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Pair Vintage Italian Brutalist Style Lamps with White Shades
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of brutalist-style table lamps date from the 1970s. Base is black marble
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Metal, Brass
Vintage Brutalist Silver Gold Leaf Sculptural Ceramic Large Abstract Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist Silver & Gold Leaf Sculptural Ceramic Large Mid Century Modern Table Lamp in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age and Brutalist style. Turned alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1970s. Turned alabaster and hand-worked in
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Monumental Pair of Barr
Weiss for Laurel Lamp Co. Hammertone Brass Table Lamps
By Harold Weiss, Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall pair Richard Barr
Harold Weiss for Laurel Lamp hexagonal H-881 brass table lamps, 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Laurel Lamp with Fantoni Style Applique Stainless
Brass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Brushed stainless steel columnar table lamp with gilt bronze brutalist appliques, in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair Brutalist Mid Century Lamps Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Brutalist Mid Century Lamps Signed
Captivating pair of handmade brutalist lamps. Crafted from
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brutalist Stained Oak Wing Lamps - France 1970
s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brutalist lamps in stained oak. Structure not entirely identical, one being taller than the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Italian Handcrafted Lamp in Metal and Bakelite, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Large brutalist lamp, a one-off artisanal piece handcrafted in Northern Italy in the 70s. Built
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Brutalist Glazed Terracotta Lamp with Original Textured Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large brutalist glazed terracotta lamp with original textured shade.
Dimensions listed are the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta, Fabric
A MODERN BRUTALIST Bamboo TABLE LAMP, AUDOUX-MINNET Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An interesting and graphic table lamp with 5 bamboos, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Rustic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Brutalist Aluminum Table Lamp by Willy Luyckx, Aluclair, 1960
s
By Aluclair, W. Luyckx 1
Located in London, GB
Pair of Brutalist cast aluminium cylinder table Lamps with organic textured relief by Willy Luyckx
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of mid century black oak and steel Laurel lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of steel and black oak Laurel lamps.
The measurement of 40" height is to top of harps
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Curtis Jeré, Bijan
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Vintage Brutalist Wallpaper Roller Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
fabric or wallpaper roller has been up cycled at some point in time into a table lamp. The roller itself
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Chain Link Lamp in the Style of Franz West
By Franz West
Located in Tampa, FL
Rustic floor lamp made from heavy welded iron chain links. In the style of Franz West from the
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Ding Dong Table Lamp by Luft Tanaka, ceramic, dark green, brutalist, geometric
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamp inspired by Brutalist architecture of the 1960s & 1970s.
Ding
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Brutalist Chrome Interlaced Column Sculpture Table Lamp by Curtis Jere, Pair
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Polished chrome structural Table lamp with square central column composed of interlocking bands
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$4,125 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1960s Italian Brutalist Gilt Metal Flower Form Table Lamp Tommaso Barbi Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Italian Mid Century Tommaso Barbi Gilt Metal Brutalist Form Floral Table Lamp. Exceptionally
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke circa 1970.
Here we have a fine pair
Category
Late 20th Century English Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Patinated Steel Ribbon Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic pair of table lamps were realized in the United States, circa 1960. They
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful cylindrical table lamp, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, Popular Art, in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Modern Metal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Modern Tall Metal Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Krister, Brutalist Sculpture Lamp in White Metal, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Krister, brutalist sculpture lamp in white metal, circa 1970, signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful carved table lamp, Modernist, Brutalist, Folk Art, Shabby-Chic, Rustic Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1950
By George Nakashima
Located in PARIS, FR
A table lamp, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Shabby-Chic, Rustic Modern, with a wooden knotted
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brutalist Cast Aluminum Table Lamp with its Lampshade
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-light Brutalist cast aluminum table lamp with its original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Black Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pottery Table Lamp by Jo Wallis
By Jo Wallis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculptural pottery table lamp by Jo-Wallis. This Brutalist accent lamp features
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Brutalist Thick Glass and Metal Table Lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
By Longobard
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normale trace of age and use for this table lamp produced by Longobard
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo. Brutalist murano glass table lamp for BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age style Murano glass table lamp designed by Willy Rizzo for BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s. Hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Danish Tue Poulsen Brutalist Stoneware Table Lamp Earth Colors with Shade 1970s
By Saxbo, Søholm Stentøj, Palshus, Tue Poulsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rustic table lamp by Danish ceramist Tue Poulsen (born 1939). Made ca. 1970s in Tue Poulsen´s own
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
HUGE Sculptural Danish Brutalist Style Table Lamp in Grey Earthen Colors 1970s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
HUGE mid-century brutalist style Danish ceramic table lamp made in the 1970s.
The sculptural lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tukiainen Aimo Ossi Kalevi Table Lamp Copper Finland 1970 Post Modern Brutalist
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A freeform copper table lamp designed by Tukiainen Aimo Ossi Kalevi and produced by Oy Moonlight
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Large 1970
s Brutalist Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1970's Brutalist lamps.
