Skip to main content

Urn Table Lamps

to
232
2,747
239
2,943
67
34
Height
to
Width
to
750
824
9
29
8
16
8
15
8
15
8
15
382
199
149
114
53
51
48
33
32
25
18
14
9
7
6
2
1
67
681
2,178
101
379
1,013
278
12
5
63
95
174
261
194
94
39
10
1,356
687
607
558
537
1,625
691
682
572
556
3,033
3,024
3,030
34
27
19
15
10
Sort By
Pair of American Ceramic Brown to Blue Gradient Glazed Tall Urn Table Lamps
Pair of American Ceramic Brown to Blue Gradient Glazed Tall Urn Table Lamps

Pair of American Ceramic Brown to Blue Gradient Glazed Tall Urn Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American ceramic table lamps in tall urn / vase form, both with functioning

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Urn Form Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Urn Form Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Urn Form Table Lamp

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Eye-catching urn table lamp. Given measurements include shade. Lamp base diameter is 6.25”.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970’s Glazed Terracotta Italian Urn/Lamp
1970’s Glazed Terracotta Italian Urn/Lamp

1970’s Glazed Terracotta Italian Urn/Lamp

Located in London, GB

Italian urn table lamp in glazed terracotta from circa 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Pair of Black Oversized French Table Lamp Urns
Vintage Pair of Black Oversized French Table Lamp Urns

Vintage Pair of Black Oversized French Table Lamp Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage French black oversized urn table lamps. These have been newly wired and have

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair French 19th Century Porcelain Urn 2 Bulb Table Lamps
Pair French 19th Century Porcelain Urn 2 Bulb Table Lamps

Pair French 19th Century Porcelain Urn 2 Bulb Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair French blue porcelain urn table lamps with finely detailed bronze ormolu mounts. Each light

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps, Sold per Pair
Set of Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps, Sold per Pair

Set of Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps, Sold per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 1950's carved alabaster neoclassic urn table lamps with lids and 1 Edison base interior

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Wedgwood Jasperware Black and White Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Antique Wedgwood Jasperware Black and White Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair

Antique Wedgwood Jasperware Black and White Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Antique Black and White Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Table Lamps. Item features porcelain urn

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Urn Desk Lamp Style of Fontana Arte
1950s Italian Urn Desk Lamp Style of Fontana Arte

1950s Italian Urn Desk Lamp Style of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Chula Vista, CA

from AMBIANIC 1950s Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp from Italy attributed Fontana Arte and Gio

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Painted Porcelain Urn Lamps by Frederick Cooper
Pair of Hand Painted Porcelain Urn Lamps by Frederick Cooper

Pair of Hand Painted Porcelain Urn Lamps by Frederick Cooper

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1980’s hand painted porcelain urn table lamps by Frederick Cooper Chicago. Constructed with hand

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Rouge Marble and Bronze Table Lamp
French Victorian Rouge Marble and Bronze Table Lamp

French Victorian Rouge Marble and Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian-style (19th Century) rouge marble urn table lamp with extensive bronze mounts

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Spanish Neoclassical Twin-Handled Urn Lamp in Alabaster and Bronze
Spanish Neoclassical Twin-Handled Urn Lamp in Alabaster and Bronze

Spanish Neoclassical Twin-Handled Urn Lamp in Alabaster and Bronze

Located in Barcelona, ES

Twin-handled urn table lamp with carved parrot details. Spain, 1930s This eye-catching alabaster

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Glass Urn Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Glass Urn Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Glass Urn Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful handblown stylized Urn table lamp was realized in the islands of Murano, Italy- off

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Neoclassical Art Deco Alabaster Urn Lamp with Handles
Neoclassical Art Deco Alabaster Urn Lamp with Handles

Neoclassical Art Deco Alabaster Urn Lamp with Handles

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural carved alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design flanked by

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940
Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940

Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Jar Table Lamp, 1930s-1940s Rare find. This unique urn table lamps features Jar design, carved fish

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Hand-Painted Regency Style Porcelain Urn with Brass Mounted as Lamp
Hand-Painted Regency Style Porcelain Urn with Brass Mounted as Lamp

