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20th Century Table Lamp with Shells
Located in Buggiano, IT
Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant. In working condition
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plastic

Pair Italian Carrara Marble Table Lamps With Shell Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Italian style, these table lamps are hand carved of Italian Carrara marble. The plinth
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Shagreen Table Lamp with Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosmo III table lamp by Kifu Paris is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in cream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Talbe Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with conch sea shell shades. Brass stem.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Conch Shell Table Lamp
Conch Shell Table Lamp
H 21.5 in W 20 in D 9 in
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

1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s Capiz shell table lamp, with teak base and brass hardware. Shade for photography
Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp
1970s Capiz Shell Table Lamp
H 33 in W 14 in D 14 in
Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoise shell. One red and the other blue with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
H 26.25 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in
Vintage White Capiz Shell Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white Capiz shell table lamp. Hand-crafted with beautiful white capiz shells. Perfect
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wooden lamp encrusted with natural seashells. This piece will be a wonderful addition to a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Shell

Pair, Hollywood Regency Vintage Capiz Shell Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage Capiz shell table lamps. Perfect working condition and each uses a max. 60 watts
Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Large Shell Table Lamp with Brass Details
Located in Rijssen, NL
An unique table lamp with a large real shell on the base. The lamp is ornamented with beautiful
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Shell Table Lamp with Flexible Neck
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century shell table lamp with flexible neck.
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Large Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic pair of large lamps encrusted with a variety of shells representing different
Category

20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your coastal retreat with these Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Table Lamps—a
Category

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

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mosaic shell table lamps feature a walnut base and top. The satin walnut finish adds
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Table Lamp by Vest Leuchten Austria
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp stand chromed fitted with one E27 socket with a shade with capiz shells. Made by Vest
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Nickel

French Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Geneva, CH
French tortoise shell, brass and acrylic table lamp, circa 1970s Highly decorative Comes with CITES
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass nautilus shell table lamp from the 1970s. This luxurious table lamp with a beautiful golden
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Carved Conch Shell Accent Table Lamps with Mythological Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These antique carved shell accent lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Shell Table Lamp by Rougier
By Maison Rougier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Shell lamp stamped Rougier, Canada 1960s. The large vintage lamp is
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Large Shell Table Lamp by Rougier
Large Shell Table Lamp by Rougier
H 38 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
Capiz Shell Veneered Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a bold and stunning pair of lamps veneered overall with capiz shells and situated on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Vintage Tessellated Coconut Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tessellated coconut shell table lamp Offered for sale is a vintage tapered column form
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Open Work Lamp with Shell Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with small conk shells, fish and crabs - a very unique table lamp. Base is brass and with metal
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage brass/metal shell table lamp. This unique lamp is shaped as a cowwrie shell and has a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
French Brass Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
1960s French Brass Metal Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Maison Charles
Located in Wichita, KS
French brass metal nautilus shell table lamp Maison Charles Black shade with gold interior is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cast Metal Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual form for a table lamp, this cast metal conch shell is finished in a patinated gold with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cast Metal Conch Shell Table Lamp
Cast Metal Conch Shell Table Lamp
H 29.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
This outstanding oversized snail shell on nickel base lamp has so many details to love. The shell
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Shell Inlay Table Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Table lamp by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stained Wood, Shell, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in stained wood with an adjustable shell diffuser. Designed and produced in Sweden, c
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Wood

Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A Magnificent Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A magnificent decorative piece, this
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional shades, placing
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful brass nautilus shell table lamp in the style of Maison Charles. This luxurious lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Brass Nautilus Shell Table Lamp, 1970s
H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in
Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp & a Conch Shell Lamp Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Excellent rendition of a Tiffany style lamp, bronze with a conch shell shade. Beautifully cast with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in
Feldman White Capiz Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Hello 1960s Hollywood Regency Glam! Most recently, a Feldman floor lamp of the same capiz floral
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Carved in Wood with Shell Shade Brown Color, France, 1950
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is a sculpture, wood with a shade in Shell. We Have an Old Patina and a Brown
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern “Fun 1TM” table lamp was designed by Danish architect
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Tortoise Shell Glass Koi Fish Table Lamps
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of vintage table lamps feature a tortoise shell glass body and bronze japanese koi fish
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age Postmodern conch shell lamp with light fixture inside. Giant conch shell mounted on a
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Over Wood Square Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage Capiz shell over wood table lamps. Perfect working condition, UL-Listed and each
Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Italian Alabaster Hand Carved Lamp with Shell Motif
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-739 Italian alabaster lamp with shell motif Original wiring Height top of socket 20.75".
Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage 1960s Faux Conch Shell Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Ceramic Conch shell table lamp. This is really a stand out piece, gorgeous. Luminescent glaze
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Shell Table Lamp in Solid Mahogany Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp black shell with solid black lacquered mahogany wood base. With off-white lamp shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Chrome and White Plexiglass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By New Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 70s table lamp. A steel shell hosts white plastic elements creating a soft screen. High
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

2 Maitland Smith Shell Mosaic Stacked Ball Candlestick Buffet Table Lamps 36"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith buffet / table lamps featuring round bronze bases and urn shaped finials
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp Shell Brass Gooseneck Lamp Desk , Gold Art Deco Style
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Desk shell Flexo lamp, 20th century Art Nouveau, Art Deco. Table lamp Antique brass gooseneck lamp
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Decoupage Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage decoupage lamp with a variety of shell images on a cream colored background.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stone Nautilus Shell Lamp Encrusted with Amethyst Rock Crystals
By Tony Duquette, Dorothy Draper, Sirmos, Serge Roche
Located in Houston, TX
Stone Nautilus shell lamp encrusted with amethyst rock crystals. Fabulous Hollywood Regency cast
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Amethyst

Shell Decorated and Filled Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
scallop shell feet. The rim of the jar is also sand encrusted and the top of the lamp is decorated with
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Glass

Maitland Smith Bronze & Shell Mosaic Footed Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp 30"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table in the shape of a tall ginger jar / urn featuring a white shell mosaic
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Limestone Nautilus Shell Table Lamps, 20th century
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of nautilus shell lamp bases created in limestone, finished with two silk rectangular shades
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Maitland Smith Figural Bronze Monkey Desk Lamp With Pen Shell Shade 27"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive handmade figural bronze lamp by Maitland Smith. Features a monkey climbing a tree
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Vintage Roger Rougier Acrylic Shell Form Table Lamp
By Roger Rougier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Vintage Roger Rougier acrylic shell form table lamp. White acrylic top half with translucent bottom
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Glass Shell Form Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glass shell form lamps with Lucite bases. Shades not included. Measures: 27.5" H (top of
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

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Table Lamp With Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of table lamp with shells available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct table lamp with shells — often made from metal, brass and shell — can elevate any home. We have 949 antique and vintage table lamp with shells in-stock, while there are 173 modern editions to choose from as well. Table lamp with shells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Table lamp with shells made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made table lamp with shells over the years, but those made by Kifu Augousti, Verner Panton and Tiffany Studios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Table Lamp With Shells?

Prices for table lamp with shells start at $105 and top out at $159,000 with the average selling for $2,108.

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 With Shells
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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


    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 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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