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“Trumpet” table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari – 1970
“Trumpet” table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari – 1970

“Trumpet” table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari – 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Girona, Girona

“Trumpet” table lamp in nickel-plated brass and white opaline glass. Model designed by Gaetano

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Lamp Table Brass Trumpet Vintage
Lamp Table Brass Trumpet Vintage

Lamp Table Brass Trumpet Vintage

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Vintage trumpet table lamp, 22” high A fun piece of signature and conversation mood lighting

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp Table Pocket Trumpet Brass 19
Lamp Table Pocket Trumpet Brass 19

Lamp Table Pocket Trumpet Brass 19

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Vintage, brass, pocket trumpet, table lamp, 19½” high A fun piece of signature and conversation

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp

Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp

By Handel Co.

Located in Mexico City, MX

An early 20th century stained glass and bronze table lamp by American brand Handel Company. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Elegant White Modernist Trumpet Base Table Lamp  Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Elegant White Modernist Trumpet Base Table Lamp  Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Elegant White Modernist Trumpet Base Table Lamp Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Elegant white modernist trumpet base table lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass & Lucite Trumpet Design Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Brass & Lucite Trumpet Design Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Brass & Lucite Trumpet Design Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass & Lucite trumpet design table lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Trumpet Shaped Table Lamp France, 1970s
Silver Plated Trumpet Shaped Table Lamp France, 1970s

Silver Plated Trumpet Shaped Table Lamp France, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage table lamp patinated metal European socket and wiring will be available in NY by the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Porcelain with Metallic Crystalline Glaze - Trumpet Form Table Lamp
Porcelain with Metallic Crystalline Glaze - Trumpet Form Table Lamp

Porcelain with Metallic Crystalline Glaze - Trumpet Form Table Lamp

Located in London, by appointment only

A bold and expressive sculptural lamp that reimagines traditional vessel forms through contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish, 1950s
Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish, 1950s

Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind French vintage table lamp with very large Australian trumpet sea shell

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

French Vintage Brass Couesnon Trumpet Lamp
French Vintage Brass Couesnon Trumpet Lamp

French Vintage Brass Couesnon Trumpet Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A vintage Couesnon brass trumpet made in France that has been upcycled into a one-of-a-kind table

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Quirky Brass Table Lamp, Trumpet Design, Mid-Century Modern, 1960
Quirky Brass Table Lamp, Trumpet Design, Mid-Century Modern, 1960

Quirky Brass Table Lamp, Trumpet Design, Mid-Century Modern, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Quirky Brass table lamp made from a Trumpet This would be great in a Musical or Jazz Club design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Hunt Bugle Horn Table Lamp 38"
Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Hunt Bugle Horn Table Lamp 38"

Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Hunt Bugle Horn Table Lamp 38"

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Frederick Cooper brass instrument table lamp in the shape of a bugle decorated with black

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Brass Arched Arm 'Trumpet' Desk Lamp
Vintage 1970s Brass Arched Arm 'Trumpet' Desk Lamp

Vintage 1970s Brass Arched Arm 'Trumpet' Desk Lamp

Located in London, GB

This stunning 1970s Brass Arched Arm Trumpet Desk Lamp; Designed with a sleek, curved arm and a

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1930’s Italian Art Deco Trumpet Vase Lamp
1930’s Italian Art Deco Trumpet Vase Lamp

1930’s Italian Art Deco Trumpet Vase Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Gorgeous Italian Art Deco metal craft trumpet form vase lamp of oversize proportions such as one

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Trumpet Alabaster Lamp w/ Fluted Base by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Trumpet Alabaster Lamp w/ Fluted Base by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Trumpet Alabaster Lamp w/ Fluted Base by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Trumpet Alabaster lamp w/ fluted base Alabaster Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Repoussé is the

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Pair of Hollywood Regency Candelabra Lamps with Trumpet Playing Putti
Pair of Hollywood Regency Candelabra Lamps with Trumpet Playing Putti

Pair of Hollywood Regency Candelabra Lamps with Trumpet Playing Putti

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Hollywood Regency Candelabra Lamps w Trumpet Playing Putti - Paris Foundry. Superb quality

Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades
Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades

Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades

By Alsy Manufacturing 1

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage pair original Alsy solid two patina brass trumpet Bouillotte style, double arm table lamp

