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Hala Style Petite Turquoise Gooseneck Table or Wall Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Hala style table or wall lamp in turquoise enameled metal and brass with plastic cone
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Double Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool and practical double cone gooseneck desk lamp designed by Kurt Versen. This lamp can be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Enamel Brass Double Gooseneck Adjustable Calla Lily Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black metal and brass midcentury double gooseneck adjustable flex arm calla lily cone desk table
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Clamp on Gooseneck Adjustable Light, Lamp Art Deco Distressed Metal
Located in Oakville, CT
Clamp on Goose-neck Adjustable Light, Desk, Table Task Distressed Metal Lamp Art Deco Style. Shade
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Space Age Orange Futuristic Desk Lamp with Gooseneck Stem, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Desk Lamp from the 1970s. Crafted with a passion for innovative design, this plastic lamp features a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Reflective French Art Deco Style Gooseneck Table Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
Charming petite vintage table lamp with original on/off toggle on the base and paint. Nickel-plated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Metal Gooseneck Desk Table Lamp Industiral Articulating Swivel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco desk or table lamp featuring articulating gooseneck and iron base.  
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Gooseneck Table Lamps by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare gooseneck table lamps designed attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s American Midcentury Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Brass Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head patinated brass finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950s great condition very
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Plexiglass Shade Adjustable Gooseneck
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with plexiglass shade. The freely movable neck and
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1950 s American Mid Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head enameled finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950's great colors very clean
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hala Style Petite Yellow Enameled Metal Gooseneck Table or Wall Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Hala style table or wall lamp in yellow enameled metal and brass with plastic cone
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Enamel Double Gooseneck Lily Ivory Desk Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Ivory fiberglass cone double gooseneck adjustable flex arm desk table lamp with lily motif and
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Italian Red Postmodern Gooseneck Adjustable Table Desk or Task Lamps
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Miami, FL
Unique pair of adjustable goose neck table desk or task lamps rendered in Red metal and plastic
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Beautiful small 1950s table lamp with metal gooseneck by Gebrüder Cosack Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small 1950s metal table lamp with brass gooseneck. Manufacturer is Gebrüder Cosack. Made
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Brown Bakelite Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark brown Bakelite desk lamp Gooseneck arm Black cotton flex, plug and switch in base Weight
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Gooseneck Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black iron gooseneck machinist work light adjustable in height and angle including plug and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Black Hebi Gooseneck Clamp Light by Isao Hosoe for Valenti
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile and adjustable black clamp on lamp with black enameled metal shade. Isao Hosoe's Hebi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Brown Rust Metal Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Desk Work Lights
By Helion Arnstadt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Work light with flexible gooseneck arm. Rust Metal shade. Metal clamp base black cotton wire
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Desk Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco chrome desk lamp with long gooseneck stem and sea shell reflector on a rounded stepped
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Desk Lamp
Desk Lamp
$1,137
2 Desk Lamps - Bedside Lamps from Aluminor, France 1950
By Aluminor
Located in Herentals, BE
Lovely lamps with the typical fifties colors and a gooseneck made of brass. The lamp has round
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Tin

Kaiser iDell Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clamp task lamp gooseneck flexibility
Category

Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Kaiser iDell Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clamp task lamp gooseneck flexibility
Category

Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Greta Grossman Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully adjustable gooseneck task lamp by Greta Grossman
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

MICHEL BOYER DESK LAMP
By Rouve, Michel Boyer
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Michel Boyer gooseneck desk lamp produced by top quality avant-garde lighting company "Verre
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Kaiser iDell 6740 Task Lamps
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Kaiser iDell 6740/121 clamp task lamps, gooseneck flexibility
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Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gold Cosack Leuchten Cobra Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive gold toned Cosack Leuchten cobra lamp with gooseneck arm and white light switch. A
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hydra Lamp by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Heights and Heads that will Turn 360 degrees on their Goosenecks. The Lamp is Made in Nickeled Steel and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Bronze, Steel

Industrial Russian Work Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial gooseneck work table lamp was made in Russia during the 1960s. It features black
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1920 s Desk Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of iron [bases] and aluminum [hoods]gooseneck desk lamps Eagle Student Desk Lamps
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum, Metal

Kaiser iDell 6740 Task Lamps, 1930
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Kaiser iDell 6740/121 task lamps, gooseneck flexibility, enameled metal, steel, bakelite
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970 s Adjustable Mod Tube Desk Lamp
Located in San Mateo, CA
Black plastic and metal tube desk lamp. This lamp has a gooseneck feature and is adjustable to many
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Articulated Bauhaus Style "Witch Hat" Brown Metal Industrial Desk lamp
By Helo Leuchten
Located in London, England
, flexible chrome-plated gooseneck arm. The lamp's defining characteristic is its widely flared, conical
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

