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Pair of Carrara Marble Mid Century Tall Hour Glass Sculptural Table Lamps
Pair of Carrara Marble Mid Century Tall Hour Glass Sculptural Table Lamps

Pair of Carrara Marble Mid Century Tall Hour Glass Sculptural Table Lamps

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and hard to find in an hour glass shape. Tall and slender 25 inch to the top of the socket by 5 3/8 diameter at the base. In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cra...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Danish Kähler + Poul Erik Eliasen Style Sculptural Table Lamp Turquoise Blue 60s
Danish Kähler + Poul Erik Eliasen Style Sculptural Table Lamp Turquoise Blue 60s

Danish Kähler + Poul Erik Eliasen Style Sculptural Table Lamp Turquoise Blue 60s

By Poul Erik Eliasen, Kähler, Carl Cunningham Cole

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Tall mid-century Danish table lamp made at the ceramic workshop Kähler (HAK). The lamp is created

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Tall Sculptural Table Lamp Blue & Brown by Jette Hellerøe, Ceramic 1970s
Danish Tall Sculptural Table Lamp Blue & Brown by Jette Hellerøe, Ceramic 1970s

Danish Tall Sculptural Table Lamp Blue & Brown by Jette Hellerøe, Ceramic 1970s

By Axella Stentøj, Jette Hellerøe, Sejer Keramik, Axel Salto

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Midcentury Danish ceramic table lamp by Jette Hellerøe for the ceramic workshop Axella. Made circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Table Lamp or Floor Light 'Bruco' by Giovanni Banci, 1960s, Italy
Sculptural Table Lamp or Floor Light 'Bruco' by Giovanni Banci, 1960s, Italy

Sculptural Table Lamp or Floor Light 'Bruco' by Giovanni Banci, 1960s, Italy

By Giovanni Banci

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light sculpture / table or floor lamp 'Bruco'. Designed by Giovanni

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Helix table Sculptural Table Lamp Natural Walnut wood oval Silk Shade by Amorph
Helix table Sculptural Table Lamp Natural Walnut wood oval Silk Shade by Amorph

Helix table Sculptural Table Lamp Natural Walnut wood oval Silk Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Helix table lamp offers a unique and modern look for luxury homes. With its contemporary design

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Silk

Danish Modern Kähler Sculptural Table Lamp Amber Yellow by P E Eliasen, 1960s
Danish Modern Kähler Sculptural Table Lamp Amber Yellow by P E Eliasen, 1960s

Danish Modern Kähler Sculptural Table Lamp Amber Yellow by P E Eliasen, 1960s

By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Herman August Kähler, Palshus, Carl Cunningham Cole, Poul Erik Eliasen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Sculptural Mid-century Danish table lamp from the ceramic studio Kähler (HAK). The lamp was

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Ana Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph
Ana Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph

Ana Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ana table lamp is a luxurious and modern addition to any home. Its curvy and organic shape adds

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash

Helix Sculptural table lamp, Ebony stain, Ash with Ivory silk shade by Amorph
Helix Sculptural table lamp, Ebony stain, Ash with Ivory silk shade by Amorph

Helix Sculptural table lamp, Ebony stain, Ash with Ivory silk shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Helix table lamp offers a unique and modern look for luxury homes. With its contemporary design

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash

Nile Sculptural Table Lamp White Oak Natural stain with Ivory Shade by Amorph
Nile Sculptural Table Lamp White Oak Natural stain with Ivory Shade by Amorph

Nile Sculptural Table Lamp White Oak Natural stain with Ivory Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Nile table lamp is a stunning addition to any luxury or modern home. With its elegant organic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Bonsai Sculptural Table Lamp Natural Walnut wood with Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph
Bonsai Sculptural Table Lamp Natural Walnut wood with Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph

Bonsai Sculptural Table Lamp Natural Walnut wood with Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bonsai table lamp is a stunning addition to any luxury and modern home. Its curvy organic shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Lamp by Kifu Paris is a sleek and sculptural piece, inlaid in a mixture of bronze-patina brass and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shell Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shell Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shell Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Lamp by Kifu Paris is a sleek and sculptural piece, inlaid in a mixture of bronze-patina brass and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Lamp by Kifu Paris is a sleek and sculptural piece, inlaid in a mixture of bronze-patina brass and coal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Danish Sculptural Table Lamps with Glossy Dark Blue Glaze by Søholm
Set of Two Danish Sculptural Table Lamps with Glossy Dark Blue Glaze by Søholm

Set of Two Danish Sculptural Table Lamps with Glossy Dark Blue Glaze by Søholm

By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Set of two tall sculptural ceramic table lamps made by Søholm Stentøj in Denmark. circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Bonsai Sculptural Table Lamp in Honey stain on Ash with Silk Shade by Amorph
Bonsai Sculptural Table Lamp in Honey stain on Ash with Silk Shade by Amorph

