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Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp France 1970
Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp France 1970

Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp France 1970

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Huge sculptural limestone table lamp from the seventies, South of France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Sculptural Banci "Sweet Corn" table lamp
Sculptural Banci "Sweet Corn" table lamp

Sculptural Banci "Sweet Corn" table lamp

By Banci

Located in Milan, IT

A sculptural "Sweet corn" Banci of Florence table lamp Original label

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

Pair of Sculptural lucite table lamps
Pair of Sculptural lucite table lamps

Pair of Sculptural lucite table lamps

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of lucite table lamps in thick sculptural form, shades not included

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Sculptural Lacquered Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Lacquered Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Lacquered Table Lamps

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sculptural lacquered table lamps in the manner of Brancusi, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural pair of brass table lamps on black and clear lucite bases with new custom silk shades.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Abstract Table Lamp By Heifetz
Sculptural Abstract Table Lamp By Heifetz

Sculptural Abstract Table Lamp By Heifetz

By Heifetz

Located in Tarrytown, NY

A 1950's sculptural abstract table lamp signed Heifetz. Height measurement below is from top of finial to base.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp.
White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp.

White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp.

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent shape and white glazed finish to this tall sculptural ceramic table lamp. Brass harp and socket.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Sculptural Mid Century Brass Table Lamp
Sculptural Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

Sculptural Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

By Constantin Brancusi 2

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible sculptural brass table lamp from the 1950s. Reminiscent of mid-century sculpture by Constantin Brancusi or Barbara Hepworth.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel table lamp with sculptural base
Laurel table lamp with sculptural base

Laurel table lamp with sculptural base

Located in Highland, IN

This uncommon Laurel table lamp in brass and stainless steel has a very evocative and sensuous sculptural base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Sculptural Studio Large Ceramic Table Lamp
Sculptural Studio Large Ceramic Table Lamp

Sculptural Studio Large Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sculptural studio ceramic table lamp circa late 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Sculptural French Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Sculptural French Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s

Sculptural French Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Unique sculptural French ceramic table lamp by Jacques de Roubaix, France 1960s.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Sculptural Italian Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s
Sculptural Italian Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s

Sculptural Italian Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s

By Artemide

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Italian chrome table lamp from the 1960s. It's an astoundingly Minimalist design yet manages to exude a very sculptural and architectural presence.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sculptural Brushed Steel Table Lamp, 1970s
Sculptural Brushed Steel Table Lamp, 1970s

Sculptural Brushed Steel Table Lamp, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Geneva, CH

Superb 1970's sculptural brushed steel table lamp. The little metal rods can slide throught the central stem to create differents shapes.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Chapman Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Chapman Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

Chapman Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD...Wonderful table lamp depicting three elephant's shoulder to shoulder equidistant around the lamp in sculptural bronze.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Goldtone Table Lamp USA 1940s
Sculptural Goldtone Table Lamp USA 1940s

Sculptural Goldtone Table Lamp USA 1940s

Located in Norwalk, CT

So glam! Finely crafted sculptural lamp with heavy weighted base and original glass globe. Note matching finial. Super quality and great size and presence.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Harry Balmer Sculptural Ribbon Table Lamp
Harry Balmer Sculptural Ribbon Table Lamp

Harry Balmer Sculptural Ribbon Table Lamp

By Harry Balmer

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Artistic metal sculptural ribbon lamp designed by Harry Balmer. The weathered oiled finish with lamp with a black cube base. The shade is for photographic purposes only and not inclu...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Danish Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Danish Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Danish Table Lamps

By George Tanier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Twisted Walnut Sculptural Base Table Lamp
Twisted Walnut Sculptural Base Table Lamp

Twisted Walnut Sculptural Base Table Lamp

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice twisted walnut base table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Wood Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Wood Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Wood Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Eucalyptus table lamps with brass hardware, Shades not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pair of Walnut Table Lamps
Sculptural Pair of Walnut Table Lamps

Sculptural Pair of Walnut Table Lamps

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of tall Kagan style walnut and brass table lamps complimented beautifully by linen shades.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural lamp
Sculptural lamp

Sculptural lamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Sculptural lamp in Silver Bronze

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Pr. Sculptural Chrome Modernist Table Lamps
Pr. Sculptural Chrome Modernist Table Lamps

Pr. Sculptural Chrome Modernist Table Lamps

By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Pair of chrome table lamps having interlocking curved elements with white interiors. Each lamp features an inner socket, and an upper socket. The white paint finish one one lamp has ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, Franck Chartrain
Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, Franck Chartrain

Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, Franck Chartrain

By Franck Chartrain

Located in Paris, FR

This beautiful table lamps is handmade by Franck Chartrain, a famous French Artist-Designer. The cubic base is in polished bronze, engraved by hand, with a tubular top. Lampshade not...

Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Limed Oak Table Lamps, 1950s
Sculptural Limed Oak Table Lamps, 1950s

Sculptural Limed Oak Table Lamps, 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

Set of sculpted table lamps in limed oak, featuring polished marble stand and brass accents. Completely rewired and ready for use, new white linen shades included. Other designers...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sculptural Hammered Murano Glass Table Lamps
Sculptural Hammered Murano Glass Table Lamps

Sculptural Hammered Murano Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of contemporary table lamps made in the "Sommerso" technique and then hammered to create the frosted and faceted texture. The glass at the center is amber in color. Each current...

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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Pair Italian Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps
Pair Italian Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps

Pair Italian Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD AUG 2010 Sculpted and shaped walnut define these tall columnar form Italian table lamps. Each with bullnose socle walnut base and four wave carved slats to the top walnut cap. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair Sculptural Cypress Root Table Lamps
Pair Sculptural Cypress Root Table Lamps

Pair Sculptural Cypress Root Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural creations, these lamps appear as abstract sculptures. Both are made from cypress "knees," the root outgrowths that cypress trees develop in wetlands. To complete the organi...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair Sculptural Cypress Root Table Lamps
Pair Sculptural Cypress Root Table Lamps

Pair Sculptural Cypress Root Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural creations, these lamps appear as abstract sculptures. Both are made from cypress "knees," the root outgrowths that cypress trees develop in wetlands. To complete the organic ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Rough Alabaster Sculptural Goblet Table Lamp
Rough Alabaster Sculptural Goblet Table Lamp

Rough Alabaster Sculptural Goblet Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Pair of rough edge goblet lamps. Made from alabaster slabs, these raw edge lamps feature a hand stippled textured stem and give a subtle ambient light. PAT tested with new UK plug...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Large sculptural cast aluminum table lamp.
Large sculptural cast aluminum table lamp.

Large sculptural cast aluminum table lamp.

Located in Dallas, TX

A very well made cast aluminum lamp with matching finial. The sculpture is signed.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Mid Century Sculptural Mahogany Table Lamp
Mid Century Sculptural Mahogany Table Lamp

Mid Century Sculptural Mahogany Table Lamp

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage solid mahogany accent lamp, circa 1960s. Features a three-way switch mechanism and brass hardware. Shade is not included.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Sculptural Brass Table Lamps by Laurel
Sculptural Brass Table Lamps by Laurel

Sculptural Brass Table Lamps by Laurel

By Laurel

Located in Chicago, IL

Brutalist torch cut brass sculpture lamps by Laurel Lighting, circa 1960s. As these were handmade, no two are exactly the same. They have slightly different tones to the patina, as n...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Polished Metal Table Lamp
Pair of Sculptural Polished Metal Table Lamp

Pair of Sculptural Polished Metal Table Lamp

Located in Stratford, CT

Sculptural polished metal table lamps, priced as a pair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Large Sculptural Copper Table Lamp 1960's
Large Sculptural Copper Table Lamp 1960's

Large Sculptural Copper Table Lamp 1960's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Imposing large sculptural copper table lamp on a black marble base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Copper

A Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps
A Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps

A Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Sculptural Brass Table Lamps American Period: 20th c

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by Hansen Lighting
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by Hansen Lighting

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by Hansen Lighting

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps, chocolate brown with white ridges, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's Each lamp has 3 bulbs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural, Etched Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural, Etched Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural, Etched Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sculptural brass tables lamps composed of a series of etched disk elements.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Sculptural White Plaster Table Lamp
Mid Century Sculptural White Plaster Table Lamp

