A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.

What is the base of a lamp called?

The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.

How do you determine table base size?

A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.

What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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.

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?

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.

How do I identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp?

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.

How big should a table lamp be?

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.

What are table lamps used for?

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.

What is a buffet table lamp?

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.

How do I identify my table lamp?

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.

Do table lamps have to match?

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.

How does a table lamp work?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

How do I fix an old table lamp?

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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

Which company is best for table lamps?

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.

What size lamp should be on a sofa table?

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.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

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.

How do I identify a Tiffany table lamp?

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.

Which brand of table lamp is the best?

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.

Table Lamp Bases

Lamp With Leaf

Pair Of Black Marble Lamps

Ab Stilarmatur Tranas

Gabriella Crespi Style Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with White Lacquer Bases

$5,500 / set

H 29 in Dm 19 in

Gabriella Crespi Style Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with White Lacquer Bases

Located in New York, NY

Large bamboo pair of table lamps with red lacquer bases created in collaboration with The Lacquer Company Beautiful and chic table lamps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

960'sPair of Crystal & Square Brass Bases Ornate Shades 25" Tall Table Lamps

$2,400

H 25 in Dm 11 in

960'sPair of Crystal & Square Brass Bases Ornate Shades 25" Tall Table Lamps

By Chapman Son & Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

960'sPair of Crystal & Square Brass Bases Ornate Shades 25" Tall Table Lamps

Category

20th Century American Federal Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Two Table Lamps with Pyramidal Bases from the collection of Thierry Despont

$8,500 / set

H 16 in W 19 in D 7.5 in

Two Table Lamps with Pyramidal Bases from the collection of Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

François-Xavier Dutruc-Rosset is a Parisian designer of contemporary lighting established in 1993 and inspired by the early 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement. His creations are h...

Category

1990s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Rock Crystal Lamps on Silver Leaf Bases

$8,500 / set

H 20 in W 9 in D 9 in

Pair Rock Crystal Lamps on Silver Leaf Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Very nice pair of rock crystal lamps with silver leaf bases from Brazil. These elegant lamps are perfect for adding a touch of luxury to any room in your home. The combination of the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps w/ Ornate Metal Bases and Fabric Shade.

$795 / set

H 34 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps w/ Ornate Metal Bases and Fabric Shade.

Located in Seattle, WA

This pair of vintage table lamps features an elegant neoclassical-inspired silhouette with finely detailed cast-metal bases and columnar stems.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vase Bullet Shape Brass Bases Mid Century Modern Table Lamps

$1,800 / set

H 26 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Vase Bullet Shape Brass Bases Mid Century Modern Table Lamps

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Turned Bases c1970s Table Lamps MINT

$1,400 / set

H 37 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Turned Bases c1970s Table Lamps MINT

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Turned Bases c1970s Table Lamps MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Interactive Brass Beads Shades Square Brass Bases Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern

$3,200 / set

H 30 in W 22 in D 14 in

Interactive Brass Beads Shades Square Brass Bases Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Interactive sculpture like shades table lamps. The shades are decorated with hundreds of brass beads that slide up and down interactively.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Style table lamps neoclassical bases Paw Feet cream fabric shade

$397 / item

H 27.17 in Dm 10.24 in

Pair of Regency Style table lamps neoclassical bases Paw Feet cream fabric shade

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

These lamps feature a Corinthian style column on an ornate, stepped square base, with "claw" or "paw" feet. The cream-colored fabric shades have a classic scalloped or ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Porcelain Lidded Urns Table Lamps on Gilt Bases, US-Wired

$3,995 / set

H 23 in Dm 10 in

Pair of White Porcelain Lidded Urns Table Lamps on Gilt Bases, US-Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of white porcelain lidded urns table lamps with single lights on circular gilded bases, wired for the USA.

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome Stitched Square Leather Bases Modern Table Lamps by Nessen MINT

$2,250 / set

H 28 in W 7 in D 7 in

Pair of Chrome Stitched Square Leather Bases Modern Table Lamps by Nessen MINT

By Milo Baughman, Nessen Studio

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Chrome Stitched Square Leather Bases Modern Table Lamps by Nessen MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid Century Modern Stiffel Brass Finial Shape Table Lamps Marble Bases MINT

$2,800 / set

H 39 in W 7 in D 7 in

Pair Mid Century Modern Stiffel Brass Finial Shape Table Lamps Marble Bases MINT

By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Mid Century Modern Stiffel Brass Finial Shape Table Lamps Square Marble Bases MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Amethyst Murano Glass Lamps with Silver Plated Bases

$4,600 / set

H 23 in Dm 7.5 in

Amethyst Murano Glass Lamps with Silver Plated Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's ribbon amethyst and white Venetian glass table lamps with brass bases. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to shade rest: 31.5" Diameter: 7.5".

