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Wildwood Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Wildwood Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Urn Shaped Table Lamp

Wildwood Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Urn Shaped Table Lamp

By Wildwood Lamp Company, Frederick Cooper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large sculptural table lamp by Wildwood Lamp Company features rich chocolate brown and bronze

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s

Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional sculptural table lamp, designed by the esteemed Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Black Shade, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Black Shade, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Black Shade, 1970

Located in Hudson, NY

A simple and sculptural table lamp. Original black lampshade with golden interior color. Triangular

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blitz table lamp Trabuccho, Vecchi and Volpi for Stilnovo, 1970s.
Blitz table lamp Trabuccho, Vecchi and Volpi for Stilnovo, 1970s.

Blitz table lamp Trabuccho, Vecchi and Volpi for Stilnovo, 1970s.

By Trabucco, Vecchi, Volpi, Stilnovo

Located in Athens, Attiki

Blitz lamp by Trabuccho, Vecchi and Volpi for Stilnovo,1970s. Stunning sculptural table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast
Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast

Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

cast . A whimsical functional sculptural table lamp of elephants strolling along with their trunks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California
Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California

Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural table lamp in walnut and brass by Modeline of California. Beautiful lines and materials

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Important Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramic by Marius Bessone
Important Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramic by Marius Bessone

Important Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramic by Marius Bessone

By Marius Bessone

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive sculptural table lamp in glazed ceramic by Marius Bessone, circa 1970s. Signed both

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Chrome-Plated Brass Sculptural Oval circa 1970 Table Lamp
French Chrome-Plated Brass Sculptural Oval circa 1970 Table Lamp

French Chrome-Plated Brass Sculptural Oval circa 1970 Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

A French chrome-plated brass sculptural table lamp, circa 1970 with a removable white painted

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)
Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)

Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of small, sculptural table lamps made out of tree burls by the Guerneville Burl Company in

Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Michel Jaubert Signed Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France
Michel Jaubert Signed Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France

Michel Jaubert Signed Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France

By Michel Jaubert

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Michel Jaubert signed sculptural table lamp, circa 1975, France. Polished bronze organic form

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

A Sculptural POST-MODERN LUCITE TABLE LAMP by ALESSIO TASCA, FUSINA, Italy 1970
A Sculptural POST-MODERN LUCITE TABLE LAMP by ALESSIO TASCA, FUSINA, Italy 1970

A Sculptural POST-MODERN LUCITE TABLE LAMP by ALESSIO TASCA, FUSINA, Italy 1970

By Alessio Tasca

Located in PARIS, FR

An exceptional and sculptural table lamp in prism, Post-Modernist, Seventies, Kinetic, Pop, body in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Sculptural Marble Table Lamp, Norway, 1970s, Leaf Carving, Excellent
Sculptural Marble Table Lamp, Norway, 1970s, Leaf Carving, Excellent

Sculptural Marble Table Lamp, Norway, 1970s, Leaf Carving, Excellent

Located in Zohor, SK

Sculptural table lamp produced in Norway in the 1970s. Carved from solid marble, the base and shade

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Marble Table Lamp
Marble Table Lamp

Marble Table Lamp

Located in APELDOORN, NL

A sculptural table lamp that blends natural textures with timeless form. The solid marble base adds

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Moderne Brutalist Table Lamps
Pair of Moderne Brutalist Table Lamps

Pair of Moderne Brutalist Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian circa 1960's moderne sculptural table lamps with ebonized wood bases. The body

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969
Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969

Dario Tognon, Dania Table Lamp, 1969

By Dario Tognon

Located in London, GB

his most successful design. This sculptural table lamp is evocative of the Space Age aesthetic that

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Maison Arlus Sculptural Wood & Glass Table Lamp, France, 1950
Maison Arlus Sculptural Wood & Glass Table Lamp, France, 1950

Maison Arlus Sculptural Wood & Glass Table Lamp, France, 1950

By Maison Arlus

Located in Vienna, AT

Maison Arlus Sculptural Wood Glass Table Lamp, France, 1950 This rare graphic and sculptural table

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cased Glass Table Lamps by
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cased Glass Table Lamps by

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cased Glass Table Lamps by

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Murano Sculptural Table lamps by Gino Vistosi. Tall slender

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Mid-Century Modern Chrome And Walnut Table Lamps By Laurel
1960's Mid-Century Modern Chrome And Walnut Table Lamps By Laurel

1960's Mid-Century Modern Chrome And Walnut Table Lamps By Laurel

Located in New York, NY

1960's mid-century modern chrome and walnut sculptural table lamps by Laurel lamp company, fully

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Grace Table Lamp by Axel Gute, Sweden, ca 1920
Swedish Grace Table Lamp by Axel Gute, Sweden, ca 1920

