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.

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.

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.

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.

Snail Table Lamp

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Brass Snail Table Lamp by Antonio Pavia

H 40.5 in W 34 in D 13 in

Snail Table Lamp by Marzio Cecchi for Dimensione Fuoco

By Dimensione Fuoco, Marzio Cecchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Snail Table lamp by Marzio Cecchi for Dimensione Fuoco. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Art Glass

Snail Table Lamp by Marzio Cecchi for Dimensione Fuoco

H 16.5 in W 19 in D 11 in

Marzio Cecchi, Lumaca Snail Table Lamp from '69, Signed Limited Edition

By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage original condition for this Snail table lamp made from wood and Murano glass and

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Marzio Cecchi, Lumaca Snail Table Lamp from '69, Signed Limited Edition

H 10.24 in W 17.33 in D 11.82 in

Vivai del Sud Style Ceramic Snail Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Naples, IT

White ceramic table lamp, brass and natural raffia dome circa 1960. The snail sculpture has a grace

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vivai del Sud Style Ceramic Snail Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 15.75 in

Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

This outstanding oversized snail shell on nickel base lamp has so many details to love. The shell

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Oversized Snail Shell Ceramic Table Lamp

H 37 in Dm 16.5 in

Large Table Lamp in the shape of a Snail, Italy 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large table lamp with black s-shaped base and plastic lens-shaped lampshades with snail pattern in

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Table Lamp in the shape of a Snail, Italy 20th Century

H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 9.45 in

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1970s, was often crafted using

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Pair of White Italian Ceramic Snail Palm Beach Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The cutest pair of vintage 1970s Italian ceramic snail lamps! Straight from Palm Beach. These have

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair of White Italian Ceramic Snail Palm Beach Table Lamps Newly Wired

H 23 in W 15 in D 10 in

A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1970s, was often crafted using

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1970s

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

1950s European Snail Shaped Terracotta Lamp with Bronze Base and Shade

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s European snail shaped terracotta lamp with bronze base and shade.

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Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1950s European Snail Shaped Terracotta Lamp with Bronze Base and Shade

H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Employing the most recent advances in cool-to-the-touch LED technology, the collection features table lamps

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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

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H 16 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Murano Art Glass ‘Lumaca’ Snail Lamp, 1969, Italy.

By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Murano Art Glass Monumental Snail Lamp 1969, Italy. Signed. Limited

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass, Wood

Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Murano Art Glass ‘Lumaca’ Snail Lamp, 1969, Italy.

H 16 in W 19 in D 12 in

Table Lamp "Helix" by Valentina Giovando

By Valentina Giovando

Located in Hudson, NY

The Helix table lamp, shown here, is the creation of Italian designer Valentina Giovando and

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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp "Helix" by Valentina Giovando

H 21 in W 13 in D 9 in

Italian Modern Shell-Shaped Travertine Nucleo Table Lamp by Salocchi, 1970s

By Studio Salocchi

Located in MIlano, IT

table lamp with structure entirely in travertine in the shape of a snail, small in size. Produced by

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Italian Modern Shell-Shaped Travertine Nucleo Table Lamp by Salocchi, 1970s

H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 9.06 in

Table Lamp, 1900, Silver Plated Metal, Sign: Rouseau / Muller

By Muller Frères

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table lamp "Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty" Materia: silver plated metal and art glass Country

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Table Lamp, 1900, Silver Plated Metal, Sign: Rouseau / Muller

H 15.36 in W 7.49 in D 11.03 in

Pair of Rare James Mont Bamboo Lamps

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of James Mont bamboo lamps with a frog and snail detail. The lamps have their

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare James Mont Bamboo Lamps

H 30.5 in W 9 in D 8 in

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Wood Lamps

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic and unusual pair of French Art Deco wood table lamps (possibly mahogany), with a bulbous

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Wood Lamps

H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in

Lamp Eclips by Mauricio Klabin, 1980's (Vintage piece)

By Mauricio Klabin

Located in PARIS, FR

Sculptural eclipse model table lamp. with a snail-shaped dome made of a single spiral-mounted blade

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

Materials

Metal

Lamp Eclips by Mauricio Klabin, 1980's (Vintage piece)

