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Pair of Table Travertine and Ceramic Pink Table Lamps, Italy, 1980
s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A refined pair of vintage table lamps from the 1980s, combining solid travertine bases with softly
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Memphis Style Postmodern Color Blocked Plaster Table Lamp, 1980
s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Memphis style color blocked table lamp, circa 1980's. This sculptural modern form lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980
s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed and made in Italy during the 1980s. It features a curved Lucite arm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$755 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980
s Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark. Greybrown
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980
s Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark. Greybrown
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Travertine Marble Vintage Table Lamp, 1980
s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian travertine lamp Circa $1980’s. 19" H to top of socket. Base is 3.25" diameter. Top of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Rattan
Gilt Metal Table Lamp - Italy 1980
s
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical rattan and gilt metal table lamp.
Rewired for use in the US. Shade for showing purposes
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1980
s Glass Candlestick Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candlestick glass form lamps in shades of Ivory. Mauve and Gray.
The lamps are mounted on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
$2,600 / set
1980
s Postmodern Italia Table Lamp by Vetri Chrome
Glass Shade
By Vetri
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic unique and very rare postmodern lamp in polished chrome finish with glass shade a rare and
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Ron Rezek Post Modern 1980’s Mushroom Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very cool functional Post Modern lamp designed by Ron Rezek in the 1980’s. It has a frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Murano Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussel, BE
Cute mushroom-shaped table lamp with silver flakes inlaid in white translucent Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
1980
s Murano glass lamps attributed to Gino Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980's Murano glass lamps attributed to Gino Cendese
No shade included
Dimensions given without
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Tidal Wave Table Lamp by Pierre Cardin c. 1980
s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Hollywood Regency Tidal Wave table lamp executed in solid brass, marked on version. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980’s Italian Gilded Pottery Lamp by Emilia Palomba
By Emilia Palomba
Located in Chicago, IL
1980’s handmade Italian Brutalist pottery table lamp with acrylic base. Made by Emilia Palomba in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
Post modern table lamp glass globe minimalist design , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern table lamp glass globe minimalist design , 1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ron Rezek Table Lamp 1980s
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Post-modern table lamp by Los Angeles lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Mesh Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Mesh Table Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
European Plug (up
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Foldable Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Foldable Table Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. European
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Table Lamp by Res, 1980s
By Res
Located in Brussel, BE
Surprising table lamp made of black and white striped Murano glass, a bit shaped like a whale
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,425 / item
Design Halogen Table lamp 1980s
By Domus Italia
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice design table lamp . Halogen .comes with a good
working dimmer .The light source can be
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Infra-Red Table Lamp, Chirana 1980
s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Chirana infra-red table lamp made in the 1980's, in former Czechoslovakia.
Made of metal, plastic
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Saturn Desk Lamp by Sonneman circa 1980
s
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Memphis style desk / table lamp by Sonneman circa 1980's. The lamp features an oval
Category
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Postmodern Table Lamp, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and refreshing table lamp in plexiglass with revolving lampshade. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a charming table lamp, expertly crafted in Italy during the vibrant 1980s. Despite
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a charming table lamp, expertly crafted in Italy during the vibrant 1980s. Despite
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1980
s Rare Italian Mushroom Vetri Murano Glass Table Lamp by ZONCA, Labeled
By Vetri, Zonca
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare all glass Vetri Murano black and white table lamp by Zonca (see label). Very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Bauhaus Table lamp 1980s Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Bauhaus style table lamp . Opaline Glass shade .
Polished Aluminum base .Pull down switch
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Biomorphic Post-Modern Freeform Ribbon Motif Plaster Table Lamp by Jaru, 1980
s
By Jaru
Located in Lambertville, NJ
a neutral tone finish with metallic gold accents. Circa 1980's. Lamp shade not included
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$880 Sale Price
37% Off
1 2 3 Table Lamps Post Modern Geometric French Pop Art 1980
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1 2 3 Table lamps with geometric and pop art influences of the Post Modern 1980's
Enamelled
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Italy 1980
s Pair Nickel
Crystal Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Aspen, CO
Italy 1980's pair of Nickel and Crytsal unique lamps with custom shades
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Monumental 1980
s Royal Haeger White Glazed Ceramic Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Monumental 1980's pair of glazed white pottery lamps, with original white enamelled finials. Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Table Lamp by Zonca, 1980s
By Zonca
Located in Brussel, BE
Table lamp series 6000-7500 by Zonca.
