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Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel Manade Edition
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel
Manade Edition
Made in France
Circa 1980
Plastic and metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra Lamps
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tommaso Barbi lamps with white ceramic cobras on a brass base with new bespoke black and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
“Cobra” desk lamp by Cosack brothers – Germany 1955
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Girona, Girona
Fully adjustable desk lamp, coral lacquered sheet metal and brass.
Model “Cobra” by the Cosack
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Ca. The table lamp is nicknamed the Cobra lamp as it
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1960s Cobra Desk Lamp Style of Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp
Faded brown vintage desk lamp, Greta Grossman Cobra Style. USA 1960s Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Cosack Cobra Black Mid-Century Brass Desk or Table Lamp, Stilnovo Style
By Gebrüder Cosack, Cosack Leuchten, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modern Stilnovo-Style „Cobra“ table or desk lamp from the 1950s, executed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$1,290
H 16 in W 9.5 in D 13 in
Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche "Cobra" Snake Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
"Cobra" snake table lamp in gold ceramic by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,751
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Italian c.1988 Cobra Lamp In Leather By Traso Milano
Located in London, GB
Sublime and large Cobra desk lamp by Traso Milano. Italy, 1988. Base sheathed in brown-stitched
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
RARE! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Lamp Greta Grossman Prototype 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Original 1950
Greta Grossman
Cobra Lamp
Fiberglass Shade
Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,199 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in
Cobra Lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, 1950
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic cobra lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950 in grey gun metal finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Original 1950
Greta Grossman
Cobra Lamp
Fiberglass Shade
Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,815
H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in
1947 Streamline "eye-saver" Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Norman Bel Geddes, Jean Otis Reinecke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco , Streamline "Cobra" desk / table Lamp designed by by Jean Otis Reinecke for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,690
H 12.5 in W 10.75 in D 11.5 in
Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce Cobra Vertebra Desk Flex Lamp Model 659
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
table lamp, version with bracket, the flex lamp by Martinelli is a famous Italian design item from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Grey Metal Desk Cobra Flexible Lamp by Michel Philippe for Manade
Located in Sofia, BG
French desk flexible lamps Cobra by Michel Philippe made for Manade. Both lamps are made of grey
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$285 / item
H 25.6 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
1950s Greta Grossman Cobra Desk Lamp Ralph O. Smith Vintage Mid-Century
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, and appears to be all original. 24 inches high when lamp head raised up straight.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24 in W 12 in D 6 in
Arredoluce Floor Lamp Mod 12705 by Angelo Lelii
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
of Angelo Lelii are the Triennale floor lamp model 12128 (1947) and the Cobra table lamp (1964
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elio Martinelli per Martinelli Luce Lampada da Tavolo "Red Cobra", Italia 1960s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Naples, IT
La lampada da tavolo iconica COBRA è stata progettata da Elio Martinelli nel 1968 ed è uno dei
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$1,900
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Cobra Table Lamp Tommaso Barbi 1970 White Made in Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gorgeous White Ceramic Table Lamp Tommaso Barbi 1970 a particular object de of great Decorative character.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,328 Sale Price
30% Off
H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce adjustable floor lamp Italy 1951
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
model 12128 (1947) and the Cobra table lamp (1964), which became famous for its unique shape and for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Pair of Table Lamps in Gold Ceramic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of table lamps "Cobra" snake in gold ceramic and lampshaid shap of heart
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$9,502
H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Chrome Floor Lamp, Model Cobra, by Gabriele D
Ali for Francesconi, 1970s
By Gabriele D
ali, Enzo Francesconi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Chrome table lamp, model Cobra, designed by Gabriele D'ali in 1968 and produced by Francesconi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$3,266
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 21.66 in
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce Monza 1955 Italian Flush Ceiling Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Triennale floor lamp model 12128 (1947) and the Cobra table lamp (1964), which became famous for its unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare "COBRA" Gold Brass Table Lamp, 1970
s
Located in Vis, NL
Rare vintage robust Cobra themed table lamp.
New wide black lamp shade with gold interior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Elio Martinelli "Cobra" Table Lamp
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Nice, FR
Elio Martinelli "Cobra" table lamp manufactured by Martinelli Luce.
Model n°629.