Swedish Grace Table Lamp by Axel Gute, Sweden, ca 1920

By Axel Gute

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Sculptural table lamp by Axel Gute, made from bronze with the base in the form of a child picking

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Willy Rizzo Style Brass and Chrome Table Lamp
Willy Rizzo Style Brass and Chrome Table Lamp

Willy Rizzo Style Brass and Chrome Table Lamp

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1970s sculptural table lamp of small-scale in the style of Willy Rizzo. Brass and chrome

Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage 1960's Plaster Carousel Swan Lamps
Vintage 1960's Plaster Carousel Swan Lamps

Vintage 1960's Plaster Carousel Swan Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and whimsical pair of sculptural table lamps featuring elegant swan forms, beautifully

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Plaster

Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist Lamps for Laurel
Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist Lamps for Laurel

Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist Lamps for Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Richard Barr Sculptural Table Lamps for the STUDIO Collection by Laurel, United States, c

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Agate Lamp by Henri Fernandez, France, 1970s
Sculptural Agate Lamp by Henri Fernandez, France, 1970s

Sculptural Agate Lamp by Henri Fernandez, France, 1970s

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

An unusual and impressive sculptural table lamp made by Henri Fernandez in his workshop in the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Laurameroni "Ada" Table Lamp in Alabaster and Brass by Cesare Arosio
Laurameroni "Ada" Table Lamp in Alabaster and Brass by Cesare Arosio

Laurameroni "Ada" Table Lamp in Alabaster and Brass by Cesare Arosio

By Laurameroni

Located in Monza, IT

Sculptural table lamp with Alabaster base and burnished brass lampshade. Polyhedral base with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

CL2091/1 Polychrome Table Lamp
CL2091/1 Polychrome Table Lamp

CL2091/1 Polychrome Table Lamp

By Sigma L2

Located in Milan, IT

the captivating silhouette of this sculptural table lamp. Unique and charming in its elegant

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning 1980's  Large Brass and Bronze Sculptural lamp signed By ESA Fedrigolli
Stunning 1980's  Large Brass and Bronze Sculptural lamp signed By ESA Fedrigolli

Stunning 1980's Large Brass and Bronze Sculptural lamp signed By ESA Fedrigolli

By Esa Fedrigolli

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1980's Brass and Bronze sculptural table lamp signed by ESA Fedrigolli. This Futuristic

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of 2 large marble table lamps, Italy 1960s
Set of 2 large marble table lamps, Italy 1960s

Set of 2 large marble table lamps, Italy 1960s

By Up & Up, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in ECHT, NL

Set of 2 large sculptural table lamps. Made from marble. Impressive pieces measuring 55cm in height

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Sculptural Wood Table Lamps with Geometric Shades
Pair of Sculptural Wood Table Lamps with Geometric Shades

Pair of Sculptural Wood Table Lamps with Geometric Shades

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Striking pair of contemporary sculptural table lamps, each featuring a meticulously hand-carved

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of brutalist table lamps, 1970s
Pair of brutalist table lamps, 1970s

Pair of brutalist table lamps, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of brutalist design aluminum table lamps hand made by a local artist. Sculptural table lamps

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

candlesticks. Handcrafted bronze sculptural table lamp featuring a bronze elephant bull sculpture on the

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Gil Agnoloni c. 1960
Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Gil Agnoloni c. 1960

Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Gil Agnoloni c. 1960

Located in Warminster, GB

A sculptural table lamp with gunmetal glaze by ceramicist Gil Agnoloni. Italian, c. 1960. Stock

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

White Plaster Sculptural Table Lamp, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
White Plaster Sculptural Table Lamp, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi

White Plaster Sculptural Table Lamp, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi

By Mattia Biagi

Located in Culver City, CA

This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural plaster lamp created by a metal structure, plaster

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brutalist “Setarrah” Lamp by Bijan of California for Laurel
Brutalist “Setarrah” Lamp by Bijan of California for Laurel

Brutalist “Setarrah” Lamp by Bijan of California for Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Hanover, MA

1968. Large scale sculptural table lamp consisting of torch cut brass cactus leaves and star shaped

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern, Blue Ceramic, Table Lamps, United States, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern, Blue Ceramic, Table Lamps, United States, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern, Blue Ceramic, Table Lamps, United States, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

sculptural table lamps in blue ceramic, designed and produced in the United States c. 1960s Blue Ceramic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Table Lamp 60's
Italian Ceramic Table Lamp 60's

Italian Ceramic Table Lamp 60's

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Italian Ceramic Table Lamp 60's

Located in bari, IT

Sculptural table lamp from the 1960s with finely worked glazed ceramic structure. The lamp is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rope Lamps attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Pair of Rope Lamps attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet

Pair of Rope Lamps attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Frida Minet

Located in Hanover, MA

Sinuous and sculptural table lamps made of woven rope, attributed to French designers Adrien Audoux

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Table Sculpture Lamp in Brass & White After Rougier
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Table Sculpture Lamp in Brass & White After Rougier

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Table Sculpture Lamp in Brass & White After Rougier

By Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural table lamp made by Designline. It features heavy brass construction with sliced nickel

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Curtis Jere Welded Brass Lamp
Curtis Jere Welded Brass Lamp

Curtis Jere Welded Brass Lamp

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

By Curtis Jere for Laurel, this sculptural table lamp features both a chrome base and shade. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Hollywood Regency Tubular Table Sculpture Brass Accent Lamp after Mastercraft
Hollywood Regency Tubular Table Sculpture Brass Accent Lamp after Mastercraft

Hollywood Regency Tubular Table Sculpture Brass Accent Lamp after Mastercraft

By Design Line, Mastercraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural table lamp. Studio made by Designline. It features patinated brass construction that

Category

2010s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp, Sculptural Form
1970s Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp, Sculptural Form

1970s Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp, Sculptural Form

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Sculptural table lamp, circa 1970, handcrafted in turned ceramic. This piece embodies the refined

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy 1960
Table lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy 1960

Table lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy 1960

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Sculptural table lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1960. Just stunning proportions and very

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1960s Bronze Rooster Table Lamp Green Marble Base
1960s Bronze Rooster Table Lamp Green Marble Base

1960s Bronze Rooster Table Lamp Green Marble Base

By Maison Charles

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Sassy Rooster in Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp Midcentury Modern 1960s Green Marble base. Unmarked

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large Black glazed ceramic 1970s table lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma
Large Black glazed ceramic 1970s table lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma

Large Black glazed ceramic 1970s table lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma

By Prisma, Ivo Sedazzari

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Sculptural table lamp in black ceramic, produced in Italy in the 70s and designed by Ivo Sedazzari

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Studio Abstract Sculptural Male/Female Table Lamp, Vintage Shade
Mid-century Studio Abstract Sculptural Male/Female Table Lamp, Vintage Shade

Mid-century Studio Abstract Sculptural Male/Female Table Lamp, Vintage Shade

Located in Miami, FL

A true conversation piece, this sculptural table lamp features a hand-made wooden base of layered

Category

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

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Table Lamp French Art Deco Diana
Antique Table Lamp French Art Deco Diana

Antique Table Lamp French Art Deco Diana

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique French Art Deco Gilt Brass Diana Sculptural Table Lamp With A Milk Glass Globular Shade

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brutalist Lamps by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co
Pair of Brutalist Lamps by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co

Pair of Brutalist Lamps by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of incredible brass sculptural table lamps on black metal bases. Brutalist lamps manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Karl Springer / Parzinger -Styled Lacquered Wood Table Lamp
Karl Springer / Parzinger -Styled Lacquered Wood Table Lamp

Karl Springer / Parzinger -Styled Lacquered Wood Table Lamp

By Steve Chase

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted Luxurious off-white colored lacquered solid wood sculptural table lamp with

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade
Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; (likely) Majestic Lamp Co. - Los Angeles Atomic-era table lamp. This sculptural table

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Sculptural globe-shaped table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s
Sculptural globe-shaped table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s

Sculptural globe-shaped table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s

By Gaetano Missaglia

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Striking sculptural table lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1970s. The lamp shows a composition of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Late Post-Modern Table Lamps, 1990s~2000s
Pair of Late Post-Modern Table Lamps, 1990s~2000s

Pair of Late Post-Modern Table Lamps, 1990s~2000s

Located in Brussel, BE

Set of two sculptural table lamps with a sheet of acrylic compressed and stretched onto a chrome

Category

1990s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Giacometti Style White Plaster Firenze Table Lamps by Baker
Giacometti Style White Plaster Firenze Table Lamps by Baker

Giacometti Style White Plaster Firenze Table Lamps by Baker

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of sculptural table lamps, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, called the Firenze Model, by

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Table Lamp Rosewood Enamel Medallions Mexico
1960s Table Lamp Rosewood Enamel Medallions Mexico

1960s Table Lamp Rosewood Enamel Medallions Mexico

By Arturo Pani, Maggie Howe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mexican Modernism Fabulous Sculptural Table Lamp. Aluminum painted black. Fittings and hardware in

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Marie-Claude De Fouquières Fractal Resin Table Lamp
Marie-Claude De Fouquières Fractal Resin Table Lamp

Marie-Claude De Fouquières Fractal Resin Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, US

This sculptural table lamp by Marie-Claude De Fouquières is crafted in hand-poured resin

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

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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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.