H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 14.96 in

Unique Art Nouveau Nautilus Figural Lamp by RuM and Gemignani, Germany 1910s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Unique Sculpture Lamp “The Snail Girl”, Berlin / Germany ca. 1910. An alabaster and shell (turbo

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Unique Art Nouveau Nautilus Figural Lamp by RuM and Gemignani, Germany 1910s

H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick Lamps with Orange Silk Shades

Located in Pembroke, MA

restoration style. The candlesticks have been wired as lamps and fitted with pleated orange silk shades with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick Lamps with Orange Silk Shades

H 20 in Dm 12 in

Modern Lighting Sculpture in Melted Aluminium, prob. Italy, 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Unique sculptural lamp on a square stand. The asymmetrical, partly melted aluminum panel is

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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Lighting Sculpture in Melted Aluminium, prob. Italy, 20th Century

H 51.97 in W 37.8 in D 25.2 in

Vase Sign: Le Verre (Decoration Escargots / Snails) , Style: Art Nouveau

By Le Verre Francais

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

pieces are the lighting fixtures: Whether table lamps or night lights, chandeliers or plafonds, a Le

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Sign: Le Verre (Decoration Escargots / Snails) , Style: Art Nouveau

H 15.75 in Dm 8.67 in

Snail Table Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal by G. Raimondi, circa 1970

Located in New York, NY

The snail table lamp in yellow lacquered metal. Designed by G. Raimondi for Studioluce, Italy

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Snail Table Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal by G. Raimondi, circa 1970

H 7.5 in Dm 10.5 in

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By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall lights in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions ar...

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Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Aluminum

H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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

Materials

Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...

Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos

By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet

Located in London, GB

Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled ...

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet

H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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

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Textile, Wood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

H 29 in Dm 19 in

Christian Liaigre Saddle Leather Omen Bed, Queen/Double, France, c. 1994

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Christian Liaigre Saddle Leather Omen Bed, Queen/Double, France, c. 1994. Rare piece. No longer in production. Available for special order from time to time from Maison Liaigre, Fra...

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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Oak

Christian Liaigre Saddle Leather Omen Bed, Queen/Double, France, c. 1994

H 38 in W 67 in D 87 in

LIAIGRE Book by Flammarion Published in France 2007-2008

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Miami, FL

LIAIGRE Book by Flammarion Published in France 2007-2008 Offered for sale is the 2008 English version of LIAIGRE originally published by Flammarion in France in 2007. "Following hi...

Category

Early 2000s French Books

Materials

Paper

LIAIGRE Book by Flammarion Published in France 2007-2008

H 14.19 in W 10.75 in D 1.5 in

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano

H 16.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Jade by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hexagon Side Table & Stool in Jade. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters a...

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Jade by BZIPPY

H 22 in Dm 13 in

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

H 61 in Dm 23 in

Rare Tobia Scarpa Cocoon Shade Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Asheville, NC

This rare Tobia Scarpa Cocoon Shade Pendant for Flos is original from the 1960s. The pendant has been fully rewired and UL Listed. It is currently wired for plug-in, but can quickly ...

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Rare Tobia Scarpa Cocoon Shade Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s

H 14.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

LUrman Sconces Dark Brass by Lumfardo Luminaires

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUrman Sconces are adjustable reading sconces in a darkened patina brass finish. Single E12 based socket per sconce. Ma...

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Brass

LUrman Sconces Dark Brass by Lumfardo Luminaires

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 12.5 in

Curtain Lamp

By Analuisa Corrigan Studio

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Curtain Lamp

H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in

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Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Lamp for Studioluce, 1970

By Studio Luce, Giuseppe Raimondi

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Rare Giuseppe Raimondi Snail table lamp designed in the 1970s, for iconic maker Studio Luce

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Lamp for Studioluce, 1970

H 10 in W 7 in D 5 in

Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Vintage Lamp Rare

By Studio Luce, Giuseppe Raimondi

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Rare vintage table lamp by Italian architect Giuseppe Raimondi, Italy, circa 1970 "The Snail

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Vintage Lamp Rare

H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in

1970's Big Lamp "Snail' in Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Big lamp in bronze chromed Some lamallae in metal assembled to form a spiral staircase hidden the

