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Swedish 1950s Drip Glaze Brown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
dark brown bulbous ceramic with wood base table lamp. Dimensions: 10" diameter ceramic base, 16" high
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Cream Organic Decor Table Lamp, 1920s
By Danico Pottery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique 1920s organic Art Nouveau ceramic table lamp. Handmade bulbous lamp with brass top and
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Haeger Mid-Century Matte White Ceramic Table Lamps with Shades
By Haeger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century bulbous-form matte white ceramic table lamps by Haeger (ca. 1960s, USA). Composed of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, NY
Soft cream white satin glazed bulbous vase form ceramic table lamp. Beautiful timeless minimalist
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Yellow Drip Glaze Bulbous Table Lamp
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Drips of bright yellow glaze give this midcentury lamp a very unique look. Perfect for your
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Large Scale Over Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
A large scale bulbous table lamp. Executed in a ringed palette of earth tones with an over glazed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bulbous Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand Blown Glass Bulbous Lamp with White Shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Bulbous Lamp
Bulbous Lamp
H 35 in Dm 22 in
Bulbous Pierced Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The swelling body with tapering neck, covered with pierced irregular bands of figure eight motifs and tri-lobed forms, raised on a brass base. (The shade is not included in the price.)
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bulbous Pierced Ceramic Table Lamp
Bulbous Pierced Ceramic Table Lamp
$5,700
H 34 in Dm 9.5 in
Bulbous Barovier Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Bulbous Lamps
Located in London, GB
bold sculptural table lamps are unique and original. The generous bulbous bodies retain their historic
Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Pair of Bulbous Lamps
Pair of Bulbous Lamps
$3,650
H 27.5 in Dm 14 in
Bulbous Celedon Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
This table lamp is a pleasing to the eye and a nice size. (31" at finial). The body of the lamp has
Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bulbous Italian Table Lamp with Mirrored Band
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a very cool glass globe lamp.
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Large-Scale Bulbous over Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Bright over glazed ceramic lamp in hues of greens, golds and oranges. All new mounting hardware and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

A Large Interior Painted Bulbous Glass Table Lamp.
Located in New York, NY
The large bulbous glass body decorated inside.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bulbous Italian White Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning and stately, this finely sculpted Italian ceramic table lamp makes quite a statement
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Antony Todd Bulbous glass lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bulbous Glass Lamp with Oval White Shade By Antony Todd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

A Pair of Bulbous Tapering Ceramic Table Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
The swelling cylindrical body and narrow tapering neck with vertically incised lines.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Single Large Bulbous Rougier Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Single Large Bulbous Rougier Lamp
Category

20th Century Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Single Large Bulbous Rougier Lamp
A Single Large Bulbous Rougier Lamp
H 34.4 in W 16 in D 15 in
Midcentury Century Bulbous Art Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
. Now wired as a table lamp Height dimensions refer to height of pottery vase only. Wired and
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Bulbous White Lacquer Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of white lacquer lamps with fluted stylized leaf motif.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of White Glazed Finely Fluted Bulbous Ceramic Table Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
The bulbous body slightly tapering to the base, molded with finely fluted vertical lines.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Bulbous Mid Century Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning pair of mid century bulbous lamps in blue and copper with new copper-color sateen drum
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Bulbous Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of mercury glass lamps with gentle ribbed design.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Palm Beach Regency Faux Bamboo Large Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous pair of large scale palm beach regency white faux bamboo lamps most likely Italian pottery
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Bulbous Pottery Art Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
glaze. Now mounted as a table lamp. Dimensions refer to ceramic elements. Display shade not
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of White Bulbous Mid Century Pottery Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Big pair of bulbous white lamps with lava texture.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Bulbous Form Table Lamp by Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund with Original Shade
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare copper glaze Bostlund table lamp. Original string and fiberglass shade. New wiring. Retains
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Green Glazed Bulbous Vases as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of green glazed pottery vases of good scale, now converted to electric lamp bases.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps

Pair of Green Glazed Bulbous Vases as Lamps
$2,517
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 0.1 in
Pair of Bulbous Mercury Glass Lamps with Black Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine example of two mercury glass table lamps with bulbous teardrop form, and black shades
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mercury Glass Table Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
A gold mercury glass table lamp. The bulbous shaped body is larger in scale and has a single brass
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Mercury Glass Table Lamp
Mercury Glass Table Lamp
$750
H 19 in Dm 9 in
Large Midcentury Brass Table Lamp
Located in Oaks, PA
Large Midcentury Brass Table Lamp, Of bulbous form with upper and lower pierced band decoration
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordonato d'oro table lamp, of bulbous form with flared base, in custom silk shade. By Barovier et
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Silk

