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Chinese Ox Blood Vase Mounted as Lamp
Chinese Ox Blood Vase Mounted as Lamp

Chinese Ox Blood Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Buchanan, MI

Chinese ox blood vase mounted as a lamp, newly wired.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Japanese Bronze Vase as a Lamp
Japanese Bronze Vase as a Lamp

Japanese Bronze Vase as a Lamp

$2,597Sale Price|30% Off

Japanese Bronze Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

An unusual Japanese bronze vase, with butterfly handles, now as a lamp. Currently wired for the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Decalcomania Vase Lamp
Early 20th Century Decalcomania Vase Lamp

Early 20th Century Decalcomania Vase Lamp

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 20th Century large decalcomania vase lamp of baluster form depicting oriental figures, birds

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Reedition Table Lamp/Vase in Murano Glass Model LT 226 by Carlo Nason
Reedition Table Lamp/Vase in Murano Glass Model LT 226 by Carlo Nason

Reedition Table Lamp/Vase in Murano Glass Model LT 226 by Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason

Located in Brussels, BE

Reedition Table Lamp/Vase in Murano Glass Model LT 226 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Pink Crystalline Glazed Vase Lamps
Pair of Pink Crystalline Glazed Vase Lamps

Pair of Pink Crystalline Glazed Vase Lamps

Located in London, by appointment only

vase lamps, crystalline table lamps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Classical Bronze Vases / Lamps
Pair of Classical Bronze Vases / Lamps

Pair of Classical Bronze Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of classical Italian style bronze and gilded ormolu two handle vases / lamps

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Kangxi Style Powder Blue Vase Lamp
Kangxi Style Powder Blue Vase Lamp

Kangxi Style Powder Blue Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Kangxi style powder blue vase lamp. Rich powder blue vase drilled for electric with vintage Chinese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 30s French Art Deco Silver Bronze Vase Flower Feuillage Accent Table Lamps
Pair 30s French Art Deco Silver Bronze Vase Flower Feuillage Accent Table Lamps

Pair 30s French Art Deco Silver Bronze Vase Flower Feuillage Accent Table Lamps

By Maison Jansen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1930's French Art Deco Silvered Bronze "Vase of Flowers" Table Accent Lamps. These are

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Crystalline Glazed Vase Lamps
Pair of Blue Crystalline Glazed Vase Lamps

Pair of Blue Crystalline Glazed Vase Lamps

Located in London, by appointment only

This elegant pair of ceramic vases, now mounted as lamps, are distinguished by their striking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Midcentury Krater Vase Lamps
Pair Of Midcentury Krater Vase Lamps

Pair Of Midcentury Krater Vase Lamps

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of Italian Mid-Century painted terracotta krater vases, hand painted on all sides, depicting

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Iron Stone Vase / Lamp
19th Century Iron Stone Vase / Lamp

19th Century Iron Stone Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative, good quality 19th century ironstone lidded vase. Converted to a lamp. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Noire Vase or Lamp
Chinese Famille Noire Vase or Lamp

Chinese Famille Noire Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte vase or lamp. Having a black ground with green

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Cobalt 19th Century French Vase Made into a Table Lamp on Lucite
Blue Cobalt 19th Century French Vase Made into a Table Lamp on Lucite

Blue Cobalt 19th Century French Vase Made into a Table Lamp on Lucite

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French cobalt blue porcelain vase from the 19th century mounted into a table lamp with gilded

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Bronze Neoclassical Vase as a Lamp
Bronze Neoclassical Vase as a Lamp

Bronze Neoclassical Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine quality bronze neoclassical vase rendered in detail with leaf decoration at the neck and a

Category

Late 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a rather stunning Chinese porcelain vase made for export to the West in the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.
Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.

Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

transformed into lamps. Characterized by vibrant, multicolored floral motifs and intricate designs, the vases

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp
Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp

Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century style Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase, having mythical Dragons

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp
Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Vintage cloisonné vase mounted as a lamp with dual pull chain operation, mounted on a conforming

Category

20th Century Edo Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Bronze Vase Lamps
Pair of Antique Bronze Vase Lamps

Pair of Antique Bronze Vase Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century French bronze urns on marble bases, mounted as lamps. Measurements: Height

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chinese Celadon porcelain Vase / lamp, circa 1860.
Chinese Celadon porcelain Vase / lamp, circa 1860.

