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Midcentury Shell Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian cast and painted shell table lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 19.25
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s Capiz shell table lamp, with teak base and brass hardware.
Shade for photography
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Small Shell Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Small Shell Table Lamp
Made of natural small conch shells
Nautical or perfect for a tropical
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Nickel Plated Nautical Shell Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful nickel plated conch shell table lamp on nickel pedestal base. Totally rewired for UL
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Table Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Ferndale, MI
Verner Panton style capiz shell table lamp attributed to Verner Panton.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ceramic Vallauris Shell Table Lamp, 1960s, France
By Vallauris
Located in Delft, NL
Ceramic Vallauris shell table lamp, 1960s, France.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage White Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white Capiz shell table lamp.
Hand-crafted with beautiful white capiz shells.
Perfect
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamp, C.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Capiz shell table lamp, C.1970
15" diameter at the middle x 25" high to the socket x 33
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
19th Century Shell Table Lamp with Flexible Neck
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century shell table lamp with flexible neck.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Tessellated Coconut Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tessellated coconut shell table lamp
Offered for sale is a vintage tapered column form
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Coconut
French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage brass/metal shell table lamp.
This unique lamp is shaped as a cowwrie shell and has a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass nautilus shell table lamp from the 1970s.
This luxurious table lamp with a beautiful golden
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles.
This luxurious lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s French Brass Metal Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Maison Charles
Located in Wichita, KS
French brass metal nautilus shell table lamp Maison Charles
Black shade with gold interior is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of fully brass shell table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s is a beautiful example of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three brass clam shell table lamps by Angelo Brotto with one light each simulating the pearl
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair, Hollywood Regency Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage Capiz shell table lamps.
Perfect working condition and each uses a max. 60 watts
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mosaic shell table lamps feature a walnut base and top. The satin walnut finish adds
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair
offered for sale is a pair of fine quality
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with conch sea shell shades. Brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoise shell. One red and the other blue with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 22 in W 13 in D 11 in
Large Shell Table Lamp by Rougier
By Maison Rougier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Shell lamp stamped Rougier, Canada 1960s.
The large vintage lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Cast Metal Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual form for a table lamp, this cast metal conch shell is finished in a patinated gold with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Costal Shell Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A extraordinary composition of hand placed shells
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cast Brass Conch Shell Table Lamp on Turned Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cast brass conch shell table lamp on a turned wood base. It is adorned with a
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Shell Table Lamp in Vintage Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp brass shell in brass in vintage finish
on black granite base. 1 bulb, lamp holder type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Brass
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Capiz Shell Table Lamp by Vest Leuchten Austria
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp stand chromed fitted with one E27 socket with a shade with capiz shells. Made by Vest
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
French Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Geneva, CH
French tortoise shell, brass and acrylic table lamp, circa 1970s
Highly decorative
Comes with CITES
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Shell Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950s Italian shell-elaborated single light hurricane table lamps with acid-etched
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Shell, Blown Glass
Rare and Unusual Pierced Coconut Shell Table Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual handmade table lamp featuring thirteen carved and perforated coconut shells as
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Coconut
Unique Large Shell Table Lamp with Brass Details
Located in Rijssen, NL
An unique table lamp with a large real shell on the base. The lamp is ornamented with beautiful
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Black Shell Table Lamp in Solid Mahogany Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp black shell with solid black
lacquered mahogany wood base. With
off-white lamp shade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Table Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Organically beautiful and sculptural. This 1970s piece by Chapman is a style statement that brings form and function to your décor. Beautifully sculpted in brass, this sculpture rest...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Limestone Nautilus Shell Table Lamps, 20th century
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of nautilus shell lamp bases created in limestone, finished with two silk rectangular shades
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo, Dior Home, Romeo Rega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Turtle shell style lighting vintage refers to lighting fixtures that are designed in the shape and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
glistening mother of pearl lined conch shell that illuminates. Was originally a lamp as well as a radio
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern “Fun 1TM” table lamp was designed by Danish architect
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in L'Escala, ES
Big white shell set in a cube of clear resin with a thin layer of light black resin on the back to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
1980s Natural Textured Coral Stone Shell Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare coral stone lamps you could hope to
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Coral
Capiz Shell Table Lamp in style of Verner Panton Fantasy Lamp, USA 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern table lamp with a shade done in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cream Ceramic Shell Table Lamp 1980s USA Vintage Art Deco Miami Post Modern
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco-inspired ceramic table lamp features an intricate shell pattern and comes in a faded
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950s Italian white plaster shell table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body 17.5
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960’s Italian polished bronze shell table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body 22
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970
By Roger Rougier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful shell table lamp by Rougier, manufactured around 1970.
This eye-catching piece has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Faux Conch Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Ceramic Conch shell table lamp. This is really a stand out piece, gorgeous.
Luminescent glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Large Pair Conch Shell Seashell Palm Beach Table Lamps Restored Lucite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of amazing large vintage 1970s conch shell table lamps. These have been completely restored
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in
1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency style large ceramic form open oyster shell table lamp on round raised pedestal
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 17.5 in W 16 in D 14 in
Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
By James Mont, Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Capiz shell lamp
Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Co.
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Voguish faux tortoise shell finish table lamp by the noted American manufacturer Mutual Sunset Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
20th Century Table Lamp with Shells
Located in Buggiano, IT
Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant.
In working condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Shell, Plastic
Pair of Large Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic pair of large lamps encrusted with a variety of shells representing different
Category
20th Century American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Table Lamp, Shell and Porcelain Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp, shell sculpture, porcelain figure forming a night-light in the central shell, 20th
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell, Porcelain
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your coastal retreat with these Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps—a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell, Plaster
Capiz Shell Veneered Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a bold and stunning pair of lamps veneered overall with capiz shells and situated on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
This outstanding oversized snail shell on nickel base lamp has so many details to love. The shell
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stained Wood, Shell, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in stained wood with an adjustable shell diffuser. Designed and produced in Sweden, c
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell, Wood
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Shell Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of shell table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique shell table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, shell and brass. There are 415 antique and vintage shell table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Shell table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco shell table lamps are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large shell table lamps, so small shell table lamps measuring 3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made shell table lamps over the years, but those made by Roger Rougier, Tiffany Studios and Willy Daro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Shell Table Lamps?
Prices for shell table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shell table lamps begin at $244 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,954.
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 Shell Table Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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 3, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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.
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