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1970 s Bronze Cobra Table lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bronze cobra table lamp - France, 1970's. Shade dimensions: 10"L x 7"W x 9"H
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970
s Bronze Cobra Table lamp
$1,850
H 12 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, Italy 1970s Snake
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Ceramic Cobra table lamp with original shade by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Angelo Lellii Arredoluce Cobra Table Lamp 1st Edition, Italy, 1951
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce Cobra Table Lamp 1st Edition, Italy, 1951
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Cobra Table Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Four cobras are intertwined to form dual handles on this beautifully detailed urn style brass table
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Cobra Table Lamp
Cobra Table Lamp
$725
H 16.54 in Dm 7.88 in
Elio Martinelli Cobra Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, marked. Model 629 with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Elio Martinelli Cobra Table Lamp
Elio Martinelli Cobra Table Lamp
$1,800
H 16 in Dm 16 in
Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic "Cobra" lamp was designed by the California designer, Greta Grossman. The flexible
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra table lamp by Angel Lelli
Located in Chicago, IL
evinced by this spectacular Cobra lamp.
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Cobra table lamp by Angel Lelli
Cobra table lamp by Angel Lelli
$3,600
H 24.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Cobra Table Lamp by Norman bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Hudson, NY
Streamline modern table lamp, American classic. Bronzed copper; produced by Fairies Manufacturing
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Cobra table lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with partial decal manufacturer's label to interior: [Good Design]. This lamp design was
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Cobra table lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Cobra table lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
$2,750
H 15 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
Arredoluce Chrome Cobra Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Table Lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. This unique design is comprised of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Cobra Table Lamp by California Designer Greta Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic "Cobra" lamp was designed by Greta Grossman and was one of her most popular designs
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian "Cobra" Table Lamp Designed by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Italian designed "Cobra" table lamp designed by Tommaso Barbi signed in studio ceramic.  
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic "Cobra" Table Lamp Set Designed by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in The Hague, NL
Unique and very rare set of two golden ceramic table lamps without shades. Italian made in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Cobra Lamp designed by Angelo Lelli
Located in New York, NY
"Cobra" Table Lamp, designed 1964 by Angelo Lelli
Category

Italian Table Lamps

Machine Age Table Desk Lamp Faries Cobra Streamline Art Deco
By J.O. Reincke, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco streamline lamp, complete and restored. A favourite of mine, the famous “Cobra” lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper, Chrome

Natural Cobra Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive natural cobra lamp with shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Natural Cobra Lamp
Natural Cobra Lamp
$1,200
H 34.75 in
Chrome Cobra Lamp
By C. Marzano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual, seven armed Mid Century snake lamp with cobra heads. Signed 'C. Marzano, 1974'.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome 
Cobra
 Lamp
Chrome 
Cobra
 Lamp
$2,200
H 42 in Dm 13 in
Cobra Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cobra Lamps, Pair
Cobra Lamps, Pair
$4,000
H 15 in Dm 8.5 in
Cobra Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant, this classic brushed and polished brass cobra desk lamp is the perfect addition
Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cobra Desk Lamp
Cobra Desk Lamp
$980
H 17.5 in W 14 in D 17 in
Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
$3,000
H 15 in Dm 8.5 in
Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
$3,000
H 14 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of Natural Cobra Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Very attractive pair of natural cobra lamps. The shades are included in the lamp price.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Pair of Stylized Cobra Lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
Menacing yet cool and quirky, this pair of table lamps in the shape of king cobra snakes are
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Paint

Pair of Stylized Cobra Lamps
Pair of Stylized Cobra Lamps
$895
H 30 in Dm 9 in
Two White Ceramic Cobra Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Two lamps with a base in white ceramic shaped like a rising cobra. No shades.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Two White Ceramic Cobra Lamps
Two White Ceramic Cobra Lamps
$4,600
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form table lamps, the serpent standing with hood open and body loosely coiled
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
$3,000
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form table lamps, the serpent standing with hood open and body loosely coiled
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
$3,000
H 14 in Dm 8.5 in
Fagerhults Cobra Desk Lamp 1975
By Fagerhult
Located in S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Fagerhults Cobra desk lamp 1975. Rounded and balanced, with a funky vintage orange. The goose
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Fagerhults Cobra Desk Lamp 1975
Fagerhults Cobra Desk Lamp 1975
$457
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 13.78 in
Norman Bel Geddes Cobra Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
named Cobra lamp was produced by Faries Manufacturing Company, Illionois, USA. This elegant, succinct
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Norman Bel Geddes Cobra Lamp
Norman Bel Geddes Cobra Lamp
$1,245
H 12 in Dm 12 in
Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli
Located in Hudson, NY
Table lamp with spherical magnetic shade.
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic 360 degree swivel desk/table lamp, by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli-Luce
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
$2,400
H 15.5 in Dm 17 in
Lucite Cobra Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Great lucite and brass lamp, signed Boreali Milano. Cool look for any decor. Lamp extends to 25"
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Cobra" Lamp by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Original Arredoluce eyeball lamp, brass body with a gun metal grey swiveling.magnetized eyeball
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

