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Pair of Large Silver Leafed Vases with Lamp Application
Pair of Large Silver Leafed Vases with Lamp Application

Pair of Large Silver Leafed Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of large silver leafed vases with lamp application. The brushed Nickel posts bear dual

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Table Lamps

Chinese porcelain vase baluster form lamp, c. 1880-1911
Chinese porcelain vase baluster form lamp, c. 1880-1911

Chinese porcelain vase baluster form lamp, c. 1880-1911

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese baluster form porcelain vase in a "powder blue" glaze. The vase has been drilled at the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Ceramic Midcentury Lamp by Boch Freres Keramis Vase, 1960s
Ceramic Midcentury Lamp by Boch Freres Keramis Vase, 1960s

Ceramic Midcentury Lamp by Boch Freres Keramis Vase, 1960s

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Ceramic midcentury lamp by Boch Freres Keramis vase, 1960s. Beautiful midcentury lamp by Boch

Category

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

Materials

Enamel

Pair of  1970's  Portuguese vases with lamp application.
Pair of  1970's  Portuguese vases with lamp application.

Pair of 1970's Portuguese vases with lamp application.

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of 1970's Portuguese french vases with lamp application.

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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Table Lamps

Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion / Canton Vase / Lamp
Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion / Canton Vase / Lamp

Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion / Canton Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Chinese Cantonese / rose medallion vase / lamp. Having gilded dog

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Late 19th Century Chinese Lidded Vase converted as a lamp
A Late 19th Century Chinese Lidded Vase converted as a lamp

A Late 19th Century Chinese Lidded Vase converted as a lamp

Located in Reepham, GB

A Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lidded Vase converted as a lamp. The lamp features a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bronzed Vase / Lamp of the Goddess Amphitrite
19th Century Bronzed Vase / Lamp of the Goddess Amphitrite

19th Century Bronzed Vase / Lamp of the Goddess Amphitrite

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully impressive 19th century bronzed Spelter vase depicting the Ancient Greek Sea Goddess

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Share Chinoiserie Ceramic Green Bamboo Vase Lamp, mid-20th Century
Share Chinoiserie Ceramic Green Bamboo Vase Lamp, mid-20th Century

Share Chinoiserie Ceramic Green Bamboo Vase Lamp, mid-20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A chinoiserie ceramic green bamboo vase mounted as lamp, mid-20th century. 4 ¼ inches wide at

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp
Large 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp

Large 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Chinese Famille rose vase or lamp. Having beautifully painted panels

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of mid century wooden vases with lamp application
Pair of mid century wooden vases with lamp application

Pair of mid century wooden vases with lamp application

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of mid century wooden vases stained and glazed in a satin finish with an extendable post and

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

19th Century Chinese style Famille Verte Vase or Lamp
19th Century Chinese style Famille Verte Vase or Lamp

19th Century Chinese style Famille Verte Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Samson copy of a Chinese style Famille Verte vase or lamp. Having a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Japanese 19th Century Bronze Vases / Lamps
Large Pair of Japanese 19th Century Bronze Vases / Lamps

Large Pair of Japanese 19th Century Bronze Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of 19th century, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze vases each with

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND
Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND

Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large stoneware vase now a table lamp designed by GUNNAR NYLUND for Rostrand, Sweden , circa 1950th

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

English Victorian Enameled Glass And Bronze Mounted Vase As Lamp
English Victorian Enameled Glass And Bronze Mounted Vase As Lamp

English Victorian Enameled Glass And Bronze Mounted Vase As Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

Enameled bronze mounted glass vase as lamp. English Victorian chinoiserie enameled florals with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

A Pair of Persian Green Glazed Vases as Lamps
A Pair of Persian Green Glazed Vases as Lamps

A Pair of Persian Green Glazed Vases as Lamps

Located in London, England

A pair of vases with rounded body, widening tubular neck and mouth, the body with moulded under the

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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Square Vase Lamps, 19th Century
Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Square Vase Lamps, 19th Century

Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Square Vase Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Chinese famille rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' square vase lamps, 19th Century. Square-section vases with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of White Marble Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair
A Pair of White Marble Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair

A Pair of White Marble Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of White Marble Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair they come with matching chintz shades The

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Vintage 1930s Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

John Richard Neoclassical Chalkware Amber & Gold Glass Vase Lamp 35"
John Richard Neoclassical Chalkware Amber & Gold Glass Vase Lamp 35"

John Richard Neoclassical Chalkware Amber & Gold Glass Vase Lamp 35"

By John Richard

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage John Richard neoclassically inspired table lamp with painted chalkware column base

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A Pair of Hand Painted neoclassical French Porcelain lamps. The porcelain urns with gilt cartouches

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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rousseau & Leveille Internally Decorated Craquelure Glass Vase As A Lamp
Rousseau & Leveille Internally Decorated Craquelure Glass Vase As A Lamp

Rousseau & Leveille Internally Decorated Craquelure Glass Vase As A Lamp

Located in Bridgeport, CT

craquelure glass vase with gilt bronze mounts. The vase with branches of pomegranates on front and back

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Blue and White crackleware vases / lamps, 19th Century.
Pair Chinese Blue and White crackleware vases / lamps, 19th Century.

Pair Chinese Blue and White crackleware vases / lamps, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese blue and White crackleware vases / lamps. Each

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp
18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp

18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The baluster form terra cotta vase decorated with Chinoiserie decoration including a Court figure

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880. A Neoclassical style vase

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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

A 20th Century Speckled Blue Art Pottery Vase as a Lamp
A 20th Century Speckled Blue Art Pottery Vase as a Lamp

A 20th Century Speckled Blue Art Pottery Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1960 A mid-twentieth century blue speckled art pottery vase, now mounted as a lamp

Category

20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Famille Rose Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair
A Pair of Famille Rose Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair

A Pair of Famille Rose Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Famille Rose Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair they come with matching pleated shades on

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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Samson Porcelain Famile Rose Style Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp
Samson Porcelain Famile Rose Style Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp

Samson Porcelain Famile Rose Style Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A cylindrical type Samson Porcelain Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp Measure 5.5" in width, 4.5" in

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND
Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND

Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large stoneware vase now a table lamp designed by GUNNAR NYLUND for Rostrand, Sweden , circa 1950th

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp
1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp

1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp

Located in Forest Grove, PA

Am impressive neoclassical vintage Italian table lamp. Solid translucent white alabaster urn, vase

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Wonderful Large Pair Bohemian Cranberry Glass Hand Painted Lamps Vases
Wonderful Large Pair Bohemian Cranberry Glass Hand Painted Lamps Vases

Wonderful Large Pair Bohemian Cranberry Glass Hand Painted Lamps Vases

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large Pair Of Bohemian Cranberry Glass With Hand Painting Lamps, The Vases Alone Are 21

Category

20th Century Czech Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND
Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND

Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large stoneware vase now a table lamp designed by GUNNAR NYLUND for Rostrand, Sweden , circa 1950th

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

A 20th Century Blue Chinese Jun Ware Vase as a Lamp
A 20th Century Blue Chinese Jun Ware Vase as a Lamp

A 20th Century Blue Chinese Jun Ware Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

China, circa 1900 A Chinese Junware vase decorated with a characteristic turquoise blue glaze and

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Sevres, Louis XVI style vase / lamp, late 19th Century
French Sevres, Louis XVI style vase / lamp, late 19th Century

French Sevres, Louis XVI style vase / lamp, late 19th Century

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

ormolu vase / lamp. Having this wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, two putti on top the of each scrolling

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Lamp With Ceramic Vase Base and Floral Motif.
Vintage Lamp With Ceramic Vase Base and Floral Motif.

Vintage Lamp With Ceramic Vase Base and Floral Motif.

