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French 20th Century Industrial Style Articulated Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome articulating desk or table lamp in painted aluminum, dark grey. Vintage French industrial
Category

20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, circa 1960
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Articulating desk or table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, with a beige enameled
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston for lightolier desk table lamp with articulating shade. This lamp has a three way
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
$650
H 16 in W 16 in D 17 in
Pair of Curved Lucite Mid-Century Modern Lamps Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful Space Age table lamps with articulating eyeball nickel chrome shades. Curved Lucite sits
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Vintage Brass Swing Arm La Mode Library Reading Bankers Desk Lamp Hubbell
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass vanity desk / table lamp featuring articulating swing arm with pull chain, Hubbell
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Clay Michie for Knoll No. 8 Swing Arm Chrome Desk Lamp with Black Shade
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Clay Michie for Knoll International Articulating No. 8 Table Lamp designed in 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Equilibrium-V MI Contemporary 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 French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

De-Light F1 Contemporary Double Light Brass 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

De-Light F1 Contemporary Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of research and development between his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ancora W3 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
lamps and side tables following three years of research and development between his office in Paris and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ancora W3 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
lamps and side tables following three years of research and development between his office in Paris and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

De.Light W1 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Light, 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 Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

De.Light W2 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Light, Flow 2 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

Adjustable Lamp by Angelo Lelli
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp that articulates via a gooseneck section, guide wire, and counterweight, from a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Adjustable Lamp by Angelo Lelli
Adjustable Lamp by Angelo Lelli
$2,800
H 15.5 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
Oscar Torlasco Lamp for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in New York, NY
Articulating table lamp of painted cast iron, enameled brass, and brass, with ball pivot joint and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Oscar Torlasco Lamp for Lumi
Oscar Torlasco Lamp for Lumi
$3,200
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Pair French Articulating Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass table lamps
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French Articulating Table Lamps
Pair French Articulating Table Lamps
$3,300
H 23 in W 10 in D 8 in
Robert Sonneman Articulating Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Amazing pair of chrome table lamps designed by Robert Sonneman. The lights can be adjusted to any
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Three Section Articulating Table Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of articulating three section table lamps by Jielde in metal with cast iron joints
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

An antique articulating table lamp with a white glass shade
Located in New York, NY
TF1798 An adjustable table lamp, articulating at three points, in its original aged finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1950s Kaare Klint Articulating Table Lamp for Le Klint, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Kaare Klint articulating desk lamp for Le Klint Denmark circa 1950s in excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

A Rare Articulating Table Lamp by Gilbert Waltrous for Heifetz
Located in Asheville, NC
collectible table lamp. Designed in the 1950's and recognized as an important lamp innovation of the 20th
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Chrome

Articulating Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating Table Lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulating Lamp
Articulating Lamp
$1,870
H 18 in W 30 in D 13 in
German Two Arm Tilting Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating Table Lamp ... Sale price is final, no further discount will be given!
Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

German Two Arm Tilting Table Lamp
German Two Arm Tilting Table Lamp
$1,275
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 in
1940’s Italian Articulating Spun Aluminum Desk Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Fort mill, SC
A highly versatile and agile 1940’s Italian articulating table lamp in deep red to burgundy painted
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulating Memphis Style Table Lamp
By Memphis Group
Located in Nashville, TN
Fun articulating Memphis style table lamp.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Memphis Group Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

An antique articulating machinist s table lamp
Located in New York, NY
TF1797 An adjustable table lamp, articulating at three points, in its original aged finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nickel Articulating Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Takes Low Voltage/Halogen Light Bulbs
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Nickel Articulating Lamps
Nickel Articulating Lamps
$2,900
H 22.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Bronze Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Bronze Articulating desk lamp with original finish and patina.Telescoping height
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Bronze Articulating Desk Lamp
Bronze Articulating Desk Lamp
$400
H 15 in W 14 in D 4.5 in
Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Brass and red enamel Italian articulating desk lamp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
$1,500
H 16 in W 12 in
Pair French Articulating Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair French Articulating Lamps consisting of solid and polished brass plate.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Pair French Articulating Lamps
Pair French Articulating Lamps
$2,500
H 23 in W 10 in D 8 in
Pair French Articulating Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass table lamps
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French Articulating Lamps
Pair French Articulating Lamps
$3,300
H 23 in W 10 in D 8 in
Articulating Italian Table Lamp with Green Enameled Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome articulating Italian table lamp with green enameled shade, brass arm and brown enameled
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Articulating Italian Lamps
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of lacquered brass table lamps with articulating shades to regulate the amount of light given
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Articulating Italian Lamps
Pair of Articulating Italian Lamps
$1,900
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atomic table lamp in original abstract finish. Articulates at base of funnel shade. Currently
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Lamp
$250
H 18 in W 8 in D 14 in
1940 s articulating desk lamp
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
good quality articulating desk lamp manufactured in brass
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

