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Fine Sculptural Mid Century Carved Teak Table Lamps
Fine Sculptural Mid Century Carved Teak Table Lamps

Fine Sculptural Mid Century Carved Teak Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD.. Elegant & warm sculptural teak highlights this pair of carved and shaped elongated barrel form mid century lamps with brass mounts and hardware. Featuring vertical open r...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Rams Head Form Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Rams Head Form Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Rams Head Form Table Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

A striking pair of Rams Head form table lamps. Nickel over brass finish, new black shades with a gold metallic lining. Black oak wood base, truly a statement pair.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Sculptural Teak & Brass Melon Form Table Lamps
Pair Sculptural Teak & Brass Melon Form Table Lamps

Pair Sculptural Teak & Brass Melon Form Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

A unique pair of teak and brass table lamps. The slender conical textured paper shades are attached to the brass and teak center post. Melon-shaped ribs with a solid teak base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Sculptural Metal Table Lamp, by Marcello Fantoni
Italian Sculptural Metal Table Lamp, by Marcello Fantoni

Italian Sculptural Metal Table Lamp, by Marcello Fantoni

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Monumental Marcello Fantoni metal table lamp A beautiful hand-hammered perforated metal bronze finish abstract design by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Firenze, Italy, circa 1960. Bot...

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

Materials

Bronze

1950s Sculptural Art Glass Yellow Italian Table Lamps
1950s Sculptural Art Glass Yellow Italian Table Lamps

1950s Sculptural Art Glass Yellow Italian Table Lamps

By Fontana Arte

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pair of Italian Glass Table Lamps Italy 1950s Frosted glass base contrasts with yellow shade. Unmarked, in the style of Fontana Arte 9 h x 7.75 d x 5 w Tested and working. Preowned ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Sculptural Brass Tubular Table Lamp on Pyramide Foot
Sculptural Brass Tubular Table Lamp on Pyramide Foot

Sculptural Brass Tubular Table Lamp on Pyramide Foot

Located in London, GB

Sculptural tubular polished brass L shape table light with a pyramide shape foot and articulated ligh is designed in the 1970's in Italy. The light sourse is halogen which nowadays c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Daum France Tall Crystal Table Lamp Sculptural Shape
Daum France Tall Crystal Table Lamp Sculptural Shape

Daum France Tall Crystal Table Lamp Sculptural Shape

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning 1950s tall crystal swirl freeform table or desk lamp by Daum, France. French design of the 1950s with mouth blown clear crystal in an abstract figure (that looks a little li...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Sculptural Cypress Root Knees Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Cypress Root Knees Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Cypress Root Knees 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 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 32.50 in H x 8.50 in W x 8.50 in D Lamp shade: 10 in H x 17 in W.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Sculptural Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

These very sophisticated lamps feature an hourglass shape made from a floating frame of brass supports with suspended ebonized walnut accents. Newly rewired with custom shades.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Sculptural Terracotta Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Terracotta Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Sculptural Terracotta Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of chinoiserie terracotta lamps. The female figure carries a lantern while the male carries an umbrella and a bird. Each is mounted to a wood base

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Sculptural Lamp, 1950s
Modernist Sculptural Lamp, 1950s

Modernist Sculptural Lamp, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Early 1950s wood and metal table table lamp. Formed sculptural wood base with an arched metal counterbalance.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Table Lamp by Modeline
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Table Lamp by Modeline

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Table Lamp by Modeline

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage sculptural walnut and brass table lamp by Modeline circa 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Sculptural Brass Lamp
Solid Sculptural Brass Lamp

Solid Sculptural Brass Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful French table lamp displaying the sculptural form of a person.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Sculptural Metal Laurel Lamp
Sculptural Metal Laurel Lamp

Sculptural Metal Laurel Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sculptural metal lamp produced by Laurel Lamp Co.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Italian Glass Lamp
Sculptural Italian Glass Lamp

Sculptural Italian Glass Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Italian Glass Lamp, circa 1970's. This lamp has a very sculptural modernist form, and gives off a warm glow when lit. It is executed in ivory and caramel colors of glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Brutalist Sculptural Metal Lamps
Brutalist Sculptural Metal Lamps

Brutalist Sculptural Metal Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Brutalist Sculptural Metal Lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Lamp By Burchiellaro
Sculptural Lamp By Burchiellaro

Sculptural Lamp By Burchiellaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four sided sculptural aluminum lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Sculptural Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of large sculptural silver painted composition lamps.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Lamps

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 1960s sculptural lamps. Oval original like shader.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Sculptural Vintage Alabaster Lamp
Sculptural Vintage Alabaster Lamp

Sculptural Vintage Alabaster Lamp

Located in Toronto, ON

A lamp with a sculptural quality and complimentary "distressed" leather base. Shade optional. Nice finial!