E.K. Cole Desk Lamp, England, circa 1930
By Eric Kirkham Cole
Located in Culver City, CA
E.K. Cole desk lamp, England, circa 1930 Gooseneck Industrial desk lamp designed by Eric Kirkman
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp Made by Hillebrand in Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
black painted metal and chrome-plated elements as well as a plastic-coated gooseneck. The desk lamp is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Gray Desk Lamp by Stilnovo Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare vintage adjustable gooseneck desk lamp by Stilnovo, made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chrome Art Deco Style Goose Neck Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome, Art Deco style table lamps feature adjustable goosenecks with 5.5 inch diameter
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Postmodern Multidirectional Table / Desk Lamps by Veneta Lumi, Italy
By Veneta Lumi
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of 1980s table gooseneck desk / table lamps by Veneta Lumi, Italy multidirectional
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp in the Style of Greta Magnusson-Grossman Produced in USA
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Gooseneck table lamp in the style of Greta Magnusson-Grossman. Produced in USA.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial Art Deco Antique Desk Lamp With Goose Neck Shade Early 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
lamp bronze steel base & shade heavy adjustable gooseneck desk lamp table light vintage lighting
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Danish Solid Brass 1940s Desklamp Attributed Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Haderslev, DK
brass lamp with gooseneck and perforated stars to the amazing shaped brass shade. Condition: Renewed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Spanish Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Mercury Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Spanish mercury glass, cast iron gooseneck desk light / table lamp. 2,5 meter black cotton wire
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1920 s Eagle Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of iron [bases] and aluminum [hoods]gooseneck wall lamps by Eagle Pat No. D96553, can be used
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Metal

Vintage Marbleized Gooseneck Lamp, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage marbleized gooseneck desk lamp made by Fortune, circa 1930s. 8 ½ inches wide by 10
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Gooseneck Lamps,
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual matched pair of adjustable gooseneck table lamps,, Beautiful spun fiberglass amber cone
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Midcentury French Reflecting Gooseneck Black Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
black reflecting lampshade, a gooseneck lamp arm and an adjustable black and brass bulb holder. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Swedish Mid-Century Double Gooseneck Grey Fiberglass Desk Lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
shades can be turned in any possible direction. They are held by gooseneck lamp arms. Manufacturer is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Desk Table Lamp Shell , Art Nouveau, Art Deco
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
gooseneck lamp, early 20th century Perfect condition, like new, working It is beautiful with its shell
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Teak and Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
off white lacquered base, teak gooseneck lamp arm and off white lacquered lampshade with brass
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Midcentury Teak and Brass Temde Table or Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Temde. It features a teak base with brass details, a brass gooseneck lamp arm and a new handmade off
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Yellow Table Lamp by Belmag, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
. It features a yellow lacquered horse shoe shaped base, an adjustable brass gooseneck lamp arm and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Polished Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co. Midcentury
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A 1950s rare desk lamp by Laurel Lighting Company. with push off/ on switch in polished brass, nice
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Gooseneck Flex Arm Two Light Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional flex gooseneck table lamp in brass and turquoise finished metal. Archetypical form
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
with a gooseneck arm molded cast iron base and a brass shade. We rewired the lamp with an antique style
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Bulmore Double Gooseneck Table Lamp
By Robert Bulmore
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double gooseneck table or desk lamp. The two spherical shades can be positioned any number of ways.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Double Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern double gooseneck articulating lamp with pierced gold-tone metal shades
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Deco 1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
with a gooseneck arm, deco style molded cast iron base and a brass shade. We rewired the lamp with an
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

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Gooseneck Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gooseneck table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gooseneck table lamps — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. Gooseneck table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco gooseneck table lamps are consistently popular styles. Some gooseneck table lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller gooseneck table lamps, measuring 4.13 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Christian Dell, Kurt Versen and Gerald Thurston each produced beautiful gooseneck table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Gooseneck Table Lamps?

Gooseneck table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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 Gooseneck Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gooseneck lamp got its start as the Anglepoise, created by George Carwardine and the patent applied for in 1932. The articulated arm of the lamp allowed for task lighting that was easily adjustable. Since then, the arm has been modified greatly and one result is the smooth look of the gooseneck lamp. Find a collection of expertly vetted gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.