1940
s articulating desk lamp
1940
s articulating desk lamp
$1,900
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Orange Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Waltham, MA
Vintage orange articulating desk lamp. Perforated shade spins to move from a reading lamp position
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Orange Articulating Desk Lamp
Vintage Orange Articulating Desk Lamp
$1,200
H 13 in W 3.13 in D 6.38 in
Four Section Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Articulating four section floor lamp by Jielde in metal with aluminum joints, metal label on shade.
Category

French Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Four Section Articulating Floor Lamp
Four Section Articulating Floor Lamp
$1,450
H 74.81 in Dm 9.85 in
PAIR of Articulating Italian Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable lamps in polished chrome and steel with articulating heads. Can adjust
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1980s Articulating Japanese Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern white enamel with faux brass accents. Three articulating joints. Original wiring
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

1980s Articulating Japanese Desk Lamp
1980s Articulating Japanese Desk Lamp
$365
H 24 in W 6.5 in D 25 in
Articulating Wood "Haba" Desk Lamp
Located in Bastrop, TX
Wonderful drafting lamp in primary colors, reminiscent of 1980s Memphis Milano design, made of wood
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulating Wood "Haba" Desk Lamp
Articulating Wood "Haba" Desk Lamp
$800
H 21.7 in W 16.69 in D 1.97 in
Rattan and Cane Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early rattan and cane articulating desk lamp. Rare example. Signs of wears consistent with age
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Rattan and Cane Articulating Desk Lamp
Rattan and Cane Articulating Desk Lamp
$950
H 17 in W 14 in D 5 in
Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tensor lamps manufactured between 1960- 1980 are high intensity, low voltage spotlight lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp
Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp
$120
H 20 in W 5.125 in D 4 in
White Articulating Desk Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A white Luxo desk lamp with an off-white base. This design is similar to the Luxo L-1 lamp, which
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Articulating Desk Lamp by Luxo
White Articulating Desk Lamp by Luxo
$175
H 17 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Industrial Articulating Cast Iron Task Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A fully restored industrial articulating cast iron task lamp. Originally the lamp was used by a
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Robert Sonneman Articulating Eyeball Lamp, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Green Robert Sonneman Eyeball Lamp. Distinctive mid-century-modern style, articulating and ready to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco/Modernist Articulating Industrial Table/Desk Lamp by Jumo
By Maison Jumo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offering a strikingly sculptural Jumo lamp, Model 610, one not around every corner! And with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Small 1960’s Architectural Articulating Desk Lamp
By Curtis Jeré, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier
Located in Framingham, MA
Architectural small desk lamp - articulated in every direction. The cord holder moves up and down
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulating Desk Lamp by Bronzewarenfabrik Turgi, 1930s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Bern, CH
Large Desk Lamp with a heavy and stable Iron Base, the Inside of the Shade is white enameled
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps

1950 s Fully Articulating Table Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fully articulating lamp shade and stem on this architectural desk lamp make it versatile as
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Articulating Counter Balance Task Reading Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tension adjustable crane form counter balance halogen task and reading lamps in light
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chromed Steel Koch and Lowy Articulating Desk Lamps
By Koch Lowy
Located in West Reading, PA
articulate on ball and socket joints, and further adjust via a swing-arm. Each lamp measures 8.25 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Chromed Steel Koch and Lowy Articulating Desk Lamps
Pair of Chromed Steel Koch and Lowy Articulating Desk Lamps
$1,350 / set
H 12.75 in W 26 in D 8.25 in
Minimalistic Mod. 613 Articulating Desk Lamp by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce 1975
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Koper, SI
project, the table version of the 265 wall lamp. This lamp was conceived to cover the whole area of any
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Koch Lowy Articulating Eyeshade Series Desk Lamp USA, 1975
By George Nelson, Koch Lowy
Located in Surprise, AZ
A George Nelson desk lamp with a perforated, enameled, aluminum shade in black with white or
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

Floating Arm Table Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating Disk Table Lamp by Dazor Model # 2008. Dazor's history started in 1938 when Harry
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floating Arm Table Lamp
Floating Arm Table Lamp
$775
H 17 in W 13 in D 24 in
Jacques Adnet style table lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather and brass table lamp with articulating shade, in the style of Jacques Adnet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet style table lamp
$3,000
H 17 in Dm 16 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.