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Hebi Snake Table Lamp By Isao Hosoe For Valenti Luce , 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Delft, NL
Hebi Snake Table Lamp By Isao Hosoe For Valenti Luce , 1970s
Dimensions: 32 cm Width , 29cm Depth
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hebi Snake Table Lamp By Isao Hosoe For Valenti Luce , 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Delft, NL
Hebi Snake Table Lamp By Isao Hosoe For Valenti Luce , 1970s
Dimensions: 32 cm Width , 29cm Depth
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bronze French “Snake” Table Lamp
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage golden bronze French table lamp dates from the early 20th century. A realistically
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Multidirectional Postmodern Snake Table Lamp Memphis Era
By Isao Hosoe
Located in San Diego, CA
Flexible and pivoting 1980s lamp multidirectional snake movable neck. White enameled shade rewired
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Adjustable Brown Snake Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century brown space age desk lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Impressive Gilt Laquared Tree with Serpent Snake Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Impressive Gilt Laquared Tree Table Lamp is a truly remarkable piece that effortlessly combines
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modern Lucite Chromed Metal Vintage Snake Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
This table lamp was designed and made in the 1980s. So the table lamp shows a curved Lucite arm and
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche "Cobra" Snake Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
"Cobra" snake table lamp in gold ceramic by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Table lamp in yellow and black.
A well-known design, which is available from
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Martinelli Luce, "Serpente" Table Lamp, Early Edition, Italy 1960s
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Serpente "Snake" table lamp produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s
Adjustable lamp thanks to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Snake lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Very unusual table lamp with snake relief forms in terracotta. Unsigned.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome.
A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in chrome.
A classic from the 60/70s. The lamp is adjustable in almost every
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Brass Table Lamp with Twisted Snake
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate table lamp in brass. It features lions-feet and a twisted serpent in relief. It was made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Late Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage table lamps with snake skin At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage table lamps in plexiglass and real python skin.
Customization by Studio Glustin
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Animal Skin, Plexiglass
French Art Deco Alabaster & Snake Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare and elegant Art Deco table lamp from France, dating to the 1920s, features a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Table Lamp in Brown Whip Snake by Karl Springer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp covered in brown whip snake with bronze hardware by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. A
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Black Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
for Valenti, Italy.
Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direction. The lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
for Valenti, Italy.
Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direction. The lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Faux Leather/Whip Snake Skin & Lucite Table Lamp Attributed Karl Springer, Pair
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of faux leather / whip snake skin and Lucite table lamps attributed to Karl Springer. Heptagon
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
H 37.75 in Dm 7.75 in
Snake Skin & Brass Accent Table Lamp In the Manner of Gabriella Crespi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage
In the Manner of Gabriella Crespi
Snake Skin lamp in the manner of Gabriella Crespi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Serpentine, Brass
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Thomas Blakemore English Faux Rouge Marble Table Lamps with Snake Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large (31 inch) vintage table lamps from the prestigious firm of Thomas Blakemore Ltd
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Composition
H 31.5 in W 13 in D 8 in
Swedish modern "snake skin" leather and brass Table lamp by E. Hansson & Co
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp produced in Sweden by AB E. Hansson & Co. Made from brass with original snake skinn
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Style Of Edgar Brandt Iron Snake & Ginko Table Lamp With Daum Nancy Glass Shade
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Toledo, OH
Style of Edgar Brandt forged iron lamp base with gingko leaf details and an applied coiled snake
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Style , Modern , Snake Lamps , Bronze Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This size of the Snake Lamps designed by ( E. Brandt ) has not been seen in many years . Another
Category
2010s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Ceramic Snake Skin Pattern Brown Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s ceramic brown swirl lamp with snake skin pattern on wood base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Modern Deco cast Bronze Stepped Column Lamp with real Snake skin upholstery
Located in London, GB
elegant proportions. The lamp was designed when Andrew found a 12ft Snake Skin in a taxidermy shop in
Category
2010s British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Rare Large Black Enameled Metal and Brass "Snake" Lamps, Italy
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pair of lamps each consisting of a black enameled metal cylinder shaped base which is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Attributed to E. F. Caldwell Lamps With Snakes And Turtles - A Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lamps attributed to EF Caldwell, New York City. Many of Caldwell designs and productions
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lamps with Snake Handles circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AN EXCEEDINGLY FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE VASIFORM LAMPS WITH ONYX SURMOUNTED BY INTRICATELY CAST
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
H 21.88 in W 11 in D 5.88 in
Pair of Victorian Solid Cast Bronze Figural Cherub Oil Lamp Bases Holding Snakes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This matched pair of solid cast bronze figural cherub oil lamp bases are unmarked, but presumed to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 10.5 in W 5.75 in D 6 in
Italian 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel triangle shaped table lamp with snake skin shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Snake Lamp, by Aldo Tura, Ashtray Service Cigarettes Hand-Carved Walnut
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century table lamp, Art Deco lamp, by Aldo Tura, ashtray service cigarettes or centre table, in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Fog & Mørup, Snake Light with White Frosted Shades, Denmark, circa 1930
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New York, NY
& Mørup), snake table light, chrome with white frosted shades, origin: Denmark, circa 1930 - 1940.