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970's Big Lamp "Snail' in Bronze

H 40.95 in Dm 11.82 in

Ceramic Table Lamp by Svend Aage Jensen, Soholm, Late 1960s

By Svend Åge Jensen, Søholm Stentøj

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

NO. 3062, ceramic table lamp by Svend Aage Jensen in the late 1960s - beautiful lamp stand with

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Ceramic Table Lamp by Svend Aage Jensen, Soholm, Late 1960s

H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in

20th Century French Glass and Metal Snail Table Lamp, 1980s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very original 20th century French glass and metal snail table lamp from the 1980s. Orange and

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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

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Glass

20th Century French Glass and Metal Snail Table Lamp, 1980s

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in

Italian Brass Snail Table Lamp with our Handcrafted Lampshade, 1970s

Located in Florence, IT

Italian brass snail table lamp with our handcrafted lampshade in double color silk chiffon, blue

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Italian Brass Snail Table Lamp with our Handcrafted Lampshade, 1970s

H 30.32 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in

Frances Elkins Plaster Snail Table Lamp

By Frances Elkins

Located in New York, NY

Frances Elkins (1888-1953). Plaster table lamp with base in the form of a snail, American, circa

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Frances Elkins Plaster Snail Table Lamp

H 22.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Marzio Cecchi Lumaca Snail Table Lamp

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Large rare lamp designed by Marzio Cecchi and produced by Studio Most, circa 1969. Less than 50

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Wood

Marzio Cecchi Lumaca Snail Table Lamp

H 15.5 in W 19 in D 12 in

Vintage 1970's Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Lamp

By Giuseppe Raimondi

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

A very rare 1970's Giuseppe Raimondi "The Snail" Table lamp in lacquered metal.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage 1970's Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Lamp

H 5.12 in Dm 9.45 in

Italian 1970s Snail Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Fun and glam table lamp in brass with a majestic snail in porcelain. Has two light bulbs that sits

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian 1970s Snail Porcelain Table Lamp

H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in

Snail Shell Motif Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Snail Shell Motif Lamp

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Snail Shell Motif Lamp

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Midcentury Ceramic Snail Lamp

Located in Denton, TX

Ceramic snail lamp with new shade.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Frances Elkins Snail Lamp

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Frances Elkins Snail Lamp

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1960s Lily Pad and Snail Brass Table Lamp

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960s lily pad and snail brass table lamp. The snail laid on a lily pad leaf. New shade. One bulb.

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1960s Lily Pad and Snail Brass Table Lamp

H 28.35 in W 11.03 in D 9.45 in

ILANA GOOR BRONZE SNAIL LAMPS

Located in New York, NY

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Snail Lamp by Sergio Cammilli for Francesconi, Italy 1974

H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Sergio Camilli "Chiocciolona" Snail Lamp for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1974

By Sergio Camilli

Located in La Teste De Buch, FR

Floor or table lamp designed by Sergio Cammilli for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1974. Semi-transparent

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Sergio Camilli "Chiocciolona" Snail Lamp for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1974

H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Vistosi Murano Glass Table Lamp

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Exceptional Murano glass table lamp by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s. Beautiful artistic form of a snail

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vistosi Murano Glass Table Lamp

H 14.57 in W 16.15 in D 9.85 in

Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York "Dragonfly" table lamp on a blown glass and bronze base. The shade

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" Table Lamp

H 20 in Dm 17 in

Brass Table Lamp with Parchment Paper Shades

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Brass table lamp shaped like a snail with a parchment paper drum shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Table Lamp with Parchment Paper Shades

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Marzio Cecchi for Dimensione Fuoco Table Lamp

By Dimensione Fuoco, Marzio Cecchi

Located in Naples, IT

Rare table lamp by Marzio Cecchi for Dimensione Fuoco. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Marzio Cecchi for Dimensione Fuoco Table Lamp

H 16.54 in W 20.87 in D 10.63 in

James Mont Bamboo Lamp, Signed

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Rare James Mont bamboo motif lamp adorned with small a snail and frog. Original finish, wired with

Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

James Mont Bamboo Lamp, Signed

H 31 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

France Elkins Lamps from Michael Taylor Residence

By Michael Taylor

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Frances Elkins design Snail form plaster lamps from a Michael Taylor decorated residence in

