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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

Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel and gilded ormolu vases

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

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

Chinese Famille Rose Gu Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Famille Rose Gu Vase Mounted as a Lamp, the flaring vase hand-enameled with birds upon

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Cobalt Blue Vases, Wired into Lamps
Pair of Cobalt Blue Vases, Wired into Lamps

Pair of Cobalt Blue Vases, Wired into Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of elegant ceramic glazed cobalt Blue Vases, Wired into Lamps. The height of the lamp

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.

Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A striking 19th Century Chinese export Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp, having a blue ground

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White 19th Century Vase / lamp
Chinese Blue and White 19th Century Vase / lamp

Chinese Blue and White 19th Century Vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A decorative late 19th Century Chinese export blue and white vase / lamp. Having wonderful flower

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 18th Century ormolu mounted Mandarin vases/lamps
Pair 18th Century ormolu mounted Mandarin vases/lamps

Pair 18th Century ormolu mounted Mandarin vases/lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A striking pair of 18th Century Chinese Mandarin porcelain vases/ lamps, each with a powder blue

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Ovoid Murano Glass Vase, Now Lamp
A Large Ovoid Murano Glass Vase, Now Lamp

A Large Ovoid Murano Glass Vase, Now Lamp

Located in London, England

A hand-blown Venetian glass vase of ovoid form in marbling aquamarine and green colours with

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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

A striking Chinese Blue and White vase, having French scrolling foliate ormolu mounts and handles

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Chinese Famille Noir Vases Now as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Famille Noir Vases Now as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Famille Noir Vases Now as Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Chinese Famille Noir decorated baluster form vases, now electrified as lamps mounted on

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Japanese Arita Vases as Lamps
Early 19th Century Japanese Arita Vases as Lamps

Early 19th Century Japanese Arita Vases as Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Japanese Arita vases bronze doré mounted converted to lamps. Circa 1820.   

Category

Antique 1820s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps
Pair 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps

Pair 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps. Each with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

Large Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase or lamp. Having the classical

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue Ground Vase or Lamp
19th Century Chinese Blue Ground Vase or Lamp

19th Century Chinese Blue Ground Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An unusual 19th century Chinese blue ground porcelain vase or lamp. Having wonderful mythical

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Yellow Murano Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Yellow Murano Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Yellow Murano Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in London, England

A very charming mid twentieth century yellow Murano glass vase with blue glass lace overlay

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Carcel 19th Century Petroleum Lamp on Canton Vase
Carcel 19th Century Petroleum Lamp on Canton Vase

Carcel 19th Century Petroleum Lamp on Canton Vase

Located in Marseille, FR

Lamp said to Carcel system mounted on China vase in Canton XIXth century. Bronze frame. This Carcel

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Samson, Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp
19th Century Samson, Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp

19th Century Samson, Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Samson, famille verte style lidded vase / lamp, having wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Inspired Vase with Lamp Application
Pair of Chinese Inspired Vase with Lamp Application

Pair of Chinese Inspired Vase with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Chinese inspired vase with lamp application. With a tierd, flaired lamp silk shade.

Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Vintage Italian Stacked Glass Lamps With Built in Vase
Vintage Italian Stacked Glass Lamps With Built in Vase

Vintage Italian Stacked Glass Lamps With Built in Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage Italian stacked glass table lamp is a masterful display of mid-century

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp
Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp

Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp

By Bayeux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vase turned into a table lamp. The design features a majestic staircase rising to a gate, as well as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps
Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps

Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps

By Japanese Studio

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Cloisonné enamel vases, each having a Grey

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Pair Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1900
Pair Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1900

Pair Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative pair of late 19th century Chinese Celadon porcelain two handled vases, each with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Japanese Style Bronze Vases Lamps
Pair 19th Century Japanese Style Bronze Vases Lamps

Pair 19th Century Japanese Style Bronze Vases Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of 19th century French patinated bronze vases / lamps in the Japanese style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Sang De Boeuf Vase or Lamp
Antique Chinese Sang De Boeuf Vase or Lamp

Antique Chinese Sang De Boeuf Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative 19th century Chinese sang de boeuf baluster vase, converted to a lamp. Mounted on

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp

Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp Early 20th Century, China Dimensions: Height: 24 in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application
Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application

Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Large and unusual iridescent vases with lamp application. The lamps are set on solid, brushed brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps

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

Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Chinese Famille Verte vase/lamp. Having classical green motif and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Jaune Enameled Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Chinese Famille Jaune Enameled Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

Chinese Famille Jaune Enameled Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A Chinese Famille Jaune Enameled Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp. Measures: 6" in width, 6" in depth

