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Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare table lamp by Napako made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Metal base and opaline glass shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare table lamp by Napako made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Metal base and opaline glass shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space age rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp
aluminum, ABS
Double lamp bulbs both sides.
32 cm H - 62 x 13 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table lamp Martinelli Luce Reggiani , 1970s Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Table lamp Martinelli Luce Reggiani , 1970s Italy
Dimensions: 60cm Height , 25cm Width , 30cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Table Lamp by Günter Ssymmank NOS
By Günter Ssymmank
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare table lamp in form of a flower with adjustable leaves. only made in limited quantities
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Very Rare Table Lamp by Günter Ssymmank NOS
By Günter Ssymmank
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare table lamp in form of a flower with adjustable leaves. Only made in limited quantities
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Table Lamp by Arden Riddle in Cherry
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare table lamp by Arden Riddle in cherry.
To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cherry
Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare table lamp by Napako, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1970's.
Made of chrome and metal.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare table lamp designed by Giuseppe Calanoci circa 1970
By Giuseppe Calonaci
Located in Monaco, MC
Rare table lamp in bronze, plexiglass and wood designed by Giuseppe Calonaci.
Italy circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Stamped Taito Oy
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Table Lamp in Metal, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Rare table lamp produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. The lamp is stands on three elegant metal legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Wire
Rare Table Lamp, Gunnel Nyman, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare table lamp, designed by Gunnel Nyman, 1940s. Glass frame with new fabric shade. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
Rare Table Lamp Attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare table lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1935-1940. Saint Gobain glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Exceedingly Rare Table Lamp, Svea Winkler, Orno Oy, 1960s
By Orno Oy, Svea Winkler
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceedingly rare table lamp, designed by Svea Winkler, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Rare Table Lamp France 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful exceptional and rare table lamp from the 1950s, made in France by Mategot.
The lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ipsens, Denmark, Rare Table Lamp with Lizard and Beetle, 1920s/30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ipsens, Denmark. Rare table lamp with lizard and beetle.
1920s/30s.
In excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Harveiluce, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original and rare table lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Harveiluce, 1970s.
Materials: Conical
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass
Rare table lamp B-102 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare table lamp model B-102 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Rare table lamp by VEB leuchtenbau Leipzig, 1960s Germany.
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Very Rare table lamp by VEB leuchtenbau Leipzig, 1960s Germany. This large table lamp is made of 43
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare table lamp by Henri Mathieu, France 1970’s
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Rare table lamp by Henri Mathieu, France 1970’s
In Chrome, perfect vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rare Table Lamps with Wooden Slat Shades, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare table lamps, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Painted metal and brass frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Pair of Rare Table Lamps Attributed to Toni Zuccheri Venini -Murano, Italy
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of rare table lamps, chrome plated metal and transparent Murano molten glass plates.
Design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 12.6 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, Rare Table Lamp in Green and Grey Painted Metal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo.
Rare table lamp in green and gray painted metal.
Approx. 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15.36 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Rare Table Lamp with a Buddha Bronze Figure, Maison Guerin, Paris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare table lamp in bronze and gilded brass with a Buddha figure
Base in marble.
Maison Guerin
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 37.01 in W 11.82 in D 6.89 in
Rare Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Falkenbergs Belysning AB, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, leather
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Table Lamp Model B-142 Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Ag
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Genarp, SE
Rare Table Lamp Model B-142 Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Lumen Milano Rare Table Lamp
By Lumen
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare multi-directional table lamp by Lumen Milano, probably designed by Oscar Torlasco, mid-1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Wrought Iron
Extremely Rare Table Lamp, Greta Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Extremely rare table lamp, designed by Greta Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman, 1950/1960s. Brass frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1951.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950s Atomic Age Rare Table Lamp All Original Condition
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass and black painted metal, American Mid-Century Modern table lamp with its original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Art Deco Rare Table Lamp by Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model 2288, 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning and rare table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in Dm 6.7 in
Rare Table Lamp by Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic aluminum adjustable table lamp by Franta Anyz. Unique type of joint invented by Anyz
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Table Lamp by NAPAKO, 1970's.
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp was completely disassembled and cleaned, it is equipped with a new electrical
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of milk glass, lacquered metal
2xE26 or E27 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fratelli TOSO Rare Table Lamp / Night-Light, 1900
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Table Lamp / Night-Light by Fratelli Toso, Venice, Italy, c. 1900. Rare in this size, this
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Angelo Lelii, rare table lamp for Arredoluce, 1967
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Sculptural, early postmodern table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce.
The lamp originally came
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Set of Three Rare Table Lamps Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- space age style
- rare.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Beautiful and Rare Table Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
This is a rare style from Curtis Jere, the weaving in the shade is quit unique.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Rare and beautiful table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, with two light sources. Frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Rare table lamps by Romeo Rega At Cost Price
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Rare pair of table lamps in brass, signed by the artist Romeo Rega.
Rewired. Italy, 1970s.
Price
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, rare table lamp, Azucena Italy, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Firenze, IT
Table lamp, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
produced by Azucena, Italy 1970s
Wood, opaline glass. Brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Table Lamp Model 565 Gino Sarfatti Arteluce, 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Model 565 a direct light table lamp designed in 1956, has distinctive steel spring that holds the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rare Table Lamp by Mario Bertorelle for Massanzago, 1970s
By Mario Bertorelle
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and postmodernist table lamp in bakelite and plastic.
Designed by Mario Bertorelle
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Mid-Century Rare Table Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp was completely disassembled and cleaned and polished
US adapter included
Good Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Jacques Moniquet Rare Table Lamp, Cheret Edition, circa 1975, France
By jacques moniquet
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare large Jacques Moniquet table lamp, Cheret Edition, circa 1975, France.
Brass, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Rare Table Lamps Ram Head France 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of rare vintage table lamps in the shape of a ram's head. Made in France in the 60s.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Shell
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Vistosi Glass Rare Table Lamp, Corba model, circa 1960, Italy.
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Vistosi Corba model table lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
Murano stripped glass, chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table Lamp 'Nervina', Black Metal, by Sergio Asti, 1962
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Berlin, DE
This table lamp made of metal is an extraordinary piece of lighting. It has a solid and playful
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Göteborg, SE
space.
Perfect for grand living rooms, opulent offices, or serene bedrooms, this table lamp not only
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex, 1950s, Tripod
By Heifetz Rotaflex, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Berlin, BE
This enchanting little table lamp is from the design of Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex.
Typical is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Table Lamp in White Bakelite by Bauhaus Team, 1930s
By ESC Company
Located in Zohor, SK
This beautiful black little lamp combines functionality and smart design. Designed in 1930s by the
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Bakelite
Rare table lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A top quality manufactured desk lamp by Dutch designer H. Fillekes who worked for Rotterdam based
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Harald Notini, Swedish Modern, Patinated Brass, Wood, Rare Table Lamp, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in Manhasset, NY
or Desk Lamp
An example of a rare model 15233 swedish table or desk lamp designed by Harald Notini
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson, rare table lamp model V80, ceramic, brass & glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare and important table lamp made in ceramic, glass and brass designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and monumental table lamp created by the famous designer Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
Important Pair Rare Table Lamp Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Max Ingrand (French 1908-1969) for Fontana Arte, Italy Pair Table Lamp, circa 1956 brass, glass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?
Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.
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 Rare 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.”
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