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19th Century, Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp
19th Century, Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp

19th Century, Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

table lamp on a turned giltwood base. Dimensions refer to porcelain and turned giltwood parts only

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain 'Rooster' Vase as Lamp
Chinese Porcelain 'Rooster' Vase as Lamp

Chinese Porcelain 'Rooster' Vase as Lamp

Located in Woodbury, CT

striking table lamp on a pierce-carved wooden base. Significant socio-political United States provenance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Delquelquemania vases as lamps
Pair of Delquelquemania vases as lamps

Pair of Delquelquemania vases as lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Delquelquemania vases, later made into table lamps with custom shades.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Art Deco Opal Glass Vase, Mounted and Wired as a Table Lamp
Art Deco Opal Glass Vase, Mounted and Wired as a Table Lamp

Art Deco Opal Glass Vase, Mounted and Wired as a Table Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco, opal glass vase with dancing nude female figures in relief, mounted on a bright nickel

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Opal, Brass

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

Mid-Century Pottery Art Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

throughout. Now mounted as a lamp Dimensions refer to vase. Shade not included.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Square Porcelain Vase Lamp
19th Century Square Porcelain Vase Lamp

19th Century Square Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

as a table lamp. Wired for electric lighting according to UK safety standards. This piece can

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Hand-Painted Asian Vase Lamp
Large Hand-Painted Asian Vase Lamp

Large Hand-Painted Asian Vase Lamp

Located in San Antonio, TX

Large, beautifully hand-painted vase lamp. Royal scenes, foo dogs, gardens and flowers adorn the

Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Chintz-Decorated Lamp and Vases
Italian Chintz-Decorated Lamp and Vases

Italian Chintz-Decorated Lamp and Vases

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Italian Chintz-Decorated Lamp and Vases. All three of these porcelain pieces are decorated with a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Vase Shaped Porcelain Lamp
19th Century Vase Shaped Porcelain Lamp

19th Century Vase Shaped Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

19th century vase shaped porcelain lamp with peonies decoration on hardwood base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Green, Hand-Painted Asian Vase Lamp
Green, Hand-Painted Asian Vase Lamp

Green, Hand-Painted Asian Vase Lamp

Located in San Antonio, TX

Green, hand-painted, Asian vase lamp on wooden stand. Adorned with flowers and butterflies. Shade

Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Dragon Vase Lamp
19th Century Porcelain Dragon Vase Lamp

19th Century Porcelain Dragon Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century baluster form vase, the body decorated with a polychrome dragon upon a green

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Cobalt Blue Chinese Vase, as Lamp
Cobalt Blue Chinese Vase, as Lamp

Cobalt Blue Chinese Vase, as Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful large-scale Chinese antique cobalt blue lamps with gilt floral and vine design. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Vases as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Vases as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Vases as Lamps

Unavailable|$2,850 / set

Pair of Chinese Vases as Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1930 pair of glazed Chinese ceramic vases as lamps

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps

A cloisonne vase with lamp attached
A cloisonne vase with lamp attached

A cloisonne vase with lamp attached

Located in Miami, FL

A cloisonne vase with lamp attached

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Great Pair of Vintage Vase Lamps
Great Pair of Vintage Vase Lamps

Great Pair of Vintage Vase Lamps

Unavailable|$1,800 / set

Great Pair of Vintage Vase Lamps

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful pair of black Asian vases converted to lamps.Mahogany bases.

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French Opaline Vase Lamp ca. 1860
French Opaline Vase Lamp ca. 1860

French Opaline Vase Lamp ca. 1860

Located in Lake Forest, IL

French Opaline Vase now made into a lamp with brass base, Circa 1860

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Lamps, Pair of Glazed Vase Lamps Black Glazed Lamps
Pair of Antique Lamps, Pair of Glazed Vase Lamps Black Glazed Lamps

Pair of Antique Lamps, Pair of Glazed Vase Lamps Black Glazed Lamps

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Spectacular pair of black glazed antique vases converted to lamps. I really love the size of

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Early 20th Century Asian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Asian Vase Made into Lamp
Large Asian Vase Made into Lamp

Large Asian Vase Made into Lamp

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

and made into a lamp. The vase is 21" by 10" without the base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Large  Asian Inspired Vase Lamps
Pair Large  Asian Inspired Vase Lamps

Pair Large Asian Inspired Vase Lamps

Unavailable|$1,600 / set

Pair Large Asian Inspired Vase Lamps

Located in US

White Crackle Vase Lamps on Black Wooden Plinths. Height Dimension Is To Top Of Shade.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Vase Lamp
Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Vase Lamp

Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Vase Lamp

Located in Chamblee, GA

A beautiful large porcelain 19th century rose Mandarin lamp sitting on a wooden Chinese brown stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Wire

Blanc de Chin Oriental Vase Lamp
Blanc de Chin Oriental Vase Lamp

Blanc de Chin Oriental Vase Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elegant blanc de chin six-sided lamp on six-sided custom gold leaf base with dog handles.

