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1980s Metal Table Lamp with Wwo Natural Sea Shells
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Metal Table Lamp with Wwo Natural Sea Shells
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Le Falene table lamps designed by Piero De Martini for Arteluce, Italy 1980s
By Piero De Martini, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of *Le Falene* table lamps, designed by Piero De Martini for Arteluce and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern style. Sculptural ceramic table lamps, Spain, 1980s
By Hispania CH, Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural ceramic table lamps, Spain, 1980s. Made of ceramic with an abstract shape similar to a
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Paint
Pair of Mushroom Table Lamps, Glashütte Limburg, 1970/1980s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of mushroom table lamps, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, 1970/1980s. Chrome frame with milk
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vetri Murano Table Desk Lamp, Effrete Tagliapietra 1980s
By Effetre International Company
Located in Miami, FL
A rare example of a desk lamp by Vertri Murano. The whole body is a single piece of art glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ziggurat table lamp by Shigeaki Asahara for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Stilnovo, Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Ziggurat table lamp designed by Shigeaki Asahara in 1981, and manufactured by Italian lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large ceramic table lamp by Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Charolles, Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Large mauve ceramic lamp, made in the 1980s–1990s by the famous Faïencerie de Charolles , and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Gorgeous Table Lamp by Benetton, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous table lamp by Benetton. The lamp works perfectly and is in excellent condition. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Hollywood Regency. Marble effect ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical style table lamp, 1980s. Made of white ceramic with a very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Postmodern Iridescent Murano Glass Cone Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Murano glass Cone shape Table Lamp. This fixture was made and manufactured during the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pine Wood Table Lamp by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1980s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Pine Wood Table Lamp made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1980s. A Scandinavian touch to a
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pine, Fabric
Blue + Gold Glazed Porcelain Lamp, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian table lamp with a striking royal blue glazed porcelain body and gold metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ron Rezek Zinc desk lamp - US, 1980s
By Ron Rezek
Located in London, GB
probably wasn’t going to put one in there.”
An exercise in balance, this patinated zinc desk lamp reflects
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc
1980s Natural Textured Coastal Coral Stone Shell Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare coral stone lamps you could hope to
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Coral
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Large Table or Floor Lamp by Casual Lamps of California
Located in Miami, FL
Cool postmodern 1987 table or floor lamp, with a custom made cylindrical pleated shade by Casual
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Heikki Turunen Effect Series Table Lamp Model 940-404, Orno 1980s, Finland
By Orno Oy, Heikki Turunen
Located in Helsinki, FI
An impressive full white and large table lamp designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink
Blue
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia / Gruppo Alchimia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
White Modernist Ribbon Table Lamp Circa 1980s Fine Art Lamps Studio Decor
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS!
MODERNIST TABLE LAMP
PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE
IN THE STYLE OF TOMMI PARZINGER
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ceramic Lamp in Black and White, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1980s Ceramic Lamp – Black and White, Handmade in Italy, Memphis Style Modern, Retro Home
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Herda Brass swing arm Desk Lamp 1980s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp. Manufactured by Herda Holland
quality firm . Halogen dimmer on the
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Revival Mantle Table Lamp in Brass by TS Belysning, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural table light with base in solid brass - partially polished, partially brushed. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$238 Sale Price
49% Off
A Pair Missoni Post-Modern Table Side Lamps by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni Home, Missoni
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing pair of colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamps, nightstand lights from the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Modern Table Lamp Mod. One from the Heart by Ingo Maurer, 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern table lamp mod. One From The Heart by Ingo Maurer, 1980s
Elegant and fantastic table
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Charming Murano Glass Table Lamp with Ruby Spheres and Gold Accents 1980s Italy
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Delicate Charming Murano Glass Table Lamp with Ruby Spheres and Gold Accents 1980s Italy.
This
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Italian Torch Table Lamp in Golden Beech Wood, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Torcia table lamp in golden beech wood, Italy, 1980s
Found in a noble apartment. It is intact and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Beech
$180 Sale Price
81% Off
XL Egg Table Lamp by Domec Luminaires, France, 1980s
By Domec Luminaires
Located in Landgraaf, NL
XL egg table lamp by Domec Luminaires, France 1980s. Very large egg shapes glass table lamp with a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France.
By François Châtain 1
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France. Four ceramic pebbles, one gold and 3 off
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French 1980s Silver-Plated Bronze
Orange Lucite Half-Moon Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French 1980s Silver-Plated Bronze & Orange Lucite Half-Moon Table Lamps
France, 1980s
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Postmoderm Lucite Table Lamp Ikea, Sweden, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
- Rare type.
