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Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect
Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect

Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect

By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

- it is not merely an ambient table lamp but echoes the form of an Egyptian monolith stone. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect
Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect

Modern Table Lamp 'Obelisk' in Stainless Steel and Tortoise Shell Effect

By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

- it is not merely an ambient table lamp but echoes the form of an Egyptian monolith stone. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Glass Table Lamp Pink Shell Murano Venice Italy Design, 20th Century
Glass Table Lamp Pink Shell Murano Venice Italy Design, 20th Century

Glass Table Lamp Pink Shell Murano Venice Italy Design, 20th Century

Located in Udine, IT

Incredible table lamp Blown glass Murano Venice Made in Italy 20th century You can use it both

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps
Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps

Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps

Unavailable|$1,800 / set

Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

+ A pair of three layer palest pink lamps + Each section comprised of six panels + Matte finish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

By Arthur Court

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tortoise shell lamp by Arthur Court. Sculptural detail in cast aluminum with pierced opening

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps
Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Houston, TX

brass accent, table lamps. The Canadian based company, Rougier, specialized in bedroom sets, dressers

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass
Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass

Piero Fornasetti, Shell lamp, Murano Blown Glass

By Fornasetti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Table lamp edited by Piero Fornasetti in circa 1960. Murano blown glass and varnished metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Large Shell Lamps, Manner of Sirmos
Pair of Large Shell Lamps, Manner of Sirmos

Pair of Large Shell Lamps, Manner of Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of shell form table lamps in the manner of Sirmos. ***Notes: There is no sales tax on this

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

1970 Rougier Acrylic Shell Clam Lamp, Made in Canada
1970 Rougier Acrylic Shell Clam Lamp, Made in Canada

1970 Rougier Acrylic Shell Clam Lamp, Made in Canada

By Roger Rougier

Located in Staten Island, NY

1970 Rougier Acrylic Shell Clam Lamp, Made in Canada. This Rougier Lamp is rare and magnificent, a

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

21st Century Oyster Shell Lamp by Busra Ozdemir - Modern, Ceramic
21st Century Oyster Shell Lamp by Busra Ozdemir - Modern, Ceramic

21st Century Oyster Shell Lamp by Busra Ozdemir - Modern, Ceramic

By Yugu Atelier

Located in ISTANBUL, TR

The Oyster Shell Lamp is an iconic design that brings the mesmerizing elegance of the sea into your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Fully Restored Chapman Polished Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps
Pair of Fully Restored Chapman Polished Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps

Pair of Fully Restored Chapman Polished Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in North Miami, FL

A professionally polished pair of brass tortoise shell accent lamps by Chapman Lamp Co. on black

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton
Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton

Vintage Fun 1TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag

Located in Bern, CH

The Fun 1TM Table lamp was designed by Verner Panton during the 1960s. Our version is an original

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen

Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Faux tortoiseshell table lamp, with spherical element above hexagonal base, gold trim, on black

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Linen

Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps
Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps

Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Spectacular Pair of shell and wax flowers with brass leaves and tendrils garnished with a brass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Monumental Brass Snail Table Lamp by Antonio Pavia
Monumental Brass Snail Table Lamp by Antonio Pavia

Monumental Brass Snail Table Lamp by Antonio Pavia

By Antonio Pavia

Located in North Miami, FL

Whimsical over-scaled Italian brass snail table lamp by Antonio Pavia, circa 1975, sports a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pewter Tortoise Shell Light
Pewter Tortoise Shell Light

Pewter Tortoise Shell Light

Unavailable|$4,800

Pewter Tortoise Shell Light

Located in New York, NY

Purchased in France, this Pewter Tortoise Lamp serves both as a decorative objet and a table lamp.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Large Table Lamp in the Style of Willy Daro
Large Table Lamp in the Style of Willy Daro

Large Table Lamp in the Style of Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Large nautilus and brass table lamp in the manner of Willy Daro, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Balanes" Table Lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
Pair of "Balanes" Table Lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970

Pair of "Balanes" Table Lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Brussels, BE

Each mounted on a square brass base presenting a large piece of barnacle. Two lights, adjustable, and new custom made "espresso brown" lampshades. By Willy Daro, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s
Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s

Large Mounted Seashell Table Lamp by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Mounted seashell table lamp, on a circular bronze base by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s. Measures

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940
Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940

Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940

Located in Pymble, NSW

A wonderful pair of trench-art table lamps in the form of a mirror pair of Koalas. Made from cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Australian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp
Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp

Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Extremely unusual English Channel sea urchin lamp on root wood base with copper folliage.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios desk lamp comprising an original nautilus shell shade on a bronze base, the

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Lamp
French Art Nouveau Lamp

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Unavailable|$2,500

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Located in Newport Beach, CA

An unusual brass floriform lamp base with three original shell shades. A great accent lamp with

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Encrusted Terracota Octopus pot lamp
Encrusted Terracota Octopus pot lamp

Encrusted Terracota Octopus pot lamp

Located in Azaruja, PT

These lamps are stunning sculptural treasures from the sea. For Centuries Fishermans throught

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Amazing Italian Modernist Ceramic Partridge with Tortoise Shell Lucite Shade
Amazing Italian Modernist Ceramic Partridge with Tortoise Shell Lucite Shade

Amazing Italian Modernist Ceramic Partridge with Tortoise Shell Lucite Shade

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Mount Penn, PA

square polished brass base with tortoise shell Lucite polished brass frame lamp shade. A great sculptural

