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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

Circa 1900-1920 Japanese Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Circa 1900-1920 Japanese Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Circa 1900-1920 Japanese Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900-1920 Japanese vase now mounted as a lamp. Antique cobalt & orange floral reserve

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Carved Quartz Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Antique Asian Carved Quartz Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Antique Asian Carved Quartz Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Asian Carved Quartz Vase Mounted as a Lamp Offered for sale is an antique hand-carved

Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder blue porcelain vases / lamps.
Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder blue porcelain vases / lamps.

Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder blue porcelain vases / lamps.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue vases / lamps. Each with Blue and gilded ground, inset hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Monochrome Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Monochrome Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Monochrome Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

sockets. Height to top of vase is 13.5 inches.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Medici-style Empire vase-lamps, France, circa 1940
Pair of Medici-style Empire vase-lamps, France, circa 1940

Pair of Medici-style Empire vase-lamps, France, circa 1940

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant pair of Medici-style Empire vase-lamps in turned brass. The bowl and base have a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

Victorian Blue Decalcomania Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Victorian Blue Decalcomania Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Victorian Blue Decalcomania Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

with a brass adjustable rod and two bulb sockets. Height to top of vase is 16.75 inches.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Vases as Lamps
Pair of Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Vases as Lamps

Pair of Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Vases as Lamps

By Royal Doulton

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of Royal Doulton Art Nouveau stoneware vases mounted as lamps. Exterior glazed in a blue grey

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vases As Lamps
Pair Of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vases As Lamps

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vases As Lamps

Located in Norwood, NJ

Custom lamps made from vintage Chinese celadon vases. Two elephant handles with rings. Octagonal

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Very Large Off White & Brown Cherry Blossom Asian Vase Lamps
Very Large Off White & Brown Cherry Blossom Asian Vase Lamps

Very Large Off White & Brown Cherry Blossom Asian Vase Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking matching pair of decorative table lamps featuring hand‑painted ceramic bases with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese 19th century porcelain blue and white vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with Chinese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Roger Capron Soleil Table Lamp
Roger Capron Soleil Table Lamp

Roger Capron Soleil Table Lamp

By Jean Derval, Roger Capron

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

produced a wide range of pieces, such as: vases, lamps, tables, tiles, panels and other objects. During the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Late 17th Century Delft Garlic Vase Lamp
Fine Late 17th Century Delft Garlic Vase Lamp

Fine Late 17th Century Delft Garlic Vase Lamp

By Delft

Located in London, England

An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, in excellent serviceable condition. English, early nineteenth century.

Category

Antique 17th Century German Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Delft

Large Famille Rose Dragon Vase Lamp, Classic Oriental Chintz
Large Famille Rose Dragon Vase Lamp, Classic Oriental Chintz

Large Famille Rose Dragon Vase Lamp, Classic Oriental Chintz

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Famille Rose Dragon Vase Lamp, Classic Oriental Chintz A Lovely Vintage piece dates back to

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese 19th century porcelain vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with a bird amongst a fruit

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps
Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps

Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Billy Haines style pair of late 19th or early 20th century cloisonné vases loose mounted on newly

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sevres Types Porcelain Vases Mounted As Lamps
Pair of Sevres Types Porcelain Vases Mounted As Lamps

Pair of Sevres Types Porcelain Vases Mounted As Lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Sevres Types Porcelain Vases Mounted As Lamps. Measure 4.5" in width, 4.5" in depth, 18

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

A Turquoise Art Pottery Vase Now as a Lamp
A Turquoise Art Pottery Vase Now as a Lamp

A Turquoise Art Pottery Vase Now as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

An unusual early 20th century turquoise vase with splatter glaze in the manner of the Pierrefonds

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

French White Opaline Glass Vase Lamp Attributed to Baccarat.
French White Opaline Glass Vase Lamp Attributed to Baccarat.

French White Opaline Glass Vase Lamp Attributed to Baccarat.

By Baccarat

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French White Opaline Glass Vase Lamp Attributed to Baccarat. Beautiful baluster shaped vase in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese 19th century porcelain vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with a bird amongst a fruit

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

An English Contemporary Abstract Art Pottery Vase as a Lamp
An English Contemporary Abstract Art Pottery Vase as a Lamp

An English Contemporary Abstract Art Pottery Vase as a Lamp

Located in London, GB

England, modern. An English art pottery ceramic vase, with geometric polychrome decorations, now

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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Pair Japanese Painted Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique Pair Japanese Painted Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps. Beautiful detailing, must see images.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Porcelain Red and Gilt Vases (Now Lamps)
Pair of French Porcelain Red and Gilt Vases (Now Lamps)

Pair of French Porcelain Red and Gilt Vases (Now Lamps)

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Montreal, QC

This pair of French Quality hand crafted porcelain table lamps and are well painted in reserves

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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Vase Lamp, 19th Century
Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Vase Lamp, 19th Century

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Vase Lamp, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

19th Century Chinese porcelain blue and white vase lamp. A Chinese porcelain blue white baluster

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps China, early 20th century, with bird and flower design

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, Derby, circa 1826
English Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, Derby, circa 1826

English Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, Derby, circa 1826

Located in New York, NY

English porcelain vase mounted as lamp, derby, circa 1826. Attributed to artist Thomas Steele.

