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Ceramic seashell table lamp circa 1970
Ceramic seashell table lamp circa 1970

Ceramic seashell table lamp circa 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage ceramic seashell table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Seashell Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful composite resin tall lamps with hundreds of seashells and marine details throughout

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970
Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970

Willy Daro Brass and Seashell Table Lamps, 2 pieces, circa 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Atlanta, GA

Willy Daro Seashell Table Lamps – Monumental Sculptural Brass Pair, France, circa 1970 A rare and

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Coastal Seashell Table Lamps-Nautical Decor
Pair of Coastal Seashell Table Lamps-Nautical Decor

Pair of Coastal Seashell Table Lamps-Nautical Decor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your space with this beautiful pair of tall table lamps, each uniquely handcrafted with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair, Vintage Sirmos White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Table Lamps, Palm Beach
Pair, Vintage Sirmos White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Table Lamps, Palm Beach

Pair, Vintage Sirmos White Lacquered Plaster Seashell Table Lamps, Palm Beach

By Serge Roche, Sirmos

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair of sculptural table lamps is by Sirmos, the celebrated American maker closely

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s
Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s

Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

designed in 1938, this "seashell" lamp is considered as one of the first modernistic table lamps by Paavo

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored
Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell table lamps by Sirmos. These have been professionally wired

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Large Vintage Navy Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Seashell Motif Table Lamp
Large Vintage Navy Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Seashell Motif Table Lamp

Large Vintage Navy Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Seashell Motif Table Lamp

By Markel Corporation

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A sculptural ceramic plaster or ceramic seashell table lamp. It has the silhouette in deep navy

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.
Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.

Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of aluminum seashell lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, New Jersey. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Brass Arch Table Lamp w/ Authentic Seashell Shades
Hollywood Regency Brass Arch Table Lamp w/ Authentic Seashell Shades

Hollywood Regency Brass Arch Table Lamp w/ Authentic Seashell Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural table lamp beautifully captures the essence of Hollywood Regency glamour with its

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment
French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment

French Table Lamp Silver and Gold Glazed Ceramic Seashell Classical Pediment

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table tamp with silver and gold glazed accent ceramic seashell on a classical pediment

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame
French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

By Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Chicago, IL

A French table lamp with real seashell surrounded by a very heavy wide nickel chrome frame, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Set Luxury Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Seashell shape by Maison Charles Paris
Set Luxury Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Seashell shape by Maison Charles Paris

Set Luxury Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Seashell shape by Maison Charles Paris

By Maison Charles

Located in Hannover, DE

This exclusive table lamp set is as unique and luxurious as you are. These lamps hail from one of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass, Bronze

A Seashell and Coral Grotto Lamp, 20th Century
A Seashell and Coral Grotto Lamp, 20th Century

A Seashell and Coral Grotto Lamp, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A seashell and coral grotto lamp, 20th century. 9 inches wide by 29 inches tall 18 ½ inches

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Coral

Pair of Woven Grass Scalloped Clam Shell Seashell Beach Table Lamps Newly Wired
Pair of Woven Grass Scalloped Clam Shell Seashell Beach Table Lamps Newly Wired

Pair of Woven Grass Scalloped Clam Shell Seashell Beach Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of woven grass scalloped clam shell seashell Palm Beach table lamps. These have been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps
Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps USA, Later 20th Century  A stunning pair of

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Grythyttan, SE

The Snäcka (seashell in Swedish) table lamp, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby in the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade

Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]
Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]

Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Employing the latest advances in cool-to-the-touch LED technology, the collection features table lamps

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade
Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Signed Vintage Pair Lamps by Ralph Lauren With Pink Murex Shells Seashells Added
Signed Vintage Pair Lamps by Ralph Lauren With Pink Murex Shells Seashells Added

Signed Vintage Pair Lamps by Ralph Lauren With Pink Murex Shells Seashells Added

By R & Y Augousti, Dorothy Thorpe, Serge Roche, Ralph Lauren, Carole Stupell

Located in Miami, FL

unique rare pair of Ralph Lauren glass table lamps filled with pink murex seashells, circa Late

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps

Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Style Seashell Encrusted and Carved Natural Rock Crystal. large table lamps ambitiously handcrafted and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s
Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s

Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

designed with the same approach as the iconic seashell table lamps. And the parts are largely made with the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s
Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s

Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Mounted seashell table lamp, on a circular bronze base by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s. Measures

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Seashell Table Lamp 2331-BB-60 by Officina Luce
Seashell Table Lamp 2331-BB-60 by Officina Luce

