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Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish, 1950s
Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish, 1950s

Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind French vintage table lamp with very large Australian trumpet sea shell

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Ralph Lauren Table Lamps with Pink Shells, Glass & Brass, 1990s
Ralph Lauren Table Lamps with Pink Shells, Glass & Brass, 1990s

Ralph Lauren Table Lamps with Pink Shells, Glass & Brass, 1990s

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

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

Vintage Bronze Table Lamp Porcelain Egg Shell
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp Porcelain Egg Shell

Vintage Bronze Table Lamp Porcelain Egg Shell

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bronze Table Lamp Egg Shell finish 25 h to socket x 13 diameter Preowned vintage. No shade is

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Serge Roche Grotto Shell Plaster Table Lamp
Serge Roche Grotto Shell Plaster Table Lamp

Serge Roche Grotto Shell Plaster Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Serge Roche Style Grotto She’ll Plaster Table Lamp. All original details and hand craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Mary Hughes Sea Shell Table Top Lamp
Mary Hughes Sea Shell Table Top Lamp

Mary Hughes Sea Shell Table Top Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Mary Hughes Sea Shell Table Top Lamp, Hand Painted Italy 1950's. Ceramic mid section with multiple

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century carved shell cameo lamp
19th Century carved shell cameo lamp

19th Century carved shell cameo lamp

Located in Martlesham, GB

A highly decorative 19th Century Italian carved shell lamp mounted on a carved brass stand, crafted

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials
Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials

Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Unique pair of sea shells mounted as lamp finials.

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Capiz Shell Ceiling Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Ceiling Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Ceiling Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

structure. It is made from brassed metal and capiz shells which makes each lamp unique, something that adds

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Ceramic Lamp
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Ceramic Lamp

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Ceramic Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

nightstand, or a chic console table. The lamp is in excellent working vintage condition. The delicate shell

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Shell

Feldman White Capiz Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1960
Feldman White Capiz Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1960

Feldman White Capiz Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1960

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Hello 1960s Hollywood Regency Glam! Most recently, a Feldman floor lamp of the same capiz floral

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp
Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall wooden lamp encrusted with natural seashells. This piece will be a wonderful addition to a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Wood

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very groovy and retro, this pair of table lamps features a frosted glass urn in a molded seashell

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal
1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal

1970s Anthony Redmile Neptune Table Lamps in Shell and Rock Crystal

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in London, GB

A great pair of decorative, shell encrusted table lamps with a highly distinctive and artistic base

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp

Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Organic Oyster Shells Pair of Lamp Finials
Organic Oyster Shells Pair of Lamp Finials

Organic Oyster Shells Pair of Lamp Finials

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Organic natural oyster shells pair of lamp finials on brass bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Space Age Postmodern conch shell lamp with light fixture inside. Giant conch shell mounted on a

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps
Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of vintage Capiz shell over wood table lamps. Perfect working condition, UL-Listed and each

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Deco Nautilus Shell Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Deco Nautilus Shell Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Deco Nautilus Shell Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lamps. This stunning pair features natural shells treated with a lustrous, iridescent nacreous finish

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fabulous Sea Shell Crystal Lamp Grasscloth Shade
Fabulous Sea Shell Crystal Lamp Grasscloth Shade

Fabulous Sea Shell Crystal Lamp Grasscloth Shade

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Fabulous Vintage Sea Shell Lamp in cut crystal vase , filled with Florida seashells, on. Metal base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Bamboo Table Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base
Bamboo Table Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base

Bamboo Table Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the northern Italian

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Faux Turtle Shell Lamps

Faux Turtle Shell Lamps

Located in Winnetka, IL

These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Coconut Shell Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Boho Coconut Shell Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Boho Coconut Shell Lamps - A Pair

By Casa Bique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional pair of vintage table lamps is a masterful distillation of 1970s Organic Modernism

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

2 Maitland Smith Shell Mosaic Stacked Ball Candlestick Buffet Table Lamps 36"
2 Maitland Smith Shell Mosaic Stacked Ball Candlestick Buffet Table Lamps 36"

2 Maitland Smith Shell Mosaic Stacked Ball Candlestick Buffet Table Lamps 36"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two Maitland Smith buffet / table lamps featuring round bronze bases and urn shaped finials

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s
Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s

Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Art Deco Adjustable Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s. Beautiful 1930s art deco table lamp with

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s
Adjustable Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s

Adjustable Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Art Deco Adjustable Shell Shade Table Lamp Belgium 1930s. Beautiful 1930s art deco table lamp with

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp

Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Phantasmagorical acrylic giant clam shell design table lamp possibly by the Canadian firm Rougier

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Maitland Smith Bronze & Shell Mosaic Footed Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp 30"
Maitland Smith Bronze & Shell Mosaic Footed Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp 30"

