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Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp

Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chinese blue and white baluster vase fitted as a lamp. Ceramic vase with a cobalt blue underglaze

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp

Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chinese blue & white baluster vase fitted as a lamp. Ceramic vase with a cobalt blue under-glaze

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

German Brutalist Geometrical Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Table Lamp, 1960s
German Brutalist Geometrical Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Table Lamp, 1960s

German Brutalist Geometrical Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Decorative and colorful extra large sized table lamp from west German brand. Grey blue overglazed

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Square Rose Canton Porcelain Vase Table Lamp Bases Famille Rose
Pair of Square Rose Canton Porcelain Vase Table Lamp Bases Famille Rose

Pair of Square Rose Canton Porcelain Vase Table Lamp Bases Famille Rose

Located in Springfield, VA

used as lamp bases they both have holes drilled into the bottom. They can also function as vases if

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases Table Lamp Bronze Mounting Skin Screen
19th Century Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases Table Lamp Bronze Mounting Skin Screen

19th Century Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases Table Lamp Bronze Mounting Skin Screen

By Lightmaker Studio

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This rare table lamp in milk-white Hartpaste porcelain and fully ornate bronze foot, has wonderful

Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Japanese Ceramic Table Lamp, Showa Period 1930
20th Century Japanese Ceramic Table Lamp, Showa Period 1930

20th Century Japanese Ceramic Table Lamp, Showa Period 1930

Located in Westmaas, NL

This ceramic vase table lamp with hand-painted Japanese decoration of exotic bird, was made during

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Flambé Table Lamp
Flambé Table Lamp

Flambé Table Lamp

Unavailable|$3,567

Flambé Table Lamp

Located in Richmond, London

A stunning and extremely rare Chinese export Flambé vase table lamp of superbly decorative colour

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Paris Porcelain Urn
Antique Paris Porcelain Urn

Antique Paris Porcelain Urn

Unavailable|$4,200

Antique Paris Porcelain Urn

Located in New York, NY

Antique porcelain vase table lamp, features a hand-painted floral motif with gold accents and a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Vase Roseaux Table Lamp
Vase Roseaux Table Lamp

Vase Roseaux Table Lamp

Unavailable|$1,750

Vase Roseaux Table Lamp

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Bronze and chrome urn form on plinth base lamp with foliate decoration, original shade

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare American Mid-Century Brass & Black Tripod Lamp with Flower Vase by Majestic
Rare American Mid-Century Brass & Black Tripod Lamp with Flower Vase by Majestic

Rare American Mid-Century Brass & Black Tripod Lamp with Flower Vase by Majestic

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stunningly designed brass and matte black tripod lamp is by The Majestic Lamp Company. It

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Porcelain Vase or Table Lamp Base
French Porcelain Vase or Table Lamp Base

French Porcelain Vase or Table Lamp Base

Located in London, GB

. Suitable for conversion to a lamp.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Handle Vase-Shaped Terracotta Table Lamps
Pair of Handle Vase-Shaped Terracotta Table Lamps

Pair of Handle Vase-Shaped Terracotta Table Lamps

By Marioni

Located in Calenzano, IT

Pair of rustic terracotta table lamps featured by a handle vase-shaped body. Ceramic is skillfully

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A West Germany Vase Turned into Table Lamp
A West Germany Vase Turned into Table Lamp

A West Germany Vase Turned into Table Lamp

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

A west germany vase turned into lamp, linen shade

Category

Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps

Alabaster Vase Lamp

Alabaster Vase Lamp

Unavailable|$21,000

Alabaster Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Alabaster Vase Lamp

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Chinese Vase Lamp
Chinese Vase Lamp

Chinese Vase Lamp

Unavailable|$1,600

Chinese Vase Lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

A vintage Chinese vase fitted out as a lamp with aged brass details.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Japanese Vase Lamp

Japanese Vase Lamp

Unavailable|$2,160

Japanese Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Ceramic Vase turned into a lamp. Vase is dark green at top and burnt organge and green stripes on

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Kylix Vase Lamps
Kylix Vase Lamps

Kylix Vase Lamps

Unavailable|$6,800 / set

Kylix Vase Lamps

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of vintage bronze Greek kylix style vase lamps mounted on marble bases with custom made

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Famille vase lamp
Famille vase lamp

Famille vase lamp

Unavailable|$375

Famille vase lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

Famille vase lamp, with bird motif. Hand painted. OFFERED AT THIS 50% OFF PRICE FOR 2015 ONLY!

