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Raphael Giarrusso Colored Bird Ceramic Table Lamp 1967 Midcentury Design
By Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Rapahel Giarrusso Dated 1967, realised in Vallauris. Midcentury ceramic table lamp. Rich
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Raphael Giarrusso Colored Bird Ceramic Table Lamp 1967 Midcentury Design
By Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Rapahel Giarrusso Dated 1967, realized in Vallauris. Midcentury ceramic table lamp. Rich
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

1970s French Georges Pelletier Gold Pottery Table Lamp with Bird Motif
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s French Georges Pelletier gold pottery table lamp with bird motif.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Brass Table Lamp with Bird Figure by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage French table lamp with brass bird and floral decor on wooden base colored with glossy black
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese Imperial Yellow Large Table Lamp with Pheasant, Birds, Flowers Foliage
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese Imperial yellow large table lamp with pheasant, birds, flowers and foliage. Baluster shaped
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic "Bird" Lamp by Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Aspen, CO
French ceramic table lamp with gilt bird motif by Pelletier.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Pair Colorful Enameled Porcelain Table Lamps with Bird and Flowers Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century colorful enameled porcelain table Lamps with bird, flowers and butterfly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Brass Table Lamp with Bird Figure by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage French table lamp with brass bird on wooden base colored with glossy black paint, by Maison
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Kullmann Birds Lamps Hollywood Regency, 1980s
By Kullmann Lampen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of table lamps. Wooden base, comes with antique golden metal birds. With the
Category

Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1953 Bird Lamp by Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve (1910-1964). Black ceramic bird lamp. Original shade. Height 27: cm. Signed Jouve
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Art Deco bird ceramic lamp, 1930s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco ceramic lamp with green enamel decoration of a bird in a reserve. Signed "A.René" at the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w Painted Crane Bird
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp with Hand Painted Crane Bird and Dimmer
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Decorator Hollywood Regency Ceramic Green "Birds of Paradise" Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Pre-owned Hollywood Regency Ceramic Black and Green "Birds of Paradise" Table Lamps - a
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bird Form Lamp by Pepe Mendoza
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rare lamp by Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza, circa 1955. Exquisitely crafted lamp with a white-washed
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Deco Solid Brass Birds in Flight Table Lamp, 1929
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, solid brass, Art Nouveau table lamp, with its original
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie White Porcelain Table Lamps with Peacock Birds
Located in Doylestown, PA
Striking circa 1950s Chinoiserie vase form table lamps with peacocks and flowers, made in Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Signed Handel Reverse Painted Bird Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Here is one of Handel's finest examples of their reverse painted lamps. This highly detailed
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Brass Table Lamp with Bird and Pearl Detail by Fondica, France
By Fondica
Located in Aspen, CO
French brass table lamp with bird and pearl setail by Fondica, France. Lamp features custom silk
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French 19th Century Opaline Glass Table Lamps with Enameled Bird Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Pair French 19th Century Opaline Glass Table Lamps with Enameled Bird Decoration
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Herend Rothschild Bird White Porcelain Lamp
By Herend
Located in Essex, MA
to be the paragon of hand-painting on porcelain. This majestic lamp is handmade and hand-painted in
Category

2010s Hungarian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
carved wood bases and mounted to brass for use as double socket table lamps. Polychrome decorated in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Style Hand Painted Table Lamps with Birds and Flowers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. This flower table lamp has metal buttercups and green leaves, with two birds with great colors on each
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Emilio Lancia Brass Sculpture Of Birds Table Or Floor Lamp, 1970 Italy
By Emilio Lancia
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period sculpture table or floor lamp designed by Emilio Lancia in 1970's circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Lamps Depicting Birds with Bird Finial
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Lucite lamps depicting birds with bird finial. Each lamp having a centre stem supported by
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vintage Pair of Tropical Plaster Bird White Heron Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of vintage plaster bird White Heron table lamps. Completely restored to perfection
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Magnificent Pair of Hurricane Table Lamps Decorated with an Array of Birds
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of very large hurricane table lamps. They are decorated with lithographic images
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Brass Three-Lights Bouillotte Table Lamp with Bird Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
shade, bird motifs and scrolling arms. This exquisite French bouillotte table lamp from the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Tôle

