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French Art Deco Bird Lamp with Tiffany dome
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Superb art deco style lamp. Made of bronze, representing an eagle and supporting a Tiffany style
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Remarkable Ceramic Lamp and Decorative Box with Bird Motif
By Charley Harper
Located in NYC, NY
A large table lamp with a matching decorative box featuring a fun bird and square motif throughout
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Italian Painted Tole Lamp of Birds in a Tree
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Painted Tole Lamp of Birds in a Tree
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Vintage Tole Bird and foliage lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Italian vintage lamps having yellow birds and flowers. Mid-century. Price includes shades.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Facing Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Lamps with Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
has a slightly different ceramic bird of green and brown tones decorating it's neck. The lamps are
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Lovely Pair of Georgian Ho Ho Bird Collector s Lamps
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely pair of early 20th century Ho Ho bird lamps are a perfect addition to your collection
Category

Early 20th Century French Georgian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Birds Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Bird Lamps: Illuminate your space with timeless
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Pair of Porcelain Painted Lamps with Bird Motif
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of porcelain lamps purchased at Christie's. Christies tags were still attached
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps with Birds
Located in London, by appointment only
Fabulous pair of late 19th century Meiji porcelain vases, now mounted as lamps. Japan, circa 1880
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Style Porcelain Gold Finch Bird Mantel Lamps
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of French style porcelain gold finch bird mantel lamps. Two sockets. Round brass detailed base
Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Gilded cracked ceramic birds (penguins) lamp, art deco style, 1970s.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lille, FR
Gilded cracked ceramic birds (penguins) lamp, art deco style, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tole Bird Lamp with Tole Shade in Verdi Gris Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Tole Bird Lamp With Tole Shade In Verdi Gris Finish
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Porcelain Birds Made into Lamps, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of large porcelain birds made into lamps, 20th century. Shades can be included but they are
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th c. Famille Rose Vase Lamp Depicting Flowers and Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
Famille Rose Vase Lamp with carved wood base and cap depictingflowers and birds on one side and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Pair of Bird Ceramic Lamps by Dominique Pouchain, France, 2020
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall large pair of blue bird ceramic terracotta lamps by the artist Dominique Pouchain. Nice cane
Category

2010s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Wicker, Cane

Mid-Century Palmbeach Regency Style Tole Parrot / Bird Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Palmbeach Regency style tole parrot lamps. The body of the bird is composition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Temple Jar Lamps with Peony and Bird Decoration
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of antique temple jar lamps with peony and bird decoration.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Frosted Glass Lamps Adorned with Raised Exotic Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fanciful pair of French frosted glass lamps adorned with raised exotic birds; each with flared
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

A Bird Ceramic Lamp by Jacques Poussine Pat Rowland France 1970s
By Jacques Poussine
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A bird ceramic lamp by Jacques Poussine & Pat Rowland France 1970s. Atelier Sant Vicens. Signed
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Special, Colorful Majolica Hand-Painted Heron, Stork, or Ibis Bird Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This special lamp was made from an antique majolica vase. It is an unusual, a one-of-a-kind piece
Category

Vintage 1910s British Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Antique Pair Ebonized Glass Lamps with Hand Painted Gilt Floral Birds, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of table lamps offer urn form glass construction with hand painted and gilt flowers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Paint

19th Century Ceramic Vase with Floral and Bird Motif Converted to Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
Beautiful 19th century white ceramic vasiform table lamp with detailed flowers and bird motif
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Pair of Silver Lamps with Embossed Birds. Silver weight: 1.5 kg.
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite pair of silver table lamps featuring a detailed design of birds perched on branches
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver

Chinese Large Jar Decorated with Bird and Roses Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Chinese large jar decorated with bird and roses mounted as a lamp. A fine and large Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Pair of Meissen Style Birds Porcelain Lamps, Gilt Bronze Mount, 1900 Period
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of two lights porcelain lamps, representing two budgies with deployed wings and perched on a
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Superb Signed Lalique Crystal Etched Sculptural Lamp with Birds and Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gorgeous Signed R. Lalique France bottom right. Glass. Lighted. Chrome base. 21 7/8" h x 15 1/8" w x 5 1/8" d (with base). Minor scratch to right hand side of front of crystal.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Vintage Large Ceramic Green Vase Lamp with Blue Lavender Bird Fruit Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Large and gorgeous 1960s vintage ceramic vase style lamp in apple green with Asian-like design of
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Lamps Bird and Heart by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, France, 1990s
By Fondica, Pierre Casenove
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside bird and heart lamps in gilt gilding metal, bronze style by Pierre
Category

