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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

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

Vintage Pair Large Palm Beach Seashell Shell Obelisk Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair Large Palm Beach Seashell Shell Obelisk Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair Large Palm Beach Seashell Shell Obelisk Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage seashell shell obelisk table lamps. These have been newly wired with all new

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large and unusual ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seashell
Large and unusual ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seashell

Large and unusual ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seashell

Located in Göteborg, SE

Large & unusual vintage table lamp in the shape of a shell in shimmering pearlescent white. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

Brass and Seashell One of a Kind Pair of Table Lamps, Spain, 1980
Brass and Seashell One of a Kind Pair of Table Lamps, Spain, 1980

Brass and Seashell One of a Kind Pair of Table Lamps, Spain, 1980

Located in Madrid, ES

One of a kind hand-crafted pair of table lamps, with brass base and structure and natural seashells

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Other Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Brass

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

Seashell Lamp, Attributed to Liane Rougier in Nacre Mithacrylate

By Liane Rougier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Seashell lamp, attributed to Liane Rougier Mithacrylate mother of pearl opening the lightening

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Vintage Plaster Seashell Lamps, 1970s Organic Modern Coastal Style
Pair of Vintage Plaster Seashell Lamps, 1970s Organic Modern Coastal Style

Pair of Vintage Plaster Seashell Lamps, 1970s Organic Modern Coastal Style

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Sculptural and coastal-chic, this pair of 1970s plaster seashell lamps captures the essence of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade
Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade

Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This Art Nouveau stylized lamp has a patinated metal base with beautifully constructed shell lamp

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Lead

French Lamp in the Shape of a Seashell with Fish and Aquatic Plants
French Lamp in the Shape of a Seashell with Fish and Aquatic Plants

French Lamp in the Shape of a Seashell with Fish and Aquatic Plants

Located in København, Copenhagen

French lamp in the shape of a seashell with fish and aquatic plants. Hand-painted ceramics

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tony Duquette Table Lamps
Tony Duquette Table Lamps

Tony Duquette Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tony duquette designed pair of metal seashell form table lamps from the helis estate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Large Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Large Shell Encrusted Table Lamps

Large Shell Encrusted Table Lamps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Handmade natural seashell encrusted table lamp. Sold individually.

Category

20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

1970s Frosted Murano Glass Table Lamps
1970s Frosted Murano Glass Table Lamps

1970s Frosted Murano Glass Table Lamps

Located in Schoorl, NL

Lovely little pair of seashell Murano table lamps. On one side the glass is smooth of the other it

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware
Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware

Pair of Seashell Shell Plaster White Lacquered Table Lamps Chrome Hardware

By Serge Roche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of white lacquered plaster shell seashell table lamps. These have been newly restored

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Serge Roche Style Plaster Seashell Lamp 1960's
Vintage Serge Roche Style Plaster Seashell Lamp 1960's

Vintage Serge Roche Style Plaster Seashell Lamp 1960's

By Serge Roche

Located in San Francisco, CA

Serge Roche style sculptural seashell table lamp dates to the 1960's. Made of molded plaster

Category

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

Materials

Plaster

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

Arturo Pani Regency Seashell Cast Brass Table Lamp Mexico 1940s
Arturo Pani Regency Seashell Cast Brass Table Lamp Mexico 1940s

Arturo Pani Regency Seashell Cast Brass Table Lamp Mexico 1940s

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Table Lamp Mexico 1940s by Arturo Pani Seashell Table Lamp Cast in Brass mounted on original velvet

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Seashell Lamp Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.
Aluminum Seashell Lamp Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.

Aluminum Seashell Lamp Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Aluminum seashell lamp attributed to the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, New Jersey. The seashell is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Nautilus Seashell and Lucite Table Lamp Light
Nautilus Seashell and Lucite Table Lamp Light

Nautilus Seashell and Lucite Table Lamp Light

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural nautilus 'tiger' seashell lamp light, in the Victorian and Modern styles (with

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Pair of Seashell Lamps
Pair of Seashell Lamps

Pair of Seashell Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The lamps have been newly wired

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Large Sculpture Seashell Night Light Display Table-Floor Lamp, 1960s
Large Sculpture Seashell Night Light Display Table-Floor Lamp, 1960s

Large Sculpture Seashell Night Light Display Table-Floor Lamp, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original decorative sculpture of a sea shell, thick and solid in plaster. Decorative vintage display floor lighting in your living room with an effect of a calm sea.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Paint

French Louis XV Style Flower and Seashell Shaped Brass Table Lamp
French Louis XV Style Flower and Seashell Shaped Brass Table Lamp

French Louis XV Style Flower and Seashell Shaped Brass Table Lamp

Located in Barntrup, DE

Adorable Rococo or Louis XV style table lamp, made of brass in France in the 1950s. This beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Plaster White Scallop Seashell Shell Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair of Plaster White Scallop Seashell Shell Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair of Plaster White Scallop Seashell Shell Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of plaster vintage seashell scallop shell table lamps. These have been newly wired, all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Anthony Redmile, Seashell Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France
Anthony Redmile, Seashell Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France

Anthony Redmile, Seashell Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Anthony Redmile, seashell lamp. Shell, lacquered wood and metal base, Signed "Redmile London

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian White Ceramic Pair of Table Lamps with a Seashell Motif Mid Century
Italian White Ceramic Pair of Table Lamps with a Seashell Motif Mid Century

