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Pair of White Concrete Spotlight Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist-style Pair of White, Stackable, Concrete Spotlight table lamps. Came from an estate in
Category

20th Century Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Black Theatre Spotlight Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage theatre spotlight table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s - It
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Black Theatre Spotlight Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage theatre spotlight table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s - It
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Original Surrealism Bronze Hands and Spotlight Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930's custom made table lamp featuring a pair of hand-cast bronze hands fixed to a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Goffredo Reggiani Post Modern Chrome Spotlight Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman, Goffredo Reggiani, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning pair of Post-Modern chrome spotlight lamps by Goffredo Reggiani. These Italian made lamps
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spotlight Volumes, Table Lamp DD, 'Black'
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Spotlight Volumes, table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: Up light: D Low
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Table Lamp BB, 'Vanilla'
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Spotlight Volumes, table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: Up light: B Low
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Table Lamp CC, 'Sage'
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Spotlight Volumes, table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: Up light: C Low
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Table Lamp AA, 'Avocado'
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Spotlight Volumes, table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: Up light: A Low
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Table Lamp DB, 'Vanilla'
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Spotlight Volumes, table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: Up light: B Low
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Vintage Spotlight or Table Lamp
By Alain Richard
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Industrial vintage spotlight or table lamp. Iside or outside lamp for a terrace or an inside
Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Vintage Spotlight or Table Lamp
Industrial Vintage Spotlight or Table Lamp
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Brass Eyeball Table Spotlight Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass eyeball spotlight lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Magnetic mount allows the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Solis telescopic spotlight "intensive lamp" around 1970.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Solis telescopic spotlight Pull-out table lamp. Ideal as a reading lamp. 3-step light switch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Film Lamp Spotlight, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
This film Lamp or spotlight was produced and used in the 1940s. The on/off switch is fixed at the
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Period Wall Light Sconce Spotlight or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A small Postmodern period wall light sconce, spot-light, or small desk lamp, with adjustable head
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Midcentury Brass Spotlights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury brass spotlights. Pair tabletop or floor spotlights or uplights with fully
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Spotlights
Pair of Midcentury Brass Spotlights
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Italian Spotlight - 20 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with simple clip base, can be used as wall light or table lamp / Made in Italy, circa 1970s 1 light
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Spotlight - 20 Available
Vintage Italian Spotlight - 20 Available
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Post Modern Roxter Eyeball Spotlight Desk Lamp Model 7039, circa 1970s
By Roxter Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Cool architectural, classic eyeball, spotlight, style desk, table lamp(s) which can also mount to
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mind Spotlight by Sashi Malik
Located in Geneve, CH
Mind Spotlight by Sashi Malik Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 16.5 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Glossy Off
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2010s Indian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mind Spotlight by Sashi Malik
Mind Spotlight by Sashi Malik
H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle Nautical or Marine Spotlight. This light swivels and moves up and down
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Marble Cased Spotlights Art Deco Style Col. Grey
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Marble Cased Spotlights Art Deco Style Col. Grey THIS SPOTLIGHTS HAD BEEN PRODUCED IN
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Angelo Lelli Table Lamp for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in San Francisco, CA
Angelo Lelli design eye spot table lamp for Arredoluce, Italy. Heavy black lacquered steel cylinder
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Eclipse Table Lamp by Arturo Erbsman
By Arturo Erbsman
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse table lamp by Arturo Erbsman Handcrafted design artwork by Arturo Erbsman Limited Edition
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Eclipse Table Lamp by Arturo Erbsman
Eclipse Table Lamp by Arturo Erbsman
H 23.63 in W 15.36 in D 4.73 in
Eclipse Table Lamp by Arturo Erbsman
By Arturo Erbsman
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse table lamp by Arturo Erbsman (Handcrafted design artwork by Arturo Erbsman) Limited
Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eclipse Table Lamp by Arturo Erbsman
Eclipse Table Lamp by Arturo Erbsman
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 9.06 in
Ballerina Table Lamp by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
The Ballerina table lamp by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 53 x H 50 cm Materials: Silicon translucent
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Table Lamp
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Erco, 'Spot' table lamp, plastic, aluminum, metal, France, 1972. This table lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Table Lamp
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Table Lamp
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Spider Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The spider table lamp by designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce. This lamp with stove-enameled sheet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti 565 Table Lamp Arteluce, Italy, 1956
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist model 565 table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1956
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Eyeball Reggiani Table Lamps, 1970's
By Reggiani
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Eyeball table lamps was designed and produced by Reggiani, in Italy, during the 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Pair of Eyeball Reggiani Table Lamps, 1970's
Pair of Eyeball Reggiani Table Lamps, 1970's
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 6.7 in
Artemide Demetra Table Lamp with Base in White
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
, grey anthracite or titanium. In addition to table, floor and wall versions, a spotlight is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Artemide Demetra Table Lamp with Base in White
Artemide Demetra Table Lamp with Base in White
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 18.31 in
Rare Model 565 Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
table lamp designed in 1956, has distinctive steel spring that holds the spotlight reflector. Two
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Table Lamp Model 565 Gino Sarfatti Arteluce, 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rovereta, SM
Model 565 a direct light table lamp designed in 1956, has distinctive steel spring that holds the
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Contemporary Minimalist Poetic brass table lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
LUNA Contemporary Minimalist Poetic table lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci Table lamp with contanane
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Headlight shaped Metal Table Lamp, Italian Design, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Table lamp with cubic chromed metal frame and spotlight-shaped adjustable lampshade.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Artemide Demetra Table Lamp with Base in Anthracite Grey
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
, grey anthracite or titanium. In addition to table, floor and wall versions, a spotlight is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Artemide Demetra Table Lamp with Clamp in Anthracite Grey
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
, grey anthracite or titanium. In addition to table, floor and wall versions, a spotlight is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Red Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Modern Decorative Chromed Steel, Two Lights Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern decorative chromed steel, two lights table lamp, 1970s Table lamp, decorative, with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Gray Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Sis, 1950s
By SIS
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by SIS, Germany, 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Red Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Geometric Encounter II" by Nicola Cecutti.
By Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
, spray paint, electrical components, dimmable led spotlight bulb. The lamp assembles two primitive
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Foam, Paint

