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Restored Pair of James Mont Style Buddha lamps by Quartite Creative
By Quartite Creative Corp.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of exotic sculptural table lamps by Quartite Creative Corp., designed in the manner of James
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Large Porcelain of Buddha Figure Adapted as Lamp and Wood Base, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large porcelain of Buddha figure adapted as lamp and wood base, 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of glazed ceramic buddha heads .
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of glazed ceramic buddha heads .
Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Bronze Mounted Buddha Figures Mounted as Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of turquoise Chinese export Buddha candlesticks, with French bronze mounts. The chinoiserie
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Hollywood Regency standing Buddha table lamps.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps
Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps
$1,664
H 27.17 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in
Chinese White Ceramic Guanyin Buddha Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export Guanyin Buddha table lamps in white ceramic atop black circular bases. The
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Meulebeke, BE
/ Regency Gilded bronze seated Buddha table lamp of the Rattanakosin period. The figure made of gilded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha Table Lamp
Antique Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha Table Lamp
$1,723
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
1960s Overscale Blanc de Chine Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Overscale Blanc de Chine Buddha Table Lamp Offered for sale is a rare overscaled 1960s Blanc
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1960s James Mont Buddha Table Lamp
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
1960's James Mont Buddha plaster table lamp with wood base, newly rewired. Height to light
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s James Mont Buddha Table Lamp
1960s James Mont Buddha Table Lamp
$950
H 37 in W 8 in D 9 in
Fantastic Blanc De Chine Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sensational white ceramic table lamp having a sculptural Buddha with pierced body and happy
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic Blanc De Chine Buddha Table Lamp
Fantastic Blanc De Chine Buddha Table Lamp
$1,100
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
Hollywood Regency Large Buddha Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Hollywood Regency Large Table Lamp with a Buddha., Italian ceramic table lamp, shaped as a sitting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Large Buddha Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Hollywood Regency Large Buddha Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
$939
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A Hollywood Regency table lamp made in glazed ceramic and depicting a standing Buddha. The piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Statue of a Thai Teppanom Kneeling Angel Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bronze statue of a Thai Teppanom kneeling Angel Buddha made into a table lamp. Intricate bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

James Mont Buddha Head Table Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
classic james mont design and sought after buddha head table lamp.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

James Mont Buddha Head Table Lamp
James Mont Buddha Head Table Lamp
$1,750
H 26 in W 7 in D 7 in
1960s Vintage Modern Buddha Pottery Bust Table Lamp
Located in Esperance, NY
Very unique 1960s modern Buddha pottery bust table lamp, this is a very nice large lamp and the
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Teak

Bronze Lamp, Stone Buddha
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze lamp, stone Buddha, early 20th century, 1 light. Measures: H: 37 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 12 cm.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Bronze Lamp, Stone Buddha
Bronze Lamp, Stone Buddha
$1,426
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Ceramic Buddha Large Table Lamp Italy 1970s Midcentury
Located in Palermo, IT
Ceramic table lamp with gilding. Golden and black in color, adaptable to any environment. Some
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Ceramic Buddha Large Table Lamp Italy 1970s Midcentury
Ceramic Buddha Large Table Lamp Italy 1970s Midcentury
$735
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Jade Green Buddha Ceramic Table Lamp Brass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Buddha jade green ceramic table lamp. This has been newly wired. All new brass hardware. No
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Seated Buddha Desk or Table Lamp, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique hand-painted seated Buddha desk or table lamp, circa 1920s. There are several
Category

Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps

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
H 36 in W 10 in D 10 in
Oversized Vintage Buddha Head Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized Vintage Buddha Head Lamp Manner of James Mont
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Vintage Buddha Head Lamp
Oversized Vintage Buddha Head Lamp
$850
H 39.5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of Bronze Male and Female Buddha Heads Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fantastic and rare pair of patinated bronze female and male Burmese Buddha head lamps mounted on
Category