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Sculptural lamp in limestone
Sculptural lamp in limestone

Sculptural lamp in limestone

Located in PARIS, FR

Sculptural lamp in limestone. The bulb is nestled at the center of the stone, allowing light to diffuse through the various cavities. The lamp consists of two stacked parts, resembli...

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Sculptural Amethyst Specimen Lamp
Sculptural Amethyst Specimen Lamp

Sculptural Amethyst Specimen Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Amethyst Specimen Lamp, circa 1960's. A thick amethyst geode slice is surmounted upon a brass and black lacquered base. The lamp measures 24" height to the top of the shad...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Amethyst, Brass

1970s Italian Sculptural "Metal Flower" Table Lamp from Luminara
1970s Italian Sculptural "Metal Flower" Table Lamp from Luminara

1970s Italian Sculptural "Metal Flower" Table Lamp from Luminara

By Luminara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s Italian sculptural "Metal Flower" table lamp from Luminara in chrome with opaque white glass globe.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mahogany Table Lamp By Laurel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mahogany Table Lamp By Laurel

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mahogany Table Lamp By Laurel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall, Mid-Century Modern, sculptural mahogany, table lamp with cast metal base by Laurel Lighting Co.  

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Baccarat
Pair of Large Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Baccarat

Pair of Large Sculptural Glass Table Lamps by Baccarat

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large sculptural glass table lamps by Baccarat, American 1970's (acid stamped on base "Bacarrat")

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Postmodern Memphis Style Sculptural Curved Wave Table Lamp, 1980s
Postmodern Memphis Style Sculptural Curved Wave Table Lamp, 1980s

Postmodern Memphis Style Sculptural Curved Wave Table Lamp, 1980s

Located in Lambertville, NJ

1980s Postmodern Memphis style table lamp. Sculptural design features a series of curved metal tubular bars in a powder coated matte black finish.

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Nickel Plated Lamps
Sculptural Nickel Plated Lamps

Sculptural Nickel Plated Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950s Italian nickel plated sculptural lamps with interior lights, depicting a man and woman each with an interior Edison light. Visit our web site: www.delapuenteantique...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Sculptural Hand Carved Stone Table Lamp by Albert Tormos
Sculptural Hand Carved Stone Table Lamp by Albert Tormos

Sculptural Hand Carved Stone Table Lamp by Albert Tormos

By Albert Tormos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural hand carved limestone table lamp designed By Albert Tormos in France circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Fabulous Sculptural Brass Lamp
Fabulous Sculptural Brass Lamp

Fabulous Sculptural Brass Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

The interest and beauty of this lamp are it's sculptural qualities and jewelry like design. It has been polished and re-wired. There is only one of these... the great shallowness mak...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk / Table Lamp
Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk / Table Lamp

Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk / Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful single solid teak table lamp, bulbous sculptural base, rewired and refinished great condition, circa 1960s.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Accolay, circa 1960-1970

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp by Accolay, circa 1960-1970

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A sculptural ceramic table lamp by Accolay. Signed under the base.

Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Lucite Lamp Set
Sculptural Lucite Lamp Set

Sculptural Lucite Lamp Set

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Set of 1970's lucite column table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury organic sculptural architectural mushroom table lamp by Temde
Midcentury organic sculptural architectural mushroom table lamp by Temde

Midcentury organic sculptural architectural mushroom table lamp by Temde

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning and completely original sculptural large ( 71 cm ) table lamp by Swiss - German manufacturer Temde Leuchten, model 5590.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Sculptural lamp - Italy 1960
Sculptural lamp - Italy 1960

Sculptural lamp - Italy 1960

Located in Paris, FR

Italian wooden lamp from the 1960s. Artistic creation with geometric patterns. The overlapping circles are reminiscent of some of Sonia Delaunay's works. Two bulbs, one facing the ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Vintage Sculptural Lucite Table Lamps Van Teal
Pair Of Vintage Sculptural Lucite Table Lamps Van Teal

Pair Of Vintage Sculptural Lucite Table Lamps Van Teal

By Hivo Van Teal

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of stunning table lamps by Van Teal. Sculptural lucite base and diamond form with free edges. etched signature on the base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Glowing Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Square Columnar Table Lamp
Glowing Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Square Columnar Table Lamp

Glowing Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Square Columnar Table Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Glamorous sculptural Mid-Century Modern marble square columnar table lamp having a white and gray palette and chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

