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19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, having a yellow ground with floral

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A striking 19th century Chinese power blue vase / lamp with French gilded ormolu mounts to the top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the

Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of American White Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of American White Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of American White Porcelain Vase Lamps

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of American White Porcelain Vase Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of American midcentury white porcelain vase lamps on brass bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel vases / lamps. Each having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp
Large Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp

Large Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large Chinoiserie faux Cinnabar lacquer vase lamp Mid 20th century. Baluster-shaped vase cast in

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Satin Glass Vase Lamp by Fontana Arte
Satin Glass Vase Lamp by Fontana Arte

Satin Glass Vase Lamp by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Satin glass vase lamp by Fontana Arte designed in Italy, circa 1950s. Original cord. Takes one E27

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Satin, Glass

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic bird

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Chinese Famille Verte Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Chinese Famille Verte Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, atop an ebonized wood stand. 15" H x

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good late 19th century Chinese famille verte vase / lamp, having a yellow ground with exotic

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase / Lamp
Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase / Lamp

Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese famille noire vase / lamp. Having wonderful prunus blossom

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese powder blue and famille verte vase / lamp. Having a dark blue

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 18th century style Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having bold classical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Yellow Chinese Vases With Lids As Lamps
Yellow Chinese Vases With Lids As Lamps

Yellow Chinese Vases With Lids As Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of imperial yellow Chinese vases with lids. Mounted with bronze dore mounts with French floral

Category

Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamps
A Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamps

A Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases converted into electric lamps. The vases are

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality mid-19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having a black and green

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Beaded Glass Vases with Lamp Application
Unusual Beaded Glass Vases with Lamp Application

Unusual Beaded Glass Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Variable sized glass beads adorn these champagne colored vases with lamp application. While the

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Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Pair of Eglomise vases with lamp application.
Pair of Eglomise vases with lamp application.

Pair of Eglomise vases with lamp application.

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Eglomise vases with lamp application.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue Vase/Lamp
Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue Vase/Lamp

Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue Vase/Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish 19th century Chinese powder blue vase / lamp, having the light blue ground with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Colorful Vase with Lamp Application
Hand Blown Colorful Vase with Lamp Application

Hand Blown Colorful Vase with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Hand blown colorful vases with brushed brass base and lamp application.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Rose Medallion Vases Turned Lamps
Pair of Rose Medallion Vases Turned Lamps

Pair of Rose Medallion Vases Turned Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese famille rose vases turned lamps. Having various

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Italian Florentine Ceramic Vase Accent Lamp
Antique Italian Florentine Ceramic Vase Accent Lamp

Antique Italian Florentine Ceramic Vase Accent Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant and beautiful Italian ceramic table lamp, circa 1950s with gold leaf finish, and rewired

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

An Eighteenth Century Bidriware Vase as Lamp
An Eighteenth Century Bidriware Vase as Lamp

An Eighteenth Century Bidriware Vase as Lamp

Located in London, England

An elegant and understated bidriware vase with fine engraved silver surface, the thin neck with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, depicting Classical Chinese motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese 19th Century Crackleware Vases / Lamps
Pair Chinese 19th Century Crackleware Vases / Lamps

Pair Chinese 19th Century Crackleware Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese crackleware vases, each with a white

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century  Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp
Mid Century  Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp

Mid Century Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid Century Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp. Measures 8 " in width, 8 " in depth and 18.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration
Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration

Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A Baccarat opaline glass lamp, vase formed with floral decoration French, 19th century Measures

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Blue and White vase/ lamp, 19th Century.
Chinese Blue and White vase/ lamp, 19th Century.

Chinese Blue and White vase/ lamp, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackleware vase / lamp. Depicting Classical

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase / lamp, C19th
Chinese blue and white porcelain vase / lamp, C19th

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase / lamp, C19th

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese blue and white vase lamp showcases traditional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Shagreen Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps
Pair of Shagreen Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps

Pair of Shagreen Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Shagreen porcelain vases now as lamps,a stunning pair of Shagreen Porcelain Vases, now

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese 18th Century style Famille Verte vase / lamp.
Chinese 18th Century style Famille Verte vase / lamp.