- Blue LED lighting.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted beige Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted White Ceramic Table Lamps
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage table lamp Peacock by Riccardo Marzi RM Made in Italy - Firenze, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing the rare and exquisite Peacock table lamp, crafted by Riccardo Marzi RM during the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Topolino Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A distinctive Topolino table lamp designed by Matteo Thun and produced by Bieffeplast in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Steel and Black Wood Table Lamps by BE-YANG, 1980s
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two Postmodern, Memphis style table lamps rendered in stainless steel and geometric black
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,016 Sale Price / set
77% Off
Blue and Cream "Moon" Table Lamp by Samuel Parker for Slamp, Italy, 1980s
By Samuel Parker, Slamp
Located in Roma, IT
produced in Italy during the 1980s.
The lamp is made in "Opaflex" a soft bent plastic in a beautiful deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Palio Table Lamp by Perry King, S. Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Arteluce.
A draft in postmodern formal language
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Steel Frame Lamps, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern steel frame lamps, architectural detail, in original grey powder coated finish. 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,144 Sale Price / set
80% Off
A pair of Vintage Coastal Style Embossed Plaster Table Lamps. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Coastal Style Embossed Plaster Table Lamps. Circa 1980s
Feature a sculptural urn
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$885 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Large original 1980s chrome table lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Large, beautiful original 1980s chrome-plated table lamp.
Manufactured by Florian Schulz. Made in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pencil Table Lamp by Murano Due, 1980s
By Murano Due
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs, Wood and Straw, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted White Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage pair of 1980s Spanish handcrafted white ceramic table lamps with brand new electric
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted Green Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage pair of 1980s Spanish handcrafted green ceramic table lamps with brand new electric
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Artemide Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1980s
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) and manufactured by Artemide. Labeled on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
1980s Romolo Lanciani
Tender
Soft Pink and Glass Table Lamp for Tronconi
By Romolo Lanciani, Tronconi
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Romolo Lanciani 'Tender' soft pink and glass table lamp for Tronconi.
Executed in opaline
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chrome Cylinder Lamp 1980s A Trend returning.
Located in Bellport, NY
High polished chrome lamp in a cylinder form ,black shade included.1980s
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Modern Black Vintage Table Lamp Zelig by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1980s, Italy
By Lumina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp or architect lamp designed by Walter A. Monici for Lumina
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp Effetre International Lino Tagliapietra, 1980s Italian design
By Effetre International Company, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table lamp Effetre International Lino Tagliapietra, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,243 Sale Price
30% Off
1980s Romolo Lanciani Brown Metal and Glass
Tender
Table Lamp for Tronconi
By Tronconi, Romolo Lanciani
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Romolo Lanciani Brown and Glass 'Tender' Table Lamp for Tronconi
Executed in opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Two Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Sculptural Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Two Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Sculptural Design Italy, 1980s
This rare pair of vintage
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Solid Brass Table Lamp by Studio Lambert, 1980s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A table lamp made in the 1980s by Studio Lambert. Made by solid brass.
The light requires one
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Lucite Chromed Metal Vintage Snake Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
This table lamp was designed and made in the 1980s. So the table lamp shows a curved Lucite arm and
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Table Lamp in Blue and 24-Karat Gold Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian table lamp in blue and 24-karat gold and multicolor Murano glass, composed by a blue base
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Pair of Rope Table Lamps in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1980s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural pair of table lamps in twisted rope in the style of French designers Adrien Audoux and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Rope
Bergboms, Swedish Modern, Brass, Fabric, Adjustable Table Lamp, Sweden, 1980s
By Bergboms
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bergboms, Swedish Modern, Brass, Fabric, Adjustable Table Lamp, Sweden, 1980s
A model B131
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiki Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos, Italy 1980s (Big size model)
By Dino Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
The Tiki table lamp is one of the most iconic and interesting works by Japanese architect and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mario Barbaglia Marco Colombo Dove Vintage Table Lamp for Paf Studio 1980s Italy
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo, PAF Studio
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo dove vintage desk lamp for Paf Studio 1980s Italy, which was made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bruno Gecchelin Italian Table Lamp "Perla" for Oluce, 1980s
By Bruno Gecchelin, Oluce
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This table lamp was designed by Bruno Gecchelin in the 1980s; made of crystal, it has two black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Marble
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1980s Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980s table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique 1980s table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 5283 antique and vintage 1980s table lamps in-stock, while there are 107 modern editions to choose from as well. 1980s table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 1980s table lamps bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Artemide, Karl Springer and Ettore Sottsass each produced beautiful 1980s table lamps that are worth considering.
How Much are 1980s Table Lamps?
Prices for 1980s table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1980s table lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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 1980s Table Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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 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 3, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There 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, 2024The 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. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.
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Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
More Ways To Browse
Ikea Desk Lamp
Lucite Candlestick Lamp
Brilliant Cut Glass Lamp
Samson Armorial Lamp
Sandro Petti Lamp Obelisk
Sarfatti 586
Satsuma Moriage Lamp
Schneider Crystal Table Lamp
Sciolari Cubic Table Lamp
Sculptural Task Lamp
Sea Horse Lamp
Seletti Monkey
Shackleton Table
Shell Encrusted Table Lamp
Silver Globe Lamp
Sonneman Lollipop Lamp
Spanish Dancer Lamps
Spider Web Lamp