Pair of Art Deco Crane Bird Brass with Glass Body Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of one of a kind Art Deco crane form bird brass with glass bodied lamps. The birds measure
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Art Deco Bird -Form Desk Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
Elegantly abstracted crane holds lantern in long streamlined beak.
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Dramatic Pair of Labarge Chinese Bird Lamps
By LaBarge
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of table lamps by Labarge. Lamps are in pumpkin orange with an intricate and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

A Pair Of Declamania Lamps Depicting Birds
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of declamania hand painted table lamps depicting various birds. With gold leaf tops and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Bronze Mounted Porcelain Table Lamp in Louis XV Style with Cardinal Bird
Located in New York, NY
birds with red feathers perched on holly branches with berries, and repeated green leaves motif with
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Bird of Paradise Lamp, Original Shade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Monumental Asian bird lamp with original shade. Bronze birds look like Chinese bird of paradise
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Urn Bird Painted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Urn Bird Painted Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Round Vase Table Lamps w/ Birds - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Round Oriental Vase Table Lamps w/ Raised Birds on Brass Metal
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Black Forest Lamps With Shore Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Black Forest shore birds made into lamps on custom gilt bases, with shades.
Category

Early 20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Black Forest Lamps with Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of carved Black Forest pieces with birds, on custom bases for lamps. Shades included.
Category

Early 20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Bird Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French bronze mounted porcelain birds converted to lamps. The shades are
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Frederick Cooper Love Birds Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 70's Frederick Cooper love birds lamps Please call or use the contact dealer link below
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Flowers and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases now table lamps decorated with classic chinoiserie birds
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Ipsens, Denmark, Table Lamp with Motif of Birds. Glaze in Orange-Green Tones
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ipsens, Denmark, table lamp with motif of birds. Glaze in orange-green tones. Model number 90
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Asian Bronze Table Lamp Garden Scene with Birds Floral in Relief c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Asian table lamp offers cast bronze construction in faceted urn form and having garden
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Resin Black Forest Tree Form Table Lamp with Birds and Nest
Located in Dallas, TX
, this lamp depicts a nature scene with a couple of birds perched on an oak tree and watching their nest
Category

Mid-20th Century French Black Forest Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Paint

Pair 1960s Parrot Bird Cockatoo Italian Blanc De Chine Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of large Palm Beach tropical blanc de chine parrot bird cockatoo white table lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Pair of Table Lamps With Bird and Flower
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant pair of Chinese family-rose porcelain table lamps, made from a pair of vases, painted
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rich Elegant Bronze Faux Bois Table Lamps with Birds and Foliage
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of bronze faux bois lamps having intricate sculptural decoration with birds and leaves, marble
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 80s Pleat Sculpted Bird Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage molded plexi table lamps. An iconic 80s look in the shape of some chic birds
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Jacques blin brown ceramic lamp with bird design
By Jacques Blin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare table lamp by French ceramist Jaques Blin from the 1960s. Ceramic base glazed in brown tones
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Bird Sculptures Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Deco bird sculptures lamp, circa 1930. The lamp with green patinated bronze sculptures
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1880s Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Table Lamps with Birds in Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Black Forest hand-carved oak table lamps from the late 19th century, with birds in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Bird Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Bird Lamps. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each lamp showcases exquisite hand
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Handmade Glass Lamp with Birds, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handmade glass lamp with birds, early 20th century Measures: H 32 cm, D 20 cm.
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Unusual Japanese Folding Desk Lamp by Twin Bird
Located in Pasadena, CA
This 80's feeling desk lamp in black and white plastic is very futuristic and fun. The lamp folds
Category

20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 19th c. German Porcelain Bird Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th c. German Porcelain Birds converted to Lamps. They are French Bronze Mounted with
Category

Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Table Lamp, Brass Spelter Marble Glass, Bird on Rock, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Déco table lamp decorated by a bird on a rock, Brass, glass, marble and spelter bronze
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Spelter

Exceptional Aldo Londi Bird Lamp Bitossi for Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
for over 50 years and well known for his Rimini Blu glaze, created this highly collectible bird form
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair Murano Birds Mounted as Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of glass and brass egrets mounted as lamps. Lamps are labeled Chapman. Very
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Bird Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of bird table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bird table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and brass. There are 499 antique and vintage bird table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Bird table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bird table lamps bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large bird table lamps, so small bird table lamps measuring 2.75 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bird table lamps over the years, but those made by Mario Lopez Torres, Bitossi and Aldo Londi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bird Table Lamps?

Prices for bird table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bird table lamps begin at $12 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,024.

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 Bird Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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
    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 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
    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.