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60s 70s Peill & Putzler Germany table lamp lamp light glass design
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Peill & Putzler Germany table lamp lamp light glass design Object: table lamp
Category

1970s German Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Table Brass Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Deco brass table lamp. Lamp shade is adjustable and as shows on the photos.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Italian Table Brass Lamp
  • Used Italian Table Brass Lamp
  • Italian Table Brass Lamp
  • Used Italian Table Brass Lamp
H 22.5 in. W 12 in. D 16 in.
Danish Teak Table Lamps
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice pair of smaller scale Danish teak table lamps. Lamps are in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Teak

  • Danish Teak Table Lamps
  • Used Danish Teak Table Lamps
  • Danish Teak Table Lamps
  • Used Danish Teak Table Lamps
H 17 in. Dm 3.5 in.
Postmodern Gray Faux Marble Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible postmodern gray table lamp. Lamp body features a glossy faux marble finish.   
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Spanish Glass & Metal Table Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish glass and metal table lamp. Lamp shade not included. Dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

  • 1970s Spanish Glass & Metal Table Lamp
  • Used 1970s Spanish Glass & Metal Table Lamp
  • 1970s Spanish Glass & Metal Table Lamp
  • Used 1970s Spanish Glass & Metal Table Lamp
H 22.84 in. W 7.68 in. D 7.68 in.
Pair Of Van Teal Style Red And Green Lucite Table Lamps
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of vintage red and green Lucite table lamps. Lamps are newly rewired.
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Pair of 1980s Spanish White Painted Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1980s Spanish white painted ceramic table lamps. Lamp shades are not included and
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Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Orrefors Glass Table Lamp. c 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Orrefors glass table lamp. Lamp base of clear and green glass with white shade. Design Carl
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

  • Orrefors Glass Table Lamp. c 1960
  • Used Orrefors Glass Table Lamp. c 1960
  • Orrefors Glass Table Lamp. c 1960
  • Used Orrefors Glass Table Lamp. c 1960
H 13.78 in. W 3.55 in. D 2.76 in.
Art Nouveau Hand Blown Glass & Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Art Nouveau style hand blown green glass & brass table lamp Lamp is missing
Category

20th Century Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

1990s Asian Chinese White & Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Chinese Asian style white and cobalt blue porcelain table lamp. Lamp shade not included
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Organic Brutalist Pair Studio Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Exceptional vintage pair of bronze table lamps. Lamps retain the original bronze finial and have a
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Antika" Table Lamp by Evan Jensen
By Evan Jensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp lamps by Evan Jensen. Patinated metal. Marked: Evan Jensen 650 Antika. Evan Jensen
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1930s Danish Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Geometric Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome geometric shaped table lamp. Lamp is newly re-wired. This lamp is all
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Geometric Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome geometric shaped table lamp. Lamp is newly re-wired. This lamp is all
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Stylish Midcentury Single Table Lamp in Sculptural Brass and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in National City, CA
Table lamp Stylish midcentury sculptural brass and opaline glass single table lamp Lamp only, no
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic and Wood Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ceramic and wood table lamps. Lamps measure 26.5" high from base to the bottom of socket
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

American Arts and Crafts Copper & Nailhead Drum Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Arts and Crafts copper and nailhead drum table lamp. Lamp measures 6.25" in diameter
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Copper

1960s Martz Tootsie Roll American Studio Craft Art Pottery Table Lamp Marshall
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful triple segmented monumental table lamp. Lamp is wonderful condition, but the old Shader
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Danish Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of walnut with brass accent table lamps. Lamps operate by pulling the center piece of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The elegant petite early 20th century neoclassical table lamp is composed of a smooth onyx base
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1910s American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Metal

  • Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp
  • Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp
  • Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp
  • Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp
H 15.25 in. W 3.25 in. D 5.25 in.
French 20th Century Industrial Style Articulated Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome articulating desk or table lamp in painted aluminum, dark grey. Vintage French industrial
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20th Century French Industrial Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Circular Ceramic and Lucite Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of circular ceramic and lucite table lamps. Lamps measure 20.5" high from the base to the
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Freies Table Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original Early 20th Century Fully Adjustable Brass "C-Arm" Faries Desk Lamp. The Shade is green
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Freies Table Lamp
  • Freies Table Lamp
  • Freies Table Lamp
  • Freies Table Lamp
H 25 in. W 7 in. D 9 in.
Laurel Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single laurel table lamp
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Laurel Table Lamp
  • Laurel Table Lamp
  • Laurel Table Lamp
  • Laurel Table Lamp
H 35.5 in. Dm 12 in.
1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s walnut wood table lamp by Laurel Lamp Co. The lamp is gold metal with walnut wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Walnut

  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
H 28 in. W 4.5 in. D 4.5 in.
Laurel Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome sculptural table lamp by Laurel Lamps Co. Wired and in good working condition includes harp
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bauer Lamp Company Travertine and Lucite Table Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish 1990s table lamp was created by the Bauer Lamp Company, and it is very much in the
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Postmodern Pink Ceramic Floral Table Lamps, a Pair
By Harris Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Awesome pair of postmodern ceramic table lamps by Harris Lamps. Each lamp displays a pink embossed
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic Laurel Mushroom Lamp. This iconic table lamp never goes out of style and will look great in
Category

