Turtle Table Lamp
“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and beautiful large table lamp representing a tortoise shell.
The resin shell is set among a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp by Zaccagnini, 1970s
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Roma, RM
Turtle shaped table lamp in white glazed ceramic.
Designed by Ugo Zaccagnini, 1970s.
Complete
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Straw
Fauna Turtle Marble Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
This table lamp belongs to the Fauna line of the Eclectic collection, it has a casted brass turtle
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hexagon Table Lamp - Turtle Green
By Issy Granger
Located in Shaftesbury, GB
Our Hexagon Table Lamp designed by Issy is refreshingly quirky and effortlessly elegant. The lamp
Category
2010s British Other Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
Fauna Turtle Natural Brass Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
This table lamp belongs to the Fauna line of the Eclectic collection, it has a casted brass turtle
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Darling White Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful decorative table lamp in the shape of a curious white ceramic turtle. Shade not
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo Rega, Romeo, Dior Home
Located in La xara, VC
Turtle shell style lighting vintage refers to lighting fixtures that are designed in the shape and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Tortoise turtle shell mounted on a brass and acrylic base.
In the style of Willy Daro or
Category
Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s marble obelisk lamp with jade turtles.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Very Particular Table Lamp Shaped like a Turtle in Perspex, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very particular table lamp shaped like a turtle in Perspex, 1970.
Particularly to light up the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Boho Lacquered Turtle Shell Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
lamps. Featuring beautifully crafted turtle shell silhouettes with a glossy lacquer finish, these unique
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lamps with Gild Turtles Ornaments, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of table lamps are made of a white lacqued wood with gilt turtles ornaments. This is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Faux Bamboo Turtle Lamps with Shades
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of gilt turtle faux bamboo tall buffet lamps.
Black painted wooden base with attached gilt
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Attributed to E. F. Caldwell Lamps With Snakes And Turtles - A Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lamps attributed to EF Caldwell, New York City. Many of Caldwell designs and productions
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Palm Beach Wicker Turtle Floor End Side Table Lamp Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage white wicker turtle floor lamp table. This has been newly wired, 3 way sockets, clear cord
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Wicker
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Victorian Turtle Top Marble Top Mahogany & Walnut Lamp Table, Circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian turtle top lamp table offers shaped and beveled marble top over carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Marble
H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 26.5 in
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20th Century French Turtle Table Lamp 1980s Made of Black Plexiglas and Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French turtle table lamp from the 1980s made of black plexiglas and brass.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Murano, table lamp. Blown glass. Golden inclusions. Murano, Italia, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Very Large Lacquer and Brass "Turtle" Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A beautiful and very large black and gold details table lamp with a nice brass turtle on the front
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Solid Brass Turtle Sculpture
30cm wide x 15cm deep x 45cm high
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios leaded glass and bronze table lamp comprising a "Turtle Back Border" shade
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Brass "Turtle" Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A table lamp by Chapman in the form of a turtle's shell. The piece is in cast brass and sits atop a
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marble Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of gilded brass and turtle shell lamps, 2010.
Category
2010s Table Lamps
American Turtle Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
American diminutive bronze and art glass turtle table lamp or desk lamp. Made in circa 1930. The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Brass Turtle Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Boho Vintage Chic Retro 1970s Antique
Located in London, GB
This pair of visually striking brass table lamps depict the protected sea turtle of the French
Category
Vintage 1970s Martinican Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass Turtle Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco turtle shell lamp on a gilded wrought iron stand. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Tile Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This large and handsome signed "Tiffany Studios" turtle back tile lamp is a beauty. Oversized shade
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Turtle Back Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios jeweled turtleback desk lamp, Circa 1900
A Tiffany Studios bronze table lamp base
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Original Turtle shell lamp mounted on brass,
In the manner of Maison Jansen
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
IMPRESSIVE Sea TURTLE LAMP
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Sea Turtle Shell Brass Black Laminate
France 1970s
H 80 cm L 55 cm D 25 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Charming Italian Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful Italian ceramic turtle lamp slowly manuevered itself down busy Bal Harbour streets
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Table Lamp in Bronze with a Turtle Shell Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in bronze with a "turtle shell" decor.
Base in thick glass,
circa 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Victorian Kerosene Figural Table Lamp, Cockatoo on Turtle
Located in Petaluma, CA
We love whimsy here, and this certainly fits that category. This well cast figural lamp has a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair, Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Located in Bellport, NY
Two Turtle shell lamps on stands,great for book cases,night lights,or table top.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-102 Pair hand painted metal column lamps(shades not included)
Category
Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of "turtle shell" table almps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-finish "turtle shell" table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Turtle Shell and Iron Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of mounted turtle shell and iron lamps with tan silk lampshades. Electrified with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Large Turtle Shell and Marble Accent Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
A colorful and large turtle shell mounted on marble base. Good accent lighting and great night
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
handsome table lamps.
