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1970s Pair of Bedside Table Glass Lamps by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - US wiring compatible - Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Table Lamp With Textile Shade Onyx Base, Bedside Light, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful and Luxurious Onyx Table Lamp With Beige Textile shade from Belgium, 1970s. The lamp is
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
-style bracket feet and are ideal for use as bedside tables, lamp tables or compact storage units in
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Antique 19th Century English Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Cosack Leuchten Desk, Bedside or Table Lamp 50 s Germany, F520
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Desk lamp by German designer Cosack Leutchen from the 1950s. Black lacquered metal base, solid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Articulated Desk or Bedside Lamp - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
chrome parts, it will look perfect on a bedside table.
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20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano glass bedside lamps, 1980s This glass imitates the effect of prolonged underground
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Danish HAK Kähler Small Table- and Bedside Lamp with Turquoise Glaze 1970s
By Kähler, Poul Erik Eliasen, Carl Cunningham Cole, Nils Kähler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small mid-century Danish table- and bedside lamp. it's designed by Nils Kähler for the ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Midcentury Murano Bedside Lamp, 1940s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of fun small lamps inteded to stand beside the bed made in brass and glass. Note that the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Model 1021 Pair of Table/Bedside Lamps by Roger Fatus for Disderot
By Pierre Disderot, Roger Fatus
Located in London, GB
This Minimalist, ultra-light lamp that can be moved easily reflects the avant-garde design created
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Table or Bedside Lamp with Ceramic Base by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Black, yellow and white little table or bedside lamp made by Ditmar Urbach in former Czechoslovakia
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

De Stijl Bedside Lamp DS 36 by Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The light source for this bedside lamp is concealed in a cylinder that stands on a round baseplate
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Murano glass bedside lamps, Italy, 1980s Intact and functional, they are in excellent
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

American Mid-Century Bauhaus Style L Shaped Bedside Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Bauhaus style "L" shaped chrome plated bedside lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Murano glass bedside lamps, Italy, 1980s. They have a structure in gilded metal. Intact
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, Barovier 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, Barovier 1980s Glass intact, excellent condition. E14 lamps.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Italian Bedside Lamps Space age, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian bedside lamps Space age, 1970s Metal frame and thick glass. E14 lamps. Good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of table or bedside lamps in the style of Venini Murano spiral or vortex
By VeArt, Effetre International Company, La Murrina, Venini, Barbini
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of table or bedside lamps in the Venini Murano spiral or vortex style. A. Castiglioni's switch
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carlo Nason table or bedside lamp with Murano Glass for Mazzega, Italy 1970 s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table or bedside lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970's. Opaque colored Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Vintage Murano glass bedside lamps, 1970s Metal structure. E14 lamp. Glass intact, good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set Of 2 Art Deco Bronze 1940s Bedside Lamps
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Art Deco Bronze 1940s Bedside Lamps Intact and working, glass intact and in good condition
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of bronze bedside french table lamp with brown patina art deco glass tulip
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very beautiful pair of French art deco bedside lamps from the 1930s. Base of the lamps in solid
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century G. Sciolari (attr.) Brass Bedside Lamp 1970s Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of brass bedside lamp with cream fabric shades and metal base, attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Midcentury Modern Blue Bedside Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a pair of midcentury modern Italian bedside lamps from the 1950s, exuding timeless
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Glass Bedside Lamps, Germany, 1960s
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Pair of vintage mid-century bedside lamps from Germany, circa 1960. Each lamp features a solid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Adjustable Bedside Lamps, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 adjustable bedside lamps, Made in Italy, 1970s Good condition, e16 lamps, enameled metal.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, 1950s Purchased in one of the most prestigious
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning and Rare Pair of 1930s Art Deco Table or Bedside Lamps Made of Bakelite
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of 1930s Art Deco bakelite table lamps with faux Marble finish, rewired for U.S. use. A
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
side table works beautifully as a bedside table, lamp stand, or accent piece in living spaces, offering
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Wood Rainbow Bedside Night Lamp with Fluorescent Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wood Rainbow Bedside Night Lamp with Fluorescent Light, 1960s, Italy Lamp is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Bedside Lamps, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of bedside or table lamps, in brass and satin-finished curved Murano glass with oriental
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Helios bedside lamps in oak G44 collection
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 bedside lamps model Helios Made-to-measure with your finishes Feet in oak and handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Two rare 1960s brass bedside lamps with gold bubble glass shades
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare 1960s brass bedside lamps with golden bubble glass shades. Great, elegant design
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Crystal Bedside Lamps, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Art Deco bedside lamps dated circa 1940. The lamps are plug-in powered and
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Space Age Chrome Bedside Lamps , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Great set of bedside lamps. They came from a beautiful seventies home straight from its first
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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