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!

$1,800 / set

H 12.6 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Porcelain Table Oil Lamps on Bronze Bases

$1,600 / set

H 28 in Dm 7 in

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Porcelain Table Oil Lamps on Bronze Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

The fixtures, converted into table lamps, sit on gilded bronze platform ending with sculpted, decorative feet bases.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Red and Gilt Urn Table Lamps on Green Marble Bases, 1950s

$4,089 / set

H 28.35 in Dm 6.3 in

Pair of Italian Red and Gilt Urn Table Lamps on Green Marble Bases, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Decorative pair of Italian table lamps executed in a striking neoclassical urn form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair 1960s Drip Glaze Blue Green Table Lamps Newly Wired Brass Bases

$3,900 / set

H 33 in Dm 10 in

Vintage Pair 1960s Drip Glaze Blue Green Table Lamps Newly Wired Brass Bases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of beautiful blue green drip glaze ceramic table lamps with original brass bases they we had newly plated in brass.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Black Forest Table Lamps Hand Carved Shades & Bases Germany

$1,295 / set

H 23 in Dm 19.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Black Forest Table Lamps Hand Carved Shades & Bases Germany

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and all original pair of Black Forest table lamps hand carved from Germany C1950. Shades retain the original translucent material and are in the best condition. Carved Elk a...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Pair of Gilt Metal Seahorse Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, Wired for USA

$5,400 / set

H 24.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Gilt Metal Seahorse Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, Wired for USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of gilt metal seahorse fragments, transformed into sculptural table lamps and mounted on custom lucite bases. These 19th-century forms captivate with their bold silhouette and...

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brown and White Porcelain Table Lamps on Lucite Bases with Floral Decor

$3,400 / set

H 18 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Brown and White Porcelain Table Lamps on Lucite Bases with Floral Decor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A graceful pair of Asian table lamps featuring hand-decorated floral motifs in rich brown tones on a soft white glazed ground.

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of English 19th Century Tôle Amphorae Shaped Table Lamps on Lucite Bases

$5,500 / set

H 25 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of English 19th Century Tôle Amphorae Shaped Table Lamps on Lucite Bases

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English tôle amphorae table lamps from the 19th century, with scrolling handles and lucite bases.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Pair of Rustic French Wrought Iron Rooster Table Lamps on Custom Lucite Bases

$4,200 / set

H 22 in W 8 in D 4.25 in

Pair of Rustic French Wrought Iron Rooster Table Lamps on Custom Lucite Bases

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Turn of the Century wrought iron roosters made into table lamps with Lucite bases. This pair of rustic French wrought iron rooster sculptures, dating to circa 1900, ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Maison Jansen French Petrified Wood Table Lamps on Black Lacquered Bases

$9,500 / set

H 33 in W 14.25 in D 8 in

Pair of Maison Jansen French Petrified Wood Table Lamps on Black Lacquered Bases

By Maison Jansen

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of midcentury French (1970s) table lamps with polished petrified wood in irregular oval slices mounted rectangular black lacquered bases.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Asian Green Porcelain Crackle Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, USA Wired

$2,850

H 23 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Asian Green Porcelain Crackle Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, USA Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bold and elegant pair of bright green porcelain table lamps, each crafted from a straight-necked vase form with a distinctive crackle glaze.

Category

2010s Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Pair of White Porcelain Vase Table Lamps on Lucite Bases with Textured Décor

$2,400 / set

H 23 in Dm 8.5 in

Pair of White Porcelain Vase Table Lamps on Lucite Bases with Textured Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of white porcelain vase shaped table lamps with textured décor and circular lucite bases.

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases

$850 / set

H 20.5 in W 5.63 in D 5.63 in

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of cast bronze table lamps feature the classic ginger jar or urn shaped bodies mounted on footed pedestals. The ornate pedestals are standing on 6 highly detailed claw f...

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Fine Cut Glass Crystal Cylinder Shape Table Lamps on Brass Bases

$3,800 / set

H 24 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Fine Cut Glass Crystal Cylinder Shape Table Lamps on Brass Bases

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very fine cut glass table lamps on machined brass square bases.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of English Midcentury Pine Table Lamps with Natural Finish and Lucite Bases

$3,995 / set

H 30 in Dm 8 in

Pair of English Midcentury Pine Table Lamps with Natural Finish and Lucite Bases

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Midcentury pine table lamps with natural finish, mounted on circular lucite bases.