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

France Elkins Lamps from Michael Taylor Residence

H 32 in Dm 10 in

Adjustable 1940s Brass-Plated Copper Desk Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

American brass and copper desk lamp with a curved stem and black, square marble base. The shade has

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Copper

Adjustable 1940s Brass-Plated Copper Desk Lamp

H 19 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

English Oak Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Witches Lamp, circa 1936

Located in London, GB

A truly unique and exquisitely hand carved Folk Art English oak lamp. Signed and dated 1939

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

English Oak Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Witches Lamp, circa 1936

H 15 in W 8 in D 8 in

Rare Pair of French Antique Bronze Candelabra by Auguste Nicolas Cain

By Auguste Nicholas Cain

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, foliage and scattered berries footed on three snails. Each is signed CAIN in the base. They are finished

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of French Antique Bronze Candelabra by Auguste Nicolas Cain

H 19.63 in W 7 in D 7 in

Green Eosin Glaz, e Zsolnay Pécs Porcelain Figurine of a Snail

By Zsolnay

Located in Montreal, QC

, small figurines and animal figures, lamps with floral design, but also porcelain table ware.

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Animal Sculptures

Green Eosin Glaz, e Zsolnay Pécs Porcelain Figurine of a Snail

H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in

Snail Table Lamp Attributed to Jacques Duval-Brasseur

By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1

Located in North Miami, FL

form of a snail with a conch mounted and acting as shade for this lamp. great scale and detail to this

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Snail Table Lamp Attributed to Jacques Duval-Brasseur

H 11 in W 9 in D 16 in

Pair of Resin Snail Shell Lamps, France 1970's

Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp

An unusual pair of lamps made out of resin in the form of snail shells, France 1970’s. The resin

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Pair of Resin Snail Shell Lamps, France 1970's

H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Sergio Camilli Snail Chiocciolona Designed, 1974

By Bieffeplast, Sergio Cammilli

Located in Munster, NRW

Sergio Camilli. 'Snail' or 'chiocciolona' table light, designed in 1974. Measures: H. 35.5 cm. Made

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Sergio Camilli Snail Chiocciolona Designed, 1974

H 35 in W 60 in D 60 in

1960s Vistosi Sculptural Thick Glass Table Lamp, Italy

By Vistosi

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Masterfully mouth blowed snail shaped table lamp in an opale crème and amber tone. Measure: 1/2

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Vistosi Sculptural Thick Glass Table Lamp, Italy

H 13 in W 13 in D 7 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Design of Animals

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of antique Chinese vase table lamps with hand-painted design of animals. Each on a Celeste

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Design of Animals

H 26.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Ceramic Dragonfly Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke

By Bernard Rooke

Located in London, GB

An organic and Brutalist style ceramic table light with leaf pattern, snails and dancing

Category

Vintage 1960s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Ceramic Dragonfly Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke

H 19.1 in W 11.82 in D 5.71 in

Italian Tree Trunk Shaped Table Lamp in Bronze and Grass, 1940s Fairy-Tail Style

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual Italian table lamp with tree trunk shaped base in gold-toned bronze. Well-executed 'natural

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Romantic Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Tree Trunk Shaped Table Lamp in Bronze and Grass, 1940s Fairy-Tail Style

H 20.48 in Dm 11.42 in

Brass Bamboo Lamps

Located in New York, NY

ATL1886 A pair of column-form lamps with an itaglio etching of a snail on bamboo leaves in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Bamboo Lamps

H 28.5 in W 7 in D 6 in

Vistosi Murano Sculptural Glass Lamp Vintage

By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage Murano Italian Vistosi sculptural glass lamp is sculptural and in the shape of a snail

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vistosi Murano Sculptural Glass Lamp Vintage

H 15.5 in W 16 in D 8 in

Pair of French Porcelain Vase-Mounted as Lamps in Louis XV Style

Located in Paris, FR

snails. The wavy collar of each vase is topped with small pearls. The base and collar are heightened with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Pair of French Porcelain Vase-Mounted as Lamps in Louis XV Style

H 29.93 in Dm 15.75 in

Amazing French 'Escargot' Light Sculpture in Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl, 1950