Vintage 1960s European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Large James among style Buddha lamp. Off white chalkware Buddha head on black wood base. Newly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Large James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
Large James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
$1,250
H 34.5 in W 5 in D 7 in
Large Turquoise Glazed Terra Cotta Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Large turquoise crackle-glazed terra cotta Buddha lamp. Newly refitted on a pewter metal base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Italian Zaccagnini Monumental Buddha Head Ceramic Lamp Base
By Raymor, Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Monumental Buddha head ceramic lamp base attributed to Zaccagnini pottery of
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Zaccagnini Guanyin Buddha Figures Vintage Italian Ming Roof Tile Lamps
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of Italian Zaccagnini pottery lamps modeled after Chinese Ming Dynasty roof tiles in the form
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pr. Buddha Lamps w/ Craqualier Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Pair large scale buddha figures w/ craqualier glaze and black pedestal bases. New linen shades and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Impressive Pair "Buddha" Table Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large pair table lamps in brass, each featuring a seated buddha in enameled and gilt iron; the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Impressive Pair "Buddha" Table Lamps
Impressive Pair "Buddha" Table Lamps
$3,400
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Charming "Little Buddha" Table lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Diminuative table lamp with cast brass buddha among four stylized lotus stalks in plated metal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charming "Little Buddha" Table lamp
Charming "Little Buddha" Table lamp
$700
H 21 in W 9 in D 6 in
1930 s Buddha Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautifully carved wooden Buddha statue is the focal point of this one of a kind table lamp
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1930
s Buddha Table Lamp
1930
s Buddha Table Lamp
$650
H 18 in W 12 in D 9 in
Pair of Buddha Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage lamps, gilt over marble, mounted on black painted wood bases. Re-wired. Note: These lamps
Category

20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Pair of Buddha Table Lamps
Pair of Buddha Table Lamps
$1,650
H 32 in W 20 in D 16 in
Large Buddha Table Lamp, black and gold , Europe, 1970s
Located in Retie, BE
Stunning large Table Lamp with black and gold glazed ceramic sitting BUDDHA statue - Figurine on a
Category

Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Buddha Table Lamp, black and gold , Europe, 1970s
Large Buddha Table Lamp, black and gold , Europe, 1970s
$1,319
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Marbro Buddha Lamp, circa 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Antonio, TX
Marbro Buddha lamp on a wooden pedestal base with original maker's tag and a contemporary square
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Marbro Buddha Lamp, circa 1960s
Marbro Buddha Lamp, circa 1960s
$1,600
H 22 in W 7 in D 7 in
Buddha Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ A sculptural lamp that evokes a great sense of serenity and beauty + The Buddha is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Buddha Lamp
Buddha Lamp
$2,400
H 32 in
Buddha Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Buddha from Thailand made into a lampby Willy Rizzo, Italian designer from the
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Table Lamps

Buddha Lamp
Buddha Lamp
$4,000
H 25.5 in W 10 in D 15 in
Mid Century Bronze Buddha Lamp in the Style of Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage bronze buddha or Guanyin lamp in the style of Marbro. Shade measures: 11" H x 15" W
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Large vintage concrete garden Buddha fashioned into a lamp. Original goatskin parchment shade.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Patinated Buddha Lamp
Patinated Buddha Lamp
$925
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
1960s Buddha Lamp
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Good size and quality 1960s, French, gilt brass Buddha lamp with original shade.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Buddha Lamp
1960s Buddha Lamp
$1,081
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Buddha Ceramic Table Lamp from Italy, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Very beautiful ceramic table lamp as Buddha covered with gold color. High-quality labeled worked
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair stone buddha lamps
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Chinese adjustable stone buddha lamps with shades mounted on black lacquer bases
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair stone buddha lamps
Pair stone buddha lamps
$1,800
H 28 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Buddha Lamps
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Good quality 1960s lamps with figures of Thai Buddha seated while playing a musical instrument with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Buddha Lamps
Pair of Buddha Lamps
$1,973
H 25.2 in W 16.15 in D 10.24 in
JAMES MONT BUDDHA LAMP
Located in Miami, FL
WOOD BASE WITH GILDED CERAMIC BUDDHA AND BRASS ACCENTS NO SHADE.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

