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Vintage Boho Horse Lamp Pair
Vintage Boho Horse Lamp Pair

Vintage Boho Horse Lamp Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of sculptural horse lamps channels the grandeur of ancient dynastic art with a distinctly

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Petite Antiqued Glass Lamps, Pair
Petite Antiqued Glass Lamps, Pair

Petite Antiqued Glass Lamps, Pair

Located in Studio City, CA

Sweet pair of petite table lamps made from antiqued glass. Details include etched florals and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Modernist Chrome Plated Lamps, Pair
Modernist Chrome Plated Lamps, Pair

Modernist Chrome Plated Lamps, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Modernist Chrome Plated Table Lamps, each with columnar support and dial dimmer on circular

Category

20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Tile Mosaic Table Lamps, Pair
Tile Mosaic Table Lamps, Pair

Tile Mosaic Table Lamps, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of turquoise blue tile mosaic table lamps, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chelsea House Table Lamps Pair
Chelsea House Table Lamps Pair

Chelsea House Table Lamps Pair

$796Sale Price / set|20% Off

Chelsea House Table Lamps Pair

By Chelsea House

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Chelsea House Table Lamps Coloration: Black & Ivory

Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Frederic Weinberg Style F.A.I.P. Mid Century Figurative Table Lamps - Pair
Frederic Weinberg Style F.A.I.P. Mid Century Figurative Table Lamps - Pair

Frederic Weinberg Style F.A.I.P. Mid Century Figurative Table Lamps - Pair

By F.A.I.P. 1, Frederic Weinberg

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Frederic Weinberg Style F.A.I.P. Mid Century Figurative Table Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 16

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Style of Laurel Lamp Co Modern Chrome Table Lamp Pair
Style of Laurel Lamp Co Modern Chrome Table Lamp Pair

Style of Laurel Lamp Co Modern Chrome Table Lamp Pair

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps in the style of Laurel Lamp Company unmarked 23.5 h x 15.75 diameter

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modern Hollywood Regency Style Ceramic Palm Form Table Lamps, Pair
Modern Hollywood Regency Style Ceramic Palm Form Table Lamps, Pair

Modern Hollywood Regency Style Ceramic Palm Form Table Lamps, Pair

By Harris Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Fabulous Hollywood Regency style pair of palm form glazed ceramic table lamps by Harris. These

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps  Pair
Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps  Pair

Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps Pair

Located in Pasadena, CA

Just in: This striking pair of Art Deco ceramic table lamps dating to circa 1920–1940. Each lamp

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Basel, BS

These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gold Leaf Budda Lamp Pair
Vintage Gold Leaf Budda Lamp Pair

Vintage Gold Leaf Budda Lamp Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A serene and striking pair of vintage Buddha table lamps, richly finished in gold leaf plaster

Category

Vintage 1940s Indonesian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair
1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair

1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1940's French cut glass crystal table lamps with unusual molded design

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Corinthian Neoclassical Table Lamps Pair
Vintage Corinthian Neoclassical Table Lamps Pair

Vintage Corinthian Neoclassical Table Lamps Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps With

Category

Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Cream Plaster Relief Column Lamps, Pair
Cream Plaster Relief Column Lamps, Pair

Cream Plaster Relief Column Lamps, Pair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of plaster lamps with a striking classical design, resembling an architectural column with

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair

Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Tall Curved Metal Foliate Lamps - Pair
Tall Curved Metal Foliate Lamps - Pair

Tall Curved Metal Foliate Lamps - Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of tole lamps with a unique curved shape. They are slender acanthus leaves with a bloom in

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

'Andalucia'  Bronze sculptural table lamps, pair
'Andalucia'  Bronze sculptural table lamps, pair

'Andalucia' Bronze sculptural table lamps, pair

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

'Andalucia' stunning duo of sculptural bronze table lamps , meticulously sculpted and handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Lamps Pair
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Lamps Pair

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Lamps Pair

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of Mid Century Murano glass lamps by Barovier & Toso. Beautiful pineapple gold color with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Glass Fish Lamps Pair
Seguso Murano Glass Fish Lamps Pair

