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Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vase Lamps
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vase Lamps

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vase Lamps

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of small Chinese export Famille Rose porcelain square-form baluster vases mounted as lamps

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Very Large 19th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp
Very Large 19th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp

Very Large 19th Century Chinese Vase as Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A very large late 19th century Chinese famille verte vase, as lamp. Fluted rim at top

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Chinese Style Bronze Vase Lamps on Gilt Bases
Chinese Style Bronze Vase Lamps on Gilt Bases

Chinese Style Bronze Vase Lamps on Gilt Bases

Located in Cork, IE

A pair of Chinese style bronze vases made into lamps with water gilded bases in 22-carat gold leaf

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Blanc de Chine Embossed Vase or Lamp Base
Blanc de Chine Embossed Vase or Lamp Base

Blanc de Chine Embossed Vase or Lamp Base

Located in New York, NY

Oriental Porcelain Chinese Blanc de Chine Bottle shaped vase or lamp base

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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Large Ceramic Sang de Boeuf Vase Lamps
Pair of Large Ceramic Sang de Boeuf Vase Lamps

Pair of Large Ceramic Sang de Boeuf Vase Lamps

Located in Richmond, London

A superb pair of flambé glazed porcelain vase lamps of grand scale on giltwood bases. 20th century

Category

20th Century European Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair 19th century Chinese crackleware vases as lamps
Pair 19th century Chinese crackleware vases as lamps

Pair 19th century Chinese crackleware vases as lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th Century Chinese crackleware vases as lamps. Shade not included.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Chinese Porcelain Square Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Square Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chinese porcelain square vase with floral decoration on green ground now mounted as a lamp.

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of French Enameled Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of French Enameled Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of French Enameled Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Stonington, CT

Pair of French enameled vases mounted as lamps: Birds, foliage and other motifs throughout; mounted

Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Green Ground Papier Mache Vase Lamps

Pair of Green Ground Papier Mache Vase Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century papier mache green-ground baluster vases with floral decoration and bronze

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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Pair of Herculanium Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Herculanium Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Herculanium porcelain vases with floral and gilded decoration on a burgundy ground with

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

18th Century Japanese Imari Vase as a Lamp
18th Century Japanese Imari Vase as a Lamp

18th Century Japanese Imari Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

A tall elongated shape Japanese Imari vase as a lamp Decorated with several panels depicting

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Vase Lamps with Shades
Pair of 19th Century Vase Lamps with Shades

Pair of 19th Century Vase Lamps with Shades

Located in New York, NY

Decorative Pair of Hand Painted Torquoise Vases with Floral Motif that have been Coverted into

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

Pair of Samson Porcelain Vase Lamps, circa 1880
Pair of Samson Porcelain Vase Lamps, circa 1880

Pair of Samson Porcelain Vase Lamps, circa 1880

By Emile Samson

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Samson porcelain baluster-shaped vase lamps on original antique Chinese pierced wooden

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Porcelain Ceramic Vase Lamp
Antique Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Porcelain Ceramic Vase Lamp

Antique Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Porcelain Ceramic Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand painted 12 inch Chinese oriental porcelain ceramic vase mounted as a table lamp on a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Late 19th Century Chinese vases now mounted as lamps
Late 19th Century Chinese vases now mounted as lamps

Late 19th Century Chinese vases now mounted as lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Late 19th Century Chinese bronze vases now mounted as table lamps.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Vase Lamp
Late 19th Century Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Vase Lamp

Late 19th Century Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

base and mounted as a lamp. Dimensions refer to height of porcelain vase and giltwood base. Wired

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Republic Period Foo Dog Vase Lamp
Early 20th Century Republic Period Foo Dog Vase Lamp

Early 20th Century Republic Period Foo Dog Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

. Dimensions refer to porcelain vase and giltwood base only. Wired to UK standards. This lamp can be rewired

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Terracotta Vase Lamp in the Antique Taste
20th Century Terracotta Vase Lamp in the Antique Taste

20th Century Terracotta Vase Lamp in the Antique Taste

Located in London, GB

A mid-twentieth century pottery terracotta vase, with handles, in the Classical taste. Now mounted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Seguso Sommerso Table Lamp, 1960s
Seguso Sommerso Table Lamp, 1960s

Seguso Sommerso Table Lamp, 1960s

By Angelo Seguso

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

A beautiful mouth blown glass vase wish was rebuilt to table lamp in the 1960s by designer Angelo

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese White and Pink Crackle Vase Mounted as Lamp
Chinese White and Pink Crackle Vase Mounted as Lamp

Chinese White and Pink Crackle Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Chinese white and pink crackle porcelain vase lamp, possibly late Qing dynasty (1874-1912). White