Black square base is 4" x 4"
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Turtle Lamp Attributed to Maria Pergay, circa 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table Turtle Lamp attributed to Maria Pergay, designed around 1970.
Steel and brass base, real
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Nice pair of Turtle shells mounted as lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of turtle shells mounted as lamps on wood bases. Nicely done and elegantly mounted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of table lamps from the 1970s, imitating tortoise shell, with a base in brass and chromed
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Turtle shell lamps mounted on black bases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of matched turtle shell lamps. These are not endangered, they are common snapping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Nice pair of turtle shell lamps on walnut bases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of matched turtle shell lamps. These are not endangered, they are common snapping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Pair of Mid Century White Ceramic Turtle Dove Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of French white ceramic lamps; each is in the form of a turtle dove perched on top of a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
Good condition.
Age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Cherub and Turtle Desk Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French neoclassical desk or table lamp offers bronze sculpture of a cherub riding a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Wire, Metal, Bronze
H 17.25 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
A Pair of Turtle or Tortoise Shell Aluminum Arthur Court Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Arthur Court polished cast aluminum turtle or tortoise shell lamps, recently polished
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios Turtleback Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Table lamp having turtle back and geometric shade with brown and green
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Illuminating white turtle shell with hand-carved peacock and Chinese iconography mounted on a steel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Tiffany Studios “Oriental Poppy” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
base table lamp.
A similar shade and base are pictured separately in: Tiffany lamps and metal ware
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
French Louis XV Style Onyx Stone Turtle Top Centre Lamp Parlor Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Louis XV style onyx stone turtle top table. Item features stunning shaped onyx
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Turtle Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of table lamps with stylized brass leaf shades over faux bamboo silver leaf
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Composition, Brass
Coastal Off White Sea Turtle Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of off white coastal lamps. Features a framed body with two internal sea turtles. Save
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Midcentury Whimsical White Turtle Form Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage white sculptural turtle table lamp.
Good vintage condition with a small chip to base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Cardin Ceramic Tortoise Shell Lamp, France, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant ceramic turtle table lamp, mounted on a metal bar with one french bayonet socket and based
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Maison Charles Turtle Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Maison Charles cast bronze turtle shell table backlighter lamp, model “CARAIBES GM” France, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Chapman Brass Turtle Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage brass turtle lamp by Chapman from 1978.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps & Wicker Turtle
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of whimsical Mario Torres Rooster table lamps constructed of a metal frame tightly wrapped in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Reed
Vintage Turtle in Top Hat Ceramic Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming midcentury lamp or nightlight made of ceramic in the form of a turtle. The shell is glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Turtle Shell Lamp Mounted by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s natural turtle shell lamp in brass and bronze feed By the Belgian decorator Willy Daro
Good
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Pair of Natural Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Located in Bellport, NY
A pair of real turtle shell lamps on custom iron stands. The lamps are 15 watts and the cord has an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern turtle shell table lamp with lucite base and custom shade.
Offered for sale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 22.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The perfect tropical, Palm Beach style Wicker turtle floor lamp. Doubles as an end or side table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Wicker
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble " Turtle" Top Parlor Lamp Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian carved walnut marble " Turtle" Top Parlor Lamp Table. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29 in W 32.5 in D 24.5 in
1970's Italian Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp
Located in Loves Park, IL
An Italian ceramic turtle lamp marked "Italy" on the bottom. Chromed finial. 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Chinese Bronze Crane on the Turtle Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
longevity) that has been customized as a table lamp.
This lamp is fitted with hardback linen shade.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Turtle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Turtle Shell Lamp on Gilt Stand
Category
20th Century Australian Table Lamps
Vintage Turtle Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage turtle lamp, beautiful mounted and adjustable height.
Two lamp fittings.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shell mounted upright on a spreading rectangular plinth.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Gigant Aluminum Turtle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large aluminum tortoise shell table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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Turtle Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic turtle table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every turtle table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage turtle table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a turtle table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each turtle table lamp bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one turtle table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Studio Greytak, Maison Jansen and Ugo Zaccagnini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Turtle Table Lamp?
Prices for a turtle table lamp start at $800 and top out at $17,000 with the average selling for $2,060.
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 Turtle Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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
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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There 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, 2024The 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, 2024To 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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