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Satsuma Large Vase Lamp
19th Century Satsuma Large Vase Lamp

19th Century Satsuma Large Vase Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful glazed porcelain lamp in rusts, creams, whites and burgundies. Carved apricot jade finial

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Jade

Bronze Mounted French Vase Lamp Base
Bronze Mounted French Vase Lamp Base

Bronze Mounted French Vase Lamp Base

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Highly decorative less bright than in the photo red-maroonish colored lamp base without fitting

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Celadon Longquan Vase Lamps
Pair of Chinese Celadon Longquan Vase Lamps

Pair of Chinese Celadon Longquan Vase Lamps

Located in Richmond, London

A pair of Chinese Longquan ware vases in rare light-green celadon glaze, of the 12th–14th century

Category

20th Century European Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Famille Noire Porcelain Vase Lamp
19th Century Famille Noire Porcelain Vase Lamp

19th Century Famille Noire Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

trees in polychrome glazes. Now mounted as a table lamp with hand-turned giltwood base. Dimensions

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Early 20th Century White Porcelain Vase Lamp
Early 20th Century White Porcelain Vase Lamp

Early 20th Century White Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

wired as a table lamp. Dimensions refer to height of vase and base only. Wired and tested for UK

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large 19th Century Porcelain Vase Lamp
Large 19th Century Porcelain Vase Lamp

Large 19th Century Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

The white porcelain ground decorated with floral and vitruvian scrollwork bands with a central band of hand-painted floral decoration standing on a gilt-wood base. Wired with braided...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Porcelain Vase Lamps
Set of Three Porcelain Vase Lamps

Set of Three Porcelain Vase Lamps

Unavailable|$1,646 / set

Set of Three Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Comprised of a pair and one larger each with a multifaceted body painted with flowers in a white reserve against a green ground and with gilt decoration. Possibly Coalport.    

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Vase Lamp
Japanese Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Vase Lamp

Japanese Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Vase Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Japanese bronze and champlevé enamel vase lamp. A Japanese champlevé vase with floral motifs on the

Category

20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Ceramic Glazed Vase Lamp by Rene Houben
Ceramic Glazed Vase Lamp by Rene Houben

Ceramic Glazed Vase Lamp by Rene Houben

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

A magnificent table lamp made of a ceramic vase. Ceramic piece which display a stunning sapphire

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

19th Century Imari Vase as a Lamp
19th Century Imari Vase as a Lamp

19th Century Imari Vase as a Lamp

By Imari Porcelain

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful blue, white and red Imari vase as a lamp. Hand-painted birds and flowers adorn the piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Glazed pottery vase mounted as lamp

Glazed pottery vase mounted as lamp

Located in New York, NY

Celadon is the European name (probably derived from the character Celadon, who wore soft gray-green ribbons, in Honore d’Urfe’s early seventeenth century pastoral l’Astree) for a typ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

19th Century Satsuma Vase as a Lamp
19th Century Satsuma Vase as a Lamp

19th Century Satsuma Vase as a Lamp

Located in San Antonio, TX

Large Satsuma vase as a lamp with a pair of figures resting atop the urn form vase holding gold

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Asian Celadon Craquelure Vase Mounted as Lamp
Asian Celadon Craquelure Vase Mounted as Lamp

Asian Celadon Craquelure Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asian celadon craquelure vase mounted as a lamp; crackle fern green glaze bottle shaped vase on

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Terracotta Vases Wired as Lamps
Pair of Terracotta Vases Wired as Lamps

Pair of Terracotta Vases Wired as Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of terracotta vases with green and yellow color-run glazed decoration, wired as lamps.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Lamped Iznik Vase with Embroidered Silk Shade
Lamped Iznik Vase with Embroidered Silk Shade

Lamped Iznik Vase with Embroidered Silk Shade

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A turn-of-the-century Turkish, Iznik Baluster vase with brass lamp inserts and whimsical silk and