The Metal lamp forms sit on Black marble bases, that have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
$6,500 / set
Brutalist Danish Brown and Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Sejer Ceramic, 1970s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Brutalist mid-century Danish ceramic table lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer Unik ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
80s Rare Set of Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps - a Pair
Extraordinary and Super Rare Pair of 80s Postmodern Glass and Iron
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sculptural Brutalist Art Table Lamp “Man and Woman by a Tree”, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Brutalist table or side lamp dating from the 1970s. We sourced this beautiful piece in
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Brutalist Unic Sejer Studio Danish Ceramic Table Lamp Dark Blue + New Shade
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Danish Brutalist ceramic table lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer. Made ca 1960s to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
A HUGE BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP France 1960
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large table or floor lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Modernist, Bauhaus, Free Form, in thick
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Lamp Abstract Brutalist Welded Metal
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful mid-century tall, brutalist, abstract Table Lamp with original tall shade, circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Felice Antonio Botta Pine Wood and Glass Block Table Lamp, Italy 1970
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Milan, IT
Brutalist Felice Antonio Botta Pine Wood and Glass Block Table Lamp,
Structure measurements 33 x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Pine
A Large BRUTALIST RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Ceramic TABLE LAMP France 1960
By Georges Pelletier
Located in PARIS, FR
An imposing table or floor lamp with scarified decorations, Modernist, Free Form, Popular Art
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Lucite Lamp Octagonal Brutalist
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid century lucite lamp. Four octagonal columns suspended off of center column topped with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Italian Design Contemporary Pair of Brutalist Cast Bronze Double Lit Lamps
Located in New York, NY
.
Base 7.5 x 6.5 inches.
Sold with shades.
These table lamps were selected to be featured in the NYC
Category
2010s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Tall Brutalist Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine by Luxus Sweden 1970
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of tall sculptural brutalist Uno Kristiansson table lamps made of solid turned pine in Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brutalist Stainless Steel Table Lamps by Willy Luyckx, Belgium, 1970s
By W. Luyckx 1
Located in New York, NY
"Sculpted" pair of lamps
in good vintage condition
The slightly different color on lamps' base is
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
c1960 Lee Rosen for Design Technics Ovoid Brutalist Pottery Ceramic Lamp
By Lee Rosen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1960 Lee Rosen for Design-Technics Brutalist Pottery Lamp featuring its original, oval string
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
French brutalist wood turned table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
A gorgeous French modernist table lamp with new lampshade, ca 1940s-1950s. These lamps are often
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome w Black Plinth Bases Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of tall slender and sleek with a lot of sexy style. Chromed abstract figural central figures sitting on black plinths. 5 x 5 x 39h to the top of the finial. I...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brutalist Metal Floor Lamp with Table by Harry Balmer for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist metal lamp table by Harry Balmer for Laurel, welded and patinated steel base, art
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Pair of XL Brutalist Textured Ceramic Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Brutalist textured XL lamps from the early mid-century. We absolutely love
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Ceramic TABLE LAMP, BLIN Style France 1950
By Jacques Blin
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and sensual table lamp, Post-Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Shabby-Chic, Rustic
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
A RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST Elm Wood TABLE LAMP by MAISON REGAIN, France 1970
By Albert Tormos
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and generous table lamp with a pear body, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Rustic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Brutalist Pink and Green Faux Stone Three Way Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back into the 1980s with the Postmodern Brutalist Pink and Green Faux Stone Three Way Table
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
A BRUTALIST Lamp Lightning SCULPTURE, Unique Piece by CONTINI, France 1980
By Sylvain Contini
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional table lamp or lightning sculpture, unique piece by artist Samuel Schlosser also
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
Mid Century Marcello Fantoni Style Brutalist Chrome Sculpture Lamp, Circa 1970s
By Paul Evans, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury unique welded brutalist sculpture lamp rendered in chrome plated steel, different from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,152 Sale Price
83% Off
1970s Brutalist Brass Gold Table Lamp by Belgo Chrom Willy Rizzo style Belgium
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very elegant, geometric 1970s table lamp manufactured by Belgo Chrom, Belgium, very much in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Unique Brutalist 18" Murano Glass Table Lamp in the manner of Poliarte 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Amazing large table lamp made of rough-cut stacked Murano glass rods forming a block diffuser
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Brutalist Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of brutalist table lamps available for sale. The range of distinct brutalist table lamps — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 1365 antique and vintage brutalist table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 72 modern editions to choose from as well. Brutalist table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Brutalist table lamps bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Brutalist table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer and Maurizio Tempestini are consistently popular.
How Much are Brutalist Table Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,300, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $34,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Brutalist Table Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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
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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There 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, 2024The 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, 2024To 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.
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