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A Whimsical Pineapple Lamp in the style of Frederick Weinberg
A Whimsical Pineapple Lamp in the style of Frederick Weinberg

A Whimsical Pineapple Lamp in the style of Frederick Weinberg

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A single whimsical "pineapple" lamp-made of black painted wire-in the style of Frederick Weinberg

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Whimsical Sculptural Maitland Smith Monkey Playing on a Book Lamp
Whimsical Sculptural Maitland Smith Monkey Playing on a Book Lamp

Whimsical Sculptural Maitland Smith Monkey Playing on a Book Lamp

By Maitland Smith

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a whimsical and charming monkey lamp, made of possibly bronze and other exotic materials

Category

Early 2000s Philippine American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

WONDERFUL PAIR OF WHIMSICAL LUCITE LAMPS IN THE  MEMPHIS STYLE.
WONDERFUL PAIR OF WHIMSICAL LUCITE LAMPS IN THE  MEMPHIS STYLE.

WONDERFUL PAIR OF WHIMSICAL LUCITE LAMPS IN THE MEMPHIS STYLE.

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of lamps in the Memphis style, comprised of colored lucite pieces mounted on gilded

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Whimsical Vintage "Cloud" Lamp in Red Murano Glass by Toso
Whimsical Vintage "Cloud" Lamp in Red Murano Glass by Toso

Whimsical Vintage "Cloud" Lamp in Red Murano Glass by Toso

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly fun big glass lamp in an abstract "cloud" shape in red Murano glass, on a round chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of whimsical lamps in black & gold powdered Murano glass
Pair of whimsical lamps in black & gold powdered Murano glass

Pair of whimsical lamps in black & gold powdered Murano glass

Located in New York, NY

Very attractive high quality pair of Venetian lamps, with a kind of oriental look, in clear Murano

Category

Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Gold

1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass
1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass

1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass

Located in New York, NY

1970s Venetian pair of lamps handcrafted in Murano glass, prototype never put in production, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp

Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp

Located in Petaluma, CA

Collectors refer to these as "chunk jewel lamps". We have sold many different examples of this

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

A Whimsical Pair of American 1960's Fish-Shaped Metal Lamps
A Whimsical Pair of American 1960's Fish-Shaped Metal Lamps

A Whimsical Pair of American 1960's Fish-Shaped Metal Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A whimsical pair of American 1960's ebonized and gilded metal fish-shaped lamps with brass fittings

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps
A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps

A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A whimsical pair of Italian 1960's urn-form art glass lamps decorated with playful carousel horses

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso
Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso

Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly fun pair of big red Murano glass LAMPS in an abstract "cloud" shape, on a round chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso
Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso

Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso

By Aureliano Toso

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly fun pair of Venetian LAMPS in sky blue Murano glass with an abstract "cloud" shape, on a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso
Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso

Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly fun pair of big Venetian LAMPS in opaline white Murano glass with an abstract "cloud

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of fun ceramic fish lamps designed by Aldo Londi and made for Bitossi. These Italian lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Silver Plated Table Lamp
Silver Plated Table Lamp

Silver Plated Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whimsical silver plated table lamp in the form of seashell in top of stones.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Fer Doré Table Lamp
Fer Doré Table Lamp

Fer Doré Table Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Whimsical fer doré table lamp, newly wired with oval linen shade and beeswax candle sleeves.

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1970's Table Lamp.
1970's Table Lamp.

1970's Table Lamp.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Whimsical 1970's table lamp made ​​in chrome base, the stem is made ​​of different materials such

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Wood Cactus Table Lamps
Wood Cactus Table Lamps

Wood Cactus Table Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Whimsical and rustic cactus table lamps made of solid wood with ebony finish. Handblown clear glass

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Spiral Iron Table Lamp
French Spiral Iron Table Lamp

French Spiral Iron Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical French iron table lamp from the 1930's. Iron body with spiraled iron base and four

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Figural Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Pair of Figural Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Pair of Figural Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of whimsical Chinoiserie table lamps. Each lamp has an opposing figure with hands

Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint

Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Located in Fulton, CA

A whimsical pair table lamps made of milk glass with painted numbers. Original nickel-plated light

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Tole Parrot Table Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Tole Parrot Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Tole Parrot Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical pair of midcentury table lamps crafted in painted metal depicting cast metal gold painted

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps
Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps

Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of whimsical Mario Torres Rooster table lamps constructed of a metal frame tightly wrapped in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Reed

Bent Lacquered Steel Table Lamp, France, c. 1940
Bent Lacquered Steel Table Lamp, France, c. 1940

Bent Lacquered Steel Table Lamp, France, c. 1940

Located in New York City, NY

Bent Steel Table Lamp, France, c. 1940 This unique, whimsical, and modern table lamp is small but

Category

20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

French Rope Rooster Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
French Rope Rooster Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet

French Rope Rooster Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical small rope table lamp in the shape of a rooster by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Rope

Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Tripod 'Visor' Table Lamp
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Tripod 'Visor' Table Lamp

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

Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp Featuring Bee at Flower
Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp Featuring Bee at Flower

Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp Featuring Bee at Flower

Located in Montreal, QC

Whimsical Art Nouveau bronze figural table lamp, portraying a bee reaching for a flower, the stem

Category

20th Century European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life
Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life

Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming and whimsical pair of table lamps with classic form decorated with a reverse decoupage

Category

20th Century Italian Country Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair Mid-Century Murano Opalescent and Gold Table Lamps
Pair Mid-Century Murano Opalescent and Gold Table Lamps