21st Century Modern Recycled Glass Table Lamp in Silky White
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Fold- 21st century modern recycled glass table lamp in silky white The fold is the lamp that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

21st Century Modern Recycled Glass Table Lamp in Smoked Black
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
Fold- 21st century modern recycled glass table lamp in smoked black The fold is the lamp that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage Green Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp Signed by Sis, 1950s
By SIS
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by SIS, Germany, 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Italy, 1970s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Veneta Lumi in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in White with Clamp
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
, grey anthracite or titanium. In addition to table, floor and wall versions, a spotlight is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

A SPACE-AGE SEVENTIES TABLE LAMP by ETIENNE FERMIGIER, MONIX, France 1970
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in PARIS, FR
A table or desk lamp, Post-Modernist, Free-Form, Seventies, Space-Age, square base with rounded
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Artemide Curiosity 36 Table Lamp in Black by Davide Oppizzi
By Artemide, Davide Oppizzi
Located in Hicksville, NY
Curiosity is a new portable lamp that functions not only as a work of art, but also as a spotlight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Orange and Burnished Brass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in orange and burnished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Polished Brass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in gray and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Polished Brass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in gray and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Blue and Polished Brass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 table lamp in blue and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

VintageJean-René Talopp Red Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Manade Parijs
By Manade, Jean-René Talopp
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Manada Company Parijs
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Artemide Demetra Micro LED Table Lamp in White by Naoto Fukasawa
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
, grey anthracite or titanium. In addition to table, floor and wall versions, a spotlight is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Spotlight Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal spotlight table lamp for your home. Each spotlight table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and aluminum. There are 53 variations of the antique or vintage spotlight table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect spotlight table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A spotlight table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made spotlight table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bill Curry & Design Line, Crouse-Hinds and Ernesto Gismondi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Spotlight Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a spotlight table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,080, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.

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 Spotlight 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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