Bonsai Sculptural Table Lamp in Honey stain on Ash with Silk Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bonsai table lamp is a stunning addition to any luxury and modern home. Its curvy organic shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

20thCentury Black Limited Ed. Sculptural table lamp model Cajones Salvador Dalí
20thCentury Black Limited Ed. Sculptural table lamp model Cajones Salvador Dalí

20thCentury Black Limited Ed. Sculptural table lamp model Cajones Salvador Dalí

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Barcelona, ES

, also black for the lamp shades. Refined materials and handcrafted manufacturing to bring up to date a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Bent Wire Base Sculptural Cone Shape Table Lamp
Bent Wire Base Sculptural Cone Shape Table Lamp

Bent Wire Base Sculptural Cone Shape Table Lamp

By Tony Paul

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Iconic 1950s brass and bent wire sculptural table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Luciano Frigerio 1970s Sculptural Italian Table Lamp Midcenturyi
Luciano Frigerio 1970s Sculptural Italian Table Lamp Midcenturyi

Luciano Frigerio 1970s Sculptural Italian Table Lamp Midcenturyi

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in New York, NY

A polished bronze sculptural table lamp with a polished brass sockets by Luciano Frigerio. Newly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sculptural Table Lamp "Rio de Janeiro Coffee Sack" – Jute & Resin, France, 1960s
Sculptural Table Lamp "Rio de Janeiro Coffee Sack" – Jute & Resin, France, 1960s

Sculptural Table Lamp "Rio de Janeiro Coffee Sack" – Jute & Resin, France, 1960s

By Andre Cazenave, Atelier A

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare 1960s French table lamp that transcends function to become a sculptural object. A Rio de

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Jute, Resin

Nile Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Silk Shade by Amorph
Nile Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Silk Shade by Amorph

Nile Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Silk Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Nile table lamp is a stunning addition to any luxury or modern home. With its elegant organic

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Magnetized Spheres, 1960s
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Magnetized Spheres, 1960s

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Magnetized Spheres, 1960s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of sculptural table lamps in chrome with adjustable magnetized spheres to direct light by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sandro Petti, sculptural lucite table lamp, 1970s
Sandro Petti, sculptural lucite table lamp, 1970s

Sandro Petti, sculptural lucite table lamp, 1970s

By Sandro Petti, Maison Jansen

Located in Firenze, IT

Hollywood regency sculptural table lamp designed by Sandro Petti Maison Jansen France 1970 Lucite

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern White Lucite Table Lamp with Side Planter by Moss Lighting
Mid-Century Modern White Lucite Table Lamp with Side Planter by Moss Lighting

Mid-Century Modern White Lucite Table Lamp with Side Planter by Moss Lighting

By Moss Lamp Co. 1

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modern white and clear Lucite acrylic sculptural table lamp by Moss Lighting on green

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Monumental Pair of Modeline Sculptural Lamps
Monumental Pair of Modeline Sculptural Lamps

Monumental Pair of Modeline Sculptural Lamps

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

A unique pair of large-scale sculptural table lamps by Modeline. The lamps have Lucite shades that

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Lucite

Sculptural Table Lamp with Mirror, Maximilian Michaelis
Sculptural Table Lamp with Mirror, Maximilian Michaelis

Sculptural Table Lamp with Mirror, Maximilian Michaelis

By Maximilian Michaelis

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural lamp with mirror, Maximilian Michaelis Title: The elusive nature of perception, No

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Brutalist Tall Sculptural Metal Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Brutalist Tall Sculptural Metal Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Brutalist Tall Sculptural Metal Table Lamp

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Brutalist sculptural table lamp circa 1970's. It's a lamp! It's a sculpture? It's both

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Sculptural Wooden Spheres Table Lamps
Set of Two Sculptural Wooden Spheres Table Lamps

Set of Two Sculptural Wooden Spheres Table Lamps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of two sculptural table lamps. Stacked wooden spheres resting on a pedestal. Original patina

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Sculptural Lamps
Pair of Large Nickel Plated Sculptural Lamps

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Sculptural Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1970s French nickel plated sculptural table lamps with interior lights

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Modern Peach Lucite Midcentury Monumental Sculptural Egg Form Table Lamp
Modern Peach Lucite Midcentury Monumental Sculptural Egg Form Table Lamp

Modern Peach Lucite Midcentury Monumental Sculptural Egg Form Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury monumental ostrich-egg pink Lucite or resin or acrylic modern sculptural table lamp

Category

20th Century North American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Signed Accolay Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, France, 1970s
Signed Accolay Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, France, 1970s

Signed Accolay Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, France, 1970s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Stunning Accolay ceramic sculptural Table Lamp with a subtle pencil-like effect. Unique piece

