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.

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.

Do table lamps have to match?

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.

How does a table lamp work?

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.

What is a buffet table lamp?

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.

What are table lamps used for?

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.

How big should a table lamp be?

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.

How do I fix an old table lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

What size lamp should be on a sofa table?

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.

Which company is best for table lamps?

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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

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.

Which brand of table lamp is the best?

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.

What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?

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.

Lamps Louis Table Lamps

Aj Lamp

10 Foot Dining Table

Louis Poulsen Panthella

Panthella Lamp

Louis Kalff For Philips

Aj Royal

Ph Lamps

Verner Panton Panthella

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Keglen Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen.

H 6.89 in W 17.33 in D 6.89 in

Louis Sognot French Rattan Table Lamp

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Louis Sognot French rattan table lamp France, circa 1960’s Vertical rattan reeds are intricately

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Louis Sognot French Rattan Table Lamp

H 12 in Dm 5.25 in

Table Lamp/Large Floor Lamp VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Table Lamp/Large Floor Lamp VL Studio by Louis Poulsen Table lamp/Large floor lamp model VL Studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp/Large Floor Lamp VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.

H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 12.6 in

Louis Kalff 'Timor' Table Lamp, 1960s

By Louis Kalff

Located in Tilburg, NL

Louis Kalff 'Timor' table lamp. The Netherlands, 1960s. Surprisingly large and imposing desk

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Kalff 'Timor' Table Lamp, 1960s

H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Louis Kalff Table Lamp, 1960s

By Louis Kalff

Located in Echt, NL

Beautiful Louis Kalff table lamp in very good condition. The lamp consists of a black lacquered

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Midcentury Louis Kalff Table Lamp, 1960s

H 16.93 in Dm 14.18 in

Table Lamp/Floor Lamp Petite Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Table Lamp/Floor Lamp Petite model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen Table/Lamp Petite model VL Studio by

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp/Floor Lamp Petite Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.

H 5.91 in W 5.71 in D 5.91 in

Louis Sognot French Bamboo & Rattan Table Lamp

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Louis Sognot French bamboo & rattan table lamp France, circa 1960s Organic composition and feel

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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Louis Sognot French Bamboo & Rattan Table Lamp

H 18.5 in Dm 11 in

Louis Sognot Rattan Bamboo Table Lamp, France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Louis Sognot French midcentury Rattan lamp. handmade. The lampshade is in rattan and original paper

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

Louis Sognot Rattan Bamboo Table Lamp, France

H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

By Louis Kalff

Located in München, DE

Wonderful table lamp from the 1950s by Louis Kalff. Fantastic mid-century design. The combination

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

H 12.6 in Dm 11.03 in

Louis Kalff 'Krähenfuss' Table Lamps, 1950

By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

elegant petite table lamp "Kraehenfuss" designed by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950, with a cream

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Louis Kalff 'Krähenfuss' Table Lamps, 1950

H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.5 in

Ceramic Table Lamp by Louis Giraud, circa 1960

By Louis Giraud

Located in New York City, NY

Very unique-looking ceramic table lamp by French sculptor Louis Giraud. The three cups that make up

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Louis Giraud, circa 1960

H 23.5 in Dm 5 in

Louis Kalff Table Lamp for Philips

By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Rare green metal and brass desk lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. The lamp is in a good

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Louis Kalff Table Lamp for Philips

H 13.39 in Dm 11.42 in

Table Lamp Model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen.

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Table lamp model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen Table lamp model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen. Designer

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp Model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen.

H 8.67 in W 16.26 in D 8.67 in

Louis Sognot Bamboo & Parchment Table Lamps, France 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual pair table lamps was designed by Louis Sognot and manufactured in France in the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Parchment Paper

Louis Sognot Bamboo & Parchment Table Lamps, France 1950s

H 12.6 in Dm 8.67 in

'Keglen' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

'Keglen' table lamp for Louis Poulsen in White. Keglen was created by Big Ideas in collaboration

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

'Keglen' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White

H 17.3 in Dm 6.9 in

'Keglen' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

'Keglen' table lamp for Louis Poulsen in black. Keglen was created by BIG Ideas in collaboration

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

'Keglen' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black

H 17.3 in Dm 6.9 in

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Louis Drimmer, 1970s

By Louis Drimmer

Located in Bastogne, BE

Beautiful table lamp signed by Louis Drimmer. 100% original Louis Drimmer vase, shade and lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Louis Drimmer, 1970s