Chinese 18th Century style Famille Verte vase / lamp.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

lamp, showcasing the intricate artistry and vibrant colours characteristic of the period. The vase

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted into Lamp, 18th Century
Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted into Lamp, 18th Century

Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted into Lamp, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

Chinese porcelain vase mounted into lamp, 18th century.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Noure Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Noure Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Noure Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative 19th Century Chinese Famille Noure lidded vase with classical gilded floral and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Postmodern Table Lamp
Ceramic Postmodern Table Lamp

Ceramic Postmodern Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large postmodern plum colored ceramic table lamp. The vase is cylindrical with two pierced

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps
Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps

Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps

Located in Pasadena, CA

Dragon and Flaming Pearl Vases that have been adapted to lamps with double socket fittings. The well

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Astoria, NY

Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Two Handle Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Astoria, NY

Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp, early 20th century, with gilt metal handles

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Chinese Mirror Black Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair Chinese Mirror Black Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair Chinese Mirror Black Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good pair of Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Vases that have been fitted as lamps

Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Chinese  Republic Period Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Pair Chinese  Republic Period Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Pair Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of hand-painted porcelain Republic period Zun-form vases with matte glaze, made into lamps at

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Wood, Paint

Chinese Blanc de Chine Vase Mounted as Lamp
Chinese Blanc de Chine Vase Mounted as Lamp

Chinese Blanc de Chine Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Blanc de Chine Vase Mounted as a Lamp, with pomegranate appliques to the neck and floral

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Giltwood

Art Nouveau Art Deco Silver Vase Urn Shape Table Lamp Light Antique Shade LA CA
Art Nouveau Art Deco Silver Vase Urn Shape Table Lamp Light Antique Shade LA CA

Art Nouveau Art Deco Silver Vase Urn Shape Table Lamp Light Antique Shade LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Art Nouveau Art Deco Silver Vase Urn Shape Table Lamp Light Antique Shade LA CA . A beautiful 19th

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver

Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp
Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp

Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco turquoise craquelure porcelain vase lamp with stylised foo dog handles. Original

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Lamps French Gold Beige and Black Vase Lamps a Pair
Vintage Ceramic Lamps French Gold Beige and Black Vase Lamps a Pair

Vintage Ceramic Lamps French Gold Beige and Black Vase Lamps a Pair

By Frederick Cooper, Maison Charles, Maison Le Dauphin, Henredon

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage Mid Century French Baluster vase Ceramic Table Lamps French 1970s - a Pair Impressive and

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase/Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase/Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase/Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Chinese Famille Verte lidded vase having good quality French

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Famille Verte Chinese vases / lamps, 19th Century
Pair Famille Verte Chinese vases / lamps, 19th Century

Pair Famille Verte Chinese vases / lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vases / lamps. Each with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass Vase Macaroons Lamps, Italy
Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass Vase Macaroons Lamps, Italy

Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass Vase Macaroons Lamps, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of table or bedside vase Macaroons lamps in massive Murano glass with gold powder details in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Glazed Stoneware Vase Lamp, Qing Style, 20th Century
Chinese Glazed Stoneware Vase Lamp, Qing Style, 20th Century

Chinese Glazed Stoneware Vase Lamp, Qing Style, 20th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Glazed Stoneware Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, 20th century, mounted on wood base and with

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Wood

Barbedienne Bacchanalian Neoclassical Bronze Vase Mounted as Lamp
Barbedienne Bacchanalian Neoclassical Bronze Vase Mounted as Lamp

Barbedienne Bacchanalian Neoclassical Bronze Vase Mounted as Lamp

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

Our partially gilt bronze vase from Barbedienne was designed by Ferdinand Levillian (1837-1905

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Arita Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Baluster Lamp.
Antique Japanese Arita Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Baluster Lamp.

Antique Japanese Arita Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Baluster Lamp.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Japanese Arita Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Baluster Lamp. This antique Japanese Arita

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp Total Height: 24.5" Vase Height: 13"  

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sung De Boeuf Vases As Lamps - A Pair
Sung De Boeuf Vases As Lamps - A Pair

Sung De Boeuf Vases As Lamps - A Pair

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of sung de boeuf vases converted into lamps with wood bases. 20th century China.

Category

1990s 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.