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Pair shell lamps
Pair shell lamps

Pair shell lamps

Sold|$1,950

Pair shell lamps

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Pair hand made shell lamps sold $1950

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Shell

Capiz Shell Lamps
Capiz Shell Lamps

Capiz Shell Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of orange capiz shell lamps with polished chrome base. Professionally rewired.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Tortoise Shell Lamp
Tortoise Shell Lamp

Tortoise Shell Lamp

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful polished Tortoise shell custom mounted on a patinated brass stand. Lamp is backlit and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Acrylic Shell Form Table Lamp
Acrylic Shell Form Table Lamp

Acrylic Shell Form Table Lamp

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Modern sea shell form lamp on raised legs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Table Lamp, Shell and Porcelain Sculpture, 20th Century.
Table Lamp, Shell and Porcelain Sculpture, 20th Century.

Table Lamp, Shell and Porcelain Sculpture, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Table lamp, shell sculpture, porcelain figure forming a night-light in the central shell, 20th

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Porcelain

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your coastal retreat with these Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps—a

Category

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

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Capiz Lotus Leaf Shell & Brass Table Lamp
Vintage Capiz Lotus Leaf Shell & Brass Table Lamp

Vintage Capiz Lotus Leaf Shell & Brass Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vintage table lamp from the 1970s captures the whimsical elegance of Hollywood Regency style with its

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Conk Shell Lamp
1950s Conk Shell Lamp

1950s Conk Shell Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s conk shell lamp. She’ll spins so can be shown in any position. Wood base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair Capiz Shell Lamps
Pair Capiz Shell Lamps

Pair Capiz Shell Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Agreat pair of capiz shell lamps. The lamps re mounted on lucite bases and fitted with chrome. The

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp
Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp

Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Faux tortoise shell lamp made of natural tessellated Penshell in the style of Maitland Smith

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Shell Lamps
Pair of Shell Lamps

Pair of Shell Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of Lambis Lambis shells mounted into lamps England, mid 20th Century

Category

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

Materials

Shell, Wood

Pair of Shell Fruit Lamps
Pair of Shell Fruit Lamps

Pair of Shell Fruit Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of shell fruit lamps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Shell Disc Lamps
Pair of Shell Disc Lamps

Pair of Shell Disc Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of Shell Disc Lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Capiz Shell Lamps
Pair of Capiz Shell Lamps

Pair of Capiz Shell Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

APair of capiz shell lamps with a geometric design. Lamps are very well constructed with brass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tortoise Shell Lamps
Pair of Tortoise Shell Lamps

Pair of Tortoise Shell Lamps

Located in Montreal, QC

Exotic pair of of gilt and bronze mounted tortoise shell lamps decorated with blue and white

Category

Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Mid-Century Shell Lamp
French Mid-Century Shell Lamp

French Mid-Century Shell Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Illuminate your space with the distinctive charm and retro elegance of this Mid-Century Shell Lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Table Lamps with Wood and Shell Veneer
Pair of Vintage Table Lamps with Wood and Shell Veneer

Pair of Vintage Table Lamps with Wood and Shell Veneer

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of table lamps on chrome bases with geometric wood and shell veneer cylindrical bodies.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Wrought Iron Shell Motif Table Lamps, Pair
Wrought Iron Shell Motif Table Lamps, Pair

Wrought Iron Shell Motif Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Wrought iron shell motif table lamps, pair Offered for sale is a pair of wrought iron table

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF CONCH SHELL DESIGN TABLE LAMPS
PAIR OF CONCH SHELL DESIGN TABLE LAMPS

PAIR OF CONCH SHELL DESIGN TABLE LAMPS

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

PAIR OF CONCH SHELL DESIGN TABLE LAMPS

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp, Shell-Shaped, Italy, 1960/70s
Table Lamp, Shell-Shaped, Italy, 1960/70s

Table Lamp, Shell-Shaped, Italy, 1960/70s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Italian shell-shaped table lamp, 1960/70s. Fiberglass/plastic material.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage table lamp brass with shell shade, Massive Belgium 1970s
Vintage table lamp brass with shell shade, Massive Belgium 1970s

Vintage table lamp brass with shell shade, Massive Belgium 1970s

By Massive Lighting

Located in Herentals, BE

Very elegant table lamp with brass base with elegant ornament and shell lampshade. The table lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Richard Hoosin Shell and Glass Table Lamp
Richard Hoosin Shell and Glass Table Lamp

Richard Hoosin Shell and Glass Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Richard Hoosin shell and glass table lamp. U.S.A. Signed: 89' Hoosin B8948.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of American Vintage Hexagonal Table Lamps with Shell Décor
Pair of American Vintage Hexagonal Table Lamps with Shell Décor

Pair of American Vintage Hexagonal Table Lamps with Shell Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of vintage American table lamps from the late 20th century, with hexagonal bodies, shell

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Wood

Folky Grotto Style Shell Lamp
Folky Grotto Style Shell Lamp

Folky Grotto Style Shell Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Grotto style shell lamp, in great original and working condition. Constructed of applied sea shells

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Capiz Shell Lamps
Pair of Capiz Shell Lamps

Pair of Capiz Shell Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful pair of Capiz shell covered urn lamps with wood and brass pedestal great scale and form

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Silver Shell Lamp
Silver Shell Lamp

Silver Shell Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1960's French silver-plated shell-shaped table lamp with single Edison interior

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shell Encrusted Lamps
Pair of Shell Encrusted Lamps

Pair of Shell Encrusted Lamps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a custom pair of tall encrusted table lamps.