H 22.45 in Dm 12.6 in

Louis Kalff – Major – Timur – Table Lamp – Philips – 1960s

By Louis Kalff

Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB

This lamp is officially called Major, but some people know it as Timur. This lamp is designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Kalff – Major – Timur – Table Lamp – Philips – 1960s

H 20.48 in Dm 15.75 in

Desk lamp Louis Kalff

By Louis Kalff

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Height: 43 cm. Ø: 39 cm. The lamp is equipped with a large bulb holder (E27). Origin: The

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Desk lamp Louis Kalff

H 16.93 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Glass Table Lamp, French, circa 1960 Saint Louis

By Saint Louis

Located in Labrit, Landes

Table lamp in Saint Louis Crystal French mid-century The Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Glass Table Lamp, French, circa 1960 Saint Louis

H 6.3 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in

Louis Poulsen Yuh Table Lamp by GamFratesi

By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

About This Product The Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi designed Yuh for Louis Poulsen in 2017

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Yuh Table Lamp by GamFratesi

H 24 in Dm 7.9 in

Louis Poulsen, Marbre Table Lamp by GamFratesi

By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Poulsen, marbre table lamp by GamFratesi Measures: Width 200 x height 610 x length 200(mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Louis Poulsen, Marbre Table Lamp by GamFratesi

H 24.02 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Mid-century French Louis Sognot Rattan Table Lamp, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in LEGNY, FR

Small bamboo and rattan table lamp by Louis Sognot in very good condition. Made in the 60s. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid-century French Louis Sognot Rattan Table Lamp, 1960s

H 9.85 in Dm 6.7 in

Louis Drimmer Mid century ceramic table lamp, tortoise motif

By Louis Drimmer

Located in Herentals, BE

Vintage lamp base signed Louis Drimmer with custom-made lampshade in sand-colored jacquard fabric

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Louis Drimmer Mid century ceramic table lamp, tortoise motif

H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in

Green Louis Kalff Table Lamp for Philips

By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Green Louis Kalff table lamp for Philips.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Louis Kalff Table Lamp for Philips

H 20 in Dm 16 in

Double Table Lamp in Brass by Louis Poulsen, 1940s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Decorative table lamp in brass designed and made by Louis Poulsen. Great original condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Double Table Lamp in Brass by Louis Poulsen, 1940s

H 21.26 in W 40.16 in D 22.84 in

Rattan Bamboo & Fabric Table Lamp, Louis SOGNOT France 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This beautiful table lamp was designed and manufactured by Louis Sognot in France in the 1950s. It

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo

Rattan Bamboo & Fabric Table Lamp, Louis SOGNOT France 1950s

H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in

Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Verner Panton

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Poulsen, table lamp by Verner Panton Size: Width x height x length (mm) 400 x 580 x 400

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Verner Panton

H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in

Globe Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot Style, France, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Rome, IT

Globe-shaped table lamp in rattan in the style of the French designer Louis Sognot. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Globe Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot Style, France, 1960s

H 11.42 in Dm 6.11 in

Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen

By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Poulsen, table lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen Width x Height x Length (mm) 135 x 380 x 175, 2.3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen

H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Table Lamp in Chrome

By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' table lamp in chrome. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is a newly

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Table Lamp in Chrome

H 19.68 in W 10.6 in D 8.9 in

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Table Lamp in Brass

By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' table lamp in brass. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is a newly

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Table Lamp in Brass

H 19.68 in W 10.62 in D 8.9 in

Louis SOGNOT Rattan Bamboo Fabric Table Lamp, France 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This beautiful table lamp was designed and manufactured by Louis Sognot in France in the 1950s. It

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Louis SOGNOT Rattan Bamboo Fabric Table Lamp, France 1950s

H 17.33 in Dm 7.49 in

Louis Poulsen Conductor Lamp, 1930

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large brass "conductor" table lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, 1930 in patinated brass

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Louis Poulsen Conductor Lamp, 1930

H 19.5 in W 15 in D 6 in

Louis Sognot French Rattan Lamp

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Louis Sognot French rattan lamp France, 1960s Unique orb shade Circular rattan base Patina from

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Louis Sognot French Rattan Lamp

H 10.25 in Dm 7.75 in

1950s Louis Kalff ‘Krähenfuss’ Table Lamp for Philips

By Philips, Louis Kalff

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s Louis Kalff ‘Krähenfuss’ table lamp for Philips. Executed in white and red painted metal and

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Louis Kalff ‘Krähenfuss’ Table Lamp for Philips

H 14 in W 8.325 in D 12 in

Gamfratesi White 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Glendale, CA

GamFratesi White 'Yuh' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gamfratesi White 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

H 25 in Dm 7.9 in

Louis Katona French Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp

By Louis Katona

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Louis Katona iron and glass lamp with an ovoid ribbed foot, openwork elements, supporting a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis Katona French Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp

H 10.75 in Dm 6 in

Louis Kalff table lamp

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

rare 50ies table lamp designed by Louis Kalf for Philips

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Kalff table lamp

H 14.18 in D 11.03 in

Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen Table lamp/Medium floor lamp model VL

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.

