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Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp with shades in copper. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite switch. Top of base
Category

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

Materials

Copper

2 Ralph Lauren Tudor Altar Candlestick Adjustable Brass Table Lamps Shades Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring tapered adjustable hieght shades. Dimensions: 36.5"h x 18.25" x 18.25", shades 18".25d, base 6.5
Category

Late 20th Century Tudor Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palm Beach Pair White Wicker Scalloped Table Lamps Shades Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s pair of white wicker table lamps with original scalloped matching lampshades. These
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Pair, Van Teal Geometric Lucite, Chrome Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Van Teal Mid-Century Modern transparent geometric shaped Lucite pieces stacked table lamps
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Stiffel Brass Table Lamps & Shades Mid-Century Modern American 1990
By Stiffel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Modern polished Brass Stiffel Table Lamps Model Number 6163. They come with Harp, Finial
Category

1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamps & Shades by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and stunning pair of French midcentury patinated bronze 'Lotus' form table lamps by Maison
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Pair Of Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Table Lamps Shades Included
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage Danish midcentury teak 3-legged table lamps. With Gallery Sixty One lamp shades
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair, Tall Solid Brass Vessel Shape Table Lamps Shades Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern pair of solid brass table lamps in vessel shape with shades. In perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Modern Chrome and Velvet Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1970s modern well made chrome and red velvet table lamps. Shades for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

Pair of Antique English Style Riding Boots as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of English riding boots and there original boot trees mounted and wired as table lamps
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century Chagall Table Lamp in Metal and Glass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Table lamp Shades in clear bronze blown glass. Metal base and details in gold finishing. Cables in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

21st Century Chagall Table Lamp in Metal and White Glass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Table lamp Shades in white frost blown glass. Metal base and details in gold finishing. Cable in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Foliate Carved Balustrade Lamps
Located in London, GB
supported upon plinth bases. Now wired as table lamps. Shades available to purchase separately
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Chinese Export Lamps on 18kt Gilt Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
beautifully decorated with white branches, leaves and flowers. A stunning pair of chinoiserie table lamps
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of 2 Italian Ceramic Sculpture Table Lamps 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of 2 Italian ceramic sculpture table lamps (shades Included) representing a woman and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carved Rock Crystal Table Lamps on Acrylic Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
age and use, and would make a nice addition to a modern or traditional home as bedside tables lamps
Category

2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Carved Rock Crystal Table Lamps on Acrylic Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
age and use, and would make a nice addition to a modern or traditional home as bedside tables lamps
Category

2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
server or use them as bedside table lamps. Shades included. Measures: 6" diameter 31" height.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cork Table Lamps with Glass Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of mid century modern table lamps with solid cork bases and milk Glass globes shades
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Cork

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950s Ceramic & Iron Table Lamps with Original Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sculptural organic styled ceramic lamps with original shades in excellent vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Monumental Marbro-Style Antiqued Brass Table Lamps with Shades, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of monumental 1960s Marbro-style Hollywood Regency antiqued brass table lamps with silk
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Pair Rembrandt Lamp Co. White Candlestick Lamps with Glass Shades, 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Rembrandt Lamp Company off white enamel and brass lamps with white milk glass shades
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Brutalist Table Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel, 1963, Sold Without Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Harry Balmer for Laurel Lamp Co. brutalist table lamps, pair, Newark, New Jersey, 1963. Torch-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rembrandt Antelope Gazelle Lamps with Glass Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Rembrandt lamps in excellent condition. Unique brass and enamel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Of Walnut And Brass Laurel Lamps With Original Shades Mid-century Danish
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of walnut and brass laurel lamps with their original shades. This pair look amazing
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Egyptian Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of beautiful white table lamps from an Egyptian couple with glass shades. Height 23.2" - 59
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

White Porcelain Leg Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of antique table lamps are created from early 20th century, patinated porcelain legs with
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Table Lamps
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of vintage brass with wood plinth and cap ginger jar table lamps. The patina on the brass
Category

Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Table Lamps
Vintage Brass Table Lamps
H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Majestic Lamp Co. Table Lamps
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare, early pair of lamps from the Majestic Lamp Co. Brass-plated copper swirl over ebonized oak
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two French Bovine Hoof Table Lamps with Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two hoof table lamps with ivory shades. The taxidermy is mounted upon a small wooden shield
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Bronze Chinese Table Lamps with Silk Pagoda Shades
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bronze Chinese table lamps with silk pagoda shades Pair of large bronze table lamps with feline
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Two Jugendstil Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Wien, AT
two jugendstil table lamps with opalin glass shades polished and stove enamelled
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Lamp Shades, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black paper lampshades [lamp shades] with gold interior and brass hardware. Dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Lamp Shades, Pair
Black Lamp Shades, Pair
H 12.25 in Dm 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern table lamps made from painted black steel with gold accents on wood bases. Newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cisco's Burl Table Lamps with "Mica" Stick Shades
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Cisco's burl table lamps with birch bark, twig work and "flowering" burls. "mica" stick
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Burl

Pair of Shell Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950s Italian shell-elaborated single light hurricane table lamps with acid-etched
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Blown Glass

Pair of Robert Abppy brass table lamps with shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Robert Abppy brass table lamps with shades
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Brown Wrought Iron Table Lamps With Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of brown patinated wrought iron table lamp with acanthus leaf decorated scrolls, covered in
Category

20th Century Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Laurel Table Lamps, 1960
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Laurel table lamps with slender brass bodies with walnut wood inlays on either side, linen
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of tall 1960s sculptural walnut table lamps by Laurel. Newly restored and rewired
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps by Westwood
By Westwood Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of standing Buddha table lamps in original gilded finish by Westwood Lamp Co., circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

2 Table lamps vienna around 1960s with fabnric shades
Located in Wien, AT
2 Table lamps vienna around 1960s with fabnric shades Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Brass Table Lamps with Tole Shades
Located in London, GB
An outstanding large pair of antique brass table lamps with tole shades. We believe they were made
Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s, Linen Shades
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful pair of 1960s Scandinavian ceramic table lamps. Ceramic body in rope shape, with round
Category

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

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

Glamorous Elongated Tall Gilded Table Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant tall elongated giltwood table lamps having stunning grey and black silk shades.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood, Silk

2 Bakalowits Table Lamps with Shades Vienna Around 1950s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
2 Bakalowits table lamps with shades vienna around 1950s Fabric shades are replaced ( new ) Brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Chrome Table Lamps with Black Drum Shades, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A sleek pair of contemporary table lamps USA, Early-21st Century Polished chrome, with black
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
, these gorgeous table lamp would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Vintage Auguste Moreau figural table lamp with glass shades.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural sculpture table lamp with glass shades. Sculpture is made of spelter
Category

Late 20th Century British French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Vintage Brass Table Lamps with Velvet Shades
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage brass table lamps with velvet shades. They were made in France, and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Table Lamps with Velvet Shades
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage brass table lamps with velvet shades. They were
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
, these gorgeous table lamp would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Pair of stuccoed plaster table lamps with straw shades
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of stuccoed plaster lamps. The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail
Category

2010s French Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Brass and Lucite Table Lamps by Bauer Lamp Co
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1983 Clear, black lucite and polish brass urn table lamps by Bauer Lamp Company. Newly rewired
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronzed Wooden Table Lamps Engraved Glass Shades
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of bronzed wooden table lamps engraved glass shades the base is slightly different.
Category

Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Two Jugendstil Table Lamps 1907 with Original Glas Shades
Located in Wien, AT
Two Jugendstil table lamps 1907 with original glas shades Polished and stove enameled.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Stiffel Table Lamps with Tortoise Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Transitional Mid- Century Modern table lamps by Stiffel. Features include Gunmetal Gray
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Plaster and Lucite Table Lamps by Bauer Lamp Co.
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1991 pair of plaster and satin lucite with polish brass hardware table lamps by Bauer
Category

1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of relatively small black paper lampshades [lamp shades] with gold interior and brass
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair
Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair
H 7 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
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Table Lamp Shades For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of table lamp shades is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique table lamp shades was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 1059 antique and vintage table lamp shades for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 67 modern editions to choose from as well. Table lamp shades have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Table lamp shades made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Table lamp shades have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alexandre Vossion, Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Table Lamp Shades?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,542, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $28,313 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.

Questions About Table Lamp Shades
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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


    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
    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.

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