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Mid Century Modern Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, all original, no missing parts or
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Articulating EB 27 Angle Poise Desk Lamp Designed by Buquet, C. 1990 s
By Edouard Wilfred Buquet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic articulating desk, table lamps, originally designed in the 1920's by Edouard Wilfred Buquet
Category

Late 20th Century German International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Black Desk Lamp in the Style of Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Cool mid-century articulating matte black desk lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston. Switch located
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Koch Lowy Polished Chrome Articulating Desk Light
By Koch Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist 1970s Koch & Lowy desk lamp in nickel/chrome finish. Articulates/pivots in several
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Koch 
Lowy Polished Chrome Articulating Desk Light
Koch 
Lowy Polished Chrome Articulating Desk Light
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 24 in D 10 in
signed nessen Studio Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass table lamp with makers tag. By Walter Von Nessen An
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts Crafts Cast Iron Table Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, articulating, Arts & Crafts, cast iron table lamp with frosted glass shade.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
$1,800 / item
H 46 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
De-Light F2 Articulating Brass Wicker Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
articulating lamps and side tables following three years of research and development between his office in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Heifetz John Van Zwienen T-7-M MOMA Lamp Swing Arm 1951
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
HEIFETZ MANUFACTURING, CO. 1951 MOMA LIGHTING COMPETITION ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP DESIGNER
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fantastic English Yew Wood Library Table with Articulating Accordion Brass Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
surface, ideal for reading, writing, or working. The standout feature of this table is the articulating
Category

Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

De-Light F1 Contemporary Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
A floor lamp designed with a reading light positioned mid-length which articulates a conical brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lao-F1 Contemporary Adjustable Leather Brass Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Studio is composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of research and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

De-Light F1 Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

IDO.F2 Contemporary Wicker and Marble Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
collection is designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

IDO.F3 Contemporary Brass Marble Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
- LED The Flow collection is designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Ancora-T Contemporary Adjustable Leather Brass Wicker Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
designed by Jonathan Amar Studio is composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Or-Ora handcrafted brass side tables by Jonathan Amar Studio
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
artisanal articulating lamps and side tables. This collection is the result of three years of meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Sconce Wall Light
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of research and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ancora W3 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ancora-W1 Contemporary Articulating Brass Wall Light Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
an ode to movement designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

De.Light W2 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
collection is an ode to movement designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Caeli-W Monumental Steel Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Caeli-A Silver Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
collection is an ode to movement designed by Jonathan Amar composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Caeli-A Silver Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
Caeli-A Silver Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
$2,971 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Polished Brass Wicker Wall Light Sconce Jonathan Amar
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of research and development
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Pivot LED Desk or Table Lamp with Articulating Arms in Patinated Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Attribution Pair Articulating Table Lamps
By Gilbert Rohde, Kurt Versen
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Attribution Pair Articulating Table Lamps Matched pair iconic
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Chrome

Streamline American Art Deco Machine Age Articulating Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Kurt Versen
Located in Dallas, TX
iconic lamp.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You'll find both form and function in this articulating desk lamp, in the style of Laurel, from the
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s
Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s
$350
H 16.75 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Black Desk Lamp 1940s Articulate
Located in Berkeley, CA
Metal black desk lamp, Bahaus style
Category

