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Teardrop Breakfast Table in Mink Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The teardrop
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Teardrop Form Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern teardrop form, yellow ceramic table lamp, mounted on original solid wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Teardrop Ceramic High Glaze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century ceramic lamps, teardrop form body on squared wood base. Working, clean and original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Laurel Teardrop Tulip Brushed Metal Table Lamps
By Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of teardrop/ tulip table lamps designed in the 1960s/1970s by Laurel Co. and in the shape of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Teardrop Table Lamp, Foraged Collection, handmade, one-of-a-kind
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teardrop Table Lamp Foraged Collection by Dawn Ladd, Principal and Founder of Aurora Lampworks The
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Linen, Reclaimed Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Teardrop Clear Glass Table Lamp with Glass Prunts, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century hand blown clear Art Glass Table Lamp with glass button decoration. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Design Technics Teardrop Shaped Table Lamp with a Glaze of Blues & Gray
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table lamp is skillfully crafted by Design Technics, boasting a unique teardrop shape and a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Teardrop Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of teardrop mercury glass lamps with faceted pattern.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, Denmark, 1970s
By Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural tear drop shaped 24-carat gold plated small Table light designed by Hugo Asmussen for
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Martz Model No. 101 Swirl Glazed Teardrop Pottery Table Lamp Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
teardrop shape in matte black. The Scandinavian-looking lamp was so pure in design, it came to the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian 24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamps by Hugo Asmussen, 1970s
By Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural tear drop shaped set of 24-carat gold plated Table lights designed by Hugo Asmussen for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Teardrop Table Lamp in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
candle line. The Teardrop table lamp in parchment and bronze-patina brass is an ethereal and sculptural
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

EARLY 19th CENTURY TEARDROP CONSOLLE WITH GOLDEN BRONZE DECORATIONS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small console table veneered in blond walnut, spirit polished and enriched with two-tone details of carved solid walnut. The console table is also embellished with gilded bro...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Smoked Glass Teardrop Lamps by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of smoked glass teardrop lamps with glass finials by Blenko.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Erik Hoglund Iron and Blown Glass Pendant Teardrop Lamp Vintage
By Erik Höglund
Located in North Miami, FL
- esque looking Bullecante heavy glass teardrop pendants. They are filled with an abundance of bubbles
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of large 1960s Italian mid-century raspberry Murano glass teardrop lamps
Located in London, GB
Elegant large pair of almond shaped handblown Seguso table lamps in rich raspberry and clear Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Curved Mahogany & Brass Lamps with Four White Glass Teardrop Shades
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring a botanical, curving vine like Brass stem designs, four bud like White Frosted Teardrop Glass
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Teardrop-Shaped Soft Blue Glass Light Sculpture by Marie Jeunet x Audrey Guimard
Located in Geneve, CH
Calanque Light Sculpture by Marie Jeunet x Audrey Guimard Dimensions: Base: Width 15.74 inches, height 16.53 inches, depth 13.77 inches Glass height 11.81 inches Total height 18.50 i...
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2010s French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Contemporary Solid Wood Teardrop Luca Table from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Luca Table is one of Costantini’s signature and most specified pieces. This teardrop top makes
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Teardrop Breakfast Table in Mink Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The teardrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Travertine Teardrop Dining Table
By Stone International
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare teardrop or eye-shaped travertine dining table, circa 1980s. The travertine stone top has
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Teardrop Dining Table
Travertine Teardrop Dining Table
H 29 in W 69.5 in D 56 in
White Murano Vintage Teardrop Table Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
A Classic Teardrop design from the 1950s, in CREAMY WHITE with lots of COPPER and controlled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Opaline Murano Teardrop Table Lamp Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Little Rock, AR
Vintage enormous Murano glass table lamp by Alfredo Barbini. The WHITE OPALINE glass is quite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Danish Modern Tall Teardrop form, Teak Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A teak and brass flower petals table lamp, original pull chain and newly rewired, circa 1960s.
Category