Seguso Murano Glass Fish Lamps Pair

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of Murano hand-blown art glass sculptural fish lamps by Archimede Seguso. Beautiful vibrant

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Bakelite

Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)
Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)

Small Sculptural Burl Wood Lamps (pair)

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of small, sculptural table lamps made out of tree burls by the Guerneville Burl Company in

Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair
Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair

Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair

$636Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage 1960s Asian Chinoiserie Hummingbird Table Lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

BRASS STARBURST Design Table Lamps [PAIR]
BRASS STARBURST Design Table Lamps [PAIR]

BRASS STARBURST Design Table Lamps [PAIR]

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Starburst Table Lamps with Linen Shades and Gilt Trim Sculptural and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Restored Hourglass Rattan & Mahogany Lamp, Pair
Restored Hourglass Rattan & Mahogany Lamp, Pair

Restored Hourglass Rattan & Mahogany Lamp, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored pair of four-strand scalloped rattan bent pole table lamps on a mahogany base with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair

Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

ENORMOUS pair of vintage lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Marvelous dark Salmon and GOLD painted

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Sunset Cosco Ram Brown Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamps Pair B
Mid Century Modern Sunset Cosco Ram Brown Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamps Pair B

Mid Century Modern Sunset Cosco Ram Brown Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamps Pair B

By Sunset Cosco Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid Century Modern Sunset Cosco Ram Brown Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamps Pair (B) with Silver "Rams

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ralph Lauren Faceted Crystal Table Lamps, Pair
Ralph Lauren Faceted Crystal Table Lamps, Pair

Ralph Lauren Faceted Crystal Table Lamps, Pair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Ralph Lauren crystal and chrome table lamps. These spectacular lamps feature solid

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pepe Mendoza Table Lamp Pair 1950's
Pepe Mendoza Table Lamp Pair 1950's

Pepe Mendoza Table Lamp Pair 1950's

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Pepe Mendoza cast brass table lamp set. Maintaining hallmark on foot as seen in image. Turqoise

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

James Mont Style Buddha Head Lamps (Pair)
James Mont Style Buddha Head Lamps (Pair)

James Mont Style Buddha Head Lamps (Pair)

By James Mont

Located in Southampton, NJ

Serenity meets Statement. Add a touch of ancient elegance to your space with this pair of vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Orb Eyeball Lamps, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Orb Eyeball Lamps, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Orb Eyeball Lamps, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A unique pair of Mid-Century Modern orb eyeball desk lamps or table lamps USA, Circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare French Blue Opaline Glass Lamp Pair
Rare French Blue Opaline Glass Lamp Pair

Rare French Blue Opaline Glass Lamp Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of rare French Opaline Glass lamps. Each lam features an elegant urn shaped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Swedish Modern solid Brass Table Lamp pair
Swedish Modern solid Brass Table Lamp pair

Swedish Modern solid Brass Table Lamp pair

By Henrik Blomqvist, Boréns Borås

Located in Uccle, BE

Fine quality pair of bulbous 1960s Scandinavian solid brass lamps. Made by Swedish manufacturer

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Blown Glass Bedside Lamps, Pair
Midcentury Swedish Blown Glass Bedside Lamps, Pair

Midcentury Swedish Blown Glass Bedside Lamps, Pair

Located in New York, NY

Add a touch of mid-century modern style to your bedroom with this pair of Swedish bedside lamps

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Robert Sonneman Saturn Desk Table Lamps Pair
Robert Sonneman Saturn Desk Table Lamps Pair

Robert Sonneman Saturn Desk Table Lamps Pair

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

Robert Sonneman Saturn Desk Table Lamps Pair

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Robert Sonneman 1980s Saturn Desk Table Lamps Very cool

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Orange Glazed Ceramic 1960s Table Lamp Pair
Orange Glazed Ceramic 1960s Table Lamp Pair

Orange Glazed Ceramic 1960s Table Lamp Pair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of glazed ceramic and walnut table lamps, circa early 1960s. These examples are a fabulous