Mid Century Sculptural White Plaster Table Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Special, unusual sculptural and geometric plaster table lamp. Re-wire for USA with UL approved parts.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Large Sculptural Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Large Sculptural Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Large Sculptural Glass Table Lamps

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large sculptural internally illuminating table lamps in white glass with striations, Murano Italy 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Sculptural Ball Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
Sculptural Ball Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani

Sculptural Ball Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Goffredo Reggiani sculptural Mod style ball table lamp featuring 4 inverted rising upwards with a black lacquer base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of sculptural Ceramic Modernist Table Lamps
Pair of sculptural Ceramic Modernist Table Lamps

Pair of sculptural Ceramic Modernist Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sculptural ceramic modernist table lamps. Glazed ceramic in green tones with copper overglaze and brass fittings.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural White Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural White Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural White Glass Table Lamps

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural hand-blown white glass table lamps with internal illumination and chrome hardware, Italian 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Midcentury Sculptural Chrome, Three Light Table Lamp
Midcentury Sculptural Chrome, Three Light Table Lamp

Midcentury Sculptural Chrome, Three Light Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage sculptural chrome swivel ring table lamp with three opaque globes.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent shape and white glazed finish to these tall sculptural ceramic table lamps. Brass harp and socket.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

By Albert Tormos

Located in Brussels, BE

Sculptural limestone table lamp, circa 1970, France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Mid Century Design Sculptural Alabaster Table Lamp
Mid Century Design Sculptural Alabaster Table Lamp

Mid Century Design Sculptural Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sculptural mid 20th century alabaster table lamp from the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Kagan Style Sculptural Marble Base Table Lamps
Kagan Style Sculptural Marble Base Table Lamps

Kagan Style Sculptural Marble Base Table Lamps

Located in Westport, CT

A marvelous pair of mid-century table lamps, sculptural wood frame newly refinished in a dark chocolate tone compliments brass accents and marble base to the point of perfection.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sculptural Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
Sculptural Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

Sculptural Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Brussels, BE

Sculptural geometric table lamp, circa 1970, France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural forged iron table lamp, France 1950s
Sculptural forged iron table lamp, France 1950s

Sculptural forged iron table lamp, France 1950s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Forged iron table lamp, France 1950s. Interesting strong sculptural shape in forged metal with an off-white shade both covered with linen from the out- and inside.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Midcentury Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed
French Midcentury Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed

French Midcentury Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed

Located in Miami, FL

Very decorative table lamp from Vallauris, France. Attractive Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with neutral colors and form.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural and Minimalist Table Lamp Robert Haussmann
Sculptural and Minimalist Table Lamp Robert Haussmann

Sculptural and Minimalist Table Lamp Robert Haussmann

By Robert Haussmann

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sculptural and minimalist table lamp Robert Haussmann ,made of chromed metal and plastic joints, mounts 13 e27 bulbs 18 watt each.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass Sculptural Lion Figural Table Lamp
Antique Brass Sculptural Lion Figural Table Lamp

Antique Brass Sculptural Lion Figural Table Lamp

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique brass sculptural lion figural table lamp, two candelabra sockets, clip shades, seated lion with one paw raised, two light levels, heavy brass base, circa 1940s, very good con...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

By Albert Tormos

Located in Brussels, BE

Sculptural limestone table lamp, attributed to A. Tormos, France, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Midcentury Organic Modern Sculptural Latticework Table Lamp
Midcentury Organic Modern Sculptural Latticework Table Lamp

Midcentury Organic Modern Sculptural Latticework Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized in the United States circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps in sculptural Bronze.
Pair of Table Lamps in sculptural Bronze.

Pair of Table Lamps in sculptural Bronze.

By Willy Daro

Located in Brussels, BE

From the seventies comes this pair of table lamps in Bronze and brass inthe style of Willy Daro. The lamps received new electric al wires according to the latest safety standards.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Sculptural Branch Coral Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Branch Coral Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Branch Coral Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of branch coral table lamps with lovely organic hues. These one of a kind lamps have been designed and crafted by F. S. Henemader from authentic farmed coral and presented on cu...

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20th Century 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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
    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 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.