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, circa 1930
Vintage French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, circa 1930

Vintage French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, circa 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco “Torchière” table lamp. Trumpet shaped in gold brass metal color, including a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Uplight Brass Metal Table Lamp, French, 1930s
Art Deco Uplight Brass Metal Table Lamp, French, 1930s

Art Deco Uplight Brass Metal Table Lamp, French, 1930s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A lovely example of Art Deco that shows great style and imagination is this French table lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp, French Brass Torchière Design, Circa 1930, 150W
Art Deco Table Lamp, French Brass Torchière Design, Circa 1930, 150W

Art Deco Table Lamp, French Brass Torchière Design, Circa 1930, 150W

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco “Torchière” table lamp. Trumpet shaped in gold brass metal color, including double

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Trumpet Work/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Trumpet Work/Lamp Table

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Trumpet Work/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut trumpet work table having a quality burr walnut hinged top

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Roberto Rida Lamp
Roberto Rida Lamp

Roberto Rida Lamp

By Roberto Giulio Rida

Located in New York, NY

"Trumpet" Table Lamp by Roberto Giulio Rida. Nickeled brass ball form, on footed base with crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Metal

Beautiful 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Trumpet Table Lamp
Beautiful 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Trumpet Table Lamp

Beautiful 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Trumpet Table Lamp

Located in Kingston, NY

This beautiful 1970s Mid-Century Modernist table lamp. It features a trumpet form base with chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modern Lucite Brass Trumpet Table Lamp, 1970-1985
Modern Lucite Brass Trumpet Table Lamp, 1970-1985

Modern Lucite Brass Trumpet Table Lamp, 1970-1985

Located in Pasadena, CA

Lucite brass modern design refers to architecture, furniture, and decorative items inspired by the "form follows function" philosophy of the Bauhaus school of the 1920s and 1930s. Pi...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of Brass Regency Style "Trumpet" Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
Pair of Brass Regency Style "Trumpet" Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company

Pair of Brass Regency Style "Trumpet" Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Papaikou, HI

A very nice decorative pair of lamps from the Laurel Lamp Company. Each lamp has a three-way socket

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Reggiani Trumpet Lamp
Reggiani Trumpet Lamp

Reggiani Trumpet Lamp

Unavailable|$1,800

Reggiani Trumpet Lamp

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Southampton, NY

A classic three head chrome trumpet with 9 inch enameled metal base, by Reggiani.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Midcentury Lucite Brass Trumpet Column Table Lamp
Modern Midcentury Lucite Brass Trumpet Column Table Lamp

Modern Midcentury Lucite Brass Trumpet Column Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

Modern design refers to architecture, furniture, and decorative items inspired by the "form follows function" philosophy of the Bauhaus school of the 1920s and 1930s. Pieces are desc...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brass French Horn/ Trumpet Bouillotte Lamp
Brass French Horn/ Trumpet Bouillotte Lamp

Brass French Horn/ Trumpet Bouillotte Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage brass French horn/ trumpet bouillotte lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curtis Jeré Steel Table Lamp Signed and Dated 1976 Mid-Century Modern
Curtis Jeré Steel Table Lamp Signed and Dated 1976 Mid-Century Modern

Curtis Jeré Steel Table Lamp Signed and Dated 1976 Mid-Century Modern

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Tetbury, GB

A magnificent and impressive Curtis Jeré polished steel table lamp. The trumpet shaped shade has

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pink Exterior & Violet Interior Murano Blown Glass Floral Form Table Lamps, Pair
Pink Exterior & Violet Interior Murano Blown Glass Floral Form Table Lamps, Pair

Pink Exterior & Violet Interior Murano Blown Glass Floral Form Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a pair of Italian Murano hand blown Murano art glass trumpet or floral form table lamps

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Chrome Trumpet Table Lamp by Reggiani
Chrome Trumpet Table Lamp by Reggiani

Chrome Trumpet Table Lamp by Reggiani

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Miami, FL

1970s chrome table lamp, six arms, by Reggiani. Completely restored and chrome plated to

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Trumpet Model White Opal Globe Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy, by Sciolari
Trumpet Model White Opal Globe Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy, by Sciolari

Trumpet Model White Opal Globe Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy, by Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern chrome 'trumpet' table lamp with opaline glass globe designed by Gaetano