JAMES MONT BUDDHA LAMP
JAMES MONT BUDDHA LAMP
$1,350
H 27.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
1960s French Brass Birman Buddha Figure Table Lamp, Wood Base
By Maison Jansen
Located in Firenze, IT
Birman Buddha figure in brass on a black lacquered base, beautiful vintage patina, in the style of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

50 s Italian Pottery Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
masters. We've yet to see a finer vintage Buddha lamp than this. Perfect scale for bedside, desk top or
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

50
s Italian Pottery Buddha Lamp
50
s Italian Pottery Buddha Lamp
$650
H 19.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Fabulous Italian "Daisy-Robed" Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Some things defy reason...and we love them for it! This 70's, white Italian Buddha lamp is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Ceramic Buddha Lamp c.1960
Located in Easton, PA
Large scale glazed ceramic Buddha lamp on original white lacquered wooden base c.1960. Also has
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Monumental Ceramic Buddha Lamp c.1960
Monumental Ceramic Buddha Lamp c.1960
$1,500
H 47 in W 11 in D 10 in
Mammoth 50 s Italian Buddha Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
A large Italian terracotta Buddha head (in our favorite, breath-taking, ocean-blue color) is placed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Terracotta

Mammoth 50
s Italian Buddha Lamp
Mammoth 50
s Italian Buddha Lamp
$1,600
H 3 in W 11 in D 13 in
Pair of Decorative Buddha Head Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Decorative Buddha Head Lamps. As found condition with some damage to both ears on one and
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of Decorative Buddha Head Lamps
Pair of Decorative Buddha Head Lamps
$1,200
H 24 in W 6 in D 6 in
PAIR OF CELADON LAMPS WITH RAISED BUDDHA
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A pair of celadon lamps with raised Buddha decoration. Chinese, 19th Century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR OF GRAND SCALE BUDDHA HEAD LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of grand scale ,plaster Buddha head lamps measuring 42" high. Perfect with traditional or
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF GRAND SCALE BUDDHA HEAD LAMPS
PAIR OF GRAND SCALE BUDDHA HEAD LAMPS
$2,600
H 42 in W 10 in D 10 in
18th C. Korean Buddha Converted Into Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY KOREAN BRONZE BUDDHA CONVERTED INTO A LAMP. WITH SHADE: H 22" W 22" D 8½"
Category

Korean Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Korean Buddha Converted Into Lamp
18th C. Korean Buddha Converted Into Lamp
$1,995
H 22 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
1960s French Brass Buddha Statues Pair of Table Lamp, Black Wood Base
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of table lamps with brass Buddha statues on black lacquered wood bases, perfect condition and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Superb Rose Quartz Buddha Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous rose quartz Buddha mounted on an exquisitely carved gilt-wood stand. This is one of the
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Giant Gilded Buddha Figural Lamp James Mont Attribution
Located in Southfield, MI
Giant gilded Buddha figural lamp attributed to James Mont, removed from the Jacoby residence at the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fiberglass Buddha Head Lamp, Boho Style
Located in Marietta, GA
Unique and functional handmade fiberglass Buddha head lamp. Lamp does have new wiring, new socket
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Buddha head lamps, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings attribution
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Buddha head lamps attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. With choice of custom white silk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Cast Plaster Buddha Heads
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An extremely well cast pair of plaster Buddha heads on wood bases suitable for lamps or simply
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Cast Plaster Buddha Heads
Pair of Large Cast Plaster Buddha Heads
$4,200
H 18 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
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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 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 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 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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.