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Table Lamp, Diffuser Finish in Decorated Polilux, Italy, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Table lamp, diffuser finish in decorated Polilux, Italy, 1990s Intact and functional. Attack E27
Category

1990s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Romantic Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
This table lamp diffuses a soft and pleasant light with its molten glass, polychrome finish.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Romantic Table Lamp
Romantic Table Lamp
H 43 in Dm 33 in
21st Century Donna Opaline Table Lamp by Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
The Moon table lamp diffuses an intimate light. They dress a room, a bedside table next to a book
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

21st C Small Moon Opaline Table Lamp by Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
The Moon table lamp diffuses an intimate light. They dress a room, a bedside table next to a book
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

21st C Small Moon Opaline Table Lamp by French Designer Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
The Moon table lamp diffuses an intimate light. They dress a room, a bedside table next to a book
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Moon Opaline Table Lamp by French Designer Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
This raw brass and aluminium table lamp diffuses an intimate light. They dress a room, a bedside
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

21st Century Donna Opaline Floor Lamp by Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
The Moon table lamp diffuses an intimate light. They dress a room, a bedside table next to a book
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
). The grooved cylindrical lampshade in opaline white glass completing this table lamp diffuses a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp
Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp
H 20.87 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Bronzed Table Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A spot-on addition to modern interiors, this table lamp diffuses a charming and functional light
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronzed Table Lamp
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Martinelli Luce Civetta 804 Table Lamp in White Structure by Emiliana Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Emiliana Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp, diffused and indirect light. Tubolar Aluminum structure in white color, upper satin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bianca Medium Table Lamp with Stem by Matti Klenell from Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Matti Klenell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
volume of the glass, look like tiny prints on fresh snow. Table lamp. Diffuser in blown satin white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bianca Medium Table Lamp Without Stem by Matti Klenell from Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Matti Klenell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
white volume of the glass, look like tiny prints on fresh snow. Table lamp. Diffuser in blown satin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bianca Large Table Lamp with Stem by Matti Klenell from Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Matti Klenell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
volume of the glass, look like tiny prints on fresh snow. Table lamp. Diffuser in blown satin white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bianca Small Table Lamp Without Stem by Matti Klenell from Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Matti Klenell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
white volume of the glass, look like tiny prints on fresh snow. Table lamp. Diffuser in blown satin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bianca Large Table Lamp Without Stem by Matti Klenell from Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Matti Klenell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
white volume of the glass, look like tiny prints on fresh snow. Table lamp. Diffuser in blown satin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Martinelli Luce Eva 798 Large Table lamp with Satin Aluminum Body
By Martinelli Luce, Emiliana Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp diffused light. Aluminum satin structure, white or black fabric shade. Red feeding cable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

BLOM Table Lamp Designed by Andreas Engesvik for Fontana Arte
By Andreas Engesvik, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the base to shield the glare depending on personal requirements. Table lamp. Diffuser in milk white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alligator

Martinelli Luce LED Minipipistrello 620/J Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mini version of the Pipistrello lamp designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965. Table lamp diffused lighting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Oak and Steel Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Steel Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Brass Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The sphere sits on
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oak and Brass Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The sphere sits on
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tobacco Alabaster and Steel Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
representation of the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Black Marble and Brass Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Green Marble and Brass Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Green Marble and Steel Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Black Marble and Steel Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

White Alabaster and Brass Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass globe. The
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Tobacco Alabaster and Brass Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
representation of the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

White Alabaster and Steel Atlas Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
representation of the greek mythology, the Atlas table lamp diffuses a beautiful light through its opal glass
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Contemporary 3-diffuser Gold Table Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating, unconventional design distinguishes this stunning table lamp that showcases a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 3-diffuser Gold Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Unique Lucite Table Lamp with Articulating Glass Diffuser
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tall and architectural, this acrylic and glass wonderful lamp was designed for an installation
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Mitered Cylinder Table Lamp Convex Diffuser
Located in New York, NY
Articulating design. Painted and burnished metals. Wired to US standards. Braided fabric cord.     
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chromed Metal Table Lamp with Murano Glass Diffuser, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original table lamp from the 70s, with an extravagant chalice shape, made of chromed metal with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Silverplate Lamps with Glass Diffusers, pair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Pair of classical silverplate Lamps with glass diffusers. Felt lined base. Small to
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Mikado Table Lamp in Satin Brass and Crystal Diffusers
By Massimiliano Raggi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of "jewel" lamps characterised by the combination of rectangular brass tubes and
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Cheriton Desk Table Lamp, Polished Nickel Spun Shade Glass Diffuser
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
. Showcasing a polished nickel finish and copper interior shade, the Cheriton desk lamp radiates a rose-gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Nickel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Silver Diffuser and Clamp
By Artemide, Michele de Lucchi, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo 14” table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Black Diffuser and Clamp
By Artemide, Michele de Lucchi, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own Sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Silver Diffuser and Clamp
By Artemide, Michele de Lucchi, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own Sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Black Diffuser and Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo 12” table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Vistosi Alega Table Lamp Transparent Base Glass And White Diffuser
By Vico Magistretti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
white diffuser give a warm accent to the light. Shade in glossy white, base in crystal. Metal parts in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Silver Diffuser and Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Parchment Diffuser and Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Black Diffuser and Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Parchment Diffuser and Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mega Table Lamp with Parchment Diffuser and Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, creating its own sub
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Mikado Solo Table Lamp in Satin Brass and Crystal Diffusers
By Massimiliano Raggi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of "jewel" lamps characterised by the combination of rectangular brass tubes and
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Anthracite with Gray Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fork is a steel “fork” holding a diffuser inspired by casual fashion, camping tents and an informal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Ivory with Ivory Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Fork is a steel “fork” holding a diffuser inspired by casual fashion, camping tents and an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Anthracite with Ivory Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Fork is a steel “fork” holding a diffuser inspired by casual fashion, camping tents and an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Ivory with Gray Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Fork is a steel “fork” holding a diffuser inspired by casual fashion, camping tents and an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Diffuser Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp, featuring a brass base with a swing arm. Has a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Artemide “Platea“ Table Lamp with Blue Aluminum Base and Blown Glass Diffuser
By Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Artemide “Platea” table lamp with blue aluminum base and blown glass diffuser, 1965.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Stiffel Table Lamps with Deco Hollywood Regency Style Glass Diffusers
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Stiffel table lamps (wood bases) with deco Hollywood Regency style form glass diffusers
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Stained Oak Tripod Table Lamp with Diffuser and Shade by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atomic-style table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, circa 1950s. Sculptural tripod base in stained
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Rembrandt Brushed Brass Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Slender and classic brass baluster style table lamp by Rembrandt Lamp Company. Three parts
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rembrandt Tall Brass Candelabra Style Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
50 inch tall Rembrandt lighting table lamp. Sculptural stepped brass candlesticks on a round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rembrandt Brass and Azure Blue Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique open body brass table lamp from the Rembrandt Lighting Masterpiece collection. The four part
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rembrandt Lamp Company Brass and Ceramic Umber Melon Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sizable brushed brass and umber ceramic inverted gourd form bodied table lamps by Rembrandt
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Table Lamp Diffuser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal table lamp diffuser for your home. A table lamp diffuser — often made from metal, aluminum and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a table lamp diffuser, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the table lamp diffuser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A table lamp diffuser made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made table lamp diffuser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina and Michele de Lucchi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Table Lamp Diffuser?

Prices for a table lamp diffuser start at $295 and top out at $5,527 with the average selling for $1,400.

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 Table Lamp Diffuser
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    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 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 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.

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