Category

20th Century Turkish Islamic Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 20th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp
Large 20th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp

Large 20th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 20th century Chinese Blue & White vase as lamp Brand new wiring Measures: 8.25" diameter X

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

19th Century Longwy Vase Mounted in Lamp
19th Century Longwy Vase Mounted in Lamp

19th Century Longwy Vase Mounted in Lamp

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Paris, FR

a small handle on each side that is treated like a rope. This vase made of an Asian-inspired lamp

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase Mounted in Lamp
Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase Mounted in Lamp

Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase Mounted in Lamp

Located in Charleston, SC

Gorgeous ceramic vase with high gloss and slightly mottled glaze which creates some irisation more

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Signed Fantoni Lamp with Matching Vase - 1950s
Signed Fantoni Lamp with Matching Vase - 1950s

Signed Fantoni Lamp with Matching Vase - 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Little Rock, AR

matching vase. The lamp has been rewired - otherwise both pieces remain as they were a half century ago

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp
French Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp

French Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Large French porcelain vase with painted purple iris decoration & gilt decorated ground, mounted as

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Chinese Blue and White Vase as Lamp
Chinese Blue and White Vase as Lamp

Chinese Blue and White Vase as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese Blue and White Vase as lamp with reserves of flowers and birds c.1860. (No shade included)

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp Base
18th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp Base

18th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th Century Chinese Black Porcelain Vase as Lamp Base on Ornate Oriental Inspired Stand

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Canton Vases as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Canton Vases as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Canton Vases as Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Chinese Canton/famille rose/rose medallion vases with French bronze dore mounts wired as

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Lamped, circa 1700
Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Lamped, circa 1700

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Lamped, circa 1700

Located in London, GB

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase dating around 1700 Lamped with a handcarved and gilted wooden

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

Glazed West German Nava Pottery Vase Lamp
Glazed West German Nava Pottery Vase Lamp

Glazed West German Nava Pottery Vase Lamp

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Beautifully glazed West German pottery vase mounted as a lamp. Bottle shaped base, at once

Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Majolica Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Majolica Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Majolica Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Each ceramic vase with shaped handles

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique Decalcomania Vase Lamps, circa 1900
Pair of Antique Decalcomania Vase Lamps, circa 1900

Pair of Antique Decalcomania Vase Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Richmond, London

A rare pair of charming blue and 'decalcomania' decorated glass vases, mounted as lamps, on water

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps
Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps

Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps

Located in New York, NY

The rhomboid shaped lamps have a tapering neck with C-shape handles and a stepped and pierced base

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tall 20th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Vase Lamp
Tall 20th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Vase Lamp

Tall 20th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

ebonised base as a table lamp. Dimensions refer to vase and ebonised base only. Wired to UK standards

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases Converted to Lamps
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases Converted to Lamps

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases Converted to Lamps

Located in Tacoma, WA

Pair of Chinese Porcelain vases converted to lamps custom wired showing different scenes front and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Satsuma Vases, Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Satsuma Vases, Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Satsuma Vases, Mounted as Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

Decorated with different scenes all around. Antique finish to brass base and cap. Base is 8 inches in diameter. The porcelain alone is 16 inches tall and the squared sides measure 6 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp
Mid-19th Century Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp

Mid-19th Century Mason's Ironstone Vase Lamp

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in London, GB

The lobed body with twin handles decorated in the chinoiserie style with polychrome flowers and pagodas on a white ground. Origin: England Circa: 1840

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Chinese Green Crackle Vase as Lamp
19th Century Chinese Green Crackle Vase as Lamp

19th Century Chinese Green Crackle Vase as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Chinese green crackle vase as lamp new wiring.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Modern Blue Poured Glass Vase Lamp Lucite Base
Modern Blue Poured Glass Vase Lamp Lucite Base

Modern Blue Poured Glass Vase Lamp Lucite Base

Located in Houston, TX

A luscious modern poured blue glass vase lamp mounted as a custom lamp with a circular Lucite base

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase, as Lamp
Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase, as Lamp

Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase, as Lamp

Located in New York, NY

floral and bird design. This vase has been drilled, and electrified as a lamp. Price includes shade

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Mirror Black Glazed Double Gourd Porcelain Vase Lamp
Mirror Black Glazed Double Gourd Porcelain Vase Lamp

Mirror Black Glazed Double Gourd Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A mirror black glazed double gourd porcelain vase lamp. Of traditional double-gourd shape, the

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese 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 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 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 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.