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How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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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.

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1980s Modern Sculpted Form Brass Table Lamp by Chapman Manufacturing
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern sculpted brass table lamp and shade by Chapman. It is in working order and bears the maker’s mark. Minor age wear.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 1A Table Lamp in Yellow and White
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Gemini G.E.L., Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage model 1A light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured by Ozeki and Co Designed in 1954 Akari-Gemini edition circa 1980's Washi paper and bamboo shade with modernis...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Diminutive Mid Century Table or Boudoir Lamp with Original Parchment Shade 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century table lamp with glass and wood base, and original parchment shade. The glass has a white ground with gold thread wandering line decoration. The lamp is in good, original,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Acrylic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic, brass and beige acrylic band table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minor dark stains to shade. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Modern National Lighting Brushed Brass Mushroom UFO Lamp 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century brushed brass two light table / desk lamp featuring sleek, classic mid century modern styling with round base and tapered column leading up to a flat topped mushroom...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s. Marble base with two intertwining brass arms and shades lacquered in red and off-white. Nice original condition with some patina. Two origina...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

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