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Vintage Pair of Buddha Sculptural Table Lamps
Located in Bronx, NY
Serenity in this sculptural pieces are depicted very well, newly rewired with new heavy duty 3-way sockets.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair of Buddha Sculptural Table Lamps
Vintage Pair of Buddha Sculptural Table Lamps
$1,890 / set
H 21.5 in W 11 in D 9 in
Pair of Buddha Lamps
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of large very dramatic Buddha lamps in black attributed to James Mont. This item is on sale
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Buddha Lamps
Pair of Buddha Lamps
$1,900 / set
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Chinoiserie Buddha Head Lamp
Located in Valley Village, CA
Chinoiserie Buddha head lamp in bronze finish with plaster and wood base.
Materials

Plaster, Wood

Chinoiserie Buddha Head Lamp
Chinoiserie Buddha Head Lamp
$1,800
H 37 in D 18 in
James Mont Buddha Head Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont Buddha Head Lamp with original gilt finish, rewired.
Category

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

Materials

Plaster

James Mont Buddha Head Lamp
James Mont Buddha Head Lamp
$850
H 36 in W 8 in D 8 in
Blanc de Chin Buddha Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century Blanc de Chin Buddha lamp on natural wood pedestal. Art wired.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Blanc de Chin Buddha Lamp
Blanc de Chin Buddha Lamp
$1,299
H 17 in Dm 11 in
Gilt Bronze Figural Asian Buddha Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original gilt bronze Buddha lamp from the 1940s. The meditating Buddha is mounted on a solid teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Cambodian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figural Asian Buddha Lamp
Gilt Bronze Figural Asian Buddha Lamp
$1,099
H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
1970s French Gilded Metal Buddha Lamp
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French 1970s gilded metal lamp in the form of a seated Buddha, wonderful color and
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Gold

1970s French Gilded Metal Buddha Lamp
1970s French Gilded Metal Buddha Lamp
$748
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 6.5 in
A Pair of Bronzed Buddha Lamps
Located in Finchley, London
A Pair of Bronzed Buddha Lamps. Stunning highly decorative pair of lamps on black square base
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

A Pair of Bronzed Buddha Lamps
A Pair of Bronzed Buddha Lamps
$6,050 / set
H 26.78 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Asian Buddha Brass Precious Stones Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Drottningholm, SE
20th century pair of large Asian Buddha brass precious stones decorated table lamps a fantastic
Category

20th Century East Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blanc De Chine Seated Buddha Lamp, 19th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Blanc de Chine seated Kwan Yin or Buddha lamp on a vintage brass base. The figures are 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blanc De Chine Seated Buddha Lamp, 19th Century
Blanc De Chine Seated Buddha Lamp, 19th Century
$2,720
H 21.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Buddha Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New Rochelle, NY
A fine pair of Buddha lamps in the style of James Mont with walnut base in superb condition. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Buddha Lamps in the Style of James Mont
Buddha Lamps in the Style of James Mont
$3,900 / set
H 36 in Dm 6 in
Pair of James Mont Gold Buddha Lamps for Stiffel
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and dramatic pair of tables lamps were designed by James Mont for the Stiffel Lighting
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of James Mont Gold Buddha Lamps for Stiffel
Pair of James Mont Gold Buddha Lamps for Stiffel
$2,900 / set
H 37 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Sleeping Buddha Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century plaster buddha table lamps. Original shades with decorative trim. Can be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Sleeping Buddha Table Lamps
Pair of Sleeping Buddha Table Lamps
$1,250
H 44.5 in Dm 17 in
Buddha Table Lamp with velvet shade
Located in Munich, DE
Bring serenity and style to your space with the Buddha Table Lamp, complete with a soft velvet
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Buddha Table Lamp with velvet shade
Buddha Table Lamp with velvet shade
$772
H 20.87 in W 16.15 in D 10.24 in
Porcelain Buddha Table Lamp by Arabia of Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Porcelain Buddha table lamp manufactured by Arabia of Finland in the late 1930s. Original cord
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gilded bronze seated Buddha table lamp This is an excellent piece with an oriental theme
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Table Lamps

Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha Table Lamp
Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha Table Lamp
$2,585
H 25 in W 12 in D 9 in
Stylish Pair of Gilded Bronze Buddha Table Lamps
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This impressive pair of gilded brass Buddha table lamps can be dated in the 1970s. The gilded
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stylish Pair of Gilded Bronze Buddha Table Lamps
Stylish Pair of Gilded Bronze Buddha Table Lamps
$2,080 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
1940 s Ceramic Buddha Table Lamps
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
stunning glazed ceramic buddha lamps, 1940's, restored and re-wired. shades not included.
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940
s Ceramic Buddha Table Lamps
1940
s Ceramic Buddha Table Lamps
$1,200
H 24.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Chinoiserie Polychromatic Buddha Table Lamp, Pair
By James Mont
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible pair of vintage lamp, circa 1950s. Polychromatic finish, one aged copper the other
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Rare Buddha Table Lamp by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamp with hand-carved Buddha and original shade with gilded plaster decoration by James
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Verdigris Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish table lamp with verdigris Buddah on weathered wooden base, having custom lamp shade and
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Seated Buddha Table Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A petite table lamp featuring a seated Buddha figure on a fringed base. Original rectangular silk
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Silk

Large Carved Giltwood Buddha Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Colossal carved giltwood standing Buddha lamp on a brass base. The figure is finely carved and
Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Carved Giltwood Buddha Table Lamp, 1960s
Large Carved Giltwood Buddha Table Lamp, 1960s
$588
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
Silver and Black Lacquered Buddha Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful silver finished and black lacquered Buddha sculpture table lamp in the manner of James
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Buddha Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Lamp representing a Buddha in the position of the explanation. The foot is made of wood and the
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Buddha Lamp
Buddha Lamp
$1,426
H 25.6 in W 8.67 in D 11.03 in
Ceramic Buddha Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large ceramic Buddha mounted as a table lamp, measures 34 inches to socket
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Buddha Lamp
Ceramic Buddha Lamp
$4,800
H 63 in W 23 in D 15 in
Large Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Large Buddha lamp, gilded composition with black enameled base Custom silk shade
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Large Buddha Lamp
Large Buddha Lamp
$1,900
H 34.5 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
Patinated Plaster Buddha Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
STYLISH PATINATED PLASTER BUDDHA LAMP, NEWLY WIRED
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Patinated Plaster Buddha Lamp
Patinated Plaster Buddha Lamp
$595
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Monumental Buddha Head Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Monumental Buddha head lamp circa late 1940's. This solid hand carved example has a gold leaf base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Monumental Buddha Head Lamp
Monumental Buddha Head Lamp
$2,200
H 43 in W 10.5 in D 9.5 in
Custom Table Lamp Featuring a Burmese Cast Bronze Buddha
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Custom-made table lamp with original tole shade featuring a cast bronze and gilt Burmese Buddha
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Tôle

Pair of Rare Buddha Head Table Lamps ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Unusual pair of Buddha head lamps in rare polychrome design. Dated 1959. 21.5" high to socket.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Rare Buddha Head Table Lamps ca. 1950s
Pair of Rare Buddha Head Table Lamps ca. 1950s
$695
H 21.5 in W 5.325 in D 5.325 in
James Mont Gold Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
James Mont gold Buddha lamp the pieces are molded plaster with an antiqued, gold finish. And have
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

James Mont Gold Buddha Lamp
James Mont Gold Buddha Lamp
$850 / set
H 36 in W 10 in D 10 in
Impressive Glazed Ceramic Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
1970s massive glazed ceramic Buddha head and plinth, as lamp, conch shell motif, lovely detail
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Impressive Glazed Ceramic Buddha Lamp
Impressive Glazed Ceramic Buddha Lamp
$1,800
H 30 in W 10 in D 10 in
Buddha Lamp By James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Buddha lamp by James Mont has great carved detailing and retains the original
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Large Crackleware Buddha Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair large crackleware ceramic lamps of the Buddha with matching crackleware finials on amorphis
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Large Crackleware Buddha Lamps
Pair Large Crackleware Buddha Lamps
$1,695
H 35.5 in Dm 13 in
PAIR OF SPECTACULAR BUDDHA HEAD LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of buddha head lamps made of gilded cast iron mounted on wooden bases.
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Whimsical Buddha Lamp by Idealux Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed Italian lamp of Buddha in prayer retains original fabric shade and dimmer.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Whimsical Buddha Lamp by Idealux 
Signed
Whimsical Buddha Lamp by Idealux 
Signed
$1,900
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 10 in
Stunning Brass and Lacquered Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Brass Buddha lamp mounted on high gloss white lacquered base with thick brass hoops on either side
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Stunning Brass and Lacquered Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Brass Buddha lamp mounted on high gloss white lacquered base. Thick brass hoops on either side
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Elegant Pair of Bronze Buddha Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming Pair of Matched Bronze Buddha Figures Seated in Lotus Position, Wearing Colorful Hand
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Elegant Pair of Bronze Buddha Lamps
Elegant Pair of Bronze Buddha Lamps
H 21 in W 9 in D 8.25 in
Pair of Gilt Buddha Figure Lamps
Located in Danville, CA
Large pair of Buddha heads on black plaster plinth bases in the Asian Modern style, often
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Gilt Buddha Figure Lamps
Pair of Gilt Buddha Figure Lamps
$3,200
H 38 in W 7 in D 8 in
Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Depicting Budai Laughing Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Our lovely table lamp features the polychrome decorated porcelain figure of the laughing Buddha
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Asian Female Buddha or Empress Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Chinese empress Wu Zetian, table lamp made of plaster. Huge! 34 inches gorgeous original patina
Category