Pair Mid-Century Murano Opalescent and Gold Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A whimsical pair of Vintage Murano table lamps offers tall decanter shaped bases. Segments of

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Coastal Pelican & Lobster Plaster Table Lamp With Shade
Vintage Coastal Pelican & Lobster Plaster Table Lamp With Shade

Vintage Coastal Pelican & Lobster Plaster Table Lamp With Shade

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A whimsical vintage plaster table lamp featuring a pelican perched beside a bright red lobster on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Petite Rope Table Lamp by Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Petite Rope Table Lamp by Audoux Minnet - France 1960's

Petite Rope Table Lamp by Audoux Minnet - France 1960's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical petite rope table lamp by French Riviera 1960's iconic designer duo Adrien Audoux and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

Lavender Pair Of Italian Glass Side Table Lamps By Poliarte
Lavender Pair Of Italian Glass Side Table Lamps By Poliarte

Lavender Pair Of Italian Glass Side Table Lamps By Poliarte

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical pair of side table lamps made with superimposed cylinders of "bullicante" (bubbly) hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Fantoni Brutalist Brass Bicycle Table Lamp Italian 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Fantoni Brutalist Brass Bicycle Table Lamp Italian 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Fantoni Brutalist Brass Bicycle Table Lamp Italian 1960s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful and whimsical, Brutalist, brass bicycle, table lamp, signed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Rope Horse Table Lamp in the style of Audoux-Minet
French Rope Horse Table Lamp in the style of Audoux-Minet

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

Pair of 1960s Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamps by Gregory Van Pelt
Pair of 1960s Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamps by Gregory Van Pelt

Pair of 1960s Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamps by Gregory Van Pelt

By Gregory Van Pelt

Located in New York, NY

These whimsically and handsomely designed table lamps are by Gregory Van Pelt, who first designed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Fish Lamp
Fish Lamp

Fish Lamp

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A delightful and whimsical hand-thrown ceramic table lamp having an all over pattern of grey and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass parachute lamp
Brass parachute lamp

Brass parachute lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Whimsical brass table lamp in the form of a parachute in descent.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps

Lemon Tree Lamp
Lemon Tree Lamp

Lemon Tree Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tole and Iron Lemon Tree Table Lamp. Wonderfully whimsical and realistic Lemon Tree Lamp in a black

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Spider Lamp
Italian Spider Lamp

Italian Spider Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian whimsical design spider form lamp, table top or creepy crawly. Excellent vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mushroom Patio Lamp
Mushroom Patio Lamp

Mushroom Patio Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Whimsical mushroom table lamp, maker unknown. Spun aluminum shades, aluminum stems, 3 fixtures

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Vienna Bronze Lamp with Horse Theme
Vienna Bronze Lamp with Horse Theme

Vienna Bronze Lamp with Horse Theme

Located in Petaluma, CA

What a wonderful, whimsical accent table lamp we are offering. The bronze casting is of the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bill Curry Cattail Lamp for Design Line
Bill Curry Cattail Lamp for Design Line

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

Postmodern Wood Cactus Lamps, Pair ** Saturday Sale **
Postmodern Wood Cactus Lamps, Pair ** Saturday Sale **

Postmodern Wood Cactus Lamps, Pair ** Saturday Sale **

Located in Van Nuys, CA

cactus table lamps made of solid wood with original finish. Handblown clear glass in cylindrical shapes

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Verner Panton Toucan Light
Verner Panton Toucan Light

Verner Panton Toucan Light

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Whimsical toucan table lamp by Verner Panton. Plastic beak lights up in low and high dimmer

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Stilnovo Tripod Table Lamp
Stilnovo Tripod Table Lamp

Stilnovo Tripod Table Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

A delicate and whimsical table lamp executed in opaline glass and brass for Stilnovo, Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical table lamp in cream ceramic with asymmetrical perforations augmented with various colored

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s J.T. Kalmar Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s J.T. Kalmar Table Lamps

Pair of 1950s J.T. Kalmar Table Lamps

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s J.T. Kalmar gray table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design icon J.T

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Pair of Georgia Jacob Ophélie Handkerchief Table Lamps With Green Shades
Pair of Georgia Jacob Ophélie Handkerchief Table Lamps With Green Shades

Pair of Georgia Jacob Ophélie Handkerchief Table Lamps With Green Shades

By Georgia Jacob

Located in Torquay, GB

Pair of 1970s French Modern table lamps by Georgia Jacobs. Whimsical table lamps in the form of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Flower-Shaped Table Lamp in Florentine Style
Hollywood Regency Flower-Shaped Table Lamp in Florentine Style

Hollywood Regency Flower-Shaped Table Lamp in Florentine Style

Located in Hamburg, DE

Illuminate your space with the enchanting glow of our whimsical table lamp—a captivating flower-in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of whimsical "ladybug" table lamps.
Pair of whimsical "ladybug" table lamps.

Pair of whimsical "ladybug" table lamps.

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of whimsical "ladybug" table lamps on brushed brass bases

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp
Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp

Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp

By Fantoni

Located in Ferndale, MI

Italian terracotta or redware whimsy lamp in shape of a mustached gentleman.

Category

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

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

George Kovacs Whimsical Duck Lamp
George Kovacs Whimsical Duck Lamp

George Kovacs Whimsical Duck Lamp

By George Kovacs

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

George Kovacs whimsical Mid-Century Modern desk lamp with adjustable arm and ceramic duck head.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp
Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp

Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare minimalistic table lamp produced from simple Industrial parts that mimic the elegance of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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, 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.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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.”

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