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Pair of 19th C. Rose Colored French Gilded Marble Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century rose colored French gilded marble table lamps
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

20th Century Gold Italian Single Vintage Sculptural Gilded Bronze Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian single sculptural table lamp with a new round white
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Rococo Revival Table Lamp in Gilded Bronze, Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and beautiful Rococo Revival table lamp in gilded bronze from mid-19th century. Features
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

1970s Wood and Gilded Metal Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wood and Gilded Metal Lamp
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metallic Thread

1970s Wood and Gilded Metal Lamp
1970s Wood and Gilded Metal Lamp
$950
H 17.72 in Dm 7.49 in
Maison Charles Paris Gilded Metal and Crystal Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maison Charles Paris Tall Table Lamp, France, circa 1960 A rare and exceptional lighting piece by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Enamel, Metal

French Gilded Bronze Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1980s
By Pierre Casenove
Located in Salzburg, AT
A fantastic 1980's sculptural gilt table lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, signed. Heavy, cast
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

French Gilded Bronze Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1980s
By Pierre Casenove
Located in Salzburg, AT
A fantastic 1980's sculptural gilt table lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, signed. Heavy, cast
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Mid-Century Modern Turned Gilded Brass Table Lamp Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Turned Gilded Brass table lamp Italy, C.1950. In very good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair (2) Empire bronze Table lamps around 1805, Paris, fire gilded.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) Empire bronze table candlesticks around 1805, Paris, fire gilded. Pair (2) Empire bronze
Category

Antique 1810s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Asian Porcelain Vessel Table Lamp with Cobalt Brushwork and Gilded Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian porcelain vessel table lamp with custom gilt wooden base, wired for the USA. This striking
Category

2010s Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Midcentury Gilded Brass Bird Table Lamp by GM Italia 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Italian brass sculptured and gilded - bird in flight - table lamp by GM ITALIA, Firenze
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Foil

Italian Midcentury Gilded Brass Bird Table Lamp by GM Italia 1950s
Italian Midcentury Gilded Brass Bird Table Lamp by GM Italia 1950s
$3,384 Sale Price
25% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 14.97 in
Library Lamp in Gilded Brass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bookcase lamp in gilded brass, articulated and rectangular in shape. French work realized in the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Library Lamp in Gilded Brass, 1970s
Library Lamp in Gilded Brass, 1970s
$1,247
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 6.7 in
Spanish gilded iron lamp c.1950’s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gilded iron tall table lamp with top fitting silk bespoke shade. Rewired and PAT tested.
Category

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

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

Spanish gilded iron lamp c.1950’s
Spanish gilded iron lamp c.1950’s
$911
H 27.56 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilded Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of gilded Hollywood Regency style lamps.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilded Lamps
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilded Lamps
$795 / set
H 24.5 in Dm 8 in
1970s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Table Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1970s Gio Ponti-style Mid-Century Modern table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Candlestick Gilded 18th Century Baroque Italian 81cm 32" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fine, 18th Century, Italian, Carved & Gilded Pricket Candlestick Upcycled Into A Table Lamp, 31
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Gilded Italian Hollywood Regency Palm Tree Table Lamp by Hans Kögl
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Massive Lighting, Hans Kögl, Tommaso Barbi, Willy Daro
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful gold-plated table lamp by Hans Kögl from the 1970s. Great design and high-quality
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stunning Tall Murano Glass Table Lamp with Gold Flecks on Gilded Base
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and stately vintage Murano glass table lamp that had a lovely scalloped, fluted design
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lanciotto Galeotti Mid-Century Heron Table lamp in Gilded&Silvered Brass, Italy
By Lanciotto Galeotti
Located in London, GB
A rare and sculptural single-light table lamp by renowned Italian artist Lanciotto Galeotti
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

1970s Gilded Wood Flower-Shaped Sculptural Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
Sophisticated 20th-century wooden table lamp with a sculptural design depicting a stylized flower
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Florentine Glass Gilded Bronze and Porcelain Table Lamp by Mangani, 1970
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Milano, MI
Mangani Firenze porcelain and ormolu table lamp, circa 1970, a circular porcelain table oil lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Gilded Brass Lampshade Murano-glass Handle Engraved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Art Nouveau table lamp in gilded metal with lampshade in Murano glass engraved with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Hand Painted Gilded Scenic Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Hand Painted & Gilded Scenic Table Lamps 12"W x 6.5"D x
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Black French Pair of Large Marble, Gilded Bronze Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage French pair of large table lamps made of hand crafted marble with a new round
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Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of table lamps with gilded brass frames and black lacquered metal shades
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of table lamps with gilded brass frames and black lacquered metal shades - c. 1960 - Austria
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mazda Style Pair of Italian Table Lamps Gilded Brass and Murano Glass
By Mazda
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of lamps in gilded brass with the base made of Murano glass; the lamps were produced between 1970
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Table Lamp with Gilded Candel Holder and Claw Feet
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish table lamp with gilded candel holder and claw feet Lampshade not included
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

H-shaped gilded bronze lamp. 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
H-shaped gilded bronze lamp. Work realized in the 20th century. Dimensions: H 39 x W 29.5 x D 18
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

H-shaped gilded bronze lamp. 20th century.
H-shaped gilded bronze lamp. 20th century.
$2,612
H 15.36 in W 11.62 in D 7.09 in
Lamp Table Candlestick Gilded Italian Triform Height to Top of Fitting
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Top with original fluted metal drip pan. Border of carved lappets below the wooden top. The base with baluster, mushroom and fluting turnings ornamented with acanthus leaves, scrollw...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Napoleonic Column Table Lamps French Rosewood Gold Gilded Bronze, a Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel, Edward F. Caldwell Co., Frederick Cooper
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Napoleonic gold gilded brass and faux rosewood column table lamps With gold/bronze matching
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Gold Gilded Bronze and Turned Burl Wood Athenian Tripod Table Lamps
By Frederick Cooper, Edward F. Caldwell Co., Maison Charles, Henredon
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French faux gold gilded bronze and turned burl wood Athenian tripod table lamps. Design
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20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-century ceramic gold gilded pair table lamps by Bitossi for Berboms
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These fabulous lamps
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Big Emerald Green Crackled Ceramic Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970s gilded
Located in London, GB
gold guilted base. A classic design with a standout presence. The lamp would look amazing in most
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Pair of Gilded Spiral Baluster Lamps
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1910 A pair of Edwardian spiral turned baluster lamps with gilded and ebonised
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Early 20th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Gilded Spiral Baluster Lamps
A Pair of Gilded Spiral Baluster Lamps
$2,857 / set
H 15.95 in Dm 4.73 in
Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small figural table lamp of a seated temple musician in gilt bronze on a black wooden base. The
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Vintage 1920s Thai Other Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Art Deco Gilded Wood Palm Tree Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Table lamp from the Art Deco period in France. The base of the lamp is made of stuccoed hand carved
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Gilded Wood Palm Tree Lamp
Art Deco Gilded Wood Palm Tree Lamp
$3,250
H 27 in Dm 9.75 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand-Carved Gilded Wood Table Lamps, ca.1980
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and stylish design pair of table lamps. This elegant pair of vintage table lamps
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Empire Style Gilded Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
French Empire style gilded bronze Bouillotte lamp with 3 arms with dark green tole shade.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilded Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
French Empire style gilded bronze bouillotte lamp with 4 arms and a black tole lampe shade.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Classical 19th Century Gilded Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of classical gilded ormolu and marble urn lamps, each with scrolling handles and bearded
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Classical 19th Century Gilded Lamps
Pair of Classical 19th Century Gilded Lamps
$3,265 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 6.3 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 19th century gilded ormolu lamps, each having two putti seated on a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Lamps
$2,449 / set
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Italian Adjustable Table Lamp in Ivory White Gilded Metal By F. Fabbian, 70s
By F. Fabbian
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a table lamp made in Italy by the historic lighting company " Fabbian " that has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sapphire Blue Crystal Lamp Base Gilded Bronze
Located in Paris, France
Sapphire blue crystal lamp base gilded bronze. The crystal pieces come from one of the oldest glass
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Gilded Plaster with Gold Leaf Shades 1971
By Fuggiti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and stunning table lamps in gilded plaster with stylized sheaf of wheat motif and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Maison Arlus, Vintage Table Lamp in Gilded Brass and Metal, French Design 1950s
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
gilded brass and metal construction, enhanced by a rich gunmetal patina. The lamp stands gracefully on an
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large elegant Table Lamp in gilded bronze. Louis XVI style, early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large & elegant Table Lamp in gilded bronze. Louis XVI style from the early 20th Century. Richly
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Rococo Gilded Bronze Lamp, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
With a gilded bronze base decorated with foliage surrounding and supporting a smart cranberry glass
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Rococo Gilded Bronze Lamp, Circa 1850
A Rococo Gilded Bronze Lamp, Circa 1850
$7,484
H 25.5 in Dm 10.75 in
Pair of Gilded Iron Palm Tree Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, of gilded iron, each having well a well-articulated canopy of leaves, over sectioned
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilded Iron Palm Tree Lamps
Pair of Gilded Iron Palm Tree Lamps
$3,650 / set
H 29 in Dm 15 in
Maison Charles. Gilded bronze shell lamp. France, 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Charles Maison Charles. Shell-shaped lamp in gilded and patinated bronze, on a square
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Unglazed Paris Porcelain and Gilded Bronze Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely modeled lamp made in the 20 century in France is of a standard empire porcelain form
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Limoges Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp Decorated Gold Base in Gilded Bronze
By Limoges
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s French table lamp with Limoges white bisque porcelain decorated gold; rings and base in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 1970 Neoclassical Pair of Table Lamps in Black Onyx and Gilded Ormolu
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical table lamps. Beautiful, imposing and elegant pair of table lamps
Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

French 1970 Neoclassical Pair of Table Lamps in Black Onyx and Gilded Ormolu
French 1970 Neoclassical Pair of Table Lamps in Black Onyx and Gilded Ormolu
$3,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Royal Copenhagen Table Lamp 1004/3800 with White and Gilded Glaze Denmark 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall vintage Royal Copenhagen table lamp made in the 1970s of white glazed faience decorated with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of 1940s Gilded Spheres and Wrought Iron Spherical Art Moderne Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and architectural pair of table lamps were realized in France, circa 1940. They
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair Of Table Lamps, Half Corinthian Capitals In Carved And Gilded Wood, 18th Ce
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Table Lamps, Half Corinthian Capitals in Carved and Gilded Wood, 18th Century Two pairs
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Antique 18th Century Italian Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of French 18th Century Carved and Gilded Fragments Made into Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French carved and gilt wooden fragments from the 18th century, made into table lamps
Category

Antique 18th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Welded Steel Gilded Patterned Globe Lamp Base
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual mid-century large Brutalist welded steel twin handled globe shaped table lamp dating
Category

Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel

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Gilded Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gilded table lamp for your home. Each gilded table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. If you’re shopping for a gilded table lamp, we have 873 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gilded table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gilded table lamp, designed in the mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one gilded table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Casenove, Fondica and Claude Victor Boeltz produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gilded Table Lamp?

Prices for a gilded table lamp start at $72 and top out at $159,000 with the average selling for $2,716.

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 Gilded 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 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 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.