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Beautiful Mid Century Table Lamp, Tree, Redwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful table lamp, hardware and shade are new.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Restoration Hardware Bronze Urn Table Lamp
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage heavy, substantial table lamp features timeless urn shaped body in antique bronze or oil
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Alabaster Half Column Table Lamp by Restoration Hardware
By Restoration Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural alabaster half column table lamp by Restoration Hardware. The center fluted
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

1960s Cerused Oak Sculptural Table Lamps by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern cerused oak sculptural table lamps with brass hardware. Shades for photography
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Leaf Motif Cut Crystal Table Lamp with Brass Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury leaf motif cut crystal table lamp with brass hardware along the top and bottom
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Les Prismatiques Tapering Lucite Table Lamp with Chrome Hardware, 1970s
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully executed table/desk lamp in solid lucite with tapering ends and chrome hardware by Les
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mustard Yellow Ceramic 1950s Italian Table Lamp w/ Chromed Hardware
Located in Oakland, CA
Italian ceramic table in a dark mustard yellow with a lacquered wooden base. With chromed hardware
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Wood Table Lamp, Brushed Brass Hardware, Size B, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Wood Table Lamp, Brushed Brass Hardware, Size A, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Wood Table Lamp, Brushed Brass Hardware, Size C, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Frosted Glass Table Lamps with Nickel Hardware, by Laurel
By Laurel
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of frosted glass table lamps with nickel hardware, by Laurel With interior light 1 standard
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

MId Century Modern Solid Bronze or Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamp w/ Shade MINT
By Restoration Hardware, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MId Century Modern Solid Bronze or Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamp w/ Shade MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Industrial Table Lamp with Burnished Aluminum Shade and Brass Hardware
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Disc lamp in burnished aluminum. Available in a matte black or softly burnished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aluminum Industrial Task Table Lamp with Bronze Hardware and Walnut Base
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Cylinder lamp Inspired by the streamlined forms found in aviation design, the high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Aluminum

Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Painted Plaster Table Lamps with New Nickel Hardware
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of metallic gold and light green painted plaster table lamps with large nickel-plated rings
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Sirmos Pair of "Swirl Table Lamps" in Ceramic with Brass Hardware 1970s
By Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Swirl Table Lamps,” model ga120, in ceramic with brass hardware and sockets by Sirmos
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brass Table Lamps Newly Wired & Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Pair of brass table lamps. These have been newly wired, all new brass hardware, 3 way
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cubist Modernist Acrylic Slab Table Lamp with Metal Hardware, France 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Simple compelling modernist form rendered in acrylic and metal. Sturdy structure. Interactions beautifully with natural light.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Table Lamp with Matte Black Aluminum Shade and Brass Hardware
By Erik Johnson, Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Disc lamp in matte black Available in a matte black or softly burnished finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

Solid Acrylic Lucite Table Lamp with Chrome Cap and Hardware after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular and very heavy, solid acrylic / lucite table lamp with Chrome cap, adjustable rod and
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handmade-blown glass. Shade realized in milk-white glass. Arm in crystal color glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric table lamp designed by Fontana Arte. An extraordinary piece of Italian decorative arts
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Stacked Rock Crystal Lamps w/ Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Solid hand carved and polished rock crystal lamps with rock crystal orb finials. Solid brass
Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Lamps With Brass Hardware - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
brass hardware. These lamps feature beautifully textured pencil reed bases, perfectly complemented by
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Kosta, Signed Pair of Swedish Etched Glass Lamp with Patinated Hardware
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century Swedish glass lamps made by Kosta, 1960’s. The lamp bodies have chiseled, acid
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Toulon Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Textural ceramic table lamp, finished with solid brass hardware and a classic linen shade. Aerin
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Toulon Table Lamp
Toulon Table Lamp
H 27.25 in Dm 17 in
Elegant Bronze Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application with Brushed Brass Hardware
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant bronze ceramic vessels with lamp application. The custom contoured bases and caps along
Category

1990s Spanish Table Lamps

Beveled Glass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of beveled glass table lamps. Nickel hardware. Newly rewired with cloth twist cord
Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Beveled Glass Table Lamps
Beveled Glass Table Lamps
H 23.25 in Dm 12.75 in
Pair of Wedgwood Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Wedgwood porcelain table lamps with silvered hardware. Measurements Height
Category

Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Karl Springer Lucite table Lamps Polished Brass Lamp Hardware and fittings New Replaced
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stacked Lucite table lamps with brass hardware.
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
H 26 in W 10 in D 5 in
1960s Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern Murano glass table lamp with brass hardware. Newly restored and rewired ready to use.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Murano Glass Table Lamp
1960s Murano Glass Table Lamp
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
Blanc De Chine Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1960s Blanc De Chine table lamps with brass hardware. The lamps have professionally rewired and are
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blanc De Chine Table Lamps
Blanc De Chine Table Lamps
H 30 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Onyx Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian striped onyx table lamps with silver hardware. Measurement: Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Onyx Table Lamps
Pair of Onyx Table Lamps
H 12.5 in Dm 4.75 in
1970s Crackled Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1970s crackled glass table lamps with brass hardware. Height to light socket 22".
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Crackled Glass Table Lamps
1970s Crackled Glass Table Lamps
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Raymor Orange Pottery Table Lamp
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Orange textured ceramic pottery table lamp with brass hardware by Raymor. Signed. Italy, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorative Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall plaster table lamp with brass hardware topped with modern lampshades.
Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Pyramidal Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pyramidal marble table lamps with brass hardware.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Pyramidal Marble Table Lamps
Pair of Pyramidal Marble Table Lamps
H 33 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
1960s Large Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern Italian pottery and walnut with brass hardware table lamp by Raymor. Shade for
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

1960s Large Table Lamp by Raymor
1960s Large Table Lamp by Raymor
H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940's cut glass table lamps with nickel-plated hardware. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Mid-Century Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's French glazed porcelain table lamps with chrome hardware. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Sculptural Midcentury White Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A white ceramic table lamp with chrome base and hardware. USA, circa 1960. Rewired for USA; takes
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of charcoal "carved" ceramic table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of charcoal "carved" ceramic table lamps with brass hardware.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of white conical metal table lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of white painted conical metal table lamps with brass hardware in the style of Gerald Thurston
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Warren Kessler 1960's Bronze Table Lamps
By Warren Kessler
Located in New York, NY
1960's bronze table lamps with brass hardware and carved wood base by Warren Kessler, newly rewired
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Warren Kessler  1960's Bronze Table Lamps
Warren Kessler  1960's Bronze Table Lamps
H 34.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Molded Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of molded mercury glass table lamps with brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cylindrical Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of cylindrical mercury glass table lamps with brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Sculptural Mercury Glass Table Lamps 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large sculptural mercury glass table lamps with nickel bases and hardware, American 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of faceted mercury glass table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of faceted mercury glass table lamps with brass hardware.
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of walnut table lamps for Hansen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of walnut table lamps with brass hardware by Stewart Ross James for Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Large Organic Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning wood table lamp with brass hardware and 18 inch diameter drum shade.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Tall Vintage Wallpaper Printing Roller as Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
interesting markings from the printing process. Newly made into a table lamp with complimentary patinated
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rock Crystal Urn Shaped Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of rock crystal urn shaped table lamps with nickel hardware.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Abstract, Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of abstract, sculptural walnut wood table lamps with brass hardware. Please note color
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Large Gold-Green Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Oakland, CA
Large scale Murano Sommerso glass table lamp with all original chromed hardware, thick amber green
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Modern Yellow Pottery and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern yellow pottery with brass base and hardware table lamps. Shades for photography
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Height Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Vintage Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Table Lamp with American Brass Hardware - Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps, Celadon Green Porcelain, Hollywood Regency
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of celadon green table lamps, well appointed hardware, Hollywood Regency period. 23
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Stacked Sea Urchin Table Lamp Attributed to Regina Andrews
Located in Ferndale, MI
Regina Andrews (attributed) stacked faux sea urchin table lamp with brushed silver tone hardware
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Composition, Metal

Elegant Pair of Mirrored Sommerso Glass Table Lamps, 2022
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Murano hand-blown mirrored sommerso glass table lamps with chrome hardware. Italy 2022. Lamp
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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Table Lamp Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of table lamp hardware on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every piece of table lamp hardware was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of table lamp hardware, we have 29 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of table lamp hardware — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of table lamp hardware, those designed in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of table lamp hardware that is appealing in its simplicity, but Argosy Designs, Bo Fajans and Ewald Dahlskog produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Table Lamp Hardware?

A piece of table lamp hardware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,375, while the lowest priced sells for $243 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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 Hardware
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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


    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 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
    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 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 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.

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Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

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.