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French Art Pottery Bird Lamp in the Style of Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
French art pottery bird lamp with a bayonet lamp socket. Created by hand by an artist who must
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Dore Bronze and Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinoiserie Bird Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
These beautifully hand-painted lamps with Asian influenced birds and beautiful floral detail are
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Blue and White Birds and Flowers Lamp 1960 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1301 Japanese hand painted birds and flowers lamp Height 21" to top of socket
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna bronze lamp with two lovebirds, parakeet birds Austria ca. 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vienna bronze lamp with two lovebirds, parakeet birds. Patinated bronze on an Onyx base
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Italian Vintage Carved Marble and Alabaster Lamp of Tree with Birds
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian vintage carved marble and alabaster lamp of tree with birds with custom linen shade
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp Off White and Blue Perched Bird
Located in New Orleans, LA
design of a blue perched bird, leaves, red chrysanthemum, rosewood base and brass cap. The later shade
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Iron and Brass Bird in a Tree Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
This sweet lamp by Chapman features a sculptural tree form in iron with a cardinal (?) perched on a
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Blanc De Chine Cockatiel Parrot Bird Ceramic Lamps, Pair with Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Blanc De Chine bird motif ceramic lamps. The lamps have a
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Vintage Porcelain Lamp with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds from 1970s, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese porcelain lamp showcasing a hand-painted flower and birds scene. This lamp adopts
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp with Bird Finial, Eggplant Turquoise Glaze, C.1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid-Century Modern Asian style 'bottle form' ceramic table lamp with extraordinary flambé glaze in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Raymor Italian Ceramic Lamps with Incised Bird in the Style of Gli Etruschi
By Raymor, Gli Etruschi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful ceramic lamps in an ecru color with deeply incised and stylized blue birds in the style
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brass and Crystal Bird Lamps in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of brass and crystal bird lamps in the style of Curtis Jere on marble base.
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Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Midcentury Italian Brass Sculptured Table Lamp Sign, Pieffe Turquois Lamp Shade
By Pieffe Tornitura
Located in Salzburg, AT
Midcentury Italian brass sculptured - bird in the reeds - table lamp signed Pieffe by a separate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950 s "Vallauris" Glazed Ceramic Showing a Bird
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Vallauris" glazed ceramic showing a bird Shade not included France.
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Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Glazed Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze
Located in Verviers, BE
Inspired by a centuries old technique of Chinese ceramics, this elegant table lamp is a bright and
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Large Snow White Opaline Table Lamp Murano, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage snow white opaline table lamp Murano, 1960s Attributes to Carlo Nason-Mazzega And safe
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Folky Pair of Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Egret Table Lamps
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Folky and fun pair of wicker or reed egret table lamps. These birds have a brass face and beak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Folky Pair of Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Egret Table Lamps
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Folky and fun pair of wicker or reed egret table lamps. These birds have a brass face and beak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Mario Lopez Torres Egret Wicker, Rattan Table Lamp, 1974
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Mario Lopez Torres Egret Bird Wicker, rattan table lamp. Featuring brass beaks
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised "Partridge" Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Handcrafted Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Earthen Partridge Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Arts Crafts, Beaten Copper Table Lamp with Original Patina, Handmade
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts table lamp with original patina. Handmade using traditional artisan techniques from
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Brass

Val Saint Lambert Twisted Light Crystal Glass Table Lamp, 1952
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful table lamp is in large size, 40 cm 15.74 inches excluding the shade. The
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco French Michel Zadounaisky Table Lamps, a Pair, circa 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
amazing table lamps depict birds in a circular cage by Michel Zadounaisky, France, 1930s are quite
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Orange Adjustable Desk or Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
more or less light bulbs. Also made as a single table lamp. Also made without he chromed rings around
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Val Saint Lambert with Label Large Crystal Table Lamp, Excellent Condition
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
. Weight crystal lamp: 1.6 kg 3.52 pound. The lamp is sold without the lampshade. And in full working
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Table Lamp with Milk-White Glass Shades and Brass / Fruitwood Base
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
1970s table lamp in the Vintage style with brass fittings on a metal and Wood base. The lamp has a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Design Table Lamp with Milk-White Glass Shade and Brass Mounts
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
1970s table lamp in the Scandinavian style with brass fittings on a metal base. The lamp has a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp in Colored Glass and with Brass Details, 1935s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco table lamp in colored glass and with brass details Eyecatching and distinctive effect. The
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Val Saint Lambert Twisted Light Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Emerald Green
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful green table lamp is in medium size; 10.5 inches excluding the lamp-fitting
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Asian Blue and White Porcelain Jars Made into Wired Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Asian porcelain jars with blue and white floral and bird décor, newly mounted as table
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century Blue and White Delft Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
octagonal form, decorated throughout with tropical flora and exotic birds, now converted as table lamps
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Delft

