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Elegant Table Lamp by Esben Klint
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant table lamp in solid mahogany. Designed by Esben Klint and made by Le Klint in the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Table Lamp by Esben Klint
Elegant Table Lamp by Esben Klint
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Simple Elegant Table Lamp from 1930s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A simple elegant table lamp from the 1930s. Made up of a painted orange base and a chrome extension
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Table Lamp with Opaline Glass, 1950s 'Signed'
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in New York, NY
Elegant table lamp, gilded with opaline glass, by F.A.I.P., American, 1950s (signed on base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Elegant Table Lamp in Alabaster and Metal, 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Elegant table lamp in alabaster and metal. Spain, 1970s. Wonderful and very elegant table lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Elegant Table Lamp in White Glass with Brass Base, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant table lamp in diaphanous white glass on a brass base, Italian, 1960s. Measures: Shade
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Table Lamp in Pewter and Alabaster. Swedish Grace 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in Pewter and Alabaster. Swedish Grace 1920s-1930s. The table lamp has some
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Pewter

Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
Jacques Adnet Elegant table lamp, France 1950s. Hand-stiched leather. Brass with slight signs of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large & elegant Table Lamp in gilded bronze. Louis XVI style, early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large & elegant Table Lamp in gilded bronze. Louis XVI style from the early 20th Century. Richly
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Table Lamp/Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970's.
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Opaline Milk Glass,Metal,Brass The lamp was completely disassembled and cleaned It is
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Table Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze and brass neo-classical style table lamp featuring a Medicis vase with palm
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Very elegant table lamp from the 1960s made of heavy bronze with a female figure
Located in München, DE
Very elegant table lamp from the 1960s made of bronze. Beautiful very noble organic design with a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elegant table lamp in chrome and silk, Germany 1960
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Large table lamp from the sixties with an elegant appearance. Probably German made. The original
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Elegant Small Teak Danish Table Lamp
Located in Schagen, NL
Gorgeous Elegant Table Lamp with beautiful warm colored shade and very nice teak base. The piece
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Elegant Oxidized Copper Table Lamp
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This elegant table lamp is made of oxidized copper to create the special green color. The lamp is
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Elegant Ceramic and Walnut Lamp by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and elegant table lamp by Martz studios.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tapering Teak Table Lamp
By ESA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and elegant table lamp, turned from a solid piece of teak.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tapering Teak Table Lamp
Tapering Teak Table Lamp
H 28.5 in Dm 3.75 in
1950s Elegant Brass Table Lamp Marble Base Gerald Thurston Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Elegant Table Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier Lamp is supported
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Dinanderie Style Table Lamp
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
An Elegant table lamp in Dinanderie Style made of copper and brass.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant table lamp made of walnut, brass with plastic shade. By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic and Glass Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and elegant table lamps with rose terracotta fleurs and glass and terracotta pedestal
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Pair of Table Lamps in Plaster by Lynx
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of elegant table lamps in sculpted plaster. Signed by the french artist Lynx. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Table Lamp Brown Goatskin Silk Shade
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Very elegant table lamp by Aldo Tura Milano from 1960, In brown goatskin and brass.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Table Lamp Brown Goatskin Silk Shade
Aldo Tura Table Lamp Brown Goatskin Silk Shade
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Barbier Table Lamp
By Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
One lamp of the largest collection of Barbier lamps. Very elegant red table lamp by Barbier
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Barbier Table Lamp
Barbier Table Lamp
H 24 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Maison Charles Corn Table Lamp Signed, France, 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant table lamp made by Maison Charles, Paris in 1970s. Bicolored bronze and steel, signed on
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Willy Rizzo Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant table lamp in chrome and brass by Willy Rizzo. 1x E27. Please note: Lamp should be fitted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Willy Rizzo Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Willy Rizzo Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
H 19.3 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Scandinavian Functionalist Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp from Böhlmarks, made from brass with a green lacquered shade. Lovely decorative
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rock Crystal Table Lamp by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant table lamp in brass and rock crystal. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Rock Crystal Table Lamp by Studio Glustin
Rock Crystal Table Lamp by Studio Glustin
H 28.75 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant table lamps by the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark NJ. Sculptural Milk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Paint, Milk Glass