Italian White Ceramic Pair of Table Lamps with a Seashell Motif Mid Century

By Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lovely pair of lamps with an intricate seashell motif. These lamps are ceramic and in wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Seashell Sphere Lamps, Set of '7' in Various Dimensions
Seashell Sphere Lamps, Set of '7' in Various Dimensions

Seashell Sphere Lamps, Set of '7' in Various Dimensions

Located in Highwood, IL

Collection of seashell encrusted spheres, which I believe are made out of fiberglass. Although we

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Table Lamps

Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920
Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920

Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Nautical Seashell & Bronze Lamp, c 1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural ARt Nouveau table or desk lamp by Tiffany Studios offers Nautilus shell shade

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mounted Seashell Table Lamp
19th Century Mounted Seashell Table Lamp

19th Century Mounted Seashell Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Mounted seashell table lamp on a circular metallic base. The lamp is electrified.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Silver Seashell Table Lamps
Pair of Silver Seashell Table Lamps

Pair of Silver Seashell Table Lamps

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic pair of table lamps were acquired from a Palm Beach estate, they date to the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

pair of Italian seashell table lamps, Tomasso Barbi, Casa Bique
pair of Italian seashell table lamps, Tomasso Barbi, Casa Bique

pair of Italian seashell table lamps, Tomasso Barbi, Casa Bique

Located in Canaan, CT

a pair of brass table lamps by Tomaso Barbi, from the famed Casa Bique, circa 1970's. this pair of

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Seashell Artisan Table Lamps
Pair of Large Seashell Artisan Table Lamps

Pair of Large Seashell Artisan Table Lamps

Located in Heath, MA

table lamps. The lamps stand tall at 27.5 inches from the painted wooden base to socket top, 34 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement

Seashell Lamp Maison Charles
Seashell Lamp Maison Charles

Seashell Lamp Maison Charles

By Maison Charles

Located in Paris, FR

Seashell lamp in silvered bronze, by Maison Charles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Seashell Lamp in Plaster
Seashell Lamp in Plaster

Seashell Lamp in Plaster

Located in Miami, FL

Seashell lamp fashioned of plaster and finished in flat white with a hint of iridescence.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Seashell lamps
Pair of Seashell lamps

Pair of Seashell lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of custom designed urn shaped lamps encrusted with seashells newly wired for the U.S.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

1970s Table Lamp with Seashell Inclusion in Lucite
1970s Table Lamp with Seashell Inclusion in Lucite

1970s Table Lamp with Seashell Inclusion in Lucite

Located in Fairfax, VA

Table lamp fitted with silk hardback lampshade. Measurement includes the lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Leaded Seashell Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Leaded Seashell Desk Lamp

Art Nouveau Leaded Seashell Desk Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

Desk lamp with a leaded mosaic seashell shade and patinated metal base

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Dorothy Draper Seashell Lamps
Pair of Dorothy Draper Seashell Lamps

Pair of Dorothy Draper Seashell Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

fabulous pair of cast plaster seashell lamps designed by Carleton Varney for Dorothy Draper

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1950s Aluminum and Chrome Seashell Lamps, Pair
1950s Aluminum and Chrome Seashell Lamps, Pair

1950s Aluminum and Chrome Seashell Lamps, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

chrome seashell lamps.

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Vintage 1970s Plaster Seashell Lamp by Sirmos
Vintage 1970s Plaster Seashell Lamp by Sirmos

Vintage 1970s Plaster Seashell Lamp by Sirmos

By Sirmos

Located in Hudson, NY

A Classic and beautiful vintage 1970s plaster lamp with seashells of various sizes and styles cast

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Seashell-lamp mounted on gilded brass  Willy Daro
Seashell-lamp mounted on gilded brass  Willy Daro

Seashell-lamp mounted on gilded brass Willy Daro

Located in Brussels, BE

This lamp is very unusual because of the big size of the shell as well as the lightning system

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sea Shell-Form Table Lamps in Aluminium
Pair of Sea Shell-Form Table Lamps in Aluminium

Pair of Sea Shell-Form Table Lamps in Aluminium

By Arthur Court

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish pair of seashell-form table lamps are very much in the style and quality of pieces

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of White Seashell Table Lamps
Pair of White Seashell Table Lamps

Pair of White Seashell Table Lamps

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This large-scale pair of Sirmos table lamps date from the 1970s. The polished chrome hardware works

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Folk Art Seashell Table Lamp Woven with 1000s Shells
Folk Art Seashell Table Lamp Woven with 1000s Shells

Folk Art Seashell Table Lamp Woven with 1000s Shells

Located in Tulsa, OK

it is wonderful! Great for your seaside getaway! This lamp is vintage probably from the 1960s judging

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Wood

Mid-20th Century Pair Of Tony Duquette Style Seashell Dragon Motif Table Lamps
Mid-20th Century Pair Of Tony Duquette Style Seashell Dragon Motif Table Lamps

Mid-20th Century Pair Of Tony Duquette Style Seashell Dragon Motif Table Lamps

By Tony Duquette

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

motif high relief table lamps. These hand crafted table lamps feature miniature sea shells in a variety

Category

20th Century European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades
Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades

Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades

Located in Miami Beach, FL

These vintage seashell encrusted lampshades evoke the glamour of Palm Beach and Lyford Cay

Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

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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.”

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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.