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Concrete Bottle Style Contoured Table Lamps, Pair
Concrete Bottle Style Contoured Table Lamps, Pair

Concrete Bottle Style Contoured Table Lamps, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

Impeccable made in white coated concrete, these are heavy table lamps designed in a wide base and

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Copper Mid-Century Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair
Copper Mid-Century Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair

Copper Mid-Century Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage pair of Mid-Century copper torchière table lamps with leaded glass center accent. Made in

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

George Kovacs Architectural Aluminum Table Lamp - Pair
George Kovacs Architectural Aluminum Table Lamp - Pair

George Kovacs Architectural Aluminum Table Lamp - Pair

By George Kovacs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stunning 1990s Architectural aluminum with suspended frosted glass panels table lamp by George

Category

1990s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Georges Briard Ceramic Lamps Pair
Mid Century Georges Briard Ceramic Lamps Pair

Mid Century Georges Briard Ceramic Lamps Pair

By George Briard

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of iconic Midcentury Modern ceramic lamps by Georges Briard. Tall matte black ceramic body

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

19 C. French Chinoiserie Porcelain Lamps, Pair
19 C. French Chinoiserie Porcelain Lamps, Pair

19 C. French Chinoiserie Porcelain Lamps, Pair

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century French Chinoiserie style porcelain lamps, hand-painted, jewel like

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Curtis Jere Chrome "Skyscraper" Table Lamps, Pair
Curtis Jere Chrome "Skyscraper" Table Lamps, Pair

Curtis Jere Chrome "Skyscraper" Table Lamps, Pair

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Monumental Mid-Century Modern pair of sculptural cubist table lamps by C. Jere. Each Brutalist

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Oversize Italian Silver Leaf Table Lamps, Pair
Oversize Italian Silver Leaf Table Lamps, Pair

Oversize Italian Silver Leaf Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of oversize Italian silver leaf table lamps with antique mirror.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps, Pair
Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps, Pair

Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps, Pair

By Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of tall brass table lamps with black matte enamel and leaf detailing, circa mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Modern Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Art Deco Modern Marble Table Lamps, Pair

Art Deco Modern Marble Table Lamps, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of solid European Art Deco Modern period Carrara marble table lamps with brass

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Rare Vinatge Blue Muarno Glass Lamp Pair
Rare Vinatge Blue Muarno Glass Lamp Pair

Rare Vinatge Blue Muarno Glass Lamp Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional and Rare- 38" tall to the top of the socket. 48" with the shade photo. Shades are not included. Just photographed as a sample. Hand-blown pale blue with a white interior ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Italian Gold Gilt Tole Table Lamps, Pair
Italian Gold Gilt Tole Table Lamps, Pair

Italian Gold Gilt Tole Table Lamps, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of tall Italian gold gilt tole leaf and porcelain glazed flower table lamps, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Tôle

19th century Giltwood Converted Candlestick Lamp Pair
19th century Giltwood Converted Candlestick Lamp Pair

19th century Giltwood Converted Candlestick Lamp Pair

Located in Savannah, GA

Classic pair of late 19th century Italian giltwood candlestick lamps featuring much detail and nice

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Large Neoclassical Carved Gilt Wood Lamps - Pair
Large Neoclassical Carved Gilt Wood Lamps - Pair

Large Neoclassical Carved Gilt Wood Lamps - Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Neoclassical antique carved wood with a stacked urn and pillar silhouette. Gilded and French-wired, on square bases with four feet and beeswax candlestick-style necks. Recently rewir...

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

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Table Lamp Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of table lamp pairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique table lamp pairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 28388 antique and vintage table lamp pairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 953 modern editions to choose from as well. Table lamp pairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of table lamp pairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency table lamp pairs are of considerable interest. Table lamp pairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Stiffel and Orrefors are consistently popular.

How Much are Table Lamp Pairs?

Table lamp pairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,866, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $170,254.

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 Pairs
  • 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.”

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  • 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.