1990s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Zoomorphic French Period Lamp, Jouve style, forming a Bird Dish, France, 1950 s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Period Lamp, in the Jouve style, forming a bird with small repository, France, c. 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Creamware

Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Lamp Birds of Paradise in Trees Onyx, circa 1920
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table lamp of birds of paradise in a tree This is sublime, the casting of the bronze is exquisite as
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Single Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's antique Japanese porcelain vase with hand painted bird motif mounted as table lamp
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Gone With The Wind Hand Painted Parlor Lamp with Bird, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Gone With The Wind parlor lamp offers glass shade and base with hand painted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Paint, Glass

Hollywood Regency table light with ceramic bird and Murano glass leafs, 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
Behold our exquisite 1980s ceramic bird table light. This eye-catching piece features a stunning
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bird s-Eye Maple Desk Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique solid bird's-eye maple wood desk light with wood shade and two cubbies / pencil holders
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Rare circa 1920 Cold Painted Bronze Lamp of Two Budgie Birds in Tree Onyx Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table lamp of two stunning blue budgies I have two more of these lamps which are a matching pair with
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bird s-Eye Blue Glaze Baluster Vase
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century bird’s-eye blue glaze baluster vase.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Striking Pair of Sculptural Organic Walnut Table Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural pair of walnut table lamps. Organic, bird shaped lamps on paisley shaped bases. Brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue and White Delft Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
, now converted as table lamps. Currently wired for the UK with twisted bronze silk cables. Please
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Delft

Cuma Table Lamp by Ugo La Pietra for Artemide / VeArt, Italy 1993
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Murano glass art table lamp with bird decoration designed by Ugo La Pietra for Artemide
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Pair of White Lacquered Parrot Table Lamps Palm Leaf Tropical Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Such an amazing pair of vintage parrot bird, tropical leaves table lamps newly lacquered in white
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1934 Gabriel Argy Rousseau Nightlamp Trois Oiseaux Birds Pate De Verre Glass
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Nightlamp "Trois Oiseaux" (three birds, exotic birds) made in amber, yellow and black glass pate-de
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Infused with Gold Flecks Brass Base with Brass Birds, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
unexpected birds decorate the base, one bulb per lamp.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cloisonné Footed Jar Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
An intricately decorated navy blue and turquoise table lamp with birds and flowers illustrations
Category

Antique 19th Century American Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Vintage Chinoiserie Red Yellow Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1970s hand painted moriage floral & bird motif earthenware ginger jar table lamp mounted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Crane Bird Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Crane bird table lamp made from metal with a faux bamboo lamp shade holder. 1980s, Belgium
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Ceramic Bird Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A charming Italian brown ceramic bird table lamp by Bitossi. The lamp was designed in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bird Table Lamp, Late 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bird table lamp, late 1930s. Bronze paradise bird on a tree. Superb gilt frosted
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage White Tropical Palm Beach Parrot Bird Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of parrot bird table lamps. These come with there original matching finials. Newly
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Mario Torres Wicker Parro and Toucan Bird Table Lamps
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing pair of wicker bird table lamps with a parrot and a toucan perched on each one. Crafted
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Reed

Pair of Italian Tole-Painted Pink Magnolias Love Birds Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Tole-Painted Pink Magnolias & Love Birds Table Lamps Country: Italy Materials
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Crane Bird Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Table lamp in metal with a bird. Measures: Height 65 cm. width 36 cm. Depth 28 cm. One E27 bulb.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of "bird" Table Lamps
Located in Brecht, BE
Pair of "bird" tablelamps, creation by José Esteves, French artist, every item is unique and signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brass Heron Bird Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Solid brass heron table lamp resting on black lacquered base. Uses 1 - 60 watt max "A" base bulb
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bronze Pompeian Style Bird Table Lamp Attributed To William Billy Haines, 1950s
By William Billy Haines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this Cast Metal Pompeian Bronze Bird Table Lamp, C.1950s Made of Bronze with an original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Aldo Londi Bitossi Bird Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New Windsor, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery bird lamp. Matte brown body with a gloss glazed head and tail feathers
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Maison Baguès Crane Bird Table Lamp, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful crane bird or Héron table lamp by Maison Baguès. Beautifully detailed silvered crane
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronze Bird Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica
By Pierre Casenove
Located in New York, NY
A great bird lamp by Pierre Casnove for Fondica in gilded bronze with rewired with two light socket.
Category

1990s French Modern Table Lamps

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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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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.