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Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Black Glossy
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Greta M. Grossman designed the iconic Gräshoppa table lamp in 1947 and with its sophisticated yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic French ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron. "Le Jour et la Nuit," and was designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherine Table Lamp 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
The iconic Saint Catherine table lamp by Arne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Atollo 233 Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic Atollo model 233 table lamp designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti for oluce.
Over the years
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Philips Table Lamps by Louis Kalff
By Philips
Located in London, GB
Iconic table or desk lamps in brass and black metal designed by Louis Kalff for Philips.
Louis
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
1960s Brass Clamshell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Glendale, CA
design reminiscent of Max Ingrand's iconic glass and brass table lamp for Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Brass Clamshell Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Glendale, CA
design reminiscent of Max Ingrand's iconic glass and brass table lamp for Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Travertine and Metal Floating “scimitar” Table Lamp
Located in View Park, CA
Iconic vintage « scimitar » table lamp ft. a travertine base and metal shade. Tones of pewter and
Category
1990s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Harvey Guzzini Elpis Mushroom Table lamp 1970s Italy
By Harvey Guzzini, iGuzzini
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful iconic mushroom table lamp by Harvey Guzzini . model " Elpis "
1960s/70s Italy . Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Torini Ceramic Table Lamps
By Torini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamps by Torini. Featuring a ceramic body with an earth
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Table Lamp Marble Base and Painted Shade
By Studio Luce
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic form of an Italian table lamp with a white marble base and painted green shade. Both base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Large Table Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
VINTAGE TABLE LAMP BY RAAK AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS 1960S - an iconic piece of lighting design that boasts a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Raak Droomeiland Table Lamp - 1960s Dutch design
By RAAK
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Introducing the iconic Raak Droomeiland Table Lamp (large version), a stunning example of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Table Lamp Signed by Roger Capron, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic earthenware model of Table Lamp with stylized faces signed by Capron Vallauris
From 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1983
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
: the Pausania table lamp. Minimalist and radical, it remains today a symbol of innovation and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Martinelli Serpente 599 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Italia
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in BARCELONA, ES
a quintessential piece of mid-century modern lighting. This iconic table lamp, created in 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Giotto Stoppino for Valenti Luce Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Valenti Luce, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic and elegant Italian adjustable table lamp designed by Giotto Stoppino for Valenti Luce in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Giacometti Style Table Lamp in Bronze Finish by Sirmos