Hand-Painted Regency Style Porcelain Urn with Brass Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A Vintage porcelain urn table lamp with a with crackle finish, hand-painted floral and butterfly

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

2 Neoclassical Grecian Cameo Face Ceramic Torchiere Table Lamps 28"
2 Neoclassical Grecian Cameo Face Ceramic Torchiere Table Lamps 28"

2 Neoclassical Grecian Cameo Face Ceramic Torchiere Table Lamps 28"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of vintage off-white porcelain mantel urn table lamps with brass bases, stenciled with

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamps, Spain, 1940s
Pair of Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamps, Spain, 1940s

Pair of Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamps, Spain, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Neoclassical Urn Jar Albaster Table Lamps with Fish Handles, Pair Two Spanish Neoclassical Albaster

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

size and light intensity). Each repousse urn table lamp features detailed cherubs playing musical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s
Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s

Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant pair of alabaster urn table lamps with neoclassical design. Spain, 1940s This stunning pair

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Renaissance Style Bronze & Porcelain Table Lamps, a Pair
Renaissance Style Bronze & Porcelain Table Lamps, a Pair

Renaissance Style Bronze & Porcelain Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Renaissance style patinated bronze and porcelain urn table lamps. Each urn is hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early Marbro Urn Lamps with Green Painted Roman Ruins - a Pair
Early Marbro Urn Lamps with Green Painted Roman Ruins - a Pair

Early Marbro Urn Lamps with Green Painted Roman Ruins - a Pair

Located in Denver, CO

This early pair of Marbro urn table lamps feature beautiful Roman ruins, trees, plants and grasses

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wildwood Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Wildwood Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Urn Shaped Table Lamp

Wildwood Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Urn Shaped Table Lamp

By Frederick Cooper, Wildwood Lamp Company

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large sculptural table lamp by Wildwood Lamp Company features rich chocolate brown and bronze

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Empire Cut Crystal Glass Urn & Brushed Brass Table Lamps by Wildwood Pair
French Empire Cut Crystal Glass Urn & Brushed Brass Table Lamps by Wildwood Pair

French Empire Cut Crystal Glass Urn & Brushed Brass Table Lamps by Wildwood Pair

By Wildwood Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

High Quality Contemporary French Empire Style Cut Crystal Glass Urn & Brushed Brass Table Lamps by

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rembrandt Lighting Brass Toned Silver and Bronze Urn Form Table Lamps
Pair of Rembrandt Lighting Brass Toned Silver and Bronze Urn Form Table Lamps

Pair of Rembrandt Lighting Brass Toned Silver and Bronze Urn Form Table Lamps

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of brass toned silver and bronze urn form table lamps. Urn bodies are bronze with a pair of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate, Brass

Marbro Ceramic Chinese Urn Style Crackle Finish Table Lamp With Dragons
Marbro Ceramic Chinese Urn Style Crackle Finish Table Lamp With Dragons

Marbro Ceramic Chinese Urn Style Crackle Finish Table Lamp With Dragons

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Fashioned as a stylized Han dynasty bronze urn, this magnificent ceramic lamp by Marbro is imposing

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps

By Frederick Cooper, Laurel Lamp Company, Karl Springer, Wildwood Lamp Company, The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps. Offered is a handsome pair of vintage Neoclassical

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Urn Form Asian Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Urn Form Asian Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Urn Form Asian Modern Table Lamps

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of high quality mid century Asian modern tall brass urn form table tables with brass rings on

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Italian Neoclassical Style Urn Shaped Marble Lamp
Monumental Italian Neoclassical Style Urn Shaped Marble Lamp

Monumental Italian Neoclassical Style Urn Shaped Marble Lamp

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Houston, TX

Monumental Italian Neoclassical style urn shaped marble lamp. This stunning statement marble lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Vintage Dore Bronze Urn Lamp Bird Designs Lapis Set Stones Marbro Lamp Company
Vintage Dore Bronze Urn Lamp Bird Designs Lapis Set Stones Marbro Lamp Company