All
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 13.39 in
Midcentury Pair of Table Lamps in Gold Ceramic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of table lamps "Cobra" snake in gold ceramic and lampshaid shap of heart
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Mahogany Tripod Snake Feet Floor Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Mahogany Tripod Snake Feet Floor Lamp Table. Measure 18" in diameter and stand 60
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
French 1920s Snake Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous brass table lamp, with a snake column and lovely detail on the serpent's head. Made in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flair Edition Brutalist Steel Snake Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Flair edition Brutalist steel snake floor lamp with rounded rectangular silk shade. Handmade in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Snake Skin Lamp
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Stunning python snake skin lamp. Beautiful pattern all around.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Table Lamp Sculptural Snake Wood and Wrought Iron, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp sculptural snake wood and wrought iron, France, 1940s
New sockets and rewired
Shade
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Hand-built Snake Lamp (Up)
By Eny Lee Parker
Located in Queens, NY
The snake lamp has been hand-built in ceramic, making each piece unique. inconsistency in texture
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Contemporary Hand-Built Snake Lamp 'Down'
By Eny Lee Parker
Located in Queens, NY
The snake lamp has been hand-built in ceramic, making each piece unique. inconsistency in texture
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Snake Handled Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
taste. Now converted into table lamp with lucite base and new wiring and fixtures.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Eileen Gray Desk Lamp Snake Leather 1935
By Eileen Gray
Located in Brussels, BE
A rare Eileen gray desk lamp with snake leather.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Mythological Women and Snakes Wood Carved Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
19th Century lamps of Walnut beautifully carved mythological ladies with snakes coiled around their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Snake Lamp Designed by Isao Hosoe for Velenti, Italy
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Black snake lamp flexible.
Part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Vintage Snake Lamp in the Style of Isao Hosoe
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage articulating lamp in the style of Isao Hosoe in white.
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Syrian Art Deco Snake (Cobra) Lamp, Ca. 1920 or Earlier
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass beaded shades, and sold all over the world. Over the years I've had table lamps and floor lamps
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Hebi snake lamps from Isao Hosoe for V. Luce Italian design 1982
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Austrian Art Nouveau Snake Table Lamp
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian patinated bronze "Snake" table lamp of a coiled snake decorated with an extremely rare
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
French Art Nouveau Gilt Serpent / Snake Table Lamp with Copper Roses
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and unique 1920s French Art Nouveau gilt over bronze serpent or snake table lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Modern Tommaso Barbi Pearlescent White Cobra Snake Table Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and rare pearlescent white cobra snake table lamp by Tommaso Barbi. The pearlescent finish
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in
A Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Snake Table Lamps Decorated with Loetz Shades
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian Art Nouveau cast and patinated bronze "Snake" table lamps decorated with matching
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French 1970s Snake Table Lamp with Original Shade, After Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
This fantastic table lamp in the shape of a very lifelike snake has it's original glass shade and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Hebi "Snake" Table Lamps By Isao Hosoe For Valenti, Italy, c.1970
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti Luce
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The "Hebi" table lamp designed by the Japanese designer Isao Hosoe and produced in Italy in the 70s
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Meissen Snake Urn Table Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Astoria, NY
Meissen Porcelain schlangen or snake lamp. The table lamp is shaped like an urn or vase with a blue
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Snake
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric porcelain table lamp designed in the 70's, of fine Italian manufacture.
The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Brass Snake Table/ Desk Lamp by Georgine Aasen
By Casella Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Brass snake table/desk lamp by Georgine Aasen for Casella Lighting, signed and numbered (“067”) on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Table Lamps Covered in Lacquered Snake Skin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of table lamps covered in lacquered snake skin with steel base, American 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal snake table lamp for your home. Each snake table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. If you’re shopping for a snake table lamp, we have 48 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect snake table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each snake table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made snake table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Reggiani and Tommaso Barbi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a snake table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $21,260 for the highest priced.
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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 Snake Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2024To 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.
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- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
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- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
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- 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, 2023There 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.