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Pine

Rock Crystal Orb Tree Lamps with Nickel Bases

$8,500 / set

H 30.25 in Dm 9.5 in

Rock Crystal Orb Tree Lamps with Nickel Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hand polished rock crystal orb tree lamps with nickel plated solid brass circular bases and hardware. Solid rock crystal finial adorns. 100 max wattage per socket. Last pho...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of White Porcelain Lamps with Gilt Bases

$5,700 / set

H 34 in Dm 10 in

Pair of White Porcelain Lamps with Gilt Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of white porcelain lamps with gilt bases, with dragon decoration; 19.5" high to the top of the vase. (Lampshade not included).

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Midcentury English Turned Pine Table Lamps with Plinth Bases – US Wired

$3,750 / set

H 21 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Midcentury English Turned Pine Table Lamps with Plinth Bases – US Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of turned pine table lamps from England, Midcentury, professionally rewired for the USA. Made of solid pine with a warm honey-toned finish and visible knots throughout, each l...

Category

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

Materials

Pine

English Large Ceramic Table Lamps with Art Glaze and Hand Turned Wood Bases

$1,145 / set

H 25.99 in Dm 10.24 in

English Large Ceramic Table Lamps with Art Glaze and Hand Turned Wood Bases

By Bernard Rooke Studio

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning huge pair of English Ceramic Art table lamps with super thick hand applied Art Glaze reminiscent of volcanic lava erupting from a mountain top and running down the...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Mercury Glass Table Lamps with Gilt Brass Bases, Murano, c 1950s

$2,900Sale Price / set|23% Off

H 31 in W 5 in D 8 in

Pair of Italian Mercury Glass Table Lamps with Gilt Brass Bases, Murano, c 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined and sculptural pair of Italian mercury glass table lamps, attributed to Murano, circa 1950s. These elegant lamps feature hand-blown silvered glass bodies of baluster form, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Chinese Marbro Famille Rose Porcelain Table Lamps

$2,550 / set

H 28 in Dm 8 in

Pair 19th Century Chinese Marbro Famille Rose Porcelain Table Lamps

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of late 19th century Qing Chinese porcelain Famille Rose vases mounted as table lamps on gilt wood bases, made by the renowned Marbro Lighting Co.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorative Crown Coronet Lamps with Marble Bases

$1,145 / set

H 17.33 in Dm 10.63 in

Pair of Decorative Crown Coronet Lamps with Marble Bases

Located in Worcester, GB

Pair of Decorative Crown Coronet Lamps with Marble Bases A dramatic and finely detailed pair of decorative table lamps in the form of royal coronets, each crafted with a richly gild...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, Wired for the USA

$2,800 / set

H 23 in Dm 7 in

Pair of White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, Wired for the USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of white porcelain table lamps on custom giltwood circular bases, professionally rewired for the USA.

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, a Pair Wired for the USA

$2,800 / set

H 24.5 in Dm 7.5 in

White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, a Pair Wired for the USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of white porcelain table lamps on custom giltwood circular bases, professionally rewired for the USA.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, Wired for the USA

$2,700 / set

H 27 in Dm 7 in

Pair of White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, Wired for the USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of white porcelain table lamps on custom giltwood circular bases, professionally wired for the USA.

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Bronze Lamps on Marble Bases

$3,640

H 24 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Carved Bronze Lamps on Marble Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Here we have a pair of French lamps made of polished bronze depicting exquisitely detailed carvings, each sitting atop a marble base, circa 1890. Origin: France Measurement...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Faux Marble Wood Lamps on Lucite Bases

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Faux Marble Wood Lamps on Lucite Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French neoclassical faux marble table lamps with carved knight heads and lucite bases.

Category

2010s Other Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Green Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Form Table Lamps on Wood Bases

$1,400 / set

H 23 in W 5 in D 8 in

Pair of Mid-Century Green Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Form Table Lamps on Wood Bases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sophisticated pair of mid-century table lamps featuring sculptural bamboo-form ceramic bodies finished in a rich, variegated green glaze. The cylindrical forms are subtly segmented...

Category

Vintage 1980s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, Wired for the USA

$3,750 / set

H 27 in Dm 9 in

Pair of White Porcelain Table Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases, Wired for the USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of white porcelain table lamps on custom giltwood circular bases, professionally rewired for the USA.