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

"Anemone Vase ii", Opaque White Ceramic Table Lamp
"Anemone Vase ii", Opaque White Ceramic Table Lamp

"Anemone Vase ii", Opaque White Ceramic Table Lamp

By Giovanni Mengoni

Located in Perugia, IT

Bright table object in white glazed earthenware. Inspired by the marine anemones of the coral

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Imari vase lamp
Imari vase lamp

Imari vase lamp

Unavailable

Imari vase lamp

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

An 18th century Imari vase

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

Pair of Rare Decorative Samson Vases as Table Lamps
Pair of Rare Decorative Samson Vases as Table Lamps

Pair of Rare Decorative Samson Vases as Table Lamps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of rare decorative Samson vases as table lamps with Orientalist brass mounts. Measurements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases, Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases, Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases, Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in Fresno, CA

A pair of cloisonné triple gourd vases, now as lamp bases. Museum mounted on acrylic, each as three

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Steel lamp with vase
Steel lamp with vase

Steel lamp with vase

Unavailable|$1,100

Steel lamp with vase

Located in London, GB

A good quality steel table lamp with flower vase. Of hand made construction with black painted

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Lamp
Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Lamp

Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Lamp. A salmon and white glazed and gilt porcelain vase of baluster

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Painted glass vase lamp
Painted glass vase lamp

Painted glass vase lamp

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

a painted glass vase lamp, circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Table Lamps Made from Artisan Hammered Brass Vases
Pair of Table Lamps Made from Artisan Hammered Brass Vases

Pair of Table Lamps Made from Artisan Hammered Brass Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large mid-century table Lamps made from Artisan hammered brass vases - a pair - from a Palm Beach

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps
Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps

Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps

Unavailable|$1,450 / set

Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese porcelain vase mounted as lamps with a wooden base and brass on the top.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bohemian Vases as Lamps
Bohemian Vases as Lamps

Bohemian Vases as Lamps

Unavailable|$4,900 / set

Bohemian Vases as Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of very unusual 20th century European bohemian cut glass vases as lamps with grape and deer in

Category

20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Chinese Bronze Vase Lamp

Chinese Bronze Vase Lamp

Unavailable|$7,200

Chinese Bronze Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Bronze Vase with handles turned into a lamp. USA wired with double cluster light fixture

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mercury Glass Vase Lamp
Mercury Glass Vase Lamp

Mercury Glass Vase Lamp

Unavailable|$7,800

Mercury Glass Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Mercury Glass Vase Lamp with double cluster light fixture, USA wired with silk twisted cord and

Category

American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Fine 19th Century, French Opaline Glass Vase or Table Lamp
Fine 19th Century, French Opaline Glass Vase or Table Lamp

Fine 19th Century, French Opaline Glass Vase or Table Lamp

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

highlights. Suitable for conversion to a table lamp.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Closing SALE - Big French Table Lamp "Illuminated Vase" 1930's
Closing SALE - Big French Table Lamp "Illuminated Vase" 1930's

Closing SALE - Big French Table Lamp "Illuminated Vase" 1930's

Located in Berlin, DE

Big table lamp in original condition. Rewired. Nickel plated metal - one bulb. Diameter base

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp
Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp

Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp

Unavailable|$1,138

Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in London, GB

Brightly decorated with exotic birds in the oriental style on a white ground. Re-wired with braided cable and standing on giltwood base. circa mid-19th century Origin: England ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Pottery Vase Lamp
Mid-Century Pottery Vase Lamp

Mid-Century Pottery Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

glazes throughout. As a table lamp. Dimensions refer to ceramic vase only. Wired to UK standards

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Vases Mounted as Table Lamp, France, circa 1970
Pair of Chinese Vases Mounted as Table Lamp, France, circa 1970

Pair of Chinese Vases Mounted as Table Lamp, France, circa 1970

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

An elegant pair of Chinese monochrome black glazed porcelain bottle vases mounted as table lamps in

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Prussian Blue Chinoiserie Vase Lamps
Prussian Blue Chinoiserie Vase Lamps

Prussian Blue Chinoiserie Vase Lamps

Unavailable|$6,517 / set

Prussian Blue Chinoiserie Vase Lamps

Located in Richmond, London

A superbly decorative pair of Prussian blue Chinoiserie vase lamps in imitation blue lacquer of the

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of late 19th century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps
Pair of late 19th century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps

Pair of late 19th century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A very attractive pair of late 19th century Chinese vases now as table lamps, with a corresponding

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

20th Century French Continental Sevres Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
20th Century French Continental Sevres Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp

20th Century French Continental Sevres Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, FWJ Held

