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Ingo Maurer Bibibibi Table Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A whimsical table lamp by Ingo Maurer, signed, BiBiBiBi, made in Germany.
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Figural Modernist Table Lamp by Heifetz
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical table lamp with the figural modernist sculpture of a man in carved green washed wood on
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
1940s Gab Sweden Table Lamp, Art Deco
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful and whimsical table lamp designed by GAB Sweden (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget). Features a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Table Lamp 'Crinkle' by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, MOMA , USA, 1990s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, 1996. Part of the MOMA permanent collection. Delightfully whimsical table lamp or light sculpture. One
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1970s Gregory Van Pelt Cone Cardboard Table Lamp
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a whimsical table lamp designed by Gregory Van Pelt, circa the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast Iron Tree Form Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical table lamp was made in the Early 20th Century. It is cast iron shaped in the form of
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand made and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, moulded and cast.
This whimsical table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
OSWALD SCHIMMELPFENNIG 1890 Table Lamp With Childrens In a Water Pump
Located in Miami, FL
Table desk lamp designed by Oswald Schimmelpfennig.
This is an unusual whimsical table lamp
Category
Antique 1890s German Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Spelter
H 14.56 in W 10.45 in D 7.87 in
In-stock, Doggy Wooden Table Lamp by WANWANWONDERLAND, hardwood, fabric shade
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamp with white
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wood DOGGY Table Lamp with White Fabric Shade, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamps with white
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wood DOGGY Table Lamp with White Fabric Shade, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamps with white
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Cast Stone Bird Chick Table Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whimsical cast stone bird chick table lamp, newly wired with artist paper shade with whip stitch
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone
Whimsical Hollywood Regency Plaster Poodle Table Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun Whimsical plaster cast white poodle table lamp .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
1950s Table Lamp with Whimsical Fish Design
Located in Highland, IN
This playful table lamp has several qualities of 1950s design: the ceramic body has an urn-like
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
In-stock, Black Doggy Lamp, Wood Black Table Light with White Pleated Shade, Dog
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamp with
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wood Dog Table Lamps with White Fabric Shades, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Please inquire about purchasing individual lamps.
Delightful and whimsical table lamps with white
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Whimsical Pair of Bronze Finish Cherub Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sweet pair of cherub motif table lamps having single sculptural putti on each wooden base holding a
Category
1990s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Chinese Figurine Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Chinese figurine Midcentury ceramic lamp with original pagoda-shaped lampshade.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Bamboo, Hardwood
Whimsical "Duck" Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, prototype "Duck" lamp by George Kovacs, the lighting designer. This is a unique example.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Whimsical Floral Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps 1980s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Whimsical Floral Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Venice, Italy, 1980s.
Whimsical and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Yellow and Grey Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Ernestine of Salerno
By Ernestine
Located in Montreal, QC
Yellow and grey Italian ceramic table lamp by Ernestine of Salerno
Signed under: "Ernestine Salerno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Whimsical Zebra Print Ceramic Melon Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a whimsical pair of ceramic zebra print melon-form lamps with rosewood caps and bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical Gilt Lead Dove Lamp by Pierre Casenove
By Pierre Casenove
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical gilt bronze dove lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Lead
Pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Toucan Table Lamps With Black Shades and Whimsical
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a playful yet sophisticated touch to your space with this pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
H 28 in W 10 in D 10 in
A pair of Vintage Hand Painted Whimsical Berman Lamps
By Michael Berman Limited
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we have a lovely whimsical pair of hand painted Berman lamps. Original finials. New pink
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid century vintage Italian brass and porcelain whimsical decorator lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Italian made decorator table lamp. The table lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lovely Ceramic Lamps with a Whimsical Snowflake Design
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lovely ceramic lamps with a whimsical snowflake design.
