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"TOTEM" Table Lamp
Located in Cairo, EG
"TOTEM" Table Lamp. Base in oak. Shade in hand carved, Egyptian alabaster. Designed by Hassan
Category

2010s Egyptian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Carrara Marble

"TOTEM" Table Lamp
"TOTEM" Table Lamp
H 31.89 in Dm 13.78 in
French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Totem Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Totem Table Lamp by Atelier Tison. Overall height is 33.5" to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem Table Lamp by Lionel Hamon
Located in Geneve, CH
Totem Table Lamp by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: D 20 x W 45 x H 59 cm. Materials: Brass and cotton
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem Table Lamp by Lionel Hamon
Totem Table Lamp by Lionel Hamon
H 23.23 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Glass Totem Table Lamps by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Built like totems, we used a Carrara marble base then stacked different Murano glass parts in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Georges Pelletier TOTEM Table Lamp, White Enamelled Ceramic, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
White TOTEM in enameled ceramic, table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when
Category

2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stacked "Totem" Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1952
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stacked two-part "Totem" ceramic table lamp with broad stroke under-glazing in a myriad of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Glass Rectilinear Totem Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of refined modernist table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Carved Wooden Mayan Totem Table Lamp by Temde Honduras, Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand carved in Honduras. he lamp base alone measures 54cm height. There is a European plug on it.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

60s TOTEM Table Lamp by Cenedese Blue and Clear Colour Blown Glass Murano Italy
Located in London, GB
Vintage " TOTEM " Satin blue and clear blown glass table light was designed by Cenedese in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Totem Lamp by Georges Pelletier for Accolay. France, 1960s
By Georges Pelletier, Accolay Pottery
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Totem table lamp sculpture in ceramic terracotta by the french ceramist artist Georges Pelletier
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury brushed steel TOTEM form lamps. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA.
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
H 33.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Laurel Dark Bronze Totem Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Custom finished totem lamps in a architectural dark bronze matte finish. Rewired for use in USA
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Totem Lamp
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Totem lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. Finish - Dipped glaze
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Totem Lamp
Totem Lamp
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid Century Post Modern Tótem Form Table Lamp by Adrian Pearsall for Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Post Modern, Space Age tótem form table lamp designed by Adrian Pearsall for the
Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood

Totem II Table Lamp by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Totem II Table Lamp by Camila Apaez Unique Materials: Stoneware, Clay Dimensions: ⌀ 10 x H 31 cm
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Totem I Table Lamp by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Totem I Table Lamp by Camila Apaez Unique Materials: Stoneware, Clay Dimensions: ⌀ 10 x H 31 cm
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Totem Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TOTEM TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a textured detailing, made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Totem Table Light
Totem Table Light
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Stuccoed Plaster Table Lamps, Model " TOTEM"
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of stuccoed plaster lamps The finish of the plasterwork is slightly textured (see detail
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Plaster

Pair of Totem lamps, plaster
Located in Nice, FR
These lamps feature a modern, sculptural design, with a totem-shaped base composed of stacked discs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Totem lamps, plaster
Pair of Totem lamps, plaster
H 31.5 in Dm 6.3 in
1960s Wood TOTEM Pole Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s wood TOTEM pole lamp.
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1960s Wood TOTEM Pole Lamp
1960s Wood TOTEM Pole Lamp
H 43 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Venetian Style Hand Blown Glass Totem 1 White Table Lamp
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
hand, using traditional Venetian glass blowing techniques. TOTEM 1 is a table lamp composed of three
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Pink Geometric TOTEM Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pink geometric TOTEM lamps in a beautiful and striking pink hue. We love the hand
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pink Geometric TOTEM Lamps
Murano Glass Pink Geometric TOTEM Lamps
H 28.75 in W 11.875 in D 6 in
Murano Glass Teal Geometric TOTEM Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass teal geometric TOTEM lamps in a beautiful and striking blue-green hue. We love the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Teal Geometric TOTEM Lamps
Murano Glass Teal Geometric TOTEM Lamps
H 29 in W 11.75 in D 5.875 in
Totem #2 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem #2 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem #3 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem #1 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

TOTEM #3 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The TOTEM lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Venetian Style Hand Blown Glass TOTEM 2 Cobalt Blue Table Lamp
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
hand, using traditional Venetian glass blowing techniques. TOTEM 2 is a table lamp composed of three
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Figurative Large 20th Century Ceramic Brown and Black Table Lamp TOTEM
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large XXth century table lamp Original perfect condition Figurative design signed and dated
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sabine Marcelis contemporay yellow resin and neon Table Lamp Model TOTEM
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis (1984-) Table lamp model “TOTEM” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced in
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Totem Table Double CA by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table combines 3 foundational shade sizes to create up to 7 curated dual shade lamp configurations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Totem Table Double CB by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table combines 3 foundational shade sizes to create up to 7 curated dual shade lamp configurations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Totem Table Double CC by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table combines 3 foundational shade sizes to create up to 7 curated dual shade lamp configurations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Venetian Style Hand Blown Glass Totem 3 Cobalt Blue and White Table Lamp
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
hand, using traditional Venetian glass blowing techniques. Totem 3 is a table lamp composed of three
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Venini Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001
By Noti Massari, Gaetano Pesce, Toso, Massari & Associates, Venini, Renato Toso
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare Postmodern "Totem" floor or table lamp by Renato Toso, Noti Massari, and Associates for the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Cumulus Glass Totem Lamp
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Significant Italian lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. The ball top rests on a bright chrome
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Pair of Brass Murano Glass Totem Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass totem lamps dark raspberry and gold mustard Murano glass. In an
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carved Stacked Elephant Totem Lamp 1980s Attributed to Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous Carved Wood Stacked Elephant Lamp Attributed to Frederick Cooper Original wiring in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

TOTEM Lamp in Cream 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 TOTEM lamp in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bas Relief Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Small Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
creates monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Floor Lamp Model "TOTEM 60" by Sabine Marcelis, Yellow Resin, Neon
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table lamp model “Totem” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced in exclusive for SIDE GALLERY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Floor Lamp Model "TOTEM 60" by Sabine Marcelis, Blue Resin and Neon
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table lamp model “Totem” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced in exclusive for SIDE GALLERY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Floor Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Floor Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Floor Lamp by Olivia Cognet
H 59.06 in Dm 9.85 in
Tall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her studio
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Tall Lamp by Olivia Cognet
H 27.96 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
XL Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her studio, all
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

XL Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
XL Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in
XL Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her studio, all
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

XL Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
XL Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in
Medium Volute Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Volute Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Medium Volute Lamp by Olivia Cognet
H 21.66 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of 2 Standing Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Console Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Console Table by Olivia Cognet
Console Table by Olivia Cognet
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Planter Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
creates monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
Set of 2 Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Podium Coffee Table by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Totem by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
and size, she creates monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic table lamp by Olivia Cognet Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: around 40-50 cm tall Available
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade by the artist in her
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

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Totem Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the totem table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and glass, every totem table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a totem table lamp, we have 39 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer totem table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right totem table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made totem table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georges Pelletier, William Guillon and Vistosi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Totem Table Lamp?

Prices for a totem table lamp start at $650 and top out at $17,245 with the average selling for $4,475.

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 Totem Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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.

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