Stamp of the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rubber
Pair of Art Deco Cobra Table Lamps
By Angel
Zevallos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of table lamps are very much the type of pieces created by Edgar Brandt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Cobra Table Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Unique glazed ceramic table lamp in the shape of a cobra. A fine work signed by Tommaso Barbi, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Cobra table lamp by Gabriele D’Ali for Francesconi, 1968
By Francesconi Fratelli, Brescia 1, Gabriele D
ali
Located in UTRECHT, NL
A large table lamp, model Cobra, designed by Gabriele D’Ali in 1968. It was produced by lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce “Cobra” Table Lamp Model 629, Italy, 1968
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Original edition from 1968. White resin table light. The lower body rotates on the steel base and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$2,197
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Cobra Desk Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Elswick, GB
Art Deco wrought iron desk lamp in the form of a Cobra. French, circa 1925. Signed in the metal. An
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Cobra Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of elegant Italian table lamps
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cobra lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Gold-glazed ceramic lamp in the shape of a cobra.
Marked under the base ‘b CERAMICHE FOR Tommaso
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Cobra Light Sculpture Lamp, Angelo Lelli, 1964
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Angelo Lelli (1911–1979)
Iconic table lamp "Cobra", made by Arredoluce, 1964 Chrome
Date of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Cobra Lamp by Martinelli for Luce
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Washington, DC
Perfect Italian design by Elio Martinelli, groovy, surprising, yet functional. Great table lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Edition
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Nice, FR
Table lamp Cobra designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce edition. Chromed and painted steel. Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Cobra Desk Lamp Gilt Metal and Leather, Inscribed
Located in Berlin, DE
Cobra desk lamp of gilt metal with a curved support of stitched leather, inscribed.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cobra Lamp Midcentury by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Palermo, Italia
A cult object of design, the Cobra lamp was created by Elio Martinelli in 1968. Exposed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Lamp Cobra Junior by Masayki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, 1977
By Masayuki Kurokawa
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp cobra junior designed by Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, base and shade in black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Syrian Art Deco Snake (Cobra) Lamp, Ca. 1920 or Earlier
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass beaded shades, and sold all over the world. Over the years I've had table lamps and floor lamps
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Streamline "Cobra" Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Fairies, circa 1930s
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic Art Deco streamline table lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for the Fairies lamp company, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Red and Gray
Cobra
Desk Lamp in Steel and Aluminum with Swivel Base by Lupela/
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The lamp is made of a combination of aluminum and steel, painted gray and red. It has a rotating
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,722
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
Antique Cobra Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare Antique Cobra table lamp made in solid brass.
Category
Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lelli "Cobra" Table Lamp for Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Cobra" table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair Brass Cobra Table Lamps
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of 1970s French brass cobra table lamps with original linen shades. This pair is in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Black "Cobra" Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black "Cobra" table lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Warm Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
"Cobra" Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobra table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Rare Red Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare red Cobra table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce groovy, surprising
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Cobra Table Lamp or Eye Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Kansas City, MO
Angelo Lelii cobra table lamp, Arredoluce, Italy, 1964. Chrome-plated brass, enameled aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Cobra Table Lamps in the Style of Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enameled brass cobra table lamps with brass hardware on Lucite bases in the style of Tony
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Brass Cobra Table Lamps, circa 1970, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice decorative pair of Cobra table lamps, circa 1970, Italy.
Polished brass.
Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern
Cobra
Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Staff, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Staff, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
$1,158
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Mod 629 "Cobra" Table Lamp by Elio
Luce Martinelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Mod 629 "Cobra" Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
$1,603
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Enameled Brass Cobra Table Lamps with Brass Hardware on Lucite Bases
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enameled brass cobra table lamps with brass hardware on Lucite bases in the manner of Tony
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
$5,800
H 29.5 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Enameled Brass Cobra Table Lamps on Lucite Bases by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass and frosted glass modern form pendant feature enpair of enameled brass cobra table lamps with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,800
H 29.5 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Art Deco Streamlined Nickle "Cobra" Table Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries
By Norman Bel Geddes, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Cobra Table lamp originates from the United States Circa 1930 designed by Norman Bel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
$5,475
H 12.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Cobra table lamp in Brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1962
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Cobra table lamp mod. 12919 in polished brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elio Martinelli Martinelli Luce Mod 629 Cobra Table Lamp Resin Aluminum, 1968
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Catania, IT
Mod. 629 "Cobra" table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in Italy, 1968.
Cobra
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,425
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
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Cobra Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cobra table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and chrome, every cobra table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a cobra table lamp, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cobra table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each cobra table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cobra table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Elio Martinelli and Angelo Lelii produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cobra Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a cobra table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,222, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $39,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Cobra Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.
You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.
Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.
Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”
Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.
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