1960s American Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
H 17 in. Dm 13 in.
1960s Mahogany Table Lamp by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany and brass table lamp with decorative stone rocks.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare sculptural shape white frosted glass table lamp, designed in the 1960s by Laurel Lamp
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Glass

Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.  
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Steel and brass single table lamp by Laurel.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

  • Table Lamp by Laurel
  • Table Lamp by Laurel
  • Table Lamp by Laurel
  • Table Lamp by Laurel
H 35 in. Dm 6.5 in.
Yellow and White Terracotta Pottery Table Lamps with Flowers, ca. 1960s, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of relatively large Mid-20th century yellow and white terracotta pottery table
Category

1960s American Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Terracotta

Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of angular lucite table lamps by the Moss lighting company. Lamps have a switch which lights
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra Suitable for US.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of "Tulip" Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of 1970s table lamps were created by the Laurel Lighting Comapany and
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Bauer Lamp Company Lucite Brass and Glass Table Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Empire revival lamp by Bauer Lamp Company. A classic empire style Lucite and brass lamp featuring a
Category

1990s American Empire Revival Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cactus Table Lamp, 1970s USA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning cactus table lamp made of California pine. Designed and manufactured by Modeline in
Category

1970s American Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Pine, Glass

  • Cactus Table Lamp, 1970s USA
  • Cactus Table Lamp, 1970s USA
  • Cactus Table Lamp, 1970s USA
  • Cactus Table Lamp, 1970s USA
H 26 in. W 12 in. D 12 in.
Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
The elegant brass table lamp has a white lacquered wood graphic design with a frosted glass shade
Category

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

Materials

Brass

  • Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
  • Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
  • Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
  • Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
H 34.88 in. Dm 13.88 in.
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice yellow enamel Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Category

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

Laurel Cylindrical Chrome Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
By Laurel Lamp, this table lamp is a chromed cylinder with a chromed stem. Sold sans shade.
Category

1970s American Table Lamp Used Lamps

Laurel Sleek Midcentury Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
A sleek table lamp by Laurel, USA, circa 1960. Includes tall drum paper shade. Dimensions
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

Wildwood Florentine Style Table Lamp
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offer here is a Wildwood table lamp, with a Florentine style design around it's base. Lower base
Category

2010s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Wood

  • Wildwood Florentine Style Table Lamp
  • Wildwood Florentine Style Table Lamp
  • Wildwood Florentine Style Table Lamp
  • Wildwood Florentine Style Table Lamp
H 18 in. W 8.50 in. D 8.50 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
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

  • Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
  • Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
  • Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
  • Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
H 40 in. Dm 5.25 in.
Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal glass Suitable for US.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
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H 20.87 in. W 16.54 in. D 16.54 in.
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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Highland, IN
This dramatic large-scale table lamp by Bijan of California for Laurel titled “Setarrah”. It has a
Category

1960s American Brutalist Table Lamp Used 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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

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

1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 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

1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp of Cut Clear and Frosted Glass, made in Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern cylindrical table lamp. Lamp base is clear and made of frosted cut glass. Vintage
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Marbro Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and numbered Marbro ceramic table lamp with new finial. Shade not included.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

  • Marbro Table Lamp
  • Marbro Table Lamp
  • Marbro Table Lamp
  • Marbro Table Lamp
H 32 in. W 6 in. D 6 in.
Laurel Lamp Co. American Beige Ceramic Dimpled Cylinder Column Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American ceramic table lamp in cylindrical column form features a stepped dome top
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp in Oak and Brass by MAE, Sweden
By MAE Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large Scandinavian midcentury table lamp in oak and brass by Möllers Armatur Elektriska, Sweden
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Lamp Company Ancient Asian Style Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Company attributed Ancient Asian Style Cast Bronze Table Lamp. Featuring a smaller
Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

3 Light Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
laurel lamp co large frosted glass Teardrop style MCM table lamp This vintage MCM lamp is a rare find
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Glass

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

1980s American Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculpture Minimalist Table Lamp Attributed to New Lamp 1970 Pop Art
By New Lamp
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture Minimalist table lamp attributed to new lamp, 1970 Pop Art.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Used Lamps

Materials

Steel

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Table Lamp Used Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of table lamp used lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique table lamp used lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Table lamp used lamps 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 used lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Laurel Lamp Company, Gordon & Jane Martz and The Marbro Lamp Company each produced beautiful table lamp used lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Table Lamp Used Lamps?

Prices for table lamp used lamps start at $1 and top out at $575,000 with the average selling for $1,864.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. 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.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. 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 during the Art Deco movement, originating 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 an Art Deco table lamp provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

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 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 Used Lamps
  • 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 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
  • 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 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
    To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    If the dresser is a standard 30 inches high, the lamp should be about 32 inches tall.

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Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

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

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

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.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.

Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier

Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier

Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

Workstead’s Uncluttered Home Designs Put Top-Notch Craftsmanship on Full View

Workstead’s Uncluttered Home Designs Put Top-Notch Craftsmanship on Full View

Honest materials, craftsmanship and bespoke furnishing solutions reign at this multidisciplinary Brooklyn-based firm.

How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon

How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon

Since its 1934 debut, the ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.

In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair

In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair

Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.