H 9.85 in W 9.61 in D 9.85 in

Vl38 Table Lamp

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

distribution. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable light. The VL38 table lamp

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vl38 Table Lamp

H 15 in Dm 5.3 in

A French Twisted Crystal table lamp by Saint Louis 1950s

By Saint Louis

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This French Twisted Crystal table lamp by Saint Louis from the 1950s presents an irresistible

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

A French Twisted Crystal table lamp by Saint Louis 1950s

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s

H 16.54 in Dm 13.39 in

Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Oxford, GB

Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan in the style of loius sognot fabulous organic piece, perfect for bedroom or lounge. great statement piece.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot

H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Mid Century Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Gebrüder Cosack

By Louis Kalff

Located in Woodford Green, GB

Mid Century Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Gebrüder Cosack. Table Lamp Attributed to Louis Kalff

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Gebrüder Cosack

H 11.82 in W 4.34 in D 13.39 in

Louis Dage French Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp, Late 1920s

By Louis Dage

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco stoneware table lamp by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, Late 1920s. Stoneware

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Dage French Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp, Late 1920s

H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Table Lamp After Louis Sognot, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury table lamp in rattan, bamboo and fabric. This fantastic piece was made in

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Fabric

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Table Lamp After Louis Sognot, 1960s

H 8.27 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Louis Kalff Table Lamp Modell Z for Philips, circa 1950

By Louis Kalff

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Kalff table lamp modell Z for Philips, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Louis Kalff Table Lamp Modell Z for Philips, circa 1950

H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in

Louis Poulsen VL38 Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen

By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen

Located in New York, NY

About This Product The VL38 table lamp was originally designed in the late 1930s by Vilhelm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen VL38 Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen

H 15 in Dm 6.9 in

Yuh Table Lamp

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

GamFratesi designed Yuh for Louis Poulsen in 2017. Initially launched in black and white, the family was

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Yuh Table Lamp

H 7.9 in Dm 24 in

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Gloucester, GB

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s. - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Gloucester, GB

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Louis Poulsen, NJP Table Lamp by Oki Sato

By Louis Poulsen, Oki Sato

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Poulsen, NJP table lamp by Oki Sato Size: Width x height x length (mm) 220 x 480 x 480, 5.1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, NJP Table Lamp by Oki Sato

H 18.9 in W 8.67 in D 18.9 in

Large Mid Century Louis Drimmer Ceramic Table Lamp, France 1970

By Louis Drimmer

Located in Herentals, BE

finished with golden edges. The lamp base is signed and labeled by Louis Drimmer. The height of the lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Large Mid Century Louis Drimmer Ceramic Table Lamp, France 1970

H 28.75 in Dm 20.87 in

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Gloucester, GB

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch on

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Model 4/3 Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Circa 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Gloucester, GB

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Circa 1960s

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

French Rattan Lamp by Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French rattan table lamp by Louis Sognot, 1960's. Circular base and stem with rattan drum shade

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Linen

French Rattan Lamp by Louis Sognot

H 13.75 in Dm 6.5 in

French Rattan Lamp by Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French rattan table lamp by Louis Sognot, 1960's. Circular base and stem with rattan drum shade

Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Rattan

French Rattan Lamp by Louis Sognot

H 13.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Midcentury Pair of Table Lamps Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful pair of table lamps in bamboo and rattan in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Pair of Table Lamps Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s

H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

By Louis Kalff, Philips

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. is made of dark green and metal. Has a timeless design

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

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H 12.6 in Dm 10.63 in

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How Much are Lamps Louis Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,799, while they’re typically $307 on the low end and $170,254 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 Lamps Louis Table Lamps

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?
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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.
What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
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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.
Do table lamps have to match?
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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.
How does a table lamp work?
1 Answer
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.
What is a buffet table lamp?
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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.
What are table lamps used for?
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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.
How big should a table lamp be?
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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.
How do I fix an old table lamp?
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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.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
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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.
What size lamp should be on a sofa table?
1 Answer
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.
Which company is best for table lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

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

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

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Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
1 Answer
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.
Which brand of table lamp is the best?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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