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

A French Pierrefonds Crystallized Pottery Vase as a Lamp
A French Pierrefonds Crystallized Pottery Vase as a Lamp

A French Pierrefonds Crystallized Pottery Vase as a Lamp

By Pierrefonds Pottery

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1930 An early twentieth century ceramic vase by Pierrefonds pottery, the slender

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Blood Orange Glazed Vases with Lamp Application
Large Blood Orange Glazed Vases with Lamp Application

Large Blood Orange Glazed Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

These oversized whimsical vases with lamp applications in brushed nickel are a beautiful vibrant

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

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

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte vase or lamp. Having wonderful hand painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Crackelware Vases / Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Crackelware Vases / Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Crackelware Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese crackleware vases / lamps. Each with oriental

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Wilhelm Kage Farsta Table Lamp
Wilhelm Kage Farsta Table Lamp

Wilhelm Kage Farsta Table Lamp

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vase, now a table lamp. Large and rare glazed stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp, 19th Century
Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp, 19th Century

Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte porcelain vase depicting classical scenes of men

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Iridescent Textured Vases With Lamp Application
Pair Of Iridescent Textured Vases With Lamp Application

Pair Of Iridescent Textured Vases With Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of iridescent textured vases with lamp application The hardware is in polished. The dual

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps

Pair of Vase Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Pair of Vase Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Pair of Vase Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved flat vase form rock crystal lamp with nickel plating base, created by Phoenix Gallery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

1950s Blanc De Chine Chinese Vase Lamps Reticulated Porcelain
1950s Blanc De Chine Chinese Vase Lamps Reticulated Porcelain

1950s Blanc De Chine Chinese Vase Lamps Reticulated Porcelain

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Pair of Table Lamps Chinese blanc de chine Pierced Vase Lamps reticulated porcelain. 3-way

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Vase Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Pair of Vase Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A fine carved flat vase form rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by Phoenix

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

A Pair of Imari Style Vases Wired as Lamps
A Pair of Imari Style Vases Wired as Lamps

A Pair of Imari Style Vases Wired as Lamps

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of beaker shaped vases with small molded handles near the base. Decorated in the Imari style

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase or Lamp
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase or Lamp

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese rose medallion vase or lamps. Having classical floral boarders

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1930’s Italian Art Deco Trumpet Vase Lamp
1930’s Italian Art Deco Trumpet Vase Lamp

1930’s Italian Art Deco Trumpet Vase Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Gorgeous Italian Art Deco metal craft trumpet form vase lamp of oversize proportions such as one

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Delft Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Delft Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Delft Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of eye catching Delft ginger jars by Royal Sphinx, Maastricht made into table lamps. These

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Antique Pair Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps
Antique Pair Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps

Antique Pair Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique Pair Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps Beautiful piece purchased in France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A beautiful pair of 19th century Chinese rose medallion / Cantonese vases, each with wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte style (Samson) hexagonal vase, having scenes of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vases, available as lamps. Meiji period (1868

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Brass Twisted Vase Form Lamps
Pair of Vintage Brass Twisted Vase Form Lamps

Pair of Vintage Brass Twisted Vase Form Lamps

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of vintage brass twisted vase form lamps on octagonal black cast metal bases. The brass has

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sevres Belle Epoque Vases with Nasturtium now Lamps
Pair of Sevres Belle Epoque Vases with Nasturtium now Lamps

Pair of Sevres Belle Epoque Vases with Nasturtium now Lamps

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

Manufactory in 1883. And, this pair of vases was later converted into table lamps. An identical pair of vases

Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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

Pair 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Pair 19th century Chinese Rose medallion / Cantonese spill vases, each with the classical Green

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French Green Ceramic Vase Lamps circa 1930s Gilt Bases Rewired
French Green Ceramic Vase Lamps circa 1930s Gilt Bases Rewired

French Green Ceramic Vase Lamps circa 1930s Gilt Bases Rewired

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant Green French Ceramic Vases, France, circa 1930s, now mounted as lamps with gilt

Category

Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Huge Pair Vienna Table Lamps
Huge Pair Vienna Table Lamps

Huge Pair Vienna Table Lamps

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good and large pair of vase shaped porcelain table lamps, with the blue Vienna mark to the

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A large scale Chinese Hexagonal Porcelain Vase as a lamp
A large scale Chinese Hexagonal Porcelain Vase as a lamp

A large scale Chinese Hexagonal Porcelain Vase as a lamp

Located in Reepham, GB

A very decorative large scale Chinese Hexagonal Porcelain Vase converted to a lamp and painted in

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases as Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of 20th century, Chinese porcelain, double gourd shaped vases as lamps on gilt-wood mounts

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

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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 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.