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps
Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps

Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps

Unavailable|$5,995 / set

Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handmade uniquely crafted blue coral lamps with white and natural seashell accents. Flowing design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Unusual 1970's Stone Lamps
Pair of Unusual 1970's Stone Lamps

Pair of Unusual 1970's Stone Lamps

Unavailable|$5,500 / set

Pair of Unusual 1970's Stone Lamps

Located in Finchley, London

A pair of beautiful pink shell stone table lamps. Rewired to English standards. New silk cord

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Cosmo Boom by Kollage (Mud)
Cosmo Boom by Kollage (Mud)

Cosmo Boom by Kollage (Mud)

Unavailable|$66 / item

Cosmo Boom by Kollage (Mud)

By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE

Located in Seoul, KR

The COSMO LAMP, a miniature universe on your table, invites you to create a unique masterpiece from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Other

French Riviere Table Lamp  Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
French Riviere Table Lamp  Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century

French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Shells lamp handmade very original. Possibly unique piece-This beautiful and original lamp

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Shell Table Lamp
Shell Table Lamp

Shell Table Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Shell table lamp. Measures: Height 27 cm. Width 17 cm. Depth 17 cm.

Category

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

Materials

Shell

A Vintage Shell Table Lamp
A Vintage Shell Table Lamp

A Vintage Shell Table Lamp

Located in NYC, NY

Beautifully crafted shell table lamp with a masculine Adirondack form and construction.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Pair of Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Shell Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of shell table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Brass Bullet Shell Table Lamp
Brass Bullet Shell Table Lamp

Brass Bullet Shell Table Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

Brass bullet shell table lamp. Great vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

1970's Capiz shell table lamp
1970's Capiz shell table lamp

1970's Capiz shell table lamp

Located in Geneva, CH

1970's capiz shell table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Andre Cazenave Shell Table Lamp
Andre Cazenave Shell Table Lamp

Andre Cazenave Shell Table Lamp

By Andre Cazenave

Located in Geneva, CH

Fiberglass shell table lamp by Andre Cazenave, Atelier A, France, circa 1970 Very good vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Tortoise Shell Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of intriguing tortoise shell table lamps, 20th century, supported on a brass rail and on brass

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Ceramic Vallauris Shell Table Lamp, 1960s, France
Ceramic Vallauris Shell Table Lamp, 1960s, France

Ceramic Vallauris Shell Table Lamp, 1960s, France

By Vallauris

Located in Delft, NL

Ceramic Vallauris shell table lamp, 1960s, France.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sea Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Sea Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Sea Shell Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of intricately designed shell table lamps, a great combination of colored shells and design

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s

French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage brass/metal shell table lamp. This unique lamp is shaped as a cowwrie shell and has a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles. This luxurious lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silvered Bronze and Nautilius Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Silvered Bronze and Nautilius Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Silvered Bronze and Nautilius Shell Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair silvered bronze and nautilius shell table lamps; provenance: Linda Horn, Tony Duquette

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp

By Vincent Garnier

Located in Hastings, GB

Vincent Garnier Pewter clam shell table lamp France, 1950’s This limited edition Shell Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

1960s Handmade Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Vintage Cylindrical Pair
1960s Handmade Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Vintage Cylindrical Pair

1960s Handmade Capiz Shell Table Lamps, Vintage Cylindrical Pair

Located in Oakland, CA

1960s handmade Capiz shell table lamps, cylindrical forms comprised of squares of translucent capiz

Category

Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps
Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps

Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three brass clam shell table lamps by Angelo Brotto with one light each simulating the pearl

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Leopard Cone Shell Table Lamps with Shades and Coral Finials
Leopard Cone Shell Table Lamps with Shades and Coral Finials

Leopard Cone Shell Table Lamps with Shades and Coral Finials

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous and simple leopard cone shell table lamps are lined meticulously with mini shells. 5.5

Category

Early 2000s American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Resin and Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Pierre Giraudon
Resin and Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Pierre Giraudon

Resin and Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Pierre Giraudon

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Resin and shell table lamp in the style of Pierre Giraudon, not signed but probably by this Artist

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Resin

Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp
Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp

Mid Century Ceramic Conch Shell Table Lamp

Located in Hastings, GB

Fantastic mid century ceramic conch shell table lamp C 1960's / 70's This large sized ceramic

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Guzzini Shell table lamp by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura, 1960s
Guzzini Shell table lamp by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura, 1960s

Guzzini Shell table lamp by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura, 1960s

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century italian design 'shell' table lamp designed by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

By Vincent Garnier

Located in Hastings, GB

Vincent Garnier pewter clam shell table lamp, France, 1950s The shell was designed by The French

Category

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

Materials

Pewter

20th Century Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s
20th Century Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

20th Century Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s

By Vincent Garnier

Located in LEGNY, FR

Vincent Garnier pewter clam shell table lamp, France, 1950s The shell was designed by The French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Guzzini Shell table lamps by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura, 1960s
Pair of Guzzini Shell table lamps by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura, 1960s

Pair of Guzzini Shell table lamps by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura, 1960s

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of mid century italian design 'shell' table lamps designed by Luigi Massoni & Lucian Bottura

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles, 1970s
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles, 1970s

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles, 1970s

By Charles Maison

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles. This luxurious lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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 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 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs 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.