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Pair Rembrandt Brass Ceramic Umber Melon Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sizable brushed brass and umber ceramic inverted gourd form bodied table lamps by Rembrandt
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Gourd Shaped Lamp by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully glazed table lamp by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor with original shade.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Vintage Regency Roy Hamilton Gourd Lamps - a Pair
By Roy Hamilton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Made by the iconic Roy Hamilton and tagged on
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Double Gourd Celadon Glaze Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese double gourd vases with Celadon glaze, now converted as lamps
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stylish Pair Italian Apple-GreenTriple-Gourd Glass Lamps; Murano
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Italain mid-century apple-green triple-gourd art glass lamps with white
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Georges Pelletier Monumental Double Gourd Form French Ceramic Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Pelletier French ceramic double gourd form table lamp. This lamp has the iconic piercings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Cloisone Lamps in Gourd Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Japanese 19th century cloisone lamps in gourd form.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 20th century blue and white Chinese double gourd lamps.
Category

20th Century Chinese Georgian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Mid-Century Opalescent Art-Glass Triple-Gourd Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and good quality Murano mid-century opalescent art-glass triple-gourd lamp with gold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of American 1950 s Gourd-Form Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A undualting pair of American 1950's gourd-form porcelain lamps with textured cross-hatched
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Textured Ceramic Gourd Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Textured Ceramic Gourd Lamps with Custom Shades Shade Dimensions: 12" tall x 15
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gourd Shaped White Glazed Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of white glazed gourd shaped lamps New Belgian linen shades Measures: Overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Gourd-shaped ceramic studio lamp with custom linen shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gourd-shaped ceramic studio lamp with custom linen shade. Custom shade dimensions: upper diameter
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Delft Faience Double Gourd Vase Lamp, 19th Century
By Delft
Located in Savannah, GA
A Dutch delft faience double gourd vase mounted as a lamp, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 14
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Pair of Gourd Shape Washed Turquoise Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Chinese pair of washed turquoise color glazed lamps Gourd shape New Belgian linen shades
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Turquoise Chinese Double Gourd Vases as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of early twentieth century turquoise Chinese vases of double gourd form, now converted
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Gourd-Form Peacock Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of impressive large gourd-form ceramic lamps with turquoise and green peacock glaze, on solid
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Triple Gourd Art Glass Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1950. A midcentury French art glass vase of aubergine colour and triple gourd form
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Coastal Capiz Shell Gourd Lamp With Coordinating Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Costal table lamp. A stunning Capiz Shell Finnish with a coordinating scalloped
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Blue And White Double Gourd Shaped Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Chinese Blue And White Double Gourd Shaped Lamps. 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Chinese Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

American 1950 s Ivory Ceramic Triple Gourd Lamp; by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish American mid-century ivory ceramic triple-gourd lamp with brass fittings; designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Export Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of double gourd blue and white chinese export vases converted to lamps. Mounted on turned
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Gourd Vase Lamps - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
These gourd vase lamps are ceramic. They are paired with new silk-lined parchment shades in a round
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

A Mid-20th Century Cactus Gourd Lamp with Volcanic Glaze
Located in London, GB
French, circa 1960 A mid-20th century double gourd pottery cactus lamp decorated with a copper
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

A Double Gourd Mercury Art Glass Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1920 A twentieth century French mercury art glass vase of double gourd form, now
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Jane and Gordon Martz Tall Double Gourd Lamps
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of model M-181 double gourd two piece lamps designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for marshall
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Blue and White Stripe Double Gourd Murano Glass Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass vase of double gourd form, with white ground and vertical twisted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Of Gourd Form White Gray Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking white ceramic lamps with a slate gray crackle glaze. Bases and trim of brass. With new
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Black Glazed Gourd Lamps with Red Drip Glaze
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage ceramic table lamps, produced circa 1960s, likely originating from Italy, each
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

2 Vintage Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Reticulated Pierced Ceramic Gourd Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid-century blanc de chine reticulated porcelain table lamps with wood base and cap
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

