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Teardrop Table Lamp, Foraged Collection, handmade, one-of-a-kind

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

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Linen, Reclaimed Wood

Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp

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

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, 1970s
Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, 1970s

Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, 1970s

By Hugo Asmussen

Located in KUTNO, PL

A unique table lamp designed by Hugo Asmussen from Denmark – the “Teardrop” model, finished in 24

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Teardrop Table Lamp in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
Teardrop Table Lamp in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, Denmark, 1970s
24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, Denmark, 1970s

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

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Scandinavian 24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamps by Hugo Asmussen, 1970s
Scandinavian 24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamps by Hugo Asmussen, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Table Lamp by Martz
Table Lamp by Martz

Table Lamp by Martz

By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautifully restrained and iconic teardrop table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Teardrop Form Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp
Large Teardrop Form Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Laurel Teardrop Tulip Brushed Metal Table Lamps
Pair of Laurel Teardrop Tulip Brushed Metal Table Lamps

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Teardrop Mercury Glass Lamps
Pair of Teardrop Mercury Glass Lamps

Pair of Teardrop Mercury Glass Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of teardrop mercury glass lamps with faceted pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Clear Art Glass Table Lamp, Teardrop Design, 1950s USA
Hand Blown Clear Art Glass Table Lamp, Teardrop Design, 1950s USA

Hand Blown Clear Art Glass Table Lamp, Teardrop Design, 1950s USA

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid Century hand blown clear Art Glass Table Lamp with glass button decoration. Featuring

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Design Technics Teardrop Shaped Table Lamp with a Glaze of Blues & Gray
Design Technics Teardrop Shaped Table Lamp with a Glaze of Blues & Gray

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

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Smoked Glass Teardrop Lamps by Blenko
Pair of Smoked Glass Teardrop Lamps by Blenko

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz Model No. 101 Swirl Glazed Teardrop Pottery Table Lamp Marshall Studios
Martz Model No. 101 Swirl Glazed Teardrop Pottery Table Lamp Marshall Studios

Martz Model No. 101 Swirl Glazed Teardrop Pottery Table Lamp Marshall Studios

By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in Hyattsville, MD

teardrop shape in matte black. The Scandinavian-looking lamp was so pure in design, it came to the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Large Whimsical Glazed Ceramic Teardrop Lamp with Original Shade
Large Whimsical Glazed Ceramic Teardrop Lamp with Original Shade

Large Whimsical Glazed Ceramic Teardrop Lamp with Original Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large whimsical glazed ceramic teardrop lamp with original shade. The dimensions listed are the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand-blown Mottled Blue Art Glass Teardrop-form Lamps
Pair of Hand-blown Mottled Blue Art Glass Teardrop-form Lamps

Pair of Hand-blown Mottled Blue Art Glass Teardrop-form Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each shapely lamp of hand-blown sky blue dappled glass all raised on a brass and lucite circular

Category

1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pr. Space Age Bill Curry For Laurel Table  Lamps in Original Silver Finish H-929
Pr. Space Age Bill Curry For Laurel Table  Lamps in Original Silver Finish H-929

Pr. Space Age Bill Curry For Laurel Table Lamps in Original Silver Finish H-929

By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Bill Curry designed Teardrop, Tulip form table lamps in original steel finish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Frosted Glass Shades with Soft Finish & Teardrop Shape
A Pair of Frosted Glass Shades with Soft Finish & Teardrop Shape

A Pair of Frosted Glass Shades with Soft Finish & Teardrop Shape

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Frosted Glass Shades With a soft finish and teardrop shape, these shades are designed for

Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Chrome Tear Drop Shaped Table Lamp
Postmodern Chrome Tear Drop Shaped Table Lamp

Postmodern Chrome Tear Drop Shaped Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Postmodern Chromed teardrop-shaped table lamps featuring an organic shape fixed to an oval-shaped

Category

1990s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Teardrop-Shaped Soft Blue Glass Light Sculpture by Marie Jeunet x Audrey Guimard
Teardrop-Shaped Soft Blue Glass Light Sculpture by Marie Jeunet x Audrey Guimard

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...