By Salvador Dalí

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

stunning handworked mother of pearl shell serving as the light diffuser. The snail form has become

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Amazing French 'Escargot' Light Sculpture in Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl, 1950

H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Table Lamps Casting Brass and Murano Glass with Gucci Fabric

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of bamboo cane effect brass lamps and murano glass. Six cute bronze cast snails run around the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps Casting Brass and Murano Glass with Gucci Fabric

H 34.26 in Dm 19.69 in

Leaf Bowl with Snails Designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Home, 1970

By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Design Week in 2019 including brass Tavolo Scultura tables, Fungo lamps in plexiglass, Cubo Tondo tables

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Leaf Bowl with Snails Designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Home, 1970

H 4.93 in W 12.6 in D 9.26 in

Silvered Shell Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural-shaped, oversized snail or nautilus shell made of silvered metal with chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Silvered Shell Lamp

H 29 in W 20 in D 13 in

Amazing Snail Table Lamp, 1960

Located in Fossano, IT

Rare table lamp fiberglass snail shaped with a big white opaline ball glass inside , which is the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Glass

Amazing Snail Table Lamp, 1960

H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in

Sergio Gammilli Snail Lamp

Located in Portland, OR

This lamp was produced by Fraceconi, Bieffeplast 1974

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Sergio Gammilli Snail Lamp

H 13.5 in W 22 in D 19 in

Sergio Cammilli Snail Lamp

Located in Portland, OR

This lamp was produced by Franceconi, Bieffeplast in 1974.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Sergio Cammilli Snail Lamp

H 18 in W 20 in D 16 in

Plaster Composition Snail Form Lamp by James Mont, 1940s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Plaster composition silvered snail form lamp, by James Mont, American late 1940s, height 22.5

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Plaster Composition Snail Form Lamp by James Mont, 1940s

H 22.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

Pierre Cardin Form Lamps

By Pierre Cardin, Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Stellar pair almond lacquered snail form table lamps with chrome hardware. Dimensions shown are for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin Form Lamps

H 18 in W 16.5 in D 6 in

Bronze table lamp with animals by Auguste Nicolas Cain

By Auguste Nicholas Cain

Located in New York, NY

lamp feautres a number of expertly modeled mice, snails and other creatures on a beautiful Roman style

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze table lamp with animals by Auguste Nicolas Cain

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Gino Vistosi Amber, Clear and White Glass Table Lamp

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anteater? Elephant? Snail? This beautiful handblown Murano accent lamp conjures many whimsical

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Gino Vistosi Amber, Clear and White Glass Table Lamp

H 15 in W 13 in D 9 in

No. 3062 Ceramic Table Lamp by Svend Aage Jensen, Soholm, 1960s, Shade Included

By Søholm Stentøj, Svend Åge Jensen

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

No. 3062, ceramic table lamp by Svend Aage Jensen in the late 1960s - beautiful lamp stand with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Ceramic

No. 3062 Ceramic Table Lamp by Svend Aage Jensen, Soholm, 1960s, Shade Included

H 16.9 in Dm 8.9 in

Willy Daro Lamps

By Willy Daro

Located in Newburgh, NY

Pair of Willy Daro lamps, double patina. The lamps were missing their stone so we installed actual

Category

Belgian Table Lamps

Willy Daro Lamps

H 24 in W 11 in D 20 in

Pair of Famille Rose Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful pair of Famille Rose Lamp bases in pastels and gold paint. Base is painted in faux

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Famille Rose Lamps

H 31 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Paula Swinnen Branch Design Standard Lamp, 2014

By Paula Swinnen

Located in London, GB

Enchanting Paula Swinnen branch design standard lamp in a light brown patina with green leaves and

Category

2010s Belgian Floor Lamps

Paula Swinnen Branch Design Standard Lamp, 2014

H 70 in Dm 28 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the snail table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, fiberglass and plastic, every snail table lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a snail table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each snail table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made snail table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Cammilli, Bieffeplast and Giuseppe Raimondi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Snail Table Lamp?

Prices for a snail table lamp start at $461 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $2,675.

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 Snail Table Lamp

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?
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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.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
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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?
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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.
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?
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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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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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