Dutch Opaline Table Lamp with Ball-Stem and Chrome Details White Black Base
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco table lamps chrome and opaline glass details. The sizes are measured without lamp shade
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for De Knudt, Numbered 3784 , 1970s
By De Knudt, Willy Rizzo
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage design This 1970s table lamp by Lusterie De knudt Belgium features three brass columns with
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Industrial Anglepoise Lamp Silver-Grey with Adjustable and Flexible Sections
Located in Verviers, BE
surface (table, bench or wall). Standard E14 lamp size. And safe for immediate usage in the world
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Set of Perfume Lamps/Air Purifier/Stampt Gerold Co. Tettau Bavaria circa 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Porcelain air purifier/table lamp, 1930s. Undamaged original condition. The lighting works. A small
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Arts Crafts Style Gilt Bronze Birds, Bush and Flowers Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
practical size table lamp is the type of applied arts that really lifts your spirit. The sparrows birds
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Athena" by Georgia Jacob, 1970s, Inspired by the Shape of a Burning Torch
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare red designer lamp "Athena" by Georgia Jacob, 1970s. Georgia Jacob's lamp design is inspired by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Diminutive Alabaster Birds Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diminutive alabaster birds table lamp.
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Porcelain Bird Table Lamp
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic adjustable height custom-made lamp with polished bronze base and multi color porcelain
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Glass Bird Table Lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice glass lamp with gold bird motif.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Italian Porcelain Bird Table Lamp
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic adjustable height custom-made lamp with polished bronze base and multi color porcelain
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Modern Flying Bird Table Lamp by Lancia
Located in Fairfax, VA
Lancia vintage flying bird nickel on bronze table lamp, Italian, 1960s. Modern bird sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Blue and White Bird Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of blue and white painted bird lamps in ceramic on metal bases, circa 1960s. Please note of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare French 1early 20th Century Bronze Bird Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Very rare early 20th century French bird design gold and brown/black color bronze table lamp
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated Bronze Valenti Bird Table Lamps
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
Spanish, mid-20th century A stunning pair of crane table lamps by Valenti. Silver plated bronze
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Bronze Bird Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica
By Pierre Casenove
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant modern gilt bronze lamp by Pierre Casnove for Fondica. New wiring with one 3
Category

Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s Heron Bird , Crane Bird Table Lamp, Brass and Metal, Europe
Located in Retie, BE
Vintage Table Lamp, Table Light with Heron Bird. Stylish 1970s Heron Bird or Crane bird Table
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Swiss Black Forest Walnut Carved Birds Table Lamps
Located in Denver, CO
molded edge plinth. Size is for base. They have been recently fitted for table lamps.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Italian Gold and Silver Plated Birds Table Lamp by L Originale
By Lanciotto Galeotti, L Originale
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous late 20th century table lamp by Italian designer Lanciotto Galeotti who set up L'Originale
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Pair of Exotic Bird Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of ceramic exotic bird table lamps with wooded base and brass fittings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Pair of French Blue Ceramic Exotic Bird Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of ceramic exotic bird table lamps with wooded base and brass fittings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920 Table Lamp with Bird
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze lamp with shade glass paste painted or enameled inside, then from 1920 to 1925, in good
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bird Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This unique piece is made of bronze, resembling some form of water fowl with long legs and beak.
Category

Vintage 1930s European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Charming Bronze Table Lamp with Two Birds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delightful table lamp in bronze with two birds perched on vertigris leaves; lacquered wood base
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Bird Decorated Table Lamp, French, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic glazed table lamp, with geometric and bird decoration, French, 1950s. Overall height 22 1/2
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

Bronze "Bird" lamps
Located in Bronx, NY
Substantial decorative bronze lamps, each boldly highlighting three entwined cranes.The stoic
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian design Budgerigar bird ceramic table lamp 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Italian glazed ceramic table lamp from the 1950s with a colorful bird on the pole front. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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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 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.”

    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.