The design of this lamp is a typical example of the 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Stacked Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1989s stacked Lucite table lamp. Needs rewiring. Heavy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Toucan table lamp by H. T. Huang, 1980’s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Toucan table lamp by H. T. Huang, 1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Table Lamp Design Table Lamp Marble
Glass 1980
s
Located in Taranto, IT
VENGONO CALCOLATI A SECONDA DELLA DESTINAZIONE.
P.S. : SE CREDI CHE LA NOSTRA RICHIESTA SIA TROPPO ALTA
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Set of Four Italian Rock Crystal
Giltwood Table Lamps 22-K Gold Leaf. 1980
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of four Italian table lamps, each hand-carved and hand-polished from rock crystal and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Circular Three Halo Table Lamps Globe 1980
s
Located in Wayne, NJ
Beautiful pair of mid century modern, Art Deco style, 1980's ceramic table lamps in concentric
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Markslöjd, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine table lamps produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1980s.
Dimensions of Shade
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
$2,400 / set
Pr. Italian Post Modern Table Lamps by Pier Ramella by Arteluce for Flos 1980
s
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in New York, NY
Arteluce for Flos, circa 1980's.
These chic lamps feature flying saucer like tops, executed in heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Markslöjd, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained pine table lamps produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1980s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
$2,200 / set
Pair of French 1980
s Clear and Amber Lucite Corkscrew Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1980's French Corkscrew form lucite lamps in Clear and Amber tones.
The lamps have been
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1980s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table or Bedside Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Italian table or bedside lamp made in 1980s
Very good original condition.
1x40W, E12-E14 bulb
US
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980
s Pair of Bronze Lampes Attributed to Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980's Pair of bronze lampes attributed to Angelo Brotto
Bronze & glass balls
Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Substantial Pair of Pale Taupe Frosted Glass Table Lamps, 1980
s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger pair of smooth Light Greige Frosted Glass Table Lamps. Featuring soft Fawn frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pr. C Shaped Lucite Table Lamps by Hivo Van Tiel c 1970/1980’s
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of lucite Table lamps by Hivo Van Tiel, made in circa 1970/1980’s.
The lamps feature a
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Infra Table Lamp, Red Light, circa 1980
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany.
Made of Metal, Plastic.
Re-polished.
Fully Functional.
US adapter included.
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Two EICHHOLTZ Stirrup Table Lamps, 1980s
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two exceptional table lamps Chrome stirrups on a stich leather base, comes
with Black Velvet
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$2,197 / set
Vintage Postmodern German Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree low-voltage halogen table lamp.
A very technical design. Reduced to the bare essentials
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of 1980
s Floral Pink Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Leicester, GB
decoration is large at one side of the lamp with a single flower at the reverse. The lamps are from the 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s English Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1980s Postmodern Pink Foliage Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful soft Pink table lamp with the top of the body displaying a foliage etching into the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Post Modern Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek, ca. 1980
s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1980's desk lamp by Ron Rezek, in excellent original, clean and working condition, showing
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Cirkel Table Lamp from Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from Ikea from the 1980s.
Elegant table lamp with a technical design
Category
20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Table Lamp from Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern table lamp from Ikea from the 1980s. Made in Italy.
Colored table lamp in Memphis style
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Crystal Glass Table lamps France 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brilliantly cut glass Table lamps takes on a classic shape with a crystal clear finish. Crystal
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Cut Glass
$1,698 / set
Vintage Metal Table Lamp - Adjustable Desk Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage metal table lamp - Adjustable desk lamp - Postmodern Memphis Style - Italy 1980s
Now free
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Limestone Dual Droplet Table Lamp in style Tormos - France 1980
s
By Albert Tormos
Located in New York, NY
Two-part, drop-shaped stone lamp. Attributed to Albert Tormos. Slight indentation on the edge of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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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