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Peach Lucite Midcentury Monumental  Sculptural Egg Form Table Lamp
Modern Peach Lucite Midcentury Monumental  Sculptural Egg Form Table Lamp

Modern Peach Lucite Midcentury Monumental Sculptural Egg Form Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury monumental ostrich-egg pink Lucite or Resin or Acrylic modern sculptural table lamp

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

1950s Sculptural Modern Table Lamps Solid African Mahogany Wood
1950s Sculptural Modern Table Lamps Solid African Mahogany Wood

1950s Sculptural Modern Table Lamps Solid African Mahogany Wood

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Modern African solid mahogany wood sculptural table lamps Pair of African Mahogany Wood Table

Category

Vintage 1950s African Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Tall Walnut & Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps attrib Laurel Lamp co
Pair of Tall Walnut & Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps attrib Laurel Lamp co

Pair of Tall Walnut & Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps attrib Laurel Lamp co

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural table lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co. Tall

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Atom Mixed Metal Chrome Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Atom Mixed Metal Chrome Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Atom Mixed Metal Chrome Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern sculptural table lamp with chrome and brass rod details in an intersecting

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table Lamp Cubic Ice Glass Design 1970s Pop Art multicolor
Table Lamp Cubic Ice Glass Design 1970s Pop Art multicolor

Table Lamp Cubic Ice Glass Design 1970s Pop Art multicolor

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sculptural table lamp Cubic design Murano Glass 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Modeline of California Sculptural Oak Triple-Globe Table Lamp
1970s Modeline of California Sculptural Oak Triple-Globe Table Lamp

1970s Modeline of California Sculptural Oak Triple-Globe Table Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Oceanside, US

A striking 1970s sculptural table lamp attributed to Modeline of California, featuring three

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Polished Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
Sculptural Polished Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

Sculptural Polished Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1970, France

By Brancusi

Located in Brussels, BE

Very impressive organic sculptural table lamp, circa 1970 France. Polished bronze, 9 kg full bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Brutalist Iron Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
Monumental Brutalist Iron Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel

Monumental Brutalist Iron Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr

Located in Hanover, MA

Powerful torch-cut iron sculptural table lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. on a cube base of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Wood Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Lighting Co.
Wood Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Lighting Co.

Wood Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Lighting Co.

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural table lamp in oak on a stepped base.   

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Loop Sculptural Table Lamp in Ebony stain on Ash with Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph
Loop Sculptural Table Lamp in Ebony stain on Ash with Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph

Loop Sculptural Table Lamp in Ebony stain on Ash with Ivory Silk Shade by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Loop table lamp is the perfect addition to any luxury home seeking a unique and modern look

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mies & van Gessel, table lamp mod. Ara for Quasar, 1990
Mies & van Gessel, table lamp mod. Ara for Quasar, 1990

Mies & van Gessel, table lamp mod. Ara for Quasar, 1990

By Mies & van Gessel, Quasar Khanh

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Sculptural table lamp by Ullrich Mies and Annette van Gessel in solid polished cast aluminium

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Globe Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s
Globe Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s

Globe Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural table lamp with three candle like sockets surrounding a center stem that protrudes

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian Table Lamp by Studio Reggiani
Italian Table Lamp by Studio Reggiani

Italian Table Lamp by Studio Reggiani

By Reggiani

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This rare sculptural table lamp is designed by Studio Reggiani circa 1960s. Adjustable hight and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Volcanic Lava Like Textured Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Volcanic Lava Like Textured Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Volcanic Lava Like Textured Table Lamps

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural table lamps with a rough textured lava like finish

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Blue Agate Table Lamp, Limestone Base, French Design, 1970s
Sculptural Blue Agate Table Lamp, Limestone Base, French Design, 1970s

Sculptural Blue Agate Table Lamp, Limestone Base, French Design, 1970s

By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Willy Daro

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A sculptural table lamp composed of a striking blue agate slice with beautifully defined natural

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Limestone

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Sculptural table lamps in white matte porcelain by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alberto Bianchi large gilded table lamp
Alberto Bianchi large gilded table lamp

Alberto Bianchi large gilded table lamp

By Bianchi Factory

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Extremely rare and sculptural table lamp by Alberto Bianchi. High-quality craftsmanship in gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Mid Century Italian Palm Tree Table Lamp
Mid Century Italian Palm Tree Table Lamp

Mid Century Italian Palm Tree Table Lamp

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic vintage sculptural table lamp handcrafted in metal in a stylized palm tree form with a hip

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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Sculptural Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculptural table lamp available at 1stDibs. A sculptural table lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 1295 options for an antique or vintage sculptural table lamp now, or shop our selection of 185 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sculptural table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sculptural table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sculptural table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Laurel Lamp Company, Dumais Made and Modeline Lamp Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sculptural Table Lamp?

Prices for a sculptural table lamp start at $100 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $2,200.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sculptural Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs 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 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.