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

20th Century Polished Steel and Brass Seamed Vase Lamp
20th Century Polished Steel and Brass Seamed Vase Lamp

20th Century Polished Steel and Brass Seamed Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

A mid-20th century polished steel vase, the body seamed with brass. Now mounted as a lamp base

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases Converted to Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases Converted to Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases Converted to Lamps

Located in London, GB

. Standing on an incised rectangular base with concave corners. Converted into table lamps and electrified

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Mounted as Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

The body of chased bronze depicting flowers and leaves. Handles of elephant heads. Topped with silver plated burner with key. Square silver plate base. The bronze dating from the me...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Purple and White Gambone Vase Lamp, Italy, circa 1950s
Purple and White Gambone Vase Lamp, Italy, circa 1950s

Purple and White Gambone Vase Lamp, Italy, circa 1950s

By Guido Gambone

Located in New York, NY

Purple and white Gambone vase lamp, Italy, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Floral and Striped Vase Lamp
Early 20th Century, Floral and Striped Vase Lamp

Early 20th Century, Floral and Striped Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

The baluster body hand-decorated in the style of Wemyss-ware, inscribed Dec 510, underglaze on base. Mounted with blue-painted cover and base with silk-covered, braided cable.  

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Early 20th Century European Table Lamps

Art Nouveau Style, Art Glass Vase Mounted as Lamp
Art Nouveau Style, Art Glass Vase Mounted as Lamp

Art Nouveau Style, Art Glass Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in L'Etang, FR

Art glass vase mounted as lamp. Glass of gradient colors, going from yellow to red. Red lampshade

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase Custom Mounted as a Lamp
Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase Custom Mounted as a Lamp

Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase Custom Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Japanese vase newly custom mounted as a lamp. Painted in a Chinese style with multicolored

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Lucite, Porcelain

Pair of Meiji Lamped Champlevé Baluster Vases, circa 1885
Pair of Meiji Lamped Champlevé Baluster Vases, circa 1885

Pair of Meiji Lamped Champlevé Baluster Vases, circa 1885

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Two very fine enameled vases, each featuring large figures of scholars and geisha mounted with

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Vases Wired as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Vases Wired as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Vases Wired as Lamps

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine pair of antique French porcelain vases with celadon ground, pâte-sur-pâte floral and figural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp, circa 1880
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp, circa 1880

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp, circa 1880

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese porcelain blue and white baluster-shaped vase mounted as a lamp, decorated all over with

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Highly Decorative Glass Table Lamp
Highly Decorative Glass Table Lamp

Highly Decorative Glass Table Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Decorative declomania chinoiserie decorated ginger jar form glass vase custom mounted as a table

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Vintage Chinese Vase Lamp with Lucite Base, circa 1940
Vintage Chinese Vase Lamp with Lucite Base, circa 1940

Vintage Chinese Vase Lamp with Lucite Base, circa 1940

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! This charming lamp consists of a vintage Chinese glazed pottery vase, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th century Samson Vases - Electrified as Lamps
Pair of 19th century Samson Vases - Electrified as Lamps

Pair of 19th century Samson Vases - Electrified as Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Samson armorial covered porcelain vases. Electrified as lamps. FOR

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20th Century French Table Lamps

Early 18th Century Japanese Arita lamped Vase, circa 1680
Early 18th Century Japanese Arita lamped Vase, circa 1680

Early 18th Century Japanese Arita lamped Vase, circa 1680

Located in London, GB

in Holland, in the early 18th century. Now converted into a charming table lamp and fitted with a

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Antique 1720s Japanese Table Lamps

Chinese Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles as a Lamp
Chinese Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles as a Lamp

Chinese Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles as a Lamp

Located in San Antonio, TX

An early 20th century bronze vase on a wooden stand with dragon handles and beautifully detailed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hand - turned ceramic / glazed vase lamp holders 70s  Height 74
Hand - turned ceramic / glazed vase lamp holders 70s  Height 74

Hand - turned ceramic / glazed vase lamp holders 70s Height 74

Located in WEERT, NL

Hand - turned ceramic / glazed vase lamp holders 70s ( most likely French ) Height / vase 40 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Volute Krater Table Lamp
19th Century Volute Krater Table Lamp

19th Century Volute Krater Table Lamp

Located in Richmond, London

Greek designs, now expertly mounted as a table lamp. The vase is of a striking volute krater form

Category

Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps
Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps

Pair of Large, Dark Patinated Bronze Japanese Vases, Previously Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

Well cast bronze vases, that have been converted to table lamps in the past. All mountings for

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Blue and White Delft Pottery Vase Lamp
Early 20th Century, Blue and White Delft Pottery Vase Lamp