1970s Italian Sculptural Wood Ball and Brass Table Lamp
1970s Italian Sculptural Wood Ball and Brass Table Lamp

1970s Italian Sculptural Wood Ball and Brass Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A simple yet bold artist made sculptural Italian wood table lamp, circa 1970. Brass mounts newly polished and lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Table Lamps Brutalist Industrial
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Table Lamps Brutalist Industrial

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Table Lamps Brutalist Industrial

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist iron table lamps with a simple straight forward tripod configuration wrapped in the center.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sculptural Brass Cylinder Lamp
Sculptural Brass Cylinder Lamp

Sculptural Brass Cylinder Lamp

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Rochester, NY

Modernist cylindrical brass table lamp with great dimensional form. Very good quality machined metalwork, circa 1950-1960. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Polished Brass Table Lamps, 1970's
Pair of Sculptural Polished Brass Table Lamps, 1970's

Pair of Sculptural Polished Brass Table Lamps, 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1970's Pair of polished brass table lamps with sculptural climbing spiral motif shaft on polished wood base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp
Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp

By Flavio Poli, Angelo Seguso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Flavio Poli Seguso sculptural murano glass table lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White

Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White

By Yuko Nishikawa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nico is a hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights.

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian table lamp in glass with sculptural brass arms
Italian table lamp in glass with sculptural brass arms

Italian table lamp in glass with sculptural brass arms

Located in St. Louis, MO

Sculptural form lamp in brass with biomorphic glass base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp

Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp

By Yuko Nishikawa, Yuko Nishikawa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Persimmon is a mushroom-shaped hand-built ceramic table lamp whose plinth base and socket cover are integrated into the main body making one seamless sculptural ceramic shell.

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamp in Beech Sweden, 1960s
Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamp in Beech Sweden, 1960s

Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamp in Beech Sweden, 1960s

By Markslöjd

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking table lamp was produced by Markslöjd in Kinna, Sweden in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair Sculptural Nickel lamps
Pair Sculptural Nickel lamps

Pair Sculptural Nickel lamps

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

4-385 Modern metal nickel lamps on black base .


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Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp by Maxime Delo
Vintage Italian Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp by Maxime Delo

Vintage Italian Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp by Maxime Delo

By Maxime Delo

Located in London, GB

An incredibly beautiful and stylish vintage Italian sculptural bronze table lamp by Maxime Delo. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ultra Chic Pair of Mid-Century Table lamps by Laurel Company
Ultra Chic Pair of Mid-Century Table lamps by Laurel Company

Ultra Chic Pair of Mid-Century Table lamps by Laurel Company

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

These very sophisticated pair of sculptural form table lamps are made of a combination of brushed and polished brass with an inset of ebonized walnut .

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Monumental Phillip Lloyd Powell Style Sculptural Walnut Table Lamp
Monumental Phillip Lloyd Powell Style Sculptural Walnut Table Lamp

Monumental Phillip Lloyd Powell Style Sculptural Walnut Table Lamp

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning Phillip Lloyd Powell style lamp standing 37" tall. Custom canvas shade dawning designer linen. Working perfectly. Unsigned. Walnut sculptural base dimensions: 26 H x...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Moderne Sculptural Lamps
Pair Moderne Sculptural Lamps

Pair Moderne Sculptural Lamps

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#4-392 Pair of metal lamps with stone base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

Harry Balmer Sculptural Lamps
Harry Balmer Sculptural Lamps

Harry Balmer Sculptural Lamps

By Harry Balmer

Located in Chicago, IL

Brutalist sculpture lamps by Harry Balmer. Torch cut steel. 37" to top of finial.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sculptural Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

These ultra chic lamps feature Brass sculptures encased in glass. Newly rewired and also fitted with custom shades

Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

This pair of clear and white swirl Murano glass sculptural male bust lamps are a rare custom made duo. Each base consists of a solid clear Murano glass (with infused white cane) scul...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Italian Marble Lamp
Sculptural Italian Marble Lamp

Sculptural Italian Marble Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marble lamp with oval "cut outs". Mounted on a black wood base. Rewired with cloth twist cord & a new custom silk shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Sculptural French Ceramic Lamp
Sculptural French Ceramic Lamp

Sculptural French Ceramic Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful vintage ceramic lamp from France, 1960s. Asymmetrical shape with beautiful shades of green, blue and brown on surface. Newly wired with single socket and new tapered paper ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Sculptural Italian Table Lamp in Alabaster with Marble Base
Sculptural Italian Table Lamp in Alabaster with Marble Base

Sculptural Italian Table Lamp in Alabaster with Marble Base

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hand-carved white alabaster table lamp on marble base with wood accent, Italian, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.