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Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs

Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of

Category

1990s Philippine Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Shell Light by Touch With Eyes
Shell Light by Touch With Eyes

Shell Light by Touch With Eyes

Located in Geneve, CH

Shell Light by Touch With Eyes Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal- aluminum

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair
Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair

Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Stunning pair of table lamps by Maitland-Smith. Body of the obelisk featuring a penshell veneer

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

French Table Lamp with Real Seashell Surrounded by Nickel Chrome Frame

By Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sciolari Brass and Faux Tortoise Lucite Table Lamp Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Sciolari Brass and Faux Tortoise Lucite Table Lamp Vintage, Italy, 1970s

Sciolari Brass and Faux Tortoise Lucite Table Lamp Vintage, Italy, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Rome, IT

proprietary brand, as the photos show. The lamp hat is hexagonal and is made of brass and fake tortoise-shell

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lamp Syrinx Aruanus
Vintage Lamp Syrinx Aruanus

Vintage Lamp Syrinx Aruanus

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

organic patterns of the shells. The lamp is completely handmade. It is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

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

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen 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

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

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen 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

L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the most recent advances in cool-to-the-touch LED technology, the collection features table lamps

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Lamps
Pair of Small Lamps

Pair of Small Lamps

Located in East Hampton, NY

Unique pair of chrome based lamps, one with a geode rock crystal and the other with a conch shell

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Chrome

Pottery Vessel Now a Lamp
Pottery Vessel Now a Lamp

Pottery Vessel Now a Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

A pottery vessel with interesting shell encrustations converted into a lamp.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Shell

Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base
Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base

Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base

Located in Tampa, FL

An extraordinary real tortoiseshell lamp, crowned with a silver medallion at its center. The shell

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver

Midcentury Glass Lamp with Bamboo Shade
Midcentury Glass Lamp with Bamboo Shade

Midcentury Glass Lamp with Bamboo Shade

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's American glass lamp with shells and bamboo shade. Measurements: Shade Diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Glass

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

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

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

large sea shells as a central element. "Sea shell" lamps were popular during this period and were

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s
A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

adds a rustic and natural touch to the design. "sea shell" lamps were popular during this period and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s
A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

adds a rustic and natural touch to the design. "sea shell" lamps were popular during this period and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Lamp Mid Century Glamour circa 1980s
Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Lamp Mid Century Glamour circa 1980s

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Lamp Mid Century Glamour circa 1980s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Glamorous tessellated penshell and brass or bronze lamp, designed for Maitland Smith, American

Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

3.7kg Crystal "CENTERPIECE" 55cm Glass shell by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium 1970
3.7kg Crystal "CENTERPIECE" 55cm Glass shell by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium 1970

3.7kg Crystal "CENTERPIECE" 55cm Glass shell by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium 1970

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: crystal glass shell "CENTERPIECE" element Producer: Val Saint Lambert, Belgium

Category

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

Materials

Crystal

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

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

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Henri FERNANDEZ (born in 1948) for Maison Honoré, large brass lamp circa 1970
Henri FERNANDEZ (born in 1948) for Maison Honoré, large brass lamp circa 1970

Henri FERNANDEZ (born in 1948) for Maison Honoré, large brass lamp circa 1970

By Henri Fernandez

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Henri FERNANDEZ (born in 1948) for Maison Honoré, important brass lamp. Decorated with a coconut

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

1970's tablelamp
1970's tablelamp

1970's tablelamp

Located in Brecht, BE

a very charming table lamp, made in France in the 1970's, a unique piece, terra cotta and shells ...

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Terracotta

Pair of Italian Capiz shades. Sold individually.
Pair of Italian Capiz shades. Sold individually.

Pair of Italian Capiz shades. Sold individually.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960’s Italian capiz shades. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 8.25" Top diameter: 11" Bottom diameter: 16"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Regency table lamp by Antonio Pavia
Regency table lamp by Antonio Pavia

Regency table lamp by Antonio Pavia

$3,128Sale Price|20% Off

Regency table lamp by Antonio Pavia

By Antonio Pavia

Located in Torino, IT

Antonio Pavia Lamp. Table lamp by designer Antonio Pavia. Lamp with brass base, brass bamboo-shaped stem and brass leaves, central heron-shaped statue made of brass and shell of N...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tortoise -Shell Table lamp, 60's Belgian
Tortoise -Shell Table lamp, 60's Belgian

Tortoise -Shell Table lamp, 60's Belgian

By Willy Daro

Located in Brussels, BE

Tortoise shell table lamp, hight is adjustable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
1970s Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp

1970s Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp

Located in Retie, 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

Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960
Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960