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Trumpet Lamp
Trumpet Lamp

Trumpet Lamp

Sold|$1,200

Trumpet Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

A trumpet transferred into the functional lamp. Has a glass lamp shade. The lamp connected to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Barbara Cosgrove Trumpet Glass Table Lamp
Barbara Cosgrove Trumpet Glass Table Lamp

Barbara Cosgrove Trumpet Glass Table Lamp

By Barbara Cosgrove

Located in South Salem, NY

This discontinued Baraba Cosgrove mid-century modern tall table lamp exudes elegance and style. Its

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Gold-Tone Metal Trumpet Form Table Lamps, Pair
Gold-Tone Metal Trumpet Form Table Lamps, Pair

Gold-Tone Metal Trumpet Form Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of gold-tone metal table lamps with fluted trumpet-form shades upon flared bases. Dimensions

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Trumpet Vase Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Trumpet Vase Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Trumpet Vase Table Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Lovely Chinese trumpet vases with a Gu form shape mounted as table lamps on a brass ring base with

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Style Bronze Table Lamp With Blue Trumpet Flowers Design
Tiffany Style Bronze Table Lamp With Blue Trumpet Flowers Design

Tiffany Style Bronze Table Lamp With Blue Trumpet Flowers Design

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Bronze and Stained Glass Table Lamp. It depicts a bronze base lamp adorned in the center

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Delft Trumpet Vases mountes as Table Lamps
A Pair of Delft Trumpet Vases mountes as Table Lamps

A Pair of Delft Trumpet Vases mountes as Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A large pair of late 18th century delft trumpet vases, now mounted as lamps Height of vases

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Table Lamps

1940s Trumpet Lily Shaped Opalescent Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
1940s Trumpet Lily Shaped Opalescent Glass Table Lamps - a Pair

1940s Trumpet Lily Shaped Opalescent Glass Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and evocative, these 1940s table lamps have opalescent glass bodies in a trumpet lily shape

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Opal

A 19th Century Imari Trumpet Vase as a Table Lamp
A 19th Century Imari Trumpet Vase as a Table Lamp

A 19th Century Imari Trumpet Vase as a Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A mid nineteenth century Imari trumpet vase, decorated with tropical flowers and orchids throughout

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Trumpet Lamps by Chapman
Pair of Trumpet Lamps by Chapman

Pair of Trumpet Lamps by Chapman

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Sculptural pair of solid brass trumpet lamps by Chapman in 1986. Shade isn't included but we can

Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Horn Table Lamp Hollywood Regency
Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Horn Table Lamp Hollywood Regency

Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Horn Table Lamp Hollywood Regency

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Frederick Cooper brass table lamp in the shape of a straight brass horn mounted on a wood

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Trumpet Vases as Table Lamps
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Trumpet Vases as Table Lamps

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Trumpet Vases as Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of 20th century Chinese blue and white trumpet vases, decorated with cartouches depicting

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Large Brass Trumpet Shaped Lamps
Pair Of Large Brass Trumpet Shaped Lamps

Pair Of Large Brass Trumpet Shaped Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This large pair of trumpet shaped polished brass lamps have been newly rewired with double clusters

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue & White Chinese Trumpet Lamps
Pair of Blue & White Chinese Trumpet Lamps

Pair of Blue & White Chinese Trumpet Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome Pair of Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Trumpet Vases Mounted as Lamps on Giltwood Painted

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Tranås Stilarmatur Teak Table Lamp, Trumpet Base and Linen Shade, Sweden, 1960s
Tranås Stilarmatur Teak Table Lamp, Trumpet Base and Linen Shade, Sweden, 1960s

Tranås Stilarmatur Teak Table Lamp, Trumpet Base and Linen Shade, Sweden, 1960s

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås

Located in The Hague, NL

This elegant table lamp was produced by Tranås Stilarmatur AB in Sweden in the 1960s. The design is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Teak

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Trumpet Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the trumpet table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and ceramic, every trumpet table lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a trumpet table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right trumpet table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made trumpet table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Chapman Manufacturing Company, Murano and Vistosi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Trumpet Table Lamp?

Prices for a trumpet table lamp start at $400 and top out at $6,335 with the average selling for $1,800.

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 Trumpet 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 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 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 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
    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 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.