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Table Lamps Kutani

Japanese Export Porcelain Double-Gourd Table Lamp, Kutani-Style
Located in London, GB
A decorative Japanese export porcelain table lamp of double-gourd form, produced for the Western
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Fujita Kutani Ceramic Hand Painted Floral Table Lamps, Japan
By Kutani Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Fujita Kutani double gourd shape ceramic and brass 2 socket lamps with floral
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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair Hand Painted Porcelain Chinese Lamps Kutani Revival Hollywood Regency
By Kutani Studio
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Chinese table lamps. Hand painted. Kutani Revival style
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock
By Kutani Studio, Mottahedeh, Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of monumental Japanese "Kutani Ware"" hand painted porcelain table lamps with Cerulean blue
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each having the classical
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Antique Large Kutani Porcelain Vase Table Lamp, 19th Century, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Porcelain vase. Japan. 19th century. Baluster form. Kutani ware. Green type. Decoration of scholars
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese
Located in El Monte, CA
A unique example of kutani polychrome porcelain mounted as a lamp from the Meiji period. An
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps On Carved Wood Bases. 6.25" X 6
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese Kutani vases / lamps, circa 1890.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani two handle vases / lamps. Each with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Kutani Meiji Period Vases Porcelain Urns Table Lamps Antiques LA light
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Kutani Meiji Period Vases Porcelain Urns Table Lamps Antiques LA light , A fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain "100 Poems" Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain "100 Poems" Vases, Now as Lamps, Japan, circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelaine De Paris French Limoges Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps by Paul Hanson
By Chelsea House, Mottahedeh, Porcelaine de Paris, Kutani Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage French Porcelain de Paris table lamps by Paul Hanson circa Mid 20th Century. These
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Mid-20th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

19th Century, Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
table lamp on a turned giltwood base. Dimensions refer to porcelain and turned giltwood parts only
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Natural Imagery
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain table lamps of cylindrical form with hand-painted decoration in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Monochrome Vintage 1960s Table Crackle
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th c Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Exceptional pair of late Kutani vases,with brilliant red and gold overglaze and the characteristic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th c Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Exceptional pair of late Kutani Vases,with brilliant red and gold overglaze,and the characteristic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
each baluster form with leaf and rock work painted decoration.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Table Lamps

Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Ceramic Monochrome Vintage, 1960s
By Kutani Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle
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Mid-20th Century North American Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Japanese Kutani Vase Fitted as a Striking Table Lamp
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Impeccable vintage Japanese Kutani vase fitted as a stunning table lamp. This gorgeous lamp offers
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

19th c. pair of kutani porcelain lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Gilded bronze . 19th century . Kutani porcelain . Electrified . Color of lampshades can be
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Kutani Vases Now as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani vases, now drilled and electrified.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each large bottle-form lamp with iron-red decoration of elegant peacocks in a lush floral landscape
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

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Ceramic

A Pair of Kutani Vases now as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 19th century Kutani vases of double gourd form, painted in undertones of orange
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Kutani Lamps with Sumos, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Japanese Kutani porcelain . Frieze of Sumos . Gilt and chiseled bronze . 19th century . Made
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20th Century Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Kutani 19th Century Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Japanese Kutani vases or lamps. Each having classical Japanese gilded and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Lamp with Court Scenes and Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style lamp from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Wood

Fine Pair of Japanese Orange and Gilt Kutani Vases as Lamp Bases
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of slender Japanese Kutani lamp bases, each decorated with landscapes reserves on an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair Of Kutani Porcelain And Gilded Bronze From 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Kutani porcelain . Gilded bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase electrified into a table lamp. Features a baluster form
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Table Lamps

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Gold, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Kutani Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani vases depicting floral scenes in the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Meiji Period Kutani Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Meiji period Kutani vases Japan, circa 1890 with stylized handles, with finely painted
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Silk, Porcelain

A Pair of 19 Century Meiji. Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Lamps.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic pair of Iron red Kutani porcelain lamps. The Meiji Period circa 1880 vases, now as lamps
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th century Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a Geisha girl, converted to a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
H 25.99 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
Meiji Kutani Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp
By Kutani Studio
Located in Bochum, NRW
Meiji Kutani Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp This hexagonal-shaped porcelain table lamp is decorated
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Kutani porcelain lamps
Located in Houston, TX
pair of Kutani porcelain oil lamp with bronze mounts
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Bronze

Kutani porcelain lamps
Kutani porcelain lamps
H 35 in Dm 10 in
Kutani vase lamp.
Located in Seattle, WA
Meiji period Kutani vase lamp. Vibrant colors with a crackled porcelain patina.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Kutani vase lamp.
Kutani vase lamp.
H 30 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Porcelain Japanese Kutani Lamps
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Kutani lamps with white linen shades (8" diameter, 14" height). Elegant vase mounted on an Asian
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Large-Scale Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in Fulton, CA
the seven Gods of Fortune with Japanese lettering and floral detail. Signed on base, "Kutani Fujita
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Wood

A Pair of Japanese Kutani Lamps Depicting Birds.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese Kutani vases and covers with panels of birds in landscapes; now lamps.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
figurative scenes, the bodies having applied handles and gilded dragons. Now wired as table lamps and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Pottery Lamps on Custom Gilt Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani pottery lamps on custom gilt bases new wiring.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Pottery, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Pottery Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani pottery lamps on custom giltwood bases new wiring.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Pottery, Giltwood

Palatial Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
A palatial pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain vases from the Meiji period, circa 1870, wired as
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Table Lamps Kutani For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the table lamps kutani you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every table lamps kutani was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table lamps kutani, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A table lamps kutani, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Table Lamps Kutani?

Prices for a table lamps kutani can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $590 and can go as high as $10,011, while the average can fetch as much as $3,681.

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 Lamps Kutani
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.