Located in Madrid, ES

A 20th century french Porcelaine de Sèvres, Hauts-de-Seine, painted vase mounted as a table lamp

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp
Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp

Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Antique porcelain vase fashioned as a table lamp with mahogany base, depicts pastoral blue

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Slender Vase Shaped Crystal Lamp

Slender Vase Shaped Crystal Lamp

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Slender vase shaped crystal table lamp with natural parchment (shown) or silk box pleat shade. Also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Lamped 19th Century Qing Vase
Lamped 19th Century Qing Vase

Lamped 19th Century Qing Vase

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A lamped 19th century Qing dynasty famille rose peach vase with hardwood stand and cover.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Alabaster Vase Lamp
Vintage French Alabaster Vase Lamp

Vintage French Alabaster Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Alabaster Vase Lamp

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Handmade Modern, Custom Glazed Ceramic Vase #8, Vessel, Decorative Table Lamp
Handmade Modern, Custom Glazed Ceramic Vase #8, Vessel, Decorative Table Lamp

Handmade Modern, Custom Glazed Ceramic Vase #8, Vessel, Decorative Table Lamp

By Ferro Fusion Studio

Located in New York, NY

One striking, stylized, double gourd, handmade ceramic vase in a custom vibrant red and speckled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Two large Millifore Vase Lamps
Two large Millifore Vase Lamps

Two large Millifore Vase Lamps

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

Two large Millifore Vase Lamps, each with a pair of loop handles

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Continental Art Nouveau Vase Lamp
Continental Art Nouveau Vase Lamp

Continental Art Nouveau Vase Lamp

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Continental Art Nouveau brass vase with floral and berry decoration, geometric design to base and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19 Century Chinese Vase Lamp
19 Century Chinese Vase Lamp

19 Century Chinese Vase Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Black and yellow Chinese vase mode nite lamp. Continental. Late 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Antique Lavender Luster Vase Lamp
Antique Lavender Luster Vase Lamp

Antique Lavender Luster Vase Lamp

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful purple with a hint of pink luster vase drilled and made into a lamp.

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Vase Lamp with Handles
Bronze Vase Lamp with Handles

Bronze Vase Lamp with Handles

Located in New York, NY

Bronze Vase with Handles that has been turned into a lamp with a double cluster light fitting. USA

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Derby Vase Lamp
19th Century Derby Vase Lamp

19th Century Derby Vase Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century Derby vase with painted landscape and gilt, newly rewired into a lamp with silk

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Silk

Chinese Famille Noire Vase Lamp
Chinese Famille Noire Vase Lamp

Chinese Famille Noire Vase Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped famille noire vase lamped, finely decorated with a pair of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Chinese classical vase form lamp
Chinese classical vase form lamp

Chinese classical vase form lamp

Located in New York, NY

C19204 A c. 1920's Chinese classical vase form lamp. Cobalt blue glaze. Custom solid brass

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

A PAIR OF VASES MOUNTED AS TABLE LAMPS. CHINESE, CIRCA 1920
A PAIR OF VASES MOUNTED AS TABLE LAMPS. CHINESE, CIRCA 1920

A PAIR OF VASES MOUNTED AS TABLE LAMPS. CHINESE, CIRCA 1920

Located in New York, NY

/> THE PORCELAIN VASES, CIRCA 1920. THE GILT-BRONZE BASE AND MOUNTS, MODERN. THE VASES

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Glazed Pottery Vase Lamp
Large Glazed Pottery Vase Lamp

Large Glazed Pottery Vase Lamp

Located in Babworth, Retford

top of the vase. Shade not included.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lalique Mossi Vase Lamp Pre 1977
Lalique Mossi Vase Lamp Pre 1977

Lalique Mossi Vase Lamp Pre 1977

By René Lalique

Located in Gravesend, GB

Original Lalique Mossi Vase Converted to table lamp Pre 1977 signature Very nice conversion in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Chinese Dove Form Spill Vases, Now Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Dove Form Spill Vases, Now Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Dove Form Spill Vases, Now Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in Fresno, CA

mounted as table lamps on ebonized base of bracket form. The vases probably late Qing or Republic

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Table Lamps

19th Century Faience Pottery Vase Lamp
19th Century Faience Pottery Vase Lamp

19th Century Faience Pottery Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

upon a white ground with flower head knop handles to the sides. Now mounted as a table lamp

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

19th Century White Porcelain Vase Lamp
19th Century White Porcelain Vase Lamp

19th Century White Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

a table lamp. Dimensions refer to vase only and do not include electrical components. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, 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 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 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 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.