German Vintage Sculptural Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white matte glass and chrome table / bedside / shelf light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Mid-century Rattan and Bamboo Bedside Lamps, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-century Rattan and Bamboo Bedside Lamps, 1960s Good condition. Found in a seaside
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set Of 2 Mid-century French 2-Light Bedside Lamps, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-century French 2-light bedside lamps, 1950s E14 lamps. Intact and in good condition
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Made in Italy Bedside Lamps Targetti Sankey, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 bedside lamps Targetti Sankey, 1970s Enamelled metal and aluminum structure. Good
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of Two Bedside Lamps by Lustry, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Two lamps with veteran car pictures on glass shades. Made in Czechoslovakia by Lustry Kamenicky
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Matte Red by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Matte Yellow by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Matte White by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Small Pair Art Nouveau Bedside Lamps, Gilded Bronze, Swarowsky crystal
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique small pair of Art Nouveau bedside lamps in gilded bronze with Swarowski crystal pendant and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Hans Agne Jakobsson Yellow Space Age Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Practical adjustable wall sconce or bedside table lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Modern bedside lamp brass and lacquered metal, modernist style danke studio
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern French bedside lamp in the style of 50's lighting fixtures. Solid brass base with patina
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Very Nice Mid-Century Modern Metal Bedside Lamp with Adjustable Shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful cute Mid-Century Modern metal bedside lamp. Great design. The shade can be moved up and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Stacked Bobbin Form Porcelain and Brass Boudoir / Bedside Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite table lamps composed of stacked 'bobbin-form' ceramic rounds interspersed with brass accents
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of two Murano glass bedside lamps attributed to Fontana Arte 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of two Murano glass, brass, and copper bedside lamps attributed to Fontana Arte, 1950s Intact
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of 2 Italian Brass Bedside Lamps by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Italian brass bedside lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s. Found in a noble apartment. Working
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s US Army desk Lamp in nickel plated polish. Pair of bedside lamp
By Tanguy
Located in London, GB
Originally given to US officer based in Germany after the war. Great as bedside table or desk lamp
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Vintage 1930s British Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Set Of 2 "Bubbles" Bedside Lamps by Goffredo Reggiani, Oma Italy 1970s
By OMA, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 "Bubbles" bedside lamps by Goffredo Reggiani, Oma Italy 1970s Intact and in good condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black-White Glass and Plastic Pair of Bedside Lamps by ERCO, 1970s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cylinder Design Retro Black-White Glass and Plastic Pair of Bedside Lamps by Erco Leuchten, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Glass

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Bronze Metal Paint by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Black Soft-Touch by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Vintage Sculptural Murano Art Glass Table or Bedside Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown/handmade glass table / bedside lights. Italy, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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Bedside Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bedside table lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bedside table lamps — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 168 antique and vintage bedside table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Bedside table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bedside table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bedside table lamps over the years, but those made by Foster+Partners, Aaron Shoon and Heather Shoon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bedside Table Lamps?

Prices for bedside table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bedside table lamps begin at $267 and can go as high as $13,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,473.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bedside Table Lamps
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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.