Chinese Celadon porcelain Vase / lamp, circa 1860.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite Chinese Celadon vase from the early 19th century is remarkable for its unusual

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Majolica Vase As A Lamp
Italian Majolica Vase As A Lamp

Italian Majolica Vase As A Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Excellent condition with wear consistent with age.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Table Lamp in the Shape of Vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass, 1970
Table Lamp in the Shape of Vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass, 1970

Table Lamp in the Shape of Vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass, 1970

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Particular lamp in the shape of vase Carlo Moretti Murano art glass 1970, elegant and particular

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Table Lamp in the Shape of Vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass, 1970
Table Lamp in the Shape of Vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass, 1970

Table Lamp in the Shape of Vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass, 1970

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Particular lamp in the shape of vase Carlo Moretti Murano Art Glass 1970 , elegant and particular

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Famille Noare style vase lamp. C19th
Chinese Famille Noare style vase lamp. C19th

Chinese Famille Noare style vase lamp. C19th

By Samson Porcelain Factory 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Samson porcelain Famille Verte style lidded vase / lamp. Having classical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Blue Craquelle Vase as a Lamp
A Blue Craquelle Vase as a Lamp

A Blue Craquelle Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

A late nineteenth century Chinese blue vase with craquelle glaze, now mounted as a lamp with turned

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940
Set of 2 Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940

Set of 2 Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary set of 2 table lamps or vase made of mid-century Murano mouth-blown rostral glass

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Austrian Crystal & Gilt Metal Table Lamp with an Epergne or Bud Vases
Antique Austrian Crystal & Gilt Metal Table Lamp with an Epergne or Bud Vases

Antique Austrian Crystal & Gilt Metal Table Lamp with an Epergne or Bud Vases

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

is a gilt metal frame that holds four cut crystal bud vases creating a very unique crystal lamp with

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Vintage Chinese Enamel Vases as Lamps
Pair of Vintage Chinese Enamel Vases as Lamps

Pair of Vintage Chinese Enamel Vases as Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a pair of vintage Chinese enamel vases that have been transformed into lamps. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Lamp
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Lamp

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in North Salem, NY

Very attractive one of a kind 19th century hand-painted Chinese porcelain vase lamp with double

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA
Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA

Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA . Early 19th century

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Baluster-Form Vase Mounted as Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Baluster-Form Vase Mounted as Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Baluster-Form Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Baluster-Form Vase Mounted as Lamp By S. Weisbrod Lamp

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sevres Blue Ground Ovoid Vase Mounted as Lamp
Sevres Blue Ground Ovoid Vase Mounted as Lamp

Sevres Blue Ground Ovoid Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Ovoid Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Medici-style Empire vase-lamp, France, circa 1940
Medici-style Empire vase-lamp, France, circa 1940

Medici-style Empire vase-lamp, France, circa 1940

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Medici-style Empire vase-lamp in turned brass. The bowl and base have a beautiful bronze

Category

Vintage 1940s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon vase/lamp
Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon vase/lamp

Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon vase/lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality early 19th Century Chinese Celedon porcelain vase / lamp. Having a wonderful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Rose Medallion vases / lamps, 19th Century.
Pair Rose Medallion vases / lamps, 19th Century.

Pair Rose Medallion vases / lamps, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton / Rose medallion vases / lamps. Each with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cantonese vases / lamps. Each with classical green

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century pierced Meissen vases / lamps
Pair 19th Century pierced Meissen vases / lamps

Pair 19th Century pierced Meissen vases / lamps

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain pierced, flower encrusted porcelain vases

Category

Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp
18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

18th Century Japanese Imari vase / lamp, having wonderful bold colouring to the motif boarders and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.
18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.

18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th century Japanese Imari facetted vases / lamps, each with classical

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps
Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps

Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases / Lamps
Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases / Lamps

Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze vases

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase / Lamp
Large 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase / Lamp

Large 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful classical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Swedish Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Midcentury Swedish Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Midcentury Swedish Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Swedish glass vase Midcentury of cylindrical form with textured exterior, mounted as a lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Chinese Vase as a Lamp
19th Century Chinese Vase as a Lamp

19th Century Chinese Vase as a Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese vase with high quality bronze doré mounts repurposed as a lamp. Original

Category

Antique 1890s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 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.”

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