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Scandinavian Table Lamp, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant articulate table lamp, with matte black metal base, curved brass arm, orientable aluminium
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Table Lamp, 1950
Scandinavian Table Lamp, 1950
$1,800
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 11 in
American
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating Table Lamp
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

American
American
$2,600
H 21.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Arredoluce table lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1960
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Articulating table lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy 1960. This is for a very
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire

Arredoluce table lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1960
Arredoluce table lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1960
$1,783
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Arredoluce Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1960
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Articulating table lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy 1960. This is for a very
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Arredoluce Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1960
Arredoluce Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1960
$1,650
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.32 in
Rare Pair of Nickel Task Lamps by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino
Located in Danville, CA
Rare pair of nickel-plated articulating table lamps designed by the master architect/designer
Category

1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Articulating Table/Desk lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A very smart desk lamp with articulating cone head and adjustable base. Beautifully made and very
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Articulating Table/Desk lamp
Articulating Table/Desk lamp
$1,800
H 26 in W 28 in D 7 in
Blue Articulating Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This handy lamp is endlessly adjustable for just the proper angle. We have modified it to sit on a
Category

20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Green Articulating Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This handy lamp is endlessly adjustable for just the proper angle. We have modified it to sit on a
Category

20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Midcentury American Articulating Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Midcentury American Articulating chrome table lamp Has small dent on head which does not hinder
Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early Articulating Desk Lamp from the late 19th Century with green enamel shade and brass base.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Enamel

Articulating Desk Lamp
Articulating Desk Lamp
$695
H 23 in W 5.25 in
Articulating McCrosky Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Articulating McClucksy Lamp. Fully Adjustable. Base is 7" in diameter, shade area is 7" x 3 1/2
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Green Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early Articulating lamp with green enamel shade with iron base. Late 19th Century American made
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Enamel

Green Articulating Desk Lamp
Green Articulating Desk Lamp
$695
H 23 in W 5.25 in
Production Articulating Task Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful industrial task lamp in the manner of Christain Dell. The lamp can be adjusted and
Category

Late 20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Production Articulating Task Lamp
Production Articulating Task Lamp
$2,800
H 26 in Dm 11 in
Articulating Italian Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Lovely example of the Italian fascination with articulating lamps. This desk lamp features a brass
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

ARTICULATING EUROPEAN DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An elegant desk lamp constructed of black rectangular metal shade with perforated top and perspex
Category

Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

ITALIAN ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Italian desk light with circular ridged marble base suporting brass stem with attached articulating
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

ITALIAN ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An interesting and rare lamp which has been published as by Nicolaj Diulgheroff an Italian avant
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table mounted multi positional task lamp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Steel

Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
$2,500
H 39 in Dm 6 in
STILNOVO ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Table or desk lamp by Italian lighting manufacturer , Stilnovo . Two multi-positional perforated
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

ITALIAN ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Multi-positional Italian desk lamp , circular marble base with detailed switch , adjustable steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

ITALIAN ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
ITALIAN ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
$2,750
H 22 in W 15 in
Reproduction Articulating Buquet Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A reproduction buquet desk lamp designed by Eduard-Wilfried Buquet, 1927. A classic and timeless
Category

Late 20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Reproduction Articulating Buquet Lamp
Reproduction Articulating Buquet Lamp
$1,800
H 25 in W 7 in D 13 in
ARTICULATING ITALIAN DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning Italian desk lamp from the 50's , looks like Fontana Arte meets Arteluce with it's thick
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

ARTICULATING ITALIAN DESK LAMP
ARTICULATING ITALIAN DESK LAMP
$1,850
H 22 in W 27 in D 6 in
Articulating Italian Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unattributed but clearly by one of the great Italian lighting manufacturers of the midcentury.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Cut Steel

Articulating Italian Desk Lamp
Articulating Italian Desk Lamp
$2,400
H 16 in W 10 in D 12 in
Articulating Black Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating black metal desk lamp Circa 1970 Desk lamp with three different points of
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20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulating Black Metal Desk Lamp
Articulating Black Metal Desk Lamp
$1,800
H 38 in Dm 6.5 in
Danish Enameled Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic articulating Danish lamp. Easily adjusted thanks to the spring tension mechanism. Red
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Luxo Articulating Desk Lamp
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lamp or for a table lamp in a living room. In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Luxo Articulating Desk Lamp
White Luxo Articulating Desk Lamp
$275
H 26 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
Italian Articulating Black Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Strong styling in this pair of Italian desk lamps, one in red the second in black. Circular marble
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Articulating Bedside Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A playful pair of articulating table/ bedside lamps. The lamps are attributed and in the manner of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Articulating Task Lamp by O-Luce
By Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table mounted articulating task lamp made by O-Luce in the 1950s. Perforated shade articulates up
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Articulating Task Lamp by O-Luce
Articulating Task Lamp by O-Luce
$3,200
H 23 in W 4 in D 16 in
Italian Vintage Brass Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage Italian table lamp which articulates at the base and shade designed in a
Category