Beautiful Pair of André Cazenave Shells Table Lamp, circa 1960

By Andre Cazenave

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful pair of André Cazenave shells table lamp, circa 1960. In very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps

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

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Unavailable|$4,300 / set

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

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Unavailable|$4,200 / set

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern style blue Murano glass table lamps in the shape of large Conch shells

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp
Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp

Frederick Cooper Brass Shell Table Lamp

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Tulsa, OK

Classic heavy brass table lamp by Frederick Cooper. It has three brass shell feet and a candlestick

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

60's Polished Aluminium Conch Shell Table Lamp
60's Polished Aluminium Conch Shell Table Lamp

60's Polished Aluminium Conch Shell Table Lamp

Located in Finchley, London

A single sculptural table lamp. Polished aluminium conch shell on a polished cube base. Rewired to

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s
Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s

Glam Capiz Shell Table Lamp with Brass Detail, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Canaan, CT

just a lovely 70's glam capiz shell lamp with brass detail. its a great lamp and in wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s

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

Gorgeous Pair of Decorater Capiz Shell Table Lamps on Teak Bases
Gorgeous Pair of Decorater Capiz Shell Table Lamps on Teak Bases

Gorgeous Pair of Decorater Capiz Shell Table Lamps on Teak Bases

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Beautiful pair of 1970s iridescent Layered capiz shell lamps on teak bases.

Category

20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Teak

English Trench Art, Chromed Mortar Shell Table Lamp with Original Shade
English Trench Art, Chromed Mortar Shell Table Lamp with Original Shade

English Trench Art, Chromed Mortar Shell Table Lamp with Original Shade

Located in Port Hope, ON

distinctive Art Deco period feel. The fin of the shell bears the date 1942 but the lamp was probably made just

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970
Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970

Acrylic Shell Lamp by Rougier, circa 1970

By Roger Rougier

Located in Wilnis, UT

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

Pair of Shell Lamps
Pair of Shell Lamps

Pair of Shell Lamps

Unavailable|$1,750 / set

Pair of Shell Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of fabulous table lamps with woven bases, leather stems, and shell heads. ***Contact/Shipping

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Reed

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and

Category

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

Materials

Resin, Shell

Vintage Shell Lamp
Vintage Shell Lamp

Vintage Shell Lamp

Unavailable|$2,280

Vintage Shell Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Perfect vintage shell lamp with custom vintage leopard shade~

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Victorian Shell Lamp
Victorian Shell Lamp

Victorian Shell Lamp

Unavailable|$4,200

Victorian Shell Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic Victorian handmade shell lamp. One of a kind museum quality piece of folk art.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps
Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps

Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps

Located in Wichita, KS

Pair of Portuguese shell fragment lamps on Lucite bases with white linen lampshades.

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps
Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Water Mill, NY

Very attractive pair of shell-shaped Rougier table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Single Tall Brass Table Lamp with Sea Shell Details

Single Tall Brass Table Lamp with Sea Shell Details

Located in Bronx, NY

Very tall single brass table lamp with sea shell motif, this lamp is a vintage Mid-Century design

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Clam Shell Lamps
Pair of Clam Shell Lamps

Pair of Clam Shell Lamps

Unavailable|$850 / set

Pair of Clam Shell Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of white painted table lamps with layered clam shells motifs and metal hardware. Please note

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shell-Work Lamp SATURDAY SALE
Shell-Work Lamp SATURDAY SALE

Shell-Work Lamp SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Shell-covered table lamp with custom silk string lampshade, decorated with wooden bead and fabric

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps
Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps

Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps

Unavailable|$1,475 / set

Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of shell lamps with luminous white ceramic base & neck.Nice aged patina on the shells. New

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Italian Tortoise Shell  Glass Lamp
Italian Tortoise Shell  Glass Lamp

Italian Tortoise Shell Glass Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Italian tortoise shell glass lamp from the 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Reverse Painted Blown Art Glass Shell Encrusted Table Lamp
Midcentury Reverse Painted Blown Art Glass Shell Encrusted Table Lamp

Midcentury Reverse Painted Blown Art Glass Shell Encrusted Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury reverse painted blown art glass shell encrusted tall table lamp. This unique and

Category

20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Shell Desk Lamp
Paavo Tynell Shell Desk Lamp

Paavo Tynell Shell Desk Lamp

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Houston, TX

Desk lamp with brass clam shell shade and rattan pole, designed by Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Shell Form Lamps in Cream
Shell Form Lamps in Cream

Shell Form Lamps in Cream

Unavailable|$1,650 / set

Shell Form Lamps in Cream

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of early 1980s glass shell form lamps in cream. The finely slip cast molds are lacquered from

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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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 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.

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  • 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.