"Cobra" Lamp by Angelo Lelli
"Cobra" Lamp by Angelo Lelli
$4,500
H 24.5 in Dm 4.25 in
1960s Italian "Cobra" Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patinated brass desk lamp, the semi-sphere shade mounted on a gracefully arcing support joined to a
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian "Cobra" Desk Lamp
1960s Italian "Cobra" Desk Lamp
$1,200
H 17.75 in Dm 14 in
"Cobra" Lamp by Greta Grossman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Award winning California design.Pivoting hood and adjustable goose neck.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Cobra Lamp by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
Unique gold-glazed cermaic table lamp in the shape of a cobra. A fine work signed by Tomasso Barbi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Retro Lucite and Brass "Cobra" Lamps
By Anon Pairot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retro Lucite and brass desk lamps with abstract cobra motif.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Minimalist Table Lamps

Original Cobra Lamp by Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage original "Cobra Lamp," designed by Greta Grossman for the Ralph O. Smith Company in 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Original Cobra Lamp by Greta Grossman
Original Cobra Lamp by Greta Grossman
$3,500
H 15 in W 11.5 in D 14.5 in
Angelo Lelli Cobra Lamp for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mint, Mint, Mint condition, all original Cobra lamp. Clean brass, gun metal magnetic ball eye, and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

1960 Cobra Lamp Angelo Lelli Lamp for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Couzon au Mont d Or, FR
The famous and original old cobra lamp edited at first in 1960, like this piece, all original with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

1960s Italian Brass "Cobra" Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patinated brass desk lamp, the semi-sphere shade mounted on a gracefully arcing support joined to a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Brass "Cobra" Desk Lamp
1960s Italian Brass "Cobra" Desk Lamp
$1,200
H 17.75 in Dm 14 in
Cobra Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Oakland, CA
Very smart American streamline design by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries Manufacturing. Nice use of mixed metals.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Table Lamp in the style of Greta Magnusson-Grossman Cobra Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Culver City, CA
This Mid-Century goose-neck table lamp with textured fiberglass shade seems to be either designed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in East Hampton, NY
This modern Italian designed table lamp is reminiscent of a chromed cobra head. The light is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Early Model Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Early, White All-Metal Cobra Lamp by Martinelli Luce
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Late 19th Century Benares Brass Cobra Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Benares Brass Cobra Lamp (shade not included)
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Benares Brass Cobra Lamp
Late 19th Century Benares Brass Cobra Lamp
$2,700
H 14 in W 14 in D 10 in
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps, French 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps, French, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Edgar Brandt Daum Nancy Original "Cobra" Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Paris, FR
Rare ORIGINAL "Cobra" lamp in gold patina bronze representing a coiling snake, rising up on a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Iconic Cobra Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Cobra lamp, created in 1964 and exported to the United States
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

"Cobra" Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Sculptural "Eyeball" lamp with magnetic swivel shade. Distributed in the US by Holzheimer Interiors.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A rare, original Arredoluce eyeball lamp, brass body with a grey metal eyeball, mounted on a white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal, Enamel

Norman Bel Geddes American Art Deco COBRA Lamp
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco reading lamp was designed in the 1930’s by the industrial designer Norman
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Iconic Cobra Lamp By Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic lamp documented for its incredible design and style.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Iconic Cobra Lamp By Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Iconic Cobra Lamp By Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
$4,900
H 24.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Italian Arredoluce Cobra Lamps by Angelo Leli
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Italian Arredoluce Cobra Lamps by Angelo Leli
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Mid 20th Century Brass Cobra Vanity Lamps
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of mid 20th century brass cobra vanity lamps. If you send an inquiry to us and do not
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cobra table lights by Angelo Lelli
Located in London, GB
Pair of 'Cobra' table lights. Enamelled metal base with chrome plated brass stem and magnetic
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Streamline Art Deco Cobra Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek classic lamp has been restored in a beautiful polished nickel finish. The light bulb is
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20th Century American Table Lamps

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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 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.