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Pair of Haziza Lucite "Bubble" Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Haziza Lucite "Bubble" Lamps
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Bubble Glass Table Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bubble Glass Table Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Bubbles Model by Studio Superego Unique Piece, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful table lamp in transparent plexiglass with inclusion of bubbles and brass base designed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Bubbles Model by Studio Superego, Italy. Unique Piece
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful table lamp in transparent plexiglass with inclusion of bubbles and brass base designed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Clear Bubbles Murano Glass Table Lamps With 3 Spheres, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blown glass lamps with characters of the smaller bubble in glass add to the artistic quality and design.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 6 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of six amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany. Very good condition. Cleaned, well
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished brass frames. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished nickel frames. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury dark rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with nickel plating frames. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Minty Bubble Lamp by Siup Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Minty bubble lamp by Siup Studio Dimensions: D14 x H16 cm Materials: glass and ceramics. One of
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Victorian Lantern Style Shapely Bubble Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Lantern Style Shapely Bubble Glass Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Desk Lamp, Chrystal Base with Bubbles, France 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century table desk lamp, Chrystal Base with Bubbles, France 1960s. no chips. signed.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Brass Bubble Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 5.11
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Solid Ceramic Bubble Lamp, USA 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
Large Ceramic table lamp with an abstract bubbling pattern. Base Only 24x14
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rupert Nikoll Midcentury Brass Tube Bubble Glass Table Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist table lamp / side lamp from the 1950s, designed and executed by Rupert Nikoll
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Smoked Bubble Glass Table Lamps Inner Glowing Accent Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury era Hollywood Regency textured smoked bubble glass table lamps with inner
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Smoked Glass

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pink40 Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of pink rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table bedside or desk mushroom lamp in blown orange bubble Murano glass. Artisanal work Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Bubble Glass Table Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The photo with the lampshade is for illustration purposes only, the lamp base comes without the
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Pink Purple Bubble Glass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Pink & Purple Hand Blown Bubble Glass Table Lamp
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Green Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxury green rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polished brass frames. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bubbles Obsidian Lamp by Romain Barré
By Romain Barré
Located in PARIS, FR
Wrought iron and Obsidian Signed and numbered, edition of 8
Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pink Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink rock crystal bubble lamps with polished brass finishes, created by Phoenix Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamp, Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Hand Blown Bubble Glass and Brass Table Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamp, Germany, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mercury Glass Bubble Cylinder Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Mercury Glass Bubble Cylinder lamps.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of Cylindrical Bubble Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of cylindrical lamps with mercury bubble glass body. Color varies slightly between pairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rock Crystal Bubble ii Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
White rock crystal bubbles with hammered nickel finish stand,to the tops of the stand 16.5 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mid Century Modern Brass Bubble Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany Dimensio
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Brass & Bubble Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 5.90
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A tall pair of luxury green rock crystal quartz bubble lamps with polish brass frames. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

1960 Italian Design Space Age White Murano Bubbles Glass Steel Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Table Lamp 1960 Milky glass shade with glass bubbles Steel details Rare model. Perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Single Bubble Pink Rock Crystal Lamp by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Single pink rock crystal bubble lamps with polished brass finishes, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Small Murano Table Lamp in Twisted Glass with Internal Air-Bubbles, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small fluted table lamp in red and clear hand-blown glass with internal air bubbles. Made in Murano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Smoky Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxury dark rock crystal quartz bulb lamps with polished brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

1970s Kosta Boda Bubble Glass Table Lamp with Verner Panton Fabric Shade
By Kosta Boda
Located in Weesp, NL
1970s Kosta Boda Bubble Glass Table Lamp with Verner Panton Fabric Shade Add an iconic statement
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cotton, Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Bubble Gum Pink Cylinder Column Chrome Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Gum Pink Cylinder Column Chrome Modernist Table Lamps - a Pair
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dark Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury dark rock crystal quartz bulb lamps with antique brass frames. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Marbro Venetian Table Lamps With Handblown Bubble Glass and Wired Cage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Marbro Venetian Table Lamps With Handblown Bubble Glass and Wired Cage Inserts 10x10x30
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Karl Springer Clear and Marbleized Brown Bubble Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful rare pair of Karl Springer clear and cased brown Lucite bubble lamps. A central stem in
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Cherry Blossom Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of amethyst and pink rock crystal bubble lamps with polished brass finish. Created by Phoenix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Amethyst

1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on brass base lamps, Germany, circa 1970. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair White Copper Bubbles Aventurine Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair hand blown cased white ribbed Murano Italian glass lamps with copper aventurine inclusions and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Globular Bubble Glass Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Saint-Gobain, France 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A globular bubble glass table lamp designed by Max Ingrand for the renowned French glass company
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Bubble Glass and Brass Table Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury table lamp were designed by Helena Tynell and manufactured by Limburg in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Air Bubble Glass Pair of Table Lamps in the style of Azucena, 1960s, Italy
By Azucena
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Air Bubble Glass Pair of Table Lamps in the style of Azucena, 1960s, Italy Lamps are in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Italian Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano bubble wire amber glass table lamp by Marbro original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Bubble Lamps of Resin in Butterscotch by Silvano Pantani, 1966
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Smyrna, GA
Such beautiful sculptures, in wonderful shades of BUTTERSCOTCH. These Bubble Lamps were created by
Category

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

Materials

Resin

Pair of Smoky Bubble Rock Crystal Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large smoky rock crystal bubble lamps with polish brass stand Created by Phoenix Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Murano Amber Venetian Italian Glass Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano bubble wire venetian amber glass table lamp by Marbro original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Bubble Lamps of Resin in Butterscotch by Silvano Pantani, 1966
By Silvano Pantani
Located in Smyrna, GA
Such beautiful sculptures, in wonderful shades of BUTTERSCOTCH. These Bubble Lamps were created by
Category

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

Materials

Resin

Glass Lamp with Air Bubbles Pattern, Style "Daum France", circa 1975
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Glass Lamp with Air Bubbles Pattern, Style "Daum France", circa 1975 In the spirit of DAUM
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Round Bubble Glass Lamps by Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern space age round cube cylinder lamps design by the Italian manufacture
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Two rare 1960s brass bedside lamps with gold bubble glass shades
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare 1960s brass bedside lamps with golden bubble glass shades. Great, elegant design
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Teal Glass lamps with controlled bubbles in Gold leaf
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Smyrna, GA
Vintage Murano glass lamps in TEAL with stunning gold, controlled bubbles. These lamps pack a color
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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Bubble Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bubble table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bubble table lamps — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 143 antique and vintage bubble table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 73 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Bubble table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bubble table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large bubble table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller bubble table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.15 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made bubble table lamps over the years, but those made by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bubble Table Lamps?

Bubble table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,975, while the lowest priced sells for $332 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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 Bubble Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Herman Miller makes Nelson bubble lamps. George Nelson first created the steel lamps with silk shades in 1952 with inspiration from a set of Swedish silk lamps that he had passed on purchasing due to their price. It was his desire to produce something similar for a more accessible price. On 1stDibs, find a collection of George Nelson lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble 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 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 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 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.