1970s French Pair of Ceramic Gourd-Shaped Lamps in Jaune Color
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s French pair of ceramic gourd-shaped lamps in jaune color.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s French Pair of Ceramic Gourd-Shaped Lamps in Jaune Color
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s French pair of ceramic gourd-shaped lamps in Jaune color.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Double Gourd Gray Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
A pair of light gray double gourd shaped ceramic lamps on a lucite base with a white linen shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Delft Blue And White Traditional Pattern Gourd Shape Lamp, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Dutch single Delft blue and white traditional pattern lamp. Base is gourd shape 8" diameter
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Pair of Continental Double-Gourd Lamps with Applied Floral Vines
Located in San Francisco, CA
of exceptional quality, each double-gourd form lamp with hand-painted butterflies and raised
Category

Vintage 1950s German Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Murano Triple-Gourd Form Glass Lamp by Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and shimmering Murano mid-century triple-gourd form glass lamp with aqua metallic sparkles
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Exceptional Pair of Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps in Cream and Caramel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic pair of vintage ceramic double gourd lamps, circa 1980s. Stunning range of color and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stylish Pair of Gerald Thurston 1960s Ivory-Glazed Ceramic Gourd-Form Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish and mod pair of Gerald Thurston 1960s ivory-glazed ceramic gourd-form lamps; modern
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Glazed Gold Silver Crackle Gourd Shape Lamps Lucite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The epitome of Hollywood Regency glamour! Vintage pair of meticulously restored table lamps. Newly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Double Gourd Form Rock Crystal Lamps with Gilt Bronze Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Double Gourd Form Rock Crystal Lamps with Gilt Bronze Bases Height to the rock crystal top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Pair Of Patterned And Textured Double Gourd Vases With Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of patterned and textured double gourd vases with lamp application. The hardware is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Bitossi Londi Seta Double Gourd Raymor MCM Pottery Italian Ceramic Lamp Base
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi pottery lamp base in double gourd form with incised seta decor and glazed horizontal bands
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Red Cinnabar Lacquer Double Gourd Vase
Located in London, GB
carvings of gourds and vine leaves, overlaid on a geometric cross hatched ground, now converted as a lamp
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Ralph Lauren White Glazed Ceramic Crackle Double Gourd Ginger Jar Lamps - a Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful pair of white glazed ceramic Lauren Ralph Lauren table lamps with white canvas shades
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Good Pair of Murano Gourd-Form Lamps by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
By Dino Martens
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good pair of Murano Mid-Century gourd-form lamps by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso; each
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Rare Pair of Murano, Triple-Gourd Form Glass Lamps with Aqua Metallic Sparkles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and shimmering pair of Murano Mid-Century triple-gourd form glass lamps with aqua metallic
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Double Gourd Calabash Vases, Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Double Gourd Calabash Vases, Wired as Lamps. On wooden bases
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Delft Polychrome Double Gourd Ribbed Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with birds perched in flowering trees with butterflies. Wired, but not drilled, for electricity. Measure: Height adjustable an additional 2 inches.
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Delft

Pair of Vintage Double Gourd Orange Ceramic Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of vintage double gourd orange ceramic vases with new wood bases, electrical fittings and new
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Albert Hadley Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
White gourd-shaped table lamp with custom shade.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Turquoise Triple Gourd Ceramic Table Lamps
By Robert Abbey
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of blue ceramic table lamps featuring simple but gracefully curving silhouettes with brass
Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Axel Salto
By Axel Salto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A double gourd shaped table lamp with a glaze in shades of brick and rose. Made by Axel Salto in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant 1940s Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of ribbed Murano glass gourd form table lamps. Translucent off-white glass is flecked
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Studio Made Ceramic Table Lamp 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Studio made ceramic table lamp, gourd shape with complex glaze, American 1960's.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Large Studio Made Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Studio made ceramic table lamp, gourd shape with complex glaze, American 1960s. Measures: Shade
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Coral Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Coral drip glazed ceramic gourd form table lamp with intrinsic bobeche, walnunt wood base and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Hand Hammered Nickel Plated Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of gourd shaped table lamps with a hand hammered nickel finish.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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Gourd Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gourd table lamp available at 1stDibs. A gourd table lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 198 options for an antique or vintage gourd table lamp now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a gourd table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right gourd table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gourd table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz and Bent Nordsted are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gourd Table Lamp?

Prices for a gourd table lamp start at $350 and top out at $12,062 with the average selling for $2,400.

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 Gourd Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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.