Pewter and Ebony Table Lamp from C. G. Hallberg
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp from C. G. Hallberg, made from pewter and ebony in the handle. Nicely decorated
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Opaque Maroon Matelée Table Lamp
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
An Elegant table lamp with a Martelée (Hammered) Ceramic base in Opaque Maroon on the Style of Jean
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Willy Daro Agate and Bronze Table Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Fairfax, VA
An elegant table lamp with a big piece of agate stone as night light as well as upper light and
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Vintage Spanish Silver Plated "Corinthian Column" Table Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A very elegant table lamp comprised of ebonized wood, with a square base and highly detailed
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Reeded Giltwood Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Reeded body on circular cream lacquer base. Pair elegant table lamps in original, working condition
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Satin Brass Table Lamp with Round White Glass Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Nice and elegant table lamps made of satin brass round foot and vertical stem holding a white oval
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charles Catteau’s Boch Frères Ceramics Table Lamp
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Fairfax, VA
table lamp with bronze base and hardware and fitted with hardback silk lampshade.
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table lamp Bis by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant table lamp designed by Fontana Arte in 1954. Bromated base with double curved crystal top
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table lamp Bis by Fontana Arte
Table lamp Bis by Fontana Arte
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
Elephant Faux Crocodile Leather Table Lamp 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Table lamp decorated with golden elephant head on a base of green fake crocodile leather
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Elegant White Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm Stentøj Denmark
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant table lamp made by Søholm Stentøj in Denmark in allover very good condition. The table lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tommaso Barbi Rose Pink Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant table lamp in Murano glass with spirals in pink shades made by the Italian designer Tommaso
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp in the manner of Jacques Blin
Located in New York City, NY
Sleek, elegant table lamp; possibly unique. Reminiscent of lamps by Jacques Blin and Picasso. Newly
Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamp Italian Design 1960s Opaline Glass White Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of elegant table lamp Italian design 1960s opaline glass with gold decorations and brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Rays Table Lamp by Matteo Zorzenoni
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the Classic lines of a sconce, this elegant table lamp features a handmade metal
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rays Table Lamp by Matteo Zorzenoni
Rays Table Lamp by Matteo Zorzenoni
H 23.63 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Malachite and Lucite
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large pair of elegant table lamps with a clean and modern design. Hand made from malachite stone
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Malachite

Barbier Table Lamp
By Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
One Lamp of the largest collection of BARBIER Lamps. Very elegant Red table lamp by BARBIER
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Barbier  Table Lamp
Barbier  Table Lamp
H 24 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Essentia Vanessa Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
As elegant as a contemporary sculpture, this elegant table lamp focuses on the combination of pure
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Essentia Vanessa Table Lamp
Essentia Vanessa Table Lamp
H 27.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamps in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Weesp, NL
elegant table lamp in great condition. Measurements: H 63 x W 40 x D 40 cm.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Table Lamp by Romeo Rega, Italy, Early 1960s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Brass table lamp is an original design item realized in 1960s by Romeo Rega. A very elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo table lamp by Bruno Gatta
By Bruno Gatta
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant table lamp designed by Bruno Gatta and produced by Stilnovo. Perfectly working. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
exotic birds and landscape, converted into an elegant table lamp with a fine linen shade and mounted on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Porcelain, Linen

Midcentury Brass and Wood J. T. Kalmar Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Austria
A tall simple elegant table lamp from Kalmar. Made from brass and wood. The lamp now has a new
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Wood J. T. Kalmar Table Lamp
Midcentury Brass and Wood J. T. Kalmar Table Lamp
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H 22.05 in Dm 9.85 in
A Large POST-MODERN MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by PHILIPPE BARBIER, France 1970
By Philippe Barbier
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large and elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, large cubic base in thick nickel-plated bronze
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Attributed to Jean Besnard for Str, Table Lamp, France, 1930s
By Jean Besnard
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant table lamp with a spherical ceramic body. White crackled enamel decor. Art-Deco, neo
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Balloton Table Lamp by Matteo Zorzenoni
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant table lamp designed by Matteo Zorzenoni is inspired by one of the oldest Venetian
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Balloton Table Lamp by Matteo Zorzenoni
Balloton Table Lamp by Matteo Zorzenoni
H 20.87 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Chinese setting, converted into an elegant table lamp with a fine linen shade and mounted on a footed
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Rosewood

Tall Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and elegant table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Glass and Brass Table Lamp att. Fontana Arte - Italy 1950's
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant table lamp attributed to Fontana Arte. Typical of Italian lighting productions from the 50
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Glass and Brass Table Lamp att. Fontana Arte - Italy 1950's
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant table lamp attributed to Fontana Arte. Typical of Italian lighting productions from the 50
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Desert Rose Table Lamp, circa 1970, Belgium
By Ado Chale
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant table lamp, circa 1970, Belgium. Desert rose, patinated metal, new ivory fabric shade. One
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Steel

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Elegant Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the elegant table lamp you’re looking for. Each elegant table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 762 options for an antique or vintage elegant table lamp now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the elegant table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each elegant table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one elegant table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stiffel, The Marbro Lamp Company and Archimede Seguso produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Elegant Table Lamp?

An elegant table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,116, while the lowest priced sells for $228 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Elegant Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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.

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