Vintage Dore Bronze Urn Lamp Bird Designs Lapis Set Stones Marbro Lamp Company

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Bironze dore urn lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. Bird designs with set lapis stones accenting the eyes

Category

20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Urn-Form Table Lamp
Gilt Bronze Urn-Form Table Lamp

Gilt Bronze Urn-Form Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gilt bronze urn-form table lamp, after the antique, a gilt bronze urn-form table lamp

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Urn Alabaster Table Lamps
Pair of Urn Alabaster Table Lamps

Pair of Urn Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's Italian carved and lidded urn-shaped alabaster table lamps with interior light

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single vintage Italian Neoclassical style table lamp made from hand-carved alabaster, featuring a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single vintage Italian Neoclassical style table lamp made from hand-carved alabaster, featuring a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Yellow Ceramic Urn Table Accent Lamp, 1950s
Yellow Ceramic Urn Table Accent Lamp, 1950s

Yellow Ceramic Urn Table Accent Lamp, 1950s

By Royal Haeger

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage table or accent lamp features urn shaped elongated ceramic body, decorated with bold

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Neoclassical Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Vintage Neoclassical Urn Shaped Table Lamp

Vintage Neoclassical Urn Shaped Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Newly Rewired Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade Style: Italian Neoclassical Dimensions: 23”H x 6.50”W x 5.50”D Shade: 9"H x 13"W x 13"D

Category

Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp

French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade Style: French Neoclassical Condition: Newly Rewired Dimensions: 22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D Shade: 10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D

Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marbro Chinese Porcelain Floral Chrysanthemum 2 Light Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
Marbro Chinese Porcelain Floral Chrysanthemum 2 Light Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"

Marbro Chinese Porcelain Floral Chrysanthemum 2 Light Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Chinese chinoiserie two light table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. White porcelain body

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood

Baccarat Crystal Spiral Urn Form Table Lamp
Baccarat Crystal Spiral Urn Form Table Lamp

Baccarat Crystal Spiral Urn Form Table Lamp

By Baccarat, Paul Haasen

Located in Norwood, NJ

Baccarat spiral urn form table lamp. Baccarat style urn or vase form lamp on square black veined

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Urn Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Pair of Bronze Urn Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Pair of Bronze Urn Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Elegant and richly detailed, this pair of bronze urn-shaped table lamps brings a touch of

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Urn Form Greek Key Table Lamp
Neoclassical Urn Form Greek Key Table Lamp

Neoclassical Urn Form Greek Key Table Lamp

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous neoclassical style urn form table lamp with Greek key and swag details Measures: 5.75"W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Art Deco Alabaster Urn-Shaped Table Lamp
Art Deco Alabaster Urn-Shaped Table Lamp

Art Deco Alabaster Urn-Shaped Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single urn shaped modernist table lamp. Alabaster shade with nickelled bronze base.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Classical Urn Lamp
Classical Urn Lamp

Classical Urn Lamp

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A large turned wood Neo-classical table lamp with over sized S scroll handles. Bespoke sizing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Alabaster Urn Lamp
Alabaster Urn Lamp

Alabaster Urn Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

A neoclassical alabaster urn lamp, France, early 20th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Neoclassical Urn Alabaster Marble Table Lamp
Italian Neoclassical Urn Alabaster Marble Table Lamp

Italian Neoclassical Urn Alabaster Marble Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An Italian urn form light yellow alabaster marble table lamp in the Neoclassical style, circa mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Italian Urn Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single finely crafted hand carved neo-classic style urn form alabaster lamp on giltwood base. Newly

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Marble Urn Lamp
Marble Urn Lamp

Marble Urn Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Marble urn lamp on wood base. Height is to the top of the socket.      

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Urn Table Lamps", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Urn Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of urn table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and wood, all urn table lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 1381 antique and vintage urn table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Urn table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Urn table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large urn table lamps, so small urn table lamps measuring 2.76 inches across are available at 1stDibs. The Marbro Lamp Company, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Tommi Parzinger each produced beautiful urn table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Urn Table Lamps?

Prices for urn table lamps start at $1 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,422.

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 Urn Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.