Category

Antique 1820s English Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Blue And White Delft Vase As A Lamp
A Blue And White Delft Vase As A Lamp

A Blue And White Delft Vase As A Lamp

Located in London, GB

A late nineteenth century blue and white Delft vase of bulbous form, decorated throughout with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1920s Rene Lalique "Vase Poivre" Desk Lamps
Pair of 1920s Rene Lalique "Vase Poivre" Desk Lamps

Pair of 1920s Rene Lalique "Vase Poivre" Desk Lamps

By René Lalique

Located in New York, NY

by French Jeweler René Lalique (1860-1945) made into lamps having two sockets. Vases have been

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Antique Japanese Kyoto Pottery Cream Monochrome Glaze Mingei Vase Lamp
Antique Japanese Kyoto Pottery Cream Monochrome Glaze Mingei Vase Lamp

Antique Japanese Kyoto Pottery Cream Monochrome Glaze Mingei Vase Lamp

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Japanese Kyoto pottery vase, circa late 19th/early 20th century, made into a beautiful lamp

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases / Lamps
Pair Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases / Lamps

Pair Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decoration and good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vases / lamps. Each

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Etched Bronze & Champleve Enamel Urn Vase as Lamp
Asian Etched Bronze & Champleve Enamel Urn Vase as Lamp

Asian Etched Bronze & Champleve Enamel Urn Vase as Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th century, patinated, cast bronze and champleve enamel vase that has been converted

Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Pair Chinese Peacock Decorated Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair Chinese Peacock Decorated Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair Chinese Peacock Decorated Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of large Chinese peacock enameled decorated porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Measure 8inches

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of Assyrian Vase Lamps by David Duncan Studio
Pair of Assyrian Vase Lamps by David Duncan Studio

Pair of Assyrian Vase Lamps by David Duncan Studio

Located in New York, NY

interior, based on an Assyrian vase design. Each lamp has brass details and two sockets. Shades are not

Category

2010s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp
French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp

French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

vase was later converted into a lamp which has not been dismantled to determine if the porcelain vase

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Famille Rose Style Samson Porcelain Vase / Lamp
19th Century Famille Rose Style Samson Porcelain Vase / Lamp

19th Century Famille Rose Style Samson Porcelain Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century Famille rose style Samson porcelain lidded vase / lamp

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Asian Porcelain Sang de boeuf Vase  mounted as Lamp
Large Asian Porcelain Sang de boeuf Vase  mounted as Lamp

Large Asian Porcelain Sang de boeuf Vase mounted as Lamp

Located in Greenwich, CT

glaze, mounted as a lamp . dimensions - for vase only - approx 21 in. H x 10.5 in. W note : fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps
Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps

Pair of Paris Porcelain 19th Century Vases or Lamps

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th century Paris porcelain vases or lamps. Each depicting classical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of 18th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of 18th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of exquisite 18h century Famille Rose porcelain vases mounted into lamps with richly

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1920
Pair of Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1920

Pair of Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1920

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative pair of 18th century style Chinese Celadon porcelain two handled vases / lamps

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese 19th Century Sang Du Bouf Vase or Lamp
Chinese 19th Century Sang Du Bouf Vase or Lamp

Chinese 19th Century Sang Du Bouf Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese Sang du Bouf porcelain vase / lamp. Having gilded ormolu mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair Of 'Japonsime' Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Powder-Blue Porcelain Vases, Mounted As Lamps. By

Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/Lamps
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/Lamps

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Vases/Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 18th century Japanese Imari vases / lamps. Each with classical pagoda

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Edwin & Mary Scheier Monumental Pottery Lamp Base / Vessel / Vase 25.5"
Edwin & Mary Scheier Monumental Pottery Lamp Base / Vessel / Vase 25.5"

Edwin & Mary Scheier Monumental Pottery Lamp Base / Vessel / Vase 25.5"

By Edwin and Mary Scheier

Located in Minneapolis, MN

to be a large vessel or vase, it was originally intended to be a lamp base. As you can tell from the

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Chinese Famille Jaune Vase / Lamp, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Famille Jaune Vase / Lamp, circa 1880

19th Century Chinese Famille Jaune Vase / Lamp, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A striking 19th century Chinese Famille Jaune vase / lamp. Having a wonderful Yellow ground with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rose Ormolu Mounted Rose Medallion Vase / Lamp
19th Century Rose Ormolu Mounted Rose Medallion Vase / Lamp

19th Century Rose Ormolu Mounted Rose Medallion Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese rose medallion Cantonese vase / lamp, having wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Terra-Cotta Ceramic Vases with Lamp Application
Pair of Terra-Cotta Ceramic Vases with Lamp Application

Pair of Terra-Cotta Ceramic Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of red ceramic vases with lamp application. The newly wired lamps come with dual, individually

Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of elegant ceramic vases with telescopic lamp application
Pair of elegant ceramic vases with telescopic lamp application

Pair of elegant ceramic vases with telescopic lamp application

Located in Bronx, NY

Ceramic vases in a gracious leaf pattern with a pearlized glazed finish with lamp application. The

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases / Lamps
Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases / Lamps

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

embossed bronze vases / lamps. Each with inset panels of exotic birds and plants, mythical creature like

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Antique Rose Medallion / Cantonese Vases / Lamps
Large Pair of Antique Rose Medallion / Cantonese Vases / Lamps

Large Pair of Antique Rose Medallion / Cantonese Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of bulbous shaped 19th century Chinese rose medallion/ vases / lamps

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase or Lamp
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase or Lamp

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative 19th century Chinese blue and white vase or lamp, having a white ground with blue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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

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

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