 1970s
Sirmos Attributed Pair of Table Lamps in Wood Grain Plaster with Lucite, 1970s

Sirmos Attributed Pair of Table Lamps in Wood Grain Plaster with Lucite, 1970s

By Sirmos

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps in wood grain plaster with Lucite discs attributed to Sirmos, American, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Plaster

Michel Jaubert French Cast Bronze Sculptural Pair of Table Lamps Signed Jaubert
Michel Jaubert French Cast Bronze Sculptural Pair of Table Lamps Signed Jaubert

Michel Jaubert French Cast Bronze Sculptural Pair of Table Lamps Signed Jaubert

By Michel Jaubert

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair French cast bronze sculptural table lamps, signed M Jaubert, France, circa 1960-1970 Composed of a cast abstract bronze abstract organic sculpture on a black wood base.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Yasha Heifetz, Organic Table Lamps, Solid Oak, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Yasha Heifetz, Organic Table Lamps, Solid Oak, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Yasha Heifetz, Organic Table Lamps, Solid Oak, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of sizable sculptural table lamps. Design attributed to Yasha Heifetz.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table lamp in brass, design Uno Dahlén for Aneta, Scandinavian Modern
Table lamp in brass, design Uno Dahlén for Aneta, Scandinavian Modern

Table lamp in brass, design Uno Dahlén for Aneta, Scandinavian Modern

By Uno Dahlen, Aneta

Located in Stockholm, SE

This sculptural table lamp gives a beautiful, warm and cozy light.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps with Solid Lucite Blocks and Brass Banding, 1970s
Pair of Table Lamps with Solid Lucite Blocks and Brass Banding, 1970s

Pair of Table Lamps with Solid Lucite Blocks and Brass Banding, 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps with solid lucite blocks and brass banding, American, 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Table Lamp by Michel Jaubert
French Bronze Table Lamp by Michel Jaubert

French Bronze Table Lamp by Michel Jaubert

By Michel Jaubert

Located in Chicago, IL

A French bronze sculptural table lamp by Michel Jaubert. Signed on the back.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Illuminati" Bronze Lamp by Artist Adam Thomas Hebb
"Illuminati" Bronze Lamp by Artist Adam Thomas Hebb

"Illuminati" Bronze Lamp by Artist Adam Thomas Hebb

By Adam Thomas Hebb

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Studio crafted bronze and custom blown glass sculptural table lamp by Los Angeles based artist / designer Adam Thomas Hebb.

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Lamps Covered in Grass Cloth by Karl Springer
Pair of Lamps Covered in Grass Cloth by Karl Springer

Pair of Lamps Covered in Grass Cloth by Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large sculptural table lamps covered in grasscloth with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Art Table Lamp
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Art Table Lamp

Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Art Table Lamp

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in London, GB

A large sculptural table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for mazzega circa 1960 in blown iridescent Murano glass standing on a travertine base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sculptural Valencia Table Lamp by Javier Mariscal in Memphis Design, 1985, Spain
Sculptural Valencia Table Lamp by Javier Mariscal in Memphis Design, 1985, Spain

Sculptural Valencia Table Lamp by Javier Mariscal in Memphis Design, 1985, Spain

By BD Ediciones De Diseño, Javier Mariscal

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, sculptural table lamp or light object in Memphis Design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel, Sheet Metal

Van Teal Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps with Aluminum Shades, 1970s (Signed)
Van Teal Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps with Aluminum Shades, 1970s (Signed)

Van Teal Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps with Aluminum Shades, 1970s (Signed)

By Van Teal

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large artisan sculptural table lamps in solid Lucite with hand-spun brushed aluminum shades and hardware by Van Teal, American 1970s (signed “Van Teal” on bases).

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Whimsical & Sculptural Saucer Lamp Eames Style Milk Glass Shade
Mid Century Whimsical & Sculptural Saucer Lamp Eames Style Milk Glass Shade

Mid Century Whimsical & Sculptural Saucer Lamp Eames Style Milk Glass Shade

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Very unique Luxcraft mid century whimsical & sculptural table lamp. With a very cool Eames style saucer milk glass shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Curious Custom Industrial Laboratory Table Lamp
Large Curious Custom Industrial Laboratory Table Lamp

Large Curious Custom Industrial Laboratory Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large-scale, custom, scientific, industrial, sculptural, table lamp with exposed tubular bulbs inside and wiring outside of a large, rare laboratory vessel on a cast iron stand.

Category

Early 2000s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Pair of Claude Victor Boeltz Table Lamps
Pair of Claude Victor Boeltz Table Lamps

Pair of Claude Victor Boeltz Table Lamps

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in New York, NY

A great rare pair of 1970s French gilded bronze sculptural table lamps with malachite stones by artist, Claude Victor Boelts.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Gold

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Sidsel Keramik
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Sidsel Keramik

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Sidsel Keramik

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

This sculptural table lamp, made by Sidsel Keramik, is crafted from stoneware and finished with a distinctive green glaze.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

1970s "Pyrite" Sculpture Lamp by Willy Daro
1970s "Pyrite" Sculpture Lamp by Willy Daro

1970s "Pyrite" Sculpture Lamp by Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Brussels, BE

Plain brass sculptural table lamp presenting a large pyrite in the center.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pyrite, Brass

Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy, 1950s
Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy, 1950s

Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy, 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Marianne Starck Pair of Sculptural Turquoise and Brown Table Lamps
Danish Modern Marianne Starck Pair of Sculptural Turquoise and Brown Table Lamps

Danish Modern Marianne Starck Pair of Sculptural Turquoise and Brown Table Lamps

By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of Danish midcentury sculptural table lamps by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn made of turquoise blue glaze and dark brown clay.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

1970s Large Sculptural Tremaen Pottery Zennor Table Lamp by Peter Ellery
1970s Large Sculptural Tremaen Pottery Zennor Table Lamp by Peter Ellery

1970s Large Sculptural Tremaen Pottery Zennor Table Lamp by Peter Ellery

Located in London, England

A large Cornish Tremaen Pottery sculptural table lamp inc. a new shade from their Zennor range.

Category

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

Materials

Wire

Mid Century Sculpted Walnut & Inlaid Tile Table Lamps
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut & Inlaid Tile Table Lamps

Mid Century Sculpted Walnut & Inlaid Tile Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted from solid walnut wood, these sculptural table lamps feature an inlaid tile detail and a brass base that sits upon a wooden disk.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Sculptural Light Sculpture by Phillipe Jean
French Sculptural Light Sculpture by Phillipe Jean

French Sculptural Light Sculpture by Phillipe Jean

Located in Chicago, IL

French sculptural table lamp signed Phillipe Jean. Composed of lucite, chromed and brushed steel.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1970s Italian Cube Table Lamp by Leucos
1970s Italian Cube Table Lamp by Leucos

1970s Italian Cube Table Lamp by Leucos

By Leucos Design Lab

Located in Montclair, NY

A wonderful and sculptural table lamp by Italian lighting company Leucos, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Maison Jansen Mid Century French Brass Leaf Plant Table Lamp
Maison Jansen Mid Century French Brass Leaf Plant Table Lamp

Maison Jansen Mid Century French Brass Leaf Plant Table Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

Beautiful sculptural table lamp by the French design company Maison Jansen.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Coral Table Lamps
Pair of Coral Table Lamps

Pair of Coral Table Lamps

Sold|$4,950 / set

Pair of Coral Table Lamps

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Alluring pair of sculptural table lamps custom designed and crafted by F.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern 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, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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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.