20th Century Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Brass Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Italian Vintage Brass Articulating Lamp, 1950s
$641
H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in L 19.69 in
Italian Vintage Brass Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage Italian table lamp which articulates at the base and shade designed in a
Category

20th Century Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp. Great desk lamp arm moves up down and turns side to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Industrial Articulating Desk Top Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial painted steel desk top task lamp, circa 1940s with original finish, articulates at three
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Industrial Articulating Desk Top Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s Industrial metal desk top lamp with caged bulb and large articulating joints with original
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Articulating Italian Desk Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These lamps have great scale and style. They have a fully articulating shade on a Minimalist base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Articulating Italian Desk Lamps
Pair of Articulating Italian Desk Lamps
$1,400
H 16 in W 5.5 in D 14 in
Italian 1950’s articulating desk lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A fabulous green enamel and brass articulating and adjustable desk lamp which can also be hung
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian 1950’s articulating desk lamp
Italian 1950’s articulating desk lamp
$1,156
H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Koch and Lowy Articulating Desk Lamp
By Koch Lowy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique chrome desk lamp by Koch and Lowy. Lamp rotates 360 degrees around the base. Adjustable knob
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Koch and Lowy Articulating Desk Lamp
Koch and Lowy Articulating Desk Lamp
$795
H 19 in W 16 in D 10 in
GERALD ABRAMOVITZ , RARE ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gerald Abramovitz for Best and Lloyd U.K. 1961 , a steel and aluminium "Cantilever" desk lamp , a
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Vintage White Luxo Articulating Desk Lamp
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage white Luxo desk lamp with a cream base. This design is similar to the Luxo L-1 lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Deco Metal Gooseneck Desk Table Lamp Industiral Articulating Swivel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco desk or table lamp featuring articulating gooseneck and iron base.  
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Iron Tripod Lamp with Articulating Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible vintage iron table lamp from France, 1950's. Curved black iron neck with three-leg
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Iron Tripod Lamp with Articulating Shade
French Iron Tripod Lamp with Articulating Shade
$1,950
H 15.5 in W 6.75 in D 12 in
Tripod Lamp with Articulating Red Plexi Reflector
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish 1950's European table lamp, probably Italian, with brass tripod base with ball feet and an
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Articulating desk lamp by Jean-Louis Domecq
Located in Dallas, TX
Original 1950's Jielde "signal" articulating desk lamp with oversized base by Jean-Louis
Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an articulating, 12 inch
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian Midcentury Vintage Brass Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage Italian table accent or desk lamp which articulates at the base and the shade
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Articulating Italian Desk Lamp or Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Lovely small scale adjustable lamp can be employed as a adesk light or alternately hung on the wall
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

O. C. White articulating Nickel Desk Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Rare, industrial O. C. White Nickel Desk Lamp. Sits on heavy, Nickel plated over Brass and Cast
Category

American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Fully Articulating Two Arm Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Danville, CA
Brass two-arm desk lamp in black enamel trimmed brass. The arms swing 180 degrees and the shades
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fully Articulating Two Arm Brass Desk Lamp
Fully Articulating Two Arm Brass Desk Lamp
$1,800
H 15 in W 15 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Cordova, SC
Super cool vintage Lightolier desk lamp. It’s perfect for the mid-century modern office! Sleek
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Kreo-Lite "Model Na-862" Postmodern Articulating Table Wall or Floor Lamp
By Memphis Group, Nanbu Ind. Co. LTD, Kreo-Lite
Located in Miami, FL
Infinitely versatile Postmodern lamp, multiple articulating joints make this unique piece great for
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Set of Eight Articulating Work Lamps
Located in Surrey, BC
We have four clean and four in old color fully rewired with simple plug in set up. Lights were salvaged from a shop in NY State.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Marine Articulating Clamp Lamp for Wall, Table, Desk
Located in New York, NY
lamp articulates from three pivots. Elegant brass fittings. Will clamp to desk, wall or ceiling.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Black Articulating Desk Lamp by Ledu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage ledu adjustable desk lamp with black base, stem, and shade and chrome accents. A similar
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulating Brass and Enameled Aluminium Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant office desk lamp, circa 1960s composed of a polished brass structure and a lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Articulating Desk Lamp by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating desk lamp by Charlotte Perriand France Circa 1950 Produced by Jumo, with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial Articulating Brass Daul Desk Lamp with Bell Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early late Edwardian industrial articulating brass lamp with dual lights. Each with milk glass bell
Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Industrial Articulating Brass Daul Desk Lamp with Bell Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early late Edwardian industrial articulating brass lamp with dual lights. Each with milk glass bell
Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 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, 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 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 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 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.