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Alabaster Table Lamp with Floral Decorations from the 1980s
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This Alabaster table lamp features a sturdy stand and an umbrella, both adorned with intricate
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
$284 Sale Price
40% Off
Big Design Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1980s / Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s, Czechoslovakia
- Good original condition
- two bulbs(any wattage), US adapter available
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Modern Sculpted Form Brass Table Lamp by Chapman Manufacturing
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern sculpted brass table lamp and shade by Chapman. It is in working order
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of murano table lamps Idra by Rosanna Tosa for Leucos, Italy 1980s
By Rosanna Toso, Leucos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
spaces as exquisite table lamps and sconces. Employing the artistic Sommerso technique, these lamps
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pink Murano Glass Table Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra Produced by Paf, Italy 1980s
By Lino Tagliapietra, PAF Studio
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
It features a white and pink Murano glass base and a fabric lampshade
This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s
By George Kovacs, Memphis Milano, Robert Sonneman
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare lamp
- halogen light
- dimming intensity of light
- very nice style of blue lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Atelje Lyktan Large Glass Table Lamp by Hanne Dreutler. 1980s.
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Bromma, SE
Atelje Lyktan Glass Table Lamp with brass stem. White, Milky Glass. Produced and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Leola Space Age Chrome Metal Sculptural Table Lamp Vintage Design 1980s Art Lamp
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare 1980s Leola Space Age chrome table lamp is a playful and highly sculptural example of the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$795 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s
Work-Sun
Halogen Desk Lamp by Eurolicht
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage minimalist 1980s 'Work-Sun' halogen desk lamp by Eurolicht. This 1983 IF Design Award
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Pink Ceramic Dancer Table Lamp 1980s Gold Brass Vintage Swan 1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant ceramic table lamp depicting a dancer with a swan dress like bird that transforms into a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$819 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pair Sculptural Modernist Pencil Reed Scroll Lamps, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair Sculptural Modernist Pencil Reed Scroll Lamps, 1980s
United States, circa 1980s
This
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Heikki Turunen White 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 “Bugia” by Giuseppe Cormio for iGuzzini, Italy, 1980s
By iGuzzini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The “Bugia” table lamp, designed by Giuseppe Cormio for iGuzzini in the 1980s, is a standout
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Post modern adjustable lamp by Herda, Netherlands 1980s
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Herda
Located in ECHT, NL
Post modern design desk lamp. Made by Dutch company Herda in the 1980s. Made from wood and metal. I
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp with Jellyfish Effect, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Table lamp made of Murano glass that evokes the elegance of the mushroom-shaped silhouette, so
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mario Botta,
Shogun
Postmodern Table Lamps, Artemide Milano, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of postmodern table lamps by the famous architect Mario Botta. The adjustable lampshade in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Table Lamps, 1980s
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company, Frederick Cooper
Located in Manhasset, NY
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Giltwood, Table Lamps, 20th c.
Pair
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Table Lamps pair in Blown Murano Glass White milk and Gold color 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian, pair of table lamps, in blown murrain glass, white and gold, 1980s.
This is a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Vetri White Murano Lamp with Chrome Accents
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s Vetri white Murano glass table lamp with chrome accents.
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp, 1980s Design, Sculptural Form, 78cm Tall
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sculpture lamp - Vintage lighting
Lamp sold without lampshade. Dimensions with lampshade are given
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Post Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Table lamp produced in Murano by the Masters of Murano, conical base in blown glass with colored
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1980s Modernist Plexiglass and Brass Italian Design Arc Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A design table lamp manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, the plexiglass arc is mounted on a brass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Post Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Table lamp produced in Murano by the Masters of Murano, base in metal and blown glass, large hat in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1980s Chrome and Marble Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic pair of chrome lamps with marble discs that can be used to display objects. Rewired with new
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
$3,670 / set
"Slalom" Metal Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, O-Luce
Located in Milan, IT
Slalom table lamp by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce.
No-stop drawing for this pure shaped lamp with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Barovier&Toso. Hollywood Regency Murano glass table lamps, Italy, 1980s
By AVMazzega, Barovier&Toso, La Murrina
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Murano Glass table lamps by Barovier&Toso, Italy, 1980s. Handmade textured Murano Glass leaves in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Industrial modular yellow metal table lamp five lights, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Vintage 1980s Modular Industrial Yellow Table Lamp Cluster, 5-Piece Ensemble
Crafted in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Star shaped Silver in Crystal color Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Star shaped Silver in Crystal color Italy 1980s.