Early 20th Century, Blue and White Delft Pottery Vase Lamp

Located in London, GB

vase and base only. Wired to UK standards. This pair of lamps can be rewired to all international

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Pottery Vase as Lamp on Custom Gilt Base
20th Century Pottery Vase as Lamp on Custom Gilt Base

20th Century Pottery Vase as Lamp on Custom Gilt Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century pottery vase as lamp on custom gilt base Blue/green color New wiring.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Giltwood

18th-19th Century Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase as Lamp
18th-19th Century Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase as Lamp

18th-19th Century Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century Chinese blue & white porcelain vase as lamp Wood cap & base New wiring.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Chinese Crackleware Vases with Lotus Design, as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Crackleware Vases with Lotus Design, as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Crackleware Vases with Lotus Design, as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Chinese late 19th century crackleware vases with faux bronze bands, floral

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Fine Pair of German Porcelain Vienna Cabinet Vases, Now Lamped
Fine Pair of German Porcelain Vienna Cabinet Vases, Now Lamped

Fine Pair of German Porcelain Vienna Cabinet Vases, Now Lamped

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

lamps, 29 ½” H. If the purchaser prefers, the lamps can revert to vases.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Vase Lamp China circa 1940 Lucite Base
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Vase Lamp China circa 1940 Lucite Base

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Vase Lamp China circa 1940 Lucite Base

Located in Houston, TX

This charming lamp consists of a vintage Chinese glazed ceramic pottery vase from China circa 1940

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Antique Chinese Polychrome Glazed Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Antique Chinese Polychrome Glazed Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Polychrome Glazed Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Antique Chinese Polychrome Glazed Vases Mounted as Lamps; collection of Cynthia Phipps

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century
Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century

By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase oil lantern lamps. This exquisite pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Vase Lamps with Gilt Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century Vase Lamps with Gilt Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Vase Lamps with Gilt Bronze

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Early 19th Century Antique Vases with Later Gilt Bronze mounts as Lamps with Handmade Silk

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Green Opaline Glass Vase Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Green Opaline Glass Vase Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Green Opaline Glass Vase Lamps

Located in London, GB

The green glass bodies of baluster form, finely decorated with gold arabesque decoration. With giltwood covers and standing on giltwood bases fitted with braided silk cable. circa...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of White and Gilt Earthenware Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of White and Gilt Earthenware Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of White and Gilt Earthenware Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Water Mill, NY

Beauriful pair of white and gilt earthenware vases mounted as lamps with custom shades

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Modern Glazed Pottery Hand Made Vase Custom Lamp Flamingo Shade
Modern Glazed Pottery Hand Made Vase Custom Lamp Flamingo Shade

Modern Glazed Pottery Hand Made Vase Custom Lamp Flamingo Shade

Located in Houston, TX

A hand made modern glazed ceramic vase vessel with a wide neck now transformed into a custom lamp

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Linen

Sergio Asti Lamp Vase Model Luce e Verde Gabbianelli Editions
Sergio Asti Lamp Vase Model Luce e Verde Gabbianelli Editions

Sergio Asti Lamp Vase Model Luce e Verde Gabbianelli Editions

By Gabianelli, Sergio Asti

Located in Paris, FR

this one that is one of few. The originality lies of course in the fact that it is a lamp and a vase

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Terracotta Vase Lamp Base with Greek Motifs by Venturi
Glazed Terracotta Vase Lamp Base with Greek Motifs by Venturi

Glazed Terracotta Vase Lamp Base with Greek Motifs by Venturi

By Ventura Travelware

Located in Charleston, SC

Neo-classical glazed terracotta vase lamp base decorated with Greek motifs, white and rust figures

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Neoclassical Brass and Onyx Table Lamp

Neoclassical Brass and Onyx Table Lamp

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

A fine brass and onyx table lamp, the vase body with neoclassical mounts, the base with onyx

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Antique Late 17th Century Vietnamese Louis XVI Table Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Vase Lamps

Located in London, GB

, decorated with courtly figures in landscapes. Now raised on turned giltwood bases as table lamps. Meiji

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Impressive Late 19th Century Armorial Samson Vases as Lamps
Pair of Impressive Late 19th Century Armorial Samson Vases as Lamps

Pair of Impressive Late 19th Century Armorial Samson Vases as Lamps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A large pair of late 19th century armorial Samson vases adapted as table lamps. Measurements

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. 1960's Lamps-Flowers Vase
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. 1960's Lamps-Flowers Vase

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. 1960's Lamps-Flowers Vase

By Max Ingrand

Located in London, GB

Glazed white diffuser glass luminous flower vase, transformable into floor ash-tray. Aubergine

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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


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

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

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

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

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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.