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

White Murano Vintage Teardrop Table Lamps
White Murano Vintage Teardrop Table Lamps

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Opaline Murano Teardrop Table Lamp Barbini
White Opaline Murano Teardrop Table Lamp Barbini

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade ceramic table lamp with metallic glaze and ambient light
Handmade ceramic table lamp with metallic glaze and ambient light

Handmade ceramic table lamp with metallic glaze and ambient light

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your space with the Handmade Ceramic Teardrop Table Lamp, a work of art and a source of

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Three Teardrop Form, Teak and Brass Table Lamps by Laurel, 1960s
Tall Three Teardrop Form, Teak and Brass Table Lamps by Laurel, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Butterscotch Murano Teardrop Lamps
Butterscotch Murano Teardrop Lamps

Butterscotch Murano Teardrop Lamps

Unavailable|$3,850 / set

Butterscotch Murano Teardrop Lamps

Located in Little Rock, AR

I love the simplicity of these lamps - beautiful Murano glass teardrops in vibrant BUTTERSCOTCH

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Tall Teardrop form, Teak Table Lamp
Danish Modern Tall Teardrop form, Teak Table Lamp

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
Teardrop Shaped Steel and Plastic Table Lamp, French, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Cognac
Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Cognac

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Cranberry and Gold
Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Cranberry and Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Teardrop Glass Lamps in Champagne
Pair of Murano Teardrop Glass Lamps in Champagne

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Towering Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Grape
Pair of Towering Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Grape

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Smokey Brown
Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Teardrop Lamps in Smokey Brown

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

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Vintage Murano, Dimpled Teardrop Lamps is Custard Cream
Pair of Vintage Murano, Dimpled Teardrop Lamps is Custard Cream

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Cranberry and Cream Murano Teardrop Lamps on Gold
Vintage Pair of Cranberry and Cream Murano Teardrop Lamps on Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Copper/White Glass Teardrop Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Copper/White Glass Teardrop Lamps

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

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Green Handblown Glass Table Lamps by Joe Cariati
Green Handblown Glass Table Lamps by Joe Cariati

Green Handblown Glass Table Lamps by Joe Cariati

By Joe Cariati

Located in Little Rock, AR

Matched pair of Teardrop glass table lamps in MINT GREEN. The lamps are handblown by Joe Cariati

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Lucite

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Ceramic Table Lamp, Earthgender 1970s
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Ceramic Table Lamp, Earthgender 1970s

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Ceramic Table Lamp, Earthgender 1970s

By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Teardrop Sunburst' design ceramic table lamp base, stoneware

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Stoneware, Ceramic

Teardrop Table Lamp by Tokujin Yoshioka for Yamagiwa
Teardrop Table Lamp by Tokujin Yoshioka for Yamagiwa

Teardrop Table Lamp by Tokujin Yoshioka for Yamagiwa

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Yamagiwa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teardrop table lamp by Tokujin Yoshioka designed for Yamagiwa in Japan. An orb of light floats

Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Danish Modern Teak Teardrop Table Lamp
Danish Modern Teak Teardrop Table Lamp

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
Pair of Murano Glass Teardrop Table Lamps

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

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Teardrop Table Lamp
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Teardrop Table Lamp

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Limestone Teardrop Table Lamp in the Style of Albert Tormos, 1970s
Hand Carved Limestone Teardrop Table Lamp in the Style of Albert Tormos, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

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Teardrop Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the teardrop table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each teardrop table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage teardrop table lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a teardrop table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A teardrop table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made teardrop table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Gordon & Jane Martz and Marshall Studios are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teardrop Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a teardrop table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,995, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $7,950 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Teardrop Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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.