20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Teardrop Shaped Steel and Plastic Table Lamp, French, 1960s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Teardrop shaped steel and white plastic illuminated element mounted on a walnut base, French, late
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Butterscotch Murano Teardrop Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
I love the simplicity of these lamps - beautiful Murano glass teardrops in vibrant BUTTERSCOTCH
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Marble and Mahogany Table Lamps with Teardrop Shaped Base
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of midcentury marble and mahogany table lamps with teardrop shaped base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Tall Three Teardrop Form, Teak and Brass Table Lamps by Laurel, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tall three teardrop form, teak and brass table lamps made by Laurel Manufacturer in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Cognac
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
I love the simplicity of these COGNAC colored Murano glass teardrops. They have a broad shouldered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Cranberry and Gold
Located in Little Rock, AR
ribs add wonderful texture and depth to the simple teardrop shaped columns. The lamps are 27 inches
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Teardrop Glass Lamps in Champagne
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Softly elegant pair of Murano lamps in CHAMPAGNE, with controlled bubbles. Crown bases of gold leaf enhance the dusting of gold in each glass piece. Lamps measure 27 inches from...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Towering Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Grape
Located in Little Rock, AR
We love the simplicity of these tall GRAPE Murano glass teardrops. They have a broad shouldered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Smokey Brown
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
I love the simplicity of these SMOKEY BRONZE Murano glass teardrops with hand blown optics - they
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Vintage Murano, Dimpled Teardrop Lamps is Custard Cream
Located in Little Rock, AR
An inner layer of white glass surrounded by layers of butterscotch glass give these dimpled lamps their wonderful CUSTARD CREAM color. Mounted on gold toned stepped bases. They s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Copper/White Glass Teardrop Lamps
By Dino Martens
Located in Miami, FL
Metal chrome base, teardrop shape glass in white with copper flecks running down the neck. Linen
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Cranberry and Cream Murano Teardrop Lamps on Gold
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Stunning pair of vintage Murano lamps in CRANBERRY AND CREAM. Very rare and unique color pattern with loads of 24kt gold dust blown into the glass. Very elegant! Lamps measure 28...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold

Vintage Italian Travertine Eye-Shaped Teardrop Dining Table, c. 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare eye-shaped travertine dining table with pleated pedestal base, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Italian mid-century ribbed teardrop-form glass lamps of butterscotch glass raised
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
H 25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking pair of Italian mid-century teardrop-form ribbed lamps of transluscent white glass with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Teak Teardrop Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular table lamp designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. This lamp features a teak
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

18th French Louis XV Giltwood Teardrop Table Console
Located in IT
18th French Louis XV giltwood teardrop table console This small console d'applique, was made in
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Murano Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s Murano glass lamps of teardrop form, with pink and blue to the interior of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
Pair of Murano Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
H 7.68 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Teardrop Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning ochre colored flat glaze table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz. Wonderful teardrop form. New
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Teardrop Table Lamp by Tokujin Yoshioka for Yamagiwa
By Yamagiwa, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teardrop table lamp by Tokujin Yoshioka designed for Yamagiwa in Japan. An orb of light floats
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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

One-Off Teardrop Stoneware Table Light by Kasper Würtz
By Kasper Würtz
Located in London, GB
A beautiful teardrop shaped one off table lamp by Kasper Würtz. A Classic shape inspired by the
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2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cotton, Stoneware

Fine Tall Mottled Drip Glaze Teardrop Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Great scale with this pair of tall teak based lamps with teardrop vase form of mottled
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Bronze and Crystal Table Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Teardrops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Different styles of crystals.
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Late 20th Century Argentine Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" Table Lamps, circa 1970
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" table lamps, circa 1970. Each Measures
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Goutte d’eau 'Teardrop' by Ado Chale, Pair of High Tables or Pedestal Tables
By Ado Chale
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of high tables in cast bronze of slightly different heights. The top rests on a black painted
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Bronze

Pair of David Cressey & Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" Table Lamps
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of table lamps is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Linen

Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamps
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of Murano gold leaf teardrop lamps, with 23 karat gold leaf flecks. "granelli di foglia d'oro."
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Chinese Export "Teardrop" Lamps
Located in New York, NY
graceful "teardrop" shape, and the subtle giltwood base gives them an understated elegance. The pair would
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" Ceramic Table Lamp for Earthg
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Linen

20th Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamp
Located in San Marino, CA
One of a pair, 20th century Italian Murano gold leaf teardrop lamp, with 23 karat gold leaf flecks
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Green Teardrop Porcelain Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of green/multicolored glass table lamps on brass frames. Shades included.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Teardrop Table Lamp in Clear Glass with Pink & Blue, Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Seguso table lamp Teardrop shaped table lamp in clear glass with pink and blue inclusions
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Girandoles with Amethyst Teardrops
Located in Winter Park, FL
amethyst crystal teardrop prisms accented with clear rosettes. Nice small scale accent lights for a mantle
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Limestone Teardrop Table Lamp in the Style of Albert Tormos, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Chicago, IL
A French hand carved porous limestone lamp in the style of Albert Tormos. This sculptural lamp has a unique tear drop shape with a slight center opening to allow warm light to emanat...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Contemporary "Teardrop" Sommerso Murano Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
An impressive and modern pair of textured Sommerso in smoked caramel color. They are wired for North America. Shade optional. Measures: Lamp base is 15". Top of the shade is 25."
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Teardrop Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic teardrop dining table available at 1stDibs. A teardrop dining table — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 101 variations of the antique or vintage teardrop dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the teardrop dining table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A teardrop dining table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Murano Glass Sommerso, Laurel Lamp Company and Gordon & Jane Martz each produced at least one beautiful teardrop dining table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Teardrop Dining Table?

A teardrop dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $34,550.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Teardrop Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.

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Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

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

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

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.