Category

20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Vintage Shell Lamp
Vintage Shell Lamp

Vintage Shell Lamp

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage shell lamp with beautiful detailing. The porcelain woman has a beautiful dress made from

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Shell Lamp
Huge Shell Lamp

Huge Shell Lamp

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Pair of fantastic shell lamps in fiber glass designed for the Christian Dior store Avenue Montaigne

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Glass

Porcelain Shell Lamps
Porcelain Shell Lamps

Porcelain Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of pearlescent porcelain table lamps with an interior light covered by a glass globe. 14

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Large-Scale Cast Shell Dog Lamp
Large-Scale Cast Shell Dog Lamp

Large-Scale Cast Shell Dog Lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

vintage cast shell sculpture as lamp with custom museum mount and linen shade. Beautiful, large

Category

American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Custom Shell-Encrusted Lamps
Pair of Custom Shell-Encrusted Lamps

Pair of Custom Shell-Encrusted Lamps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a stunning pair of custom lamps heavily encrusted with a variety of shells, situated on a

Category

2010s American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Studio Capiz Shell Lamps
Pair of Studio Capiz Shell Lamps

Pair of Studio Capiz Shell Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of custom made capiz shell lamps. We found the capiz shell portions and then incorporated new

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Custom Oyster Shell Lamps
Pair of Custom Oyster Shell Lamps

Pair of Custom Oyster Shell Lamps

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of custom table lamps from stacked oyster shells, newly-wired to UL standard with

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Shell, Wood

Vintage Coastal Shell and Coral Lamps
Vintage Coastal Shell and Coral Lamps

Vintage Coastal Shell and Coral Lamps

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage coastal shell and coral lamps designed and manufactured in the United States

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Coral

Vintage Pair Large Palm Beach Seashell Shell Obelisk Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair Large Palm Beach Seashell Shell Obelisk Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair Large Palm Beach Seashell Shell Obelisk Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage seashell shell obelisk table lamps. These have been newly wired with all new

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Bronze Shell Lamp
1970s Bronze Shell Lamp

1970s Bronze Shell Lamp

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970s elegant bronze shell lamp.The las has 2 bulbs one for the shade and anothe on the shell. New

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Snail Shell Motif Lamp
Snail Shell Motif Lamp

Snail Shell Motif Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Snail Shell Motif Lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Rare Brass "Shell " Lamp
Rare Brass "Shell " Lamp

Rare Brass "Shell " Lamp

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare brass "shell " lamp Italy, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Cast Shell Lamp
Aluminum Cast Shell Lamp

Aluminum Cast Shell Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

Aluminum cast shell lamp on chrome cube base

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair
Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair

Vintage Coastal Plaster Nautilus Shell Lamps, Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. Beautiful nautilus shell design crafted in plaster

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Artillery Shell Casing Lamp
Artillery Shell Casing Lamp

Artillery Shell Casing Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This WWI era brass shell casing has been made into a lamp. The lamp features a cream shade, a 3-way

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970s Original Turtle shell lamp mounted on brass, In the manner of Maison Jansen

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Ceramic Shell Lamp
French Ceramic Shell Lamp

French Ceramic Shell Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredible lamp shaped as a shell French ceramic circa 1960's with wonderful patina Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

BEAUTIFUL CAPIZ SHELL LAMP
BEAUTIFUL CAPIZ SHELL LAMP

BEAUTIFUL CAPIZ SHELL LAMP

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful capiz shell lamp monted on a wooden base newly rewired with double cluster and silk shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos
Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos

Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Lamps After Sirmos

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. A chic plaster sculptural design filled with

Category

Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Shell Shaped Metal Lamp
Shell Shaped Metal Lamp

Shell Shaped Metal Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940's French painted metal shell shaped lamp. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps
Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps

Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1940s French shell shaped large porcelain lamps with brick colored finish. 19" height

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

French Tortoise Shell Lamp by Maison Jansen
French Tortoise Shell Lamp by Maison Jansen

French Tortoise Shell Lamp by Maison Jansen

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful polished Tortoise Shell custom mounted on a brass stand and support topped by an

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges
1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Shell Lamps
Pair of Shell Lamps

Pair of Shell Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of glass cylinders filled with natural shells and coral bits, primarily white

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Venetian Murano Glass Floral Shell Centerpiece Table Lamp C1950
Venetian Murano Glass Floral Shell Centerpiece Table Lamp C1950

Venetian Murano Glass Floral Shell Centerpiece Table Lamp C1950

Located in Big Flats, NY

Venetian Murano Glass Floral Shell Centerpiece Table Lamp C1950 Measures- 10.5''H x 16''W x 13.25

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Brass Leaf or Shell Shaped Table Lamps
Pair of Brass Leaf or Shell Shaped Table Lamps

Pair of Brass Leaf or Shell Shaped Table Lamps

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of brass leaf or shell shaped table lamps with working plugs. The lamps are in the Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Shell Lamp
Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Shell Lamp

Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Shell Lamp

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

iridescent conch shell. The conch shell conceals a bulb that, when illuminated creates a warm soothing glow

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Turtle Shell and Iron Lamps
Pair of Turtle Shell and Iron Lamps

Pair of Turtle Shell and Iron Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of mounted turtle shell and iron lamps with tan silk lampshades. Electrified with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

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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.