The snowflake design is both
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Majestic, Whimsical Pair of Unusual Tole Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Majestic pair of unusual tole vases with lamp application in a natural patina-ted finish. The newly
Category
1990s Spanish Table Lamps
Unique Pair of Whimsical "Swimming Fish" Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique pair of whimsical "swimming fish" ceramic vessels with lamp application in cobalt blue on
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 28.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Whimsical Italian Hand Painted Horse Lamp Zaccagnini Marbro Mid-century Modern
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical 1950's Italian ceramic hand painted horse lamp by Zaccagnini for Marbro Lamp Co. Lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 32 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Iron and Tole Topiary Style Pineapple Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
table lamps having airy bodies and wonderful pineapple leaves at the top that radiate outward. No shades
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Hoodie Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
With opal glass and whimsical frame, HOODIE Table Lamp embodies an elf-like adventurer who is ready
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Whimsical Iron Floral Candelabra, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
look on any table or mantle. The candelabra have been wired for US.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
cast . A whimsical functional sculptural table lamp of elephants strolling along with their trunks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Cast Burnished Brass Chapman Table Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical cast brass table lamp in an oversized tassel form. The burnished bass finish gives a soft
Category
1990s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of whimsical Japanese lantern table lamps. We had them sand blasted and powder-coated. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Glazed Ceramic Palm Tree Form Table Lamp
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical glazed ceramic table lamp in form of a palm tree.
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Alexandrite Iridescent Petal Table Lamps
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical petal table lamps in rich Alexandrite iridescent glass. Strung like leaves on stalk of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rattan & Gilt Metal Table Lamp - Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical rattan and gilt metal table lamp.
Rewired for use in the US. Shade for showing purposes
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Tripod 'Visor' Table Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Tripod 'Visor' Table Lamp. This whimsical and sculptural lamp is executed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
A beautiful whimsical sculptural table lamp titled 'Horse and Boy' is hand crafted, molded and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid-Century 1955 Vintage Angelo Lelii Pair of Table Lamps
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
this whimsical model of table lamp, he reproduced a subtle rounded and fluid form from coloured
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Rope Horse Table Lamp in the style of Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical small rope table lamp in the shape of a horse in the style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Rope
Beacon Shaped Rope Table Lamp by Audoux & Minnet, France, 1960's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical rope table lamp by Audoux & Minet in the shaped of French railroad Société Nationale des
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Rope
Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Mannelli Bros 'circa 1970s'
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in London, GB
A vintage travertine whimsical elephant table lamp by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of two whimsical ceramic swan sculptural table lamps. Each ceramic lamp is identical and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bill Curry Cattail Lamp for Design Line
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bill Curry Whimsical Cattail Table or Floor Lamp for Design Line. Not often seen, this unique Lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique French Wooden Lamp with Hand-Painted Musical Instruments
Located in Asheville, NC
This whimsical musical table lamp features delicately painted friezes of musical instruments, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Custom Pair of Vintage Metal Rooster Lamps with Handpainted Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rooster lovers whimsical pair of custom table lamps made from vintage metal rooster sculptures and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Country Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Soldier Musical Table Lamp by Suzanne Bonnichon
Located in Beirut, LB
This whimsical musical table lamp by Suzanne Buchion features a charming toy soldier design, with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1970s Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical table lamp in brass. White and brass arc design are unique and modern. Curved shade adds
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Starfish Green Glass Concrete Whimsical Organic Contemporary Table Lamp
By Nusprodukt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Starfish Green Glass Concrete Table Lamp: This whimsical table lamp combines organic elements with
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete
Whimsical Concrete Contemporary Table Lamp by Nusprodukt
By Nusprodukt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Weebo" table lamp is a handcrafted piece in a limited edition. Its base is crafted from high
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement
Elephant Stacked Artisan Table Lamp- Whimsical & Joyous
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table lamp to make everyone happy!
Measures: 14.0" diameter x 36.0" height
- measurement with shade.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Composition
Modern Midcentury Whimsical Avian Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bring a festive look to your living room or office with this whimsical avian lamp. A gold-tone
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, Whimsical, Stylized Cuban Muscian/Dancer Figures, as table Lamps, Custom made (mounted and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
A Whimsical Waylande Gregory Lamp with Original Maria Kipp Shade
By Waylande Gregory
Located in San Francisco, CA
Truly unique. Signed on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
A Whimsical Pair of Napoleon III Bronze Doré Chenets as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
black metal; now museum wired as lamps; contemporary drum rectangle shades in black silk with gold trim
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Charming Silver Leafed Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical silver leafed ceramic table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Vintage Neoclassical Swan Form Table Lamp in Plaster
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A whimsical yet graceful figural swan table lamp having a recent custom plaster-wash finish. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Softwood
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Whimsical Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic whimsical table lamp available at 1stDibs. A whimsical table lamp — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer whimsical table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A whimsical table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one whimsical table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Kovacs, Aureliano Toso and Aldo Londi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Whimsical Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a whimsical table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $12,450 for the highest priced.
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 Whimsical Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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
A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.
You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.
Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.
Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”
Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
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The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
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This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.