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Pair Vintage Blue Substantial Murano Lamps with Gilt Bases

$2,800 / set

H 36 in Dm 10 in

Pair Vintage Blue Substantial Murano Lamps with Gilt Bases

By Seguso

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of substantial and beautiful Murano lamps on gilt metal bases. The glass is super thick and heavy. Original gold leaf finish with nice rich patina. New wiring included sockets...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Lathe Cut Walnut Lamps on Marble Bases

$2,100 / set

H 22 in Dm 7.5 in

Pair of Lathe Cut Walnut Lamps on Marble Bases

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of mid century lathe cut walnut lamps on black marble bases. Each lamp measures 22" high from base to the bottom of socket and 7.5" diameter. We had them professionally rewired ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Custom Milk Glass Table Lamps w/ Brass Foliate Bases by Paul Hanson Co.

$2,350

H 35 in Dm 7.25 in

Large Custom Milk Glass Table Lamps w/ Brass Foliate Bases by Paul Hanson Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking pair of sizable table lamps with milk glass columns on bronze-tinted grape leaf bases.

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases

$4,717 / set

H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 8.27 in

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases & original switches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Very Large Antler Horn Bases Artist Signed Table Lamps Folk Art Modern

$3,400 / set

H 32 in W 21 in D 18 in

Pair of Very Large Antler Horn Bases Artist Signed Table Lamps Folk Art Modern

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very large Antler horn bases Artist signed table lamps Folk Art Modern.

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Cerused Fish Sculpture Lamps with Platform Bases

$5,800 / set

H 26.25 in W 18 in D 5.4 in

1940's Cerused Fish Sculpture Lamps with Platform Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s sculpted resin cerused fish sculpture lamps with ebonized wood platform bases.

Category

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

Materials

Resin

Pair of French 1920s Bronze Palm Tree Table Lamps on Octagonal Bases, USA Wired

$6,500 / set

H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of French 1920s Bronze Palm Tree Table Lamps on Octagonal Bases, USA Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French bronze palm tree table lamps from circa 1920 on octagonal bases, rewired for the USA.

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Pine Twisted Finials on Tall Bases Mounted as Table Lamps, USA Wired

$3,750 / set

H 29 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Pine Twisted Finials on Tall Bases Mounted as Table Lamps, USA Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of natural pine finials from the 19th century with twisted motifs and traces of white paint, made into table lamps wired for the USA. This pair of table lamps, ingeniously cra...

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Large Pair of Glass Lamp Stands with Gilt Bases

$3,369 / set

H 24.02 in Dm 4.93 in

Large Pair of Glass Lamp Stands with Gilt Bases

Located in London, GB

The lamps feature circular, gilt metal bases formed as domes, which are decorated with foliate motifs, with waisted supports above.

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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Contemporary Brass Lamps on Square Marble Bases

$2,200 / set

H 30.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of Contemporary Brass Lamps on Square Marble Bases

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of contemporary brass lamps on square marble bases. Base: 5" square.

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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Crystal Lamp Bases with Silver Bronze

$5,258 / set

H 25.2 in Dm 5.52 in

Pair of White Crystal Lamp Bases with Silver Bronze

Located in Paris, France

Pair of white crystal lamp bases with silver bronze highlights H 64 x diameter 14. The crystal pieces come from one of the oldest glass houses in Paris, Maison König rue Pastourelle....

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Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Glass Shell Form Lamps with Lucite Bases

$3,600 / set

H 27.5 in W 13 in D 7 in

Pair of Glass Shell Form Lamps with Lucite Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of glass shell form lamps with Lucite bases. Shades not included. Measures: 27.5" H (top of finial) x 7" D x 13" W.

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Vintage 1970s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

French Green Ceramic Vase Lamps circa 1930s Gilt Bases Rewired

$1,450 / set

H 21 in W 9 in D 9 in

French Green Ceramic Vase Lamps circa 1930s Gilt Bases Rewired

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant Green French Ceramic Vases, France, circa 1930s, now mounted as lamps with gilt wood bases and caps. They have been recently rewired with gold cloth cords. The lamp s...

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Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Alabaster and Gilded Tin Pineapple Lamp Bases

$2,100 / set

H 30 in W 7 in D 7 in

Pair of Alabaster and Gilded Tin Pineapple Lamp Bases

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of alabaster and gilded tin pineapple lamp bases. Hampton location.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Gilt Metal

Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps with Silver Leaf Bases

$14,000 / set

H 22 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps with Silver Leaf Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940s large French rock crystal lamps with silver leaf bases. The sculptures on an oval base. Rewired for US use. Perfect condition. Measurements: Height of body 2...

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

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Table Lamp Bases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of table lamp bases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct table lamp bases — often made from metal, ceramic and wood — can elevate any home. We have 544 antique and vintage table lamp bases in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of table lamp bases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Table lamp bases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Table lamp bases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dalo, Laurel Lamp Company and Stiffel are consistently popular.

How Much are Table Lamp Bases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $18,500 highest priced.

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.