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp
Barovier e Toso Table Lamp
$2,000
H 21.5 in Dm 12 in
Barovier e Toso Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordonato d'oro table lamp, of bulbous form with flared base, in custom silk shade. By Barovier et
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Silk

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp
Barovier e Toso Table Lamp
$2,000
H 21.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Large Mid-century Table Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bulbous-form table lamps with attractive blue-green glaze; each with a fabric covered interior
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Fluted Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome pair of cast plaster table lamps. Organic, bulbous, deeply-fluted forms with undulating
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Fluted Plaster Table Lamps
Pair of Fluted Plaster Table Lamps
$2,800
H 27.5 in Dm 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Mid-Century polychrome ceramic bulbous jar form table lamps, circa 1960s. These
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps
$3,495
H 30 in Dm 16 in
Pair of American mercury glass table lamps
Located in Jersey City, NJ
bulbous shaped mercury glass table lamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Pale Green Ceramic Table Lamp by Keramos
By Kéramos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pale green glazed bulbous form ceramic table lamp, with circular grooves around the boduy, in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Pair of Kahler Ceramic Table Lamps, Denmark, 1960s
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of bulbous, blue and brown ceramic table lamps by Kähler. The measurements stated are of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Gunmetal Lustre Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
A bulbous ceramic table lamp with a lustrous gunmetal grey glaze. By Design Technics. American
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Extra-large bulbous ceramic table lamp with walnut disc base in the manner of Martz
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Lamp
Ceramic Lamp
$600
H 20.75 in Dm 14.5 in
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
By Kéramos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glazed bulbous form ceramic table lamp, with circular grooves around the body, in custom silk shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
$1,200
H 14 in Dm 8 in
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glazed bulbous form ceramic table lamp, with circular grooves around the body, in custom silk shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
$1,200
H 14 in Dm 8 in
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
By Stil Keramos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glazed bulbous form ceramic table lamp, with circular grooves around the body, in custom silk shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos
$1,200
H 14 in Dm 6 in
Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Large Bulbous Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamps.
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps
Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps
$1,800
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Rare Ercole Barovier Murano Lamp
By Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual bulbous Murano glass table lamp by Ercole Barovier-- clear and brown in color with steel
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Rare Ercole Barovier Murano Lamp
Rare Ercole Barovier Murano Lamp
$3,800
H 14.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glazed bulbous form ceramic table lamp, with circular grooves around the body, in custom silk shade
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Keramos Sevres
Ceramic Lamp by Keramos Sevres
$1,200
H 14 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Mottled Blue Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mottled blue and green ceramic table lamps, of bulbous shape, on round walnut base, Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk, Walnut

Pair of Mottled Blue Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Pair of Mottled Blue Glaze Ceramic Lamps
$3,000
H 31 in Dm 18 in L 31 in
Pair of Ceramic Yellow Bulbous Table Lamps
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two large ceramic table lamps in vibrant yellow. Wood accents, bulbous form.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Yellow Bulbous Table Lamps
Pair of Ceramic Yellow Bulbous Table Lamps
$2,350
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Paul Laszlo Bulbous Lavender Table Lamps
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed for the Kreedman residence.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Paul Laszlo Bulbous Lavender Table Lamps
Paul Laszlo Bulbous Lavender Table Lamps
$4,500
H 37 in W 16 in D 16 in
Single Baccarat Crystal Bulbous Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single baccarat crystal bulbous lamp, beautiful form mounted on a brass and marble base. The height
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Bulbous Form Design Technics Pottery Lamp
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Providence, RI
Design Technics pottery lamp, by Lee Rosen, circa 1966. Lamp body has a wonderful, bulbous form
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bulbous Form Design Technics Pottery Lamp
Bulbous Form Design Technics Pottery Lamp
$1,800
H 31 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Edwardian Brass Table Lamps
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of Edwardian brass table lamps with Bulbous Column, Ringed Crenalated Base and William Morris
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dahlia Sixteen-Armed Chandelier
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
glass designer and decorator Max Ingrand created design classics such as the Fontana table lamp, a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Dahlia
 Sixteen-Armed Chandelier
Dahlia
 Sixteen-Armed Chandelier
$21,397
H 20.48 in Dm 51.19 in
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Bulbous Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bulbous table lamp available at 1stDibs. A bulbous table lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bulbous table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bulbous table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bulbous table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Design Technics, Lee Rosen and Bitossi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bulbous Table Lamp?

Prices for a bulbous table lamp start at $200 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $1,375.

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 Bulbous 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 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 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.
  • 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.