Early 20th Century American Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Scale Asian Style Buddha Head Lamps, American, circa 1960's. They have been rewired
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Composition, Brass

Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps
Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps
$2,400
H 44 in W 17 in D 17 in
Cast Brass James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A cast brass James Mont style lamp. The temple base with Buddha inside of four brass columns
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
Cast Brass James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
$950
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Plaster Buddha Bust Figural Table Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculptural plaster Asian Buddha head bust table lamp in the style of James Mont
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Chinese Blanc de Chine Buddha Sculpture as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Blanc de Chine Buddha Sculpture Mounted as a Lamp, atop rockwork carved giltwood base
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Giltwood

Turquoise Glazed Buddha and Tole Foliate Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Turquoise glazed ceramic Buddha figure surrounded by iron worked lattice and foliate garden with
Category

Early 20th Century Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Glazed Buddha and Tole Foliate Lamp
Turquoise Glazed Buddha and Tole Foliate Lamp
$295
H 12 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Superb Sculptural Buddha Lamp on Stone Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous objet d'art consisting of a bronze patina metal Buddha resting on a cream colored stone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Superb Sculptural Buddha Lamp on Stone Base
Superb Sculptural Buddha Lamp on Stone Base
$1,150
H 26 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Large Sculptural Lohan Lamp ( Disciple) of Buddha)
Located in Bellport, NY
A Wonderful sculptural Chinese lamp ( Lohan ) Lohans are followers of Buddhism's
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps

Chapman Pair Ceramic Table Lamps of Sitting Buddhas on Rosewood Base Mid Century
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very interesting pair of ceramic table lamps in the form of a buddha sitting on a rosewood base.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Monumental Carved Marble Buddha Lamps.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Monumental pair of ornately carved black marble Chinese deities mounted on custom wood bases with new custom oval shaped linen shades. Male deity base measure 14" wide x 10" deep. F...
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Monumental Carved Marble Buddha Lamps.
Pair of Monumental Carved Marble Buddha Lamps.
$9,500
H 45 in W 24.25 in D 16.25 in
BUDDHA LAMP WITH ORIGINAL SHADE BY JAMES MONT.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning craved Buddha figure lamp with a beautiful leafed finish by JAMES MONT. The lamp is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Buddha Lamps Attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of lamps featuring Buddha heads. They are made of black lacquered plaster and are attributed
Category

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

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Buddha Lamps Attributed to James Mont
Pair of Buddha Lamps Attributed to James Mont
$2,800
H 23 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Pair of Ceramic Lamps of the Peaceful Buddha
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Ceramic Buddha Lamps in Prayer position, movable earings, crackleware finials and original
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Large French Turquoise Glazed Buddha Head Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French turquoise glazed Buddha lamps of large proportions.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Buddha Head Lamps, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Buddha head lamps, ca. 1950s, in the manner of James Mont. 28” h. to top of socket. Bases 6
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Buddha Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the buddha table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every buddha table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage buddha table lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect buddha table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right buddha table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Empire styles are of considerable interest. James Mont, Jacques Duval-Brasseur and Quartite Creative Corp. each produced at least one beautiful buddha table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Buddha Table Lamp?

Prices for a buddha table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $12,878, while the average can fetch as much as $1,740.

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 Buddha Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    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.

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  • 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 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 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.”

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  • 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.