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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

Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials
Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials

Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lamp finials nature’s beauty sea shell pink urchins on brass bases.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Post Modern White Ceramic Shell Grotto Motif Table Lamp - 1980s
Post Modern White Ceramic Shell Grotto Motif Table Lamp - 1980s

Post Modern White Ceramic Shell Grotto Motif Table Lamp - 1980s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vintage post-modern white ceramic shell motif table lamp. Glazed in a crisp white ceramic, this

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Stepped Oval Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquer Table Lamp
Hollywood Regency Stepped Oval Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquer Table Lamp

Hollywood Regency Stepped Oval Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquer Table Lamp

By James Mont

Located in St. Louis, MO

1970s Hollywood Regency style lacquered table lamp in faux tortoise shell lacquer technique, shade

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of White Coral Lamps with Sea Shell
Pair of White Coral Lamps with Sea Shell

Pair of White Coral Lamps with Sea Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of white coral lamps with sea shells and silverleafed bases. The lampshades are handmade and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Silver Leaf

Vintage Coastal Faux Coral and Shell Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Faux Coral and Shell Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Faux Coral and Shell Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Pair of Vintage Coastal Faux Coral and Shell Lamps captures the essence of seaside charm with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

medals and was quite well known for his Art Nouveau bronze and glass lamps. Examples of his work are

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamps Belgium 1930s
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamps Belgium 1930s

Pair of Elegant Art Deco Shell Shade Table Lamps Belgium 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Art Deco Pair of Adjustable Shell Shade Table Lamps Belgium 1930s. Beautiful 1930s art deco table

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass Shell Lamps, Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Murano glass shell lamps - table lamp white light blue - Vintage Space Age Design Italy - 1980s

Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp
Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp

Vintage Boho Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage table lamp is a masterclass in Postmodern Coastal design, featuring a large

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Mid-Century Shell and Lucite Table Lamps
Pair of American Mid-Century Shell and Lucite Table Lamps

Pair of American Mid-Century Shell and Lucite Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century tessellated table lamps with a tapered cylindrical shape resting on a

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s
French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s

French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Vintage Table Lamp in Shell Form with Brass Base – 1970s Style Elegant French table lamp

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Natural Shell Lamps on Lucite Bases with Shades and Finials
Natural Shell Lamps on Lucite Bases with Shades and Finials

Natural Shell Lamps on Lucite Bases with Shades and Finials

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celebrate seaside elegance with this pair of handcrafted table lamps, each featuring a sculptural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

$1,305Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

Located in London, GB

Pair of bronze table lamps sitting on black marble bases in the shape of a nautilus shell.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Tall Pastel Pink Art Deco Shell Motif Ceramic Table Lamp
Vintage Tall Pastel Pink Art Deco Shell Motif Ceramic Table Lamp

Vintage Tall Pastel Pink Art Deco Shell Motif Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pastel blush pink art deco ceramic table lamp. This piece will be a great addition to a grand

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Artisan Sea Shell Night Lamp, Organic Modern Design, USA, 1970
Artisan Sea Shell Night Lamp, Organic Modern Design, USA, 1970

Artisan Sea Shell Night Lamp, Organic Modern Design, USA, 1970

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Artisan made sea shell decorated night lamp as great coastal decor accent. Unique one of a kind

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps
Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps

Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of brass shell lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of silver table lamps with reliefs and applications on shell bases
Pair of silver table lamps with reliefs and applications on shell bases

Pair of silver table lamps with reliefs and applications on shell bases

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Pair of silver table lamps with reliefs and applications sitting on a circular shell

Category

20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Late Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, Austria 1950s
Late Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, Austria 1950s

Late Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, Austria 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a marvelous late Art Deco table lamp. The lamp is made of bronze with

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells
Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells

Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of large plaster lamps with shells. Contemporary linen shades included.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Large Crackle Porcelain Nautilus Shell Lamp
Large Crackle Porcelain Nautilus Shell Lamp

Large Crackle Porcelain Nautilus Shell Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Perfect for an upscale coastal living space. Lamps are opposing pair.

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Monumental Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamps w/ Woven Wire Shades
Monumental Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamps w/ Woven Wire Shades

Monumental Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamps w/ Woven Wire Shades

Located in Hyattsville, MD

slightly non-matching Trench Art Tables Lamps. Slightly different sizes in artillery diameter and base

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano blown shell shaped glass sculptural table lamp, La Murrina Italy 1970s
Murano blown shell shaped glass sculptural table lamp, La Murrina Italy 1970s

Murano blown shell shaped glass sculptural table lamp, La Murrina Italy 1970s

By La Murrina

Located in Firenze, IT

Murano blown shell shaped glass sculptural table lamp La Murrina Italy 1970s white striped glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Roger Rougier White Acrylic Clam Shell Mid Century Modern Table Lamp. One side with white

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps
Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

Stiffel Vintage Assembled Set of Egg Shell Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in Lomita, CA

The beautiful light tan or egg shell tint of the porcelain and brass Stiffels is stunning. I think

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Carved in Wood with Shell Shade Brown Color, France, 1950
Table Lamp Carved in Wood with Shell Shade Brown Color, France, 1950

Table Lamp Carved in Wood with Shell Shade Brown Color, France, 1950

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This table lamp, is a sculpture, wood with a shade in Shell. We Have an Old Patina and a Brown

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle on Pen shell Base
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle on Pen shell Base

Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle on Pen shell Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Large Shell Lamp by Rougier
Mid Century Large Shell Lamp by Rougier

Mid Century Large Shell 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

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Resin Shell Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring the essence of coastal living into your home with this exquisite pair of vintage shell lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s

World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

table lamps from their "Zebra" range. A highly sought-after design from the 1970s. These striking lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Plastic

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

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Vintage Pair of Massive Coquina Coral Shell Stone Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair of Massive Coquina Coral Shell Stone Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair of Massive Coquina Coral Shell Stone Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive pair of vintage coquina stone table lamps. These have been professionally wired with all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy
Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Floor Lamps, shell-style
Pair of Murano Glass Floor Lamps, shell-style

Pair of Murano Glass Floor Lamps, shell-style

Located in BAUD, FR

Murano glass floor lamps, shell-type design Pair of lamps in Murano glass Fine Italian

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps
Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully large-scale shell-form porcelain lamps glazed in a glamorous gold luster. Note that

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920
French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920

French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920

Located in Southampton, GB

Brass, oversized shell shade lamp. Flexible stem. This will be fully wired and PAT tested. France

Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern
Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

Sculptural White Plaster Shell Lamp Mid Century Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural white plaster shell lamp, American, circa 1960s. Rewired and ready to use. The lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shagreen Sculptural Table Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Sculptural Table Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Sculptural Table Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural Table Lamp is a graphic piece that adds a statement to any space. The bold pattern is inlaid in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 1980s carved wood nautilus shells on gilt metal stands mounted as lamps on new painted

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base
Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base

Vintage Cast Conch Shell Lamp with Chrome Base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage coastal style conch shell lamp. Blending elements of mid century modern with Hollywood

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Steel, Brass and Lucite Artillery Shell Lamps
Steel, Brass and Lucite Artillery Shell Lamps

Steel, Brass and Lucite Artillery Shell Lamps

Located in Denton, TX

Assembled in the 1980’s these shells have a nice patina With lucite circular bases and new shades

Category

20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 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 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 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 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 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.