What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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.

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?

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.

Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?

It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.

How do I identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp?

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.

TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.

What is a torchiere lamp?

A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.

What is the harp of a lamp?

The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.

What are gourd lamps?

A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.

A p ole lam p is a lamp that stands on the floor and is comprised of a pole to which light fixtures are attached.

What is an ambient lamp?

An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.

What is an Akari lamp?

Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a bridge lamp?

A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.

An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.

What is a stone lamp?

A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.

What is a Handel lamp?

A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.

What is a hanging lamp?

A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.

What is an atomic lamp?

The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a capiz lamp?

A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.

How do you date a lamp?

To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.

Be Yang Lamp

Post Modern Memphis Table

Black Dining Table 1980s

Memphis Style Dining Table

1980s BE-YANG Memphis Style Postmodern Table / Desk Lamp in Black and Teal

$1,500

1980s BE-YANG Memphis Style Postmodern Table / Desk Lamp in Black and Teal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a 1980s vintage BE YANG desk and table lamp in teal and black. The lamp was acquired from a Washington, D.C. area estate among other period-correct modern and post...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1980s Postmodern Black and White Table Lamp

$650

1980s Postmodern Black and White Table Lamp

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning 1980s postmodern table lamp by Be Yang in the Memphis Milano style. A black metal base, black stem with white geometric accents, white painted metal conical shade, and ma...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Postmodern Be Yang Table Desk Lamp by Kovacs Memphis Era

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H 23 in Dm 11.5 in

Postmodern Be Yang Table Desk Lamp by Kovacs Memphis Era

By George Kovacs

Located in San Diego, CA

Postmodern Memphis era look table amp, in metal and wood lacquer finish. working condition.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Postmodern Be Yang Table Desk Lamp by Kovacs Memphis Era

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H 23 in Dm 11.5 in

Postmodern Be Yang Table Desk Lamp by Kovacs Memphis Era

By George Kovacs

Located in San Diego, CA

Postmodern Memphis era look table amp, in metal and wood lacquer finish. working condition.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern Black and Yellow Table Lamp

Sold

H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in

1980s Postmodern Black and Yellow Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning 1980s Postmodern table lamp by Be Yang in the Memphis Milano style. A black metal base, black stem with yellow geometric accents, yellow painted metal conical shade with p...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli

$858

H 19.3 in Dm 17.72 in

Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli

By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury German Table Lamp, 1980s

$366

H 19.69 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Midcentury German Table Lamp, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Germany - Made of metal, steel - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Turquoise by Achille Castiglioni

$210 / item

H 9.44 in Dm 4.92 in

Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Turquoise by Achille Castiglioni

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Turquoise by Achille Castiglioni Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playful 1972 Achille Castiglioni ...

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Memphis Stilplast Halogen Adjustable Table Lamp Italy 1980s

$440

H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Memphis Stilplast Halogen Adjustable Table Lamp Italy 1980s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Stilplast Mwmphis Adjustable Table Lamp Italy 1980s

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Art Deco inspired Monaco Table I Lamp in Jade, Brass and Black

$1,070 / item

H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Contemporary Art Deco inspired Monaco Table I Lamp in Jade, Brass and Black

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Monaco Table I is a mobile-like creation that mix a handful of materials we love: rattan mesh, wooden detail and brass details intertwined with delicate and opal glass globes, in a c...

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Post Modern Optelma Desk Lamp, Swiss 1980s

$572

H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Post Modern Optelma Desk Lamp, Swiss 1980s

By Optelma

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 50cm W, 51cm H, 14 cm D Conditon: Good Period: 1980’s Origin: Swiss Period: 1980’s.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

$8,426 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 10.63 in

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Bhusanam table lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of Manufacture: 1994 - 2017 Metal: Blue Painted Color: Aquamarine Measurements: Ø 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s

$491

H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s

By Memphis Milano, Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare lamp - halogen light - dimming intensity of light - very nice style of blue lighting

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hala Zeist Clip & Wall Reading Lamp, Aqua Enameled Shade

$245

H 7 in W 3.75 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Hala Zeist Clip & Wall Reading Lamp, Aqua Enameled Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hala Zeist produced some of the most characterful Mid-Century lighting to come out of the Netherlands, and this clip-and-wall reading lamp is a fine example of the brand's knack for ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Enamel

Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite and Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp

$990

H 26 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite and Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp

By Hivo Van Teal

Located in Miami, FL

Van Teal circa 1970s, this clear and blue Lucite, geometric-style table lamp on a black wooden base, Double Sockets with pull strings, US wired and uses 2 max. 75 watts light bulbs...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Italian Modern White and Black Metal Adjustable Table Lamp, 1980s

$103

H 20.08 in W 4.34 in D 15.75 in

Italian Modern White and Black Metal Adjustable Table Lamp, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white and black metal adjustable table lamp, 1980s Very simple and thin table lamp in white metal with black details and a dome-shaped base from which a curved stem s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in White and Black with Base for Stilnovo

$908 / item

H 13.8 in W 11.4 in D 18.9 in

Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in White and Black with Base for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Joe Colombo 'Topo' table lamp in white and black with base for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Mid-Century Turquoise Table Lamp with Brass Fittings and Details

$459

H 12.21 in W 4.73 in D 9.85 in

Sculptural Mid-Century Turquoise Table Lamp with Brass Fittings and Details

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Striking mid-century table lamp with a distinctive turquoise painted finish and sculptural, organically curved form. The adjustable conical shade is complemented by a curved stem wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Teal Green and Brass Table Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950

$1,546 / set

H 9.26 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in

Midcentury Italian Teal Green and Brass Table Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pair of table lamps made from brass and painted metal with adjustable cone. Due to a small brass ring, the lamps can also be fixed to the wall as a sconces (ideal for placing above b...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Table Lamp in Turquoise Jade w/ Polished Brass Fittings

$3,975

H 36.5 in Dm 20 in

Mid-Century Modernist Table Lamp in Turquoise Jade w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully bold single Jade Table Lamp originates from the United States during the 1950s Featuring a body in a lovely cool turquoise green with a bold rectangular profile, the...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 1990s Candy Light Adjustable Black Table Lamp

$366

H 22.05 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

Italian 1990s Candy Light Adjustable Black Table Lamp

Located in Praha, CZ

Original Italian Candy Light table lamp dating from the 1990s, distinguished by its sculptural black conical base, elongated curved arm and adjustable directional head. The minimalis...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

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Be Yang Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal be yang lamp for your home. A be yang lamp — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage be yang lamp now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a be yang lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A be yang lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one be yang lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Atelier Alain Ellouz, George Kovacs and Eva Stæhr Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.

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A Close Look at Post-modern Furniture

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Be Yang Lamp

What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?
1 Answer
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.
Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.
How do I identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is a TV lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
What is a torchiere lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
What is the harp of a lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
What are gourd lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
What is a pole lamp?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A p ole lam p is a lamp that stands on the floor and is comprised of a pole to which light fixtures are attached.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
What is an ambient lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
What is an Akari lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is atomic lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a bridge lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
What is an MCM lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
What is a stone lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
What is a Handel lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
What is a hanging lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
What is an atomic lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a capiz lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
How do you date a lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.