Maitland Smith Bronze & Shell Mosaic Footed Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp 30"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Maitland Smith table in the shape of a tall ginger jar / urn featuring a white shell mosaic

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Capiz Shell Lamp
Large Capiz Shell Lamp

Large Capiz Shell Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Oversized 1960s Capiz shell lamp. Fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Shell Decorated and Filled Ginger Jar Lamp
Shell Decorated and Filled Ginger Jar Lamp

Shell Decorated and Filled Ginger Jar Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

scallop shell feet. The rim of the jar is also sand encrusted and the top of the lamp is decorated with

Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Glass

Gorgeous Pair of Lamp Finials Turbo Sea Shells
Gorgeous Pair of Lamp Finials Turbo Sea Shells

Gorgeous Pair of Lamp Finials Turbo Sea Shells

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous pair of brown polished mother of pearl turbo shells lamp finials on brass bases.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Nickel

Sea Shell Shaped Acrylic Table Lamp Attributed to Rougier
Sea Shell Shaped Acrylic Table Lamp Attributed to Rougier

Sea Shell Shaped Acrylic Table Lamp Attributed to Rougier

By Roger Rougier

Located in Toronto, ON

large enough to be able to be used as a table lamp or a low floor lamp. It's a unique and statement

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Carved Conch Shell Accent Table Lamps with Mythological Motif
Pair of Antique Carved Conch Shell Accent Table Lamps with Mythological Motif

Pair of Antique Carved Conch Shell Accent Table Lamps with Mythological Motif

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

These antique carved shell accent lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton 'Fun 1TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 1TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 1TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Fun 1TM' table lamp in sea shells and chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal

Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' table lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan Verner Panton was one of

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Shell Encrusted Faux Coral Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vibrant pair of vintage table lamps is a quintessential expression of Hollywood Regency

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sirmos Plaster Shell Lamp
Vintage Sirmos Plaster Shell Lamp

Vintage Sirmos Plaster Shell Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

create airy yet commanding functional art. This impressive table lamp measures 12.25" wide by 9.75

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Carrara Marble Table Lamps With Shell Motif
Pair Italian Carrara Marble Table Lamps With Shell Motif

Pair Italian Carrara Marble Table Lamps With Shell Motif

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Italian style, these table lamps are hand carved of Italian Carrara marble. The plinth

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Glass Shell Design Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Glass Shell Design Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany

Glass Shell Design Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Glass Shell Design Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp
French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp

French Art Deco Shell Brass Goose Neck Desk Table Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

nickel plated shell shade. Brass base. Black cotton wire and plug. Also, available with US/UK plug

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Two-Tone Rougier Clam Shell Acrylic Table Lamps - A Pair
Two-Tone Rougier Clam Shell Acrylic Table Lamps - A Pair

Two-Tone Rougier Clam Shell Acrylic Table Lamps - A Pair

By Roger Rougier

Located in Elkton, MD

Pair of Rougier acrylic table lamps, made in Canada and dated October 12, 1984. Each lamp features

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Tortoise Shell Lamp
Vintage Boho Tortoise Shell Lamp

Vintage Boho Tortoise Shell Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage table lamp is a quintessential piece of Hollywood Regency and Boho-Chic

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Chital III Table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cosmo Table Lamp in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Cosmo Table Lamp in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

Cosmo Table Lamp in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosmo table lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Large Italian Shell Lamp
A Large Italian Shell Lamp

A Large Italian Shell Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's shell shaped aluminium table lamp with lucite base. Measurements: Height of body

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Shagreen Table Lamp with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Table Lamp with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Table Lamp with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

lamp by Kifu Paris is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in cream shagreen and black pen shell

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' table lamp in sea shells and chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal

1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base
1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base

1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base Natural shell Colors: Browns and Creams Needs

Category

Vintage 1940s Haitian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Coconut

Shell Inlay Table Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shell Inlay Table Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shell Inlay Table Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Owl Table lamp

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Bronze Shell Collector Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Bronze Shell Collector Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Bronze Shell Collector Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with coastal elegance using this pair of Vintage Bronze Shell Collector Lamps

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp
Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp

Eric Schmitt - Coquillage (shell) lamp

By Eric Schmitt

Located in PARIS, FR

This plaster lamp, produced in a very limited edition, represents Éric Schmitt’s first exploration

Category

1990s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps
Midcentury Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps

Midcentury Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian pearlescent glaze porcelain table lamps in the form of shells with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Hollywood Regency Shell-Shaped Table Lamp by Maison Charles Paris
Hollywood Regency Shell-Shaped Table Lamp by Maison Charles Paris

Hollywood Regency Shell-Shaped Table Lamp by Maison Charles Paris

By Maison Charles

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful table lamp, made of high-quality brass and bronze with a granite base, is a unique

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass, Bronze

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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, 2022
    Using 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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