Vintage 1940s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Desk Lamp 1940s Articulate
Black Desk Lamp 1940s Articulate
$750
H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in
Wonderful Double Light Articulating Desk Lamp with Beautiful Shades
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A wonderful double light articulating desk lamp with beautiful resin shades, circa 1970. Good
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Articulating Steel, Brass Marble Desk Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 1950s Italian articulating desk lamp by Raymor. An alluring, elegant design with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Swedish 1950s Articulating Clamp-On Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Simple yet elegant clamp on task lamp in greyish white. All details are designed to work perfectly
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1930 s Bausch and Lomb Articulating Task Lamp with Original Reflector
Located in Fort mill, SC
A rare 1931 Bausch and Lomb articulating task lamp in textured black steel with original and
Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Superb Italian Brass Articulating Desk Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A superb 1970s Italian brass articulating desk lamp in the manner of Springer.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Articulating Aluminum Machine Age Cruise Ship Desk or Night Light
Located in Dallas, TX
. Possible S.S. US model. Shade and arm articulate for use as vanity light, etc. Original working condition
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Pair of Eyeball Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of table lamps with articulating balls in a brass finished metal frame. Great accent lighting
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Eyeball Lamps
Pair of Eyeball Lamps
$2,800 / set
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Midcentury Brass Articulating Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury brass articulating table lamp having a brass shade. Arm moves 180 degrees from front to
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Articulating Table Lamp
Midcentury Brass Articulating Table Lamp
$1,400
H 31 in W 6.5 in D 11 in
Rare Articulating Table Lamp by Povl Dineson
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare articulating table lamp with original linen shade. Designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. Satin
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Rare Articulating Table Lamp by Povl Dineson
Rare Articulating Table Lamp by Povl Dineson
$3,600
H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 28 in
Clive Entwistle rare articulating table lamp USA, c. 1965
By Clive Entwistle
Located in Skokie, IL
Clive Entwistle articulating table lamp USA, c. 1965. Dimensions: 41 1/2" h × 33 1/2" w × 6" d
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Articulating Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn this baby any which way and watch it light up.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Articulating Table Lamp
Articulating Table Lamp
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
Mid Century Modern German Articulating Table Lamp attributed SIS Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Modern German Articulating Table Lamp attributed to SIS Leuchten. Articulating
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Modern Pair of Polished Chrome Articulating Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of polished chrome articulating table lamps. A very sophisticated pair of lamps, perfect for
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful matching pair of industrial lamps by the Faires Lighting Company. Both have the
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
$950 / set
H 21 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Bauhaus Articulating desk lamp by Marcel Breuer. Designed for the International Exposition of
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
$4,000
H 21.5 in W 4.5 in D 12 in
Stilux Milano Articulating Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Naples, IT
1950s Italian table lamp from Stilux Milano with brass base with switch and green plexi dome
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Koch Lowy Brass Articulating Table Lamp
By Koch Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking brass table lamp from Koch & Lowy features an adjustable shade offering 360 degree
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Koch 
Lowy Brass Articulating Table Lamp
Koch 
Lowy Brass Articulating Table Lamp
$750
H 22.25 in W 5.75 in D 12 in
Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful matching pair of Industrial lamps by the Faires Lighting Company. Both have the
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
$950 / set
H 22 in Dm 5.5 in
Italian Articulating Table Lamp by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian table lamp from Stilux Milano with Carrara marble base with switch and purple plexiglass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Pair of 20th Century Articulating Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two French desk or nightstand vintage table lamps from the 1970s built with an
Category

20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Jean Boris Lacroix Articulating Table Lamp, France, 1950s
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
From his numerous creations, his lamps were the most famous. In 1927, his work including
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lacquered Steel Articulating Table Lamp, United States, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Articulating industrial looking desk/table lamp. Can be adjusted to point upwards or down.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Matching Pair of O.C. White Articulating Table Lamps
By O.C. White
Located in Peekskill, NY
This articulated table lamp is an O.C. White and its a good one. These lamps have always been
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Petite Danish Modern Articulating Table Lamp in Chrome and Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive 1960s Danish modern table lamp composed of a chromed-metal stem, arm and adjustment
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Articulating Desk Lamp by Rico Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Dallas, TX
Articulating table lamp with push button on/off switch at the top of the head.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Table Lamps

Petite Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
articulate table lamp with multi positioning shade organic shade silhouette and hand
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Petite Italian Table Lamp
Petite Italian Table Lamp
$1,200
H 11 in Dm 4.5 in
Scandinavian Table Lamp
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare articulate table lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, brass base, orientable brass arm
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Scandinavian Table Lamp
Scandinavian Table Lamp
$1,800
H 16 in W 4.25 in D 14 in
Stilux Table Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double shaded articulating table lamp designed by Stilux in Italy, circa 1950s. Painted metal with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Stilux Table Lamp
Stilux Table Lamp
$2,400
H 16 in Dm 12 in
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Articulating Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the articulating table lamp you’re looking for. A articulating table lamp — often made from metal, brass and steel — can elevate any home. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage articulating table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a articulating table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A articulating table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one articulating table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Koch Lowy, Bausch Lomb and Gerald Thurston produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Articulating Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a articulating table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,492, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $6,400 for the highest priced.

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 Articulating Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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, 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 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, 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
    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.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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.