Located in Seattle, WA

This White toned Ceramic Base has blu and green floral detailing hand painted onto it. Two handles. Light Bulb not Included. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimen...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Louis XVI Style Sevres Porcelain / Dore Bronze Vase Lamp
Pair Louis XVI Style Sevres Porcelain / Dore Bronze Vase Lamp

Pair Louis XVI Style Sevres Porcelain / Dore Bronze Vase Lamp

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Louis XVI style French Sevres cobalt porcelain and dore bronze-mounted ormolu vases pair table lamp

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Chinese Blue and White Prunus blossom vase/lamp, circa 1890.
Chinese Blue and White Prunus blossom vase/lamp, circa 1890.

Chinese Blue and White Prunus blossom vase/lamp, circa 1890.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Prunus blossom vase/lamp, circa 1890 Batch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Table Lamp by Tipstudio
Bronze Table Lamp by Tipstudio

Bronze Table Lamp by Tipstudio

Located in Geneve, CH

become part of the collection. Tables, lamps, vases and mirrors find balance in the combination with

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration
Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration

Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique porcelain vase-form lamps with floral decoration Continental, 19th Century Lamps

Category

Antique 19th Century European Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Navy and Gilt Asian Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Navy and Gilt Asian Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Navy and Gilt Asian Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of vintage Asian vases mounted as lamps in navy blue and gilt decoration depicting birds and

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp
19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp

19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A Chinese 19th Century Blue and White crackleware vase / lamp. Having a classical scene of a mother

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th Century Maiolica Vase as lamps by Henri Delcourt
Pair of Early 20th Century Maiolica Vase as lamps by Henri Delcourt

Pair of Early 20th Century Maiolica Vase as lamps by Henri Delcourt

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Pair of Maiolica Vase by Henri Delcourt. Now lamped (not drilled) Rewired in antique style flex

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Turquoise Murano Glass Silver Fleck Glass Vase as a Lamp
A Turquoise Murano Glass Silver Fleck Glass Vase as a Lamp

A Turquoise Murano Glass Silver Fleck Glass Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

aventurine flecks throughout and hot-applied serrated handles, now mounted as a lamp. Height of vase: 24.00

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand-painted antique Chinese vase lamp with a storied provenance!
Hand-painted antique Chinese vase lamp with a storied provenance!

Hand-painted antique Chinese vase lamp with a storied provenance!

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A lovely antique Chinese famille rose enamel vase converted into a lamp with a storied heritage

Category

Antique 19th Century Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Asian 19th Century Porcelain Vases Mounted into Lamps
Pair of Asian 19th Century Porcelain Vases Mounted into Lamps

Pair of Asian 19th Century Porcelain Vases Mounted into Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful pair of Asian 19th century porcelain vases mounted into lamps with French 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Asian Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Large, Elegant Gold Leaf Vases with Lamp Application
Pair of Large, Elegant Gold Leaf Vases with Lamp Application

Pair of Large, Elegant Gold Leaf Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of large, elegant gold leaf vases with lamp application. The lamps are newly wired. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

c. 1980 American Royal Haeger Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase Lamp
c. 1980 American Royal Haeger Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase Lamp

c. 1980 American Royal Haeger Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1980 Royal Haeger sang de boeuf art glazed vase lamp, American. Graceful ovoid form; gilt

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Mounted as a Lamp Meiji Period
Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Mounted as a Lamp Meiji Period

Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Mounted as a Lamp Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Japanese mixed metal vase Mounted as a lamp Meiji period The bulbous-form body with long

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Samson Famille Rose Style Ormolu Mounted Vase / Lamp
19th Century Samson Famille Rose Style Ormolu Mounted Vase / Lamp

19th Century Samson Famille Rose Style Ormolu Mounted Vase / Lamp

By Samson Porcelain Factory 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century Samson porcelain, Famille Rose style porcelain lidded vase

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Vase Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vase table lamps available for sale. The range of distinct vase table lamps — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. We have 1641 antique and vintage vase table lamps in-stock, while there are 38 modern editions to choose from as well. Vase table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of vase table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency vase table lamps are of considerable interest. Vase table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carlo Moretti, Carlo Nason and Theodore Deck are consistently popular.

How Much are Vase Table Lamps?

Prices for vase table lamps start at $215 and top out at $79,413 with the average selling for $2,633.

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 Vase Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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