Seashell Table Lamp 2331-BB-60 by Officina Luce

By Officina Luce

Located in Prato, IT

The luxurious series of Seashell table lamps is all about the stunning ceramic base, which is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif
Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif

Sirmos Table Lamp with Seashell Motif

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic Sirmos seashell encrusted motif table lamp dates to the 1970s-1980s and is a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Plaster

Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair
Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair

Vintage Seashell Shaped Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pair of table lamps with seashell shaped shades. Slight variants in the switch and cord so

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Larg Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate
Larg Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

Larg Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

By Liane Rougier, Maison Rougier

Located in Roubaix, FR

Pair of seashell lamps by Liane Rougier for Maison Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate and bronze base

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 1970s hand carved limestone 'seashell' table Lamp
French 1970s hand carved limestone 'seashell' table Lamp

French 1970s hand carved limestone 'seashell' table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Beautifully shaped hand-carved limestone 'seashell' table lamp. Carved with contrasting smooth edge

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Monumental Seashell Table Lamp
Monumental Seashell Table Lamp

Monumental Seashell Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large 1970s seashell lamp made up of 100's of different shells mounted on a wood column.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Conch Seashell Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Conch Seashell Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Conch Seashell Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern conch seashell mounted as a table lamp, atop a black base. In great vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Large Handcrafted Seashell Table Lamps, 1970s English
Pair of Large Handcrafted Seashell Table Lamps, 1970s English

Pair of Large Handcrafted Seashell Table Lamps, 1970s English

Located in London, GB

This stunning pair of large table lamps from the 1970s is handcrafted. Each lamp features a

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seashell Lamp
Seashell Lamp

Seashell Lamp

Sold|$1,400

Seashell Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist inspired seashell lamp. Nicely detailed antique bronze lamp base with shell shades that have

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Delightful Seashell Lamp
Delightful Seashell Lamp

Delightful Seashell Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist inspired lamp. Antique bronze lamp base with seashell newly added. Wonderful patina.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps
Large Pair of Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Large Pair of Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large scale pair of grotto style table lamps entirely encrusted with seashells in an elaborate well

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp
Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp

Decalcomania Seashell Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Featuring a charming variety of different seashells; on gilt base; mounted with two-light sockets

Category

20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp
Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp

Hoosin Style Seashell & Mother of Pearl Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Hoosin Style Seashell and Mother of Pearl Table Lamp, umbrella form shade with patinated metal

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Seashell Floral Design Table Lamps
Pair of White Seashell Floral Design Table Lamps

Pair of White Seashell Floral Design Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of table lamps crafted with white shells in ambitious floral designs and presented on Lucite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Seashell Lamps
Pair of Vintage Seashell Lamps

Pair of Vintage Seashell Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of finely detailed vintage seashell lamps, with wood bases.Some of the shells used on the

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Table Lamps

Pair of Large Seashell Lamps
Pair of Large Seashell Lamps

Pair of Large Seashell Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Seashell lamps incorporating antique elements of silvered bronze and antique carved wood. The

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of large table lamps ambitiously handcrafted in a grotto style assemblage of exotic

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp
Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

Vintage Sirmos Style White Seashell Lamp

By Sirmos

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Sirmos style seashell or nautical lamp. All original. White seashells all around. Lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Willy Daro Brass Table Lamps with Mounted Seashell, a pair
Willy Daro Brass Table Lamps with Mounted Seashell, a pair

Willy Daro Brass Table Lamps with Mounted Seashell, a pair

By Willy Daro

Located in Atlanta, GA

Willy Daro designed these stunning table lamps in the 1970s. This pair of lamps boast oversized sea

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Albert Tormos Sculptural French Carved Stone Table Lamp Abstract Seashell Form
Albert Tormos Sculptural French Carved Stone Table Lamp Abstract Seashell Form

Albert Tormos Sculptural French Carved Stone Table Lamp Abstract Seashell Form

By Albert Tormos

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand carved French volcanic Luberon limestone or tuff stone lamp with a Minimalist beton-brut

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Seashell Lamps
Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Seashell Lamps

Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Seashell Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Great pair of Italian terra cotta seashell lamps, newly wired. Please click KIRBY ANTIQUES logo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Midcentury Nautical Ceramic Seashell Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Nautical Ceramic Seashell Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Nautical Ceramic Seashell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of midcentury ceramic seashell lamps mounted on chrome cube bases. 25" to top of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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Seashell Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal seashell table lamp for your home. Each seashell table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, shell and bronze. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage seashell table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the seashell table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each seashell table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Verner Panton, Sirmos Company and Verpan each produced at least one beautiful seashell table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Seashell Table Lamp?

A seashell table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $680 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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 Seashell Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.