These
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Stunning Halogen Table Lamp by Stilplast, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Stunning halogen table lamp by Stilplast Made in Italy. The lamp works perfectly and is in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
$328 Sale Price
20% Off
Franceschina table lamp by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte, 1980s
By Umberto Riva, Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Franceschina table lamp designed by Umberto Riva and manufactured by Fontana Arte in 1989.
The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Post Modern Optelma Desk Lamp, Swiss 1980s
By Optelma
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 50cm W, 51cm H, 14 cm D
Conditon: Good
Period: 1980’s
Origin: Swiss
Period: 1980’s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Postmodern Large Murano Glass, Cone Shape, Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Large and beautiful murano cone shape table lamp. This fixture was made during the 1980s in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Dimmable Spanish Black Table Lamp by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Chic and cool postmodern Metal and Glass Table Lamp by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. This Table
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Bacco 1-2-3" Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp By Guido Rasati For ITRE - 1980s
By ITRE, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Bacco 1-2-3" Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp By Gido Rasati For ITRE - 1980s
Murano Class Table
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Extraordinary 1980s Metal Table Lamp and Opal Glass Shade
Located in München, DE
Great extraordinary table lamp from the 1980s or 1990s. Rare Minimalist design.
The lamp neck
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stunning Large Glass Table Lamps by Fontana Arte, Italy , 1980s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Max Ingrand Model 1853 Table Lamp for Fontana Arte – Large Version
This lamp is a timeless design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opal
Post Modern Red Adjustable Desk Task or Table Lamp by Gammlux Italy, circa 1980s
By Gammalux
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern articulating and adjustable desk task or table lamp with two way toggle in rendered in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,160 Sale Price
53% Off
Set of 2 glass and wood table lamps , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 17cm Diameter, 19,5cm Height
Material: Glass , wood
Condition: Good
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Pine
Samuel Parker for Parker Knoll "Style" Table Lamp, Italy 1980s
By Samuel Parker, Parker Knoll
Located in Naples, IT
Table lamp designed by Samuel Parker Mod. “Stile” for Parker Knoll
Made in Italy original 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Modern Birch Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Birch Wood table lamp made by Markslöjd Sweden circa 1980s. A Scandinavian touch to
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Birch
Set Of 2 De Majo Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1980s
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 De Majo Murano glass table lamps, 1980s
New, never used, found in a gift shop in my city
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,042 / set
Post modern halogen desk lamp glass brass 1980s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern design halogen desk lamp after Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. Use with halogen light bulb
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set Of 3 Double Lighting Murano Glass Table Lamps 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 double lighting Murano glass table lamps 1980s
From the attached photographs you can
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Postmodern Pair of Murano Glass Cone Table Lamps, 1980s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning, beauty and unique Pair of Murano glass cone shape Table Lamps. These fixtures designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Penguin Murano Glass Lamps, Italy, 1980s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Penguin table lamp in black and white blown Murano glass with silver leaf. In the mood of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,552 / set
Pair of
Le Falene
series table lamps by Piero De Martini for Arteluce, 1980s
By Arteluce, Piero De Martini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of table lamps from the 'Le Falene' series designed by Piero De Martini in 1980 and produced
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Post Modern Bronzed
Mushroom
Lamp, circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Post Modern Bronzed 'Mushroom' Lamp, circa 1980s
European, wired for the US
Of good size
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Nickel, Glass, Table Lamps, Sweden, 1980s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carl Fagerlund, Swedish Modern, Nickel, Glass, Translucent Table Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
A pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Postmodern Dimmable Spanish Black Table Lamps by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Estiluz, Leonardo Marelli
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Chic and cool postmodern Pair of metal and glass Table Lamps by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted pink painted 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
Pair of 1980s Chapman Lamp Co. Tall Brass Candlestick Table Lamps - Black Shades
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, E. F. Chapman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Lovely pair of vintage 1980s Chapman Regency style tall brass candlestick table lamps with black
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 2 Unique Art Deco Italian Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of 2 Art Deco Italian Table lamps made in Italy 1980s the lamps are in black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1980s
By Frigerio
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of bronze table lamps by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of italian table lamp glass and black by Vistosi, 1980s
By Vistosi
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of table lamps designed and produced by Vistosi in Italy during the 1980s. Each lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Danish Modern, Sculptural Round Wooden Oak Table Lamp by Kirk, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful sculptural round table lamp comes from the Danish family-owned woodturning company
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Murano Glass Green Table Lamp designed by Vetri Vintage 1980s Murano
By Vetri
Located in Antwerp, BE
In Vetri Murano 1980s midcentury modern table lamp with soft green glass shade. Preowned in perfect
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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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