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Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Globe Opulent Frosted Lamp Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Frosted Lamp Shade featuring a pyramid shape with geometric patterns
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 3 Murano Glass Globe Lamps in Pink White, Italy, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Set of three Italian table lamps crafted in fine Murano glass during the 1970s, each shaped as a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Gold-Tone Nude Grecian Female Spelter Lamp with Cut Crystal Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gold-toned Grecian lounging female spelter metal lamp with ornamental cut crystal glass globe
Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Spelter

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved prism and globe form dark rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 table lamp has a large clear and white Murano glass globe on a
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful handblown bubble glass globe and gold - black metal light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets.  
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Globe Lamps After Murano for Someroso for Laurel Lighting - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with sophistication using our Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Globe Lamps for
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Yellow Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Globe, by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Globe, by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 23.5 x H 37.5
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

4 German 1960s Amber Crackle Glass Lamp Bases / Flush Mounted Globes
Located in Tarrytown, NY
4 German 1960s amber crackle glass lamp bases. Also can be used as flush mounts. Price is per item.
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Signed Bronze Base and Globes Double Student Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Art Glass Lamp is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century
Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Max Le Verrier Art Deco lamp LUMINA Clarté nude with globe 65 cm.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking Art Deco table lamp titled Lumina, designed by the renowned French sculptor Max Le
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant space age bubble glass globe floor and table light. Illuminates beautifully and offers a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of Italian Murano Modern Sommerso Pear-Shaped Globe Lamps In Aqua
Located in Westport, CT
Modern Artisan polished sommerso lamps blown with a earthy olive brown floating orb suspended by
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink Ceramic and Frosted Glass Globe Lamps, Athena by Ini Archibong, London 2018
By Sé London, Ini Archibong
Located in Glasgow, GB
Pair of table lamps designed by Ini Archibong for Sé Collections, produced as part of Collection IV
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Milk Glass

Pair of Oil Lamps in Satsuma Faience with Baccarat Opaline Globes – Second Half
By Baccarat, Satsuma
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb and rare pair of Japanese oil lamps dating from the second half of the 19th century. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency style large ceramic form open oyster / clam shell table lamp on round raised
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Student Lamp Signed Bronze Base and Artglass Globes
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Savannah, GA
Studio New York 304,T circa 1900. Original glass and patina. Globes also signed Tiffany. See
Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes Denmark, Circa
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair
By TSAO Designs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
table lamps attributed to TSAO Designs. These are in working order and original condition. They each
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sexy Pair Of 1970 s Chrome Fiber Optic Globe Lamps Mid-century Modern
By Fantasia Light
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This fun and amazing pair of fiber optic globe lamps from the 1970's are constructed of chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

The Snow Globe Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
glowing globe. articulated with a solid glass spiral sphere and an anodized bronze base, the lamp is
Category

2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco style figural table lamps of a standing nude lady holding a glass globe. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Globe Specialty Co. - Art Deco amber and white slag glass 'Boudoir' table lamp - pull chain on the
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986
By Scanglobe
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful illuminated French edition globe. This piece is magical, glamorous and chic. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Lucite

Retro Mid Century Crystal Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp of Globe Form - all lights and lamps have been
Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Art Deco style Lamp Clarté Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier H. 33 inch / 84 cm
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Clarté Art Deco Style Lamps Max Le Verrier Nude with Globe 84 cm 33 inch
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarte, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

1940s Organic Modern Earthcolored Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary globe shaped ceramic table lamp in warm brown, light yellow, olive green and golden
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 40 cm. (Dimensions are
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

The Lunar Globe by Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label, Titia Estes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is our latest collaboration with LA Ceramicist Titia Esties. Completely hand built this orb has an otherworldly feel to it. Assembled from hundreds of hand-cut tiles the varying...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Size- 16" Dia Materials - White Marble, Hand-Carved, Semi matt
Category

2010s Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Baambrugge, NL
chrome lamp holders of different heights along with arrangements of solid chromed spheres also of various
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century table lamp with a chrome base and a glass globe shade. Cool vintage table lamp which
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Reggiani Murano Table Lamps Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Italian 1970's mushroom shape Murano table lamps by Goffredo Reggiani. The table
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Blue and Black Tube and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and Black Tube and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12 x H 37 cm. Materials
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Vintage Chrom Glass Table Lamp 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage table lamp from chrome-plated steel with three white milk-glass globes, 1920s. A
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble 18" Dia Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cone Globe in White Marble Size- 18" Dia Materials - White Marble, Hand-Carved, Semi matt finished
Category

2010s Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized brass round globe-shaped table lamps made by Kosta AB. They measure 20"H to top of
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monster Binty with Hand-blown Glass Ice Cream Globe and Textured Brass
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Binty lamp, where playful design meets sleek functionality. With its whimsical ice cream cone shape
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Dalle De Verre, Chunk Glass Globe Lights
By Peter Marsh
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe lights by Peter Marsh for Nader. Beautiful and bright
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Exquisite RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp in Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique RAAK table lamp in excellent condition. Designed and made by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland. Very
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Lehariya Cone Globes in White Marble Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cone globes in white marble Size- 16" Diameter Materials - White marble, hand-carved, semi matt
Category

2010s Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Set of Two Lehariya Cone Globes in White Marble Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
cone globes in white marble Size- 18" diameter. Materials - white marble, hand-carved, Semi matt
Category

2010s Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

1980s Blue, Lilac, White Danish Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic globe shaped table lamp. Shiny blue glaze over matte lilac and white glaze
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic and Frosted Glass Swirling Globe Uplight
Located in New York, NY
Replete with earth tones and a stunning crème brûlée glazed ceramic, this rare uplight was realized in Germany, circa 1960. It is an excellent example of the time and place. Its squa...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940 s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Clear Crystal Globe Bullicante Table Lamp by Murano. Featuring a hand crafted transparent
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

World Globe Glass Light West Germany 1950s JRO with Bakelite Base
By JRO-Verlag 1
Located in Pymble, NSW
An excellent JRO made West Germany glass world globe light. Mounted on a Bakelite base with an
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Lampe Diderot Delmas globe orange, socle chromé Francaise 1970 Space Age Vintage
By E. Delmas
Located in London, England
La lampe Diderot de Pierre Disderot, majestueusement conçue, se distingue par son globe en opaline
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pinecone Globe in White Marble 15" Dia by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
decorative piece. Pinecone Globe in White Marble 15" Dia Size- 15" x 15" x 15" H. Materials -White Marble
Category

2010s Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Orange and Pink Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange and Pink Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculptures. Model 41S. Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951, model 41S was designed in 1956. This is an early model, marked with iconic red sun and m...
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Papercord

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Globe Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of globe table lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all globe table lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 902 antique and vintage globe table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 137 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of globe table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Globe table lamps made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large globe table lamps, so small globe table lamps measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made globe table lamps over the years, but those made by Doria Leuchten Germany, Max Le Verrier and Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Globe Table Lamps?

Prices for globe table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, globe table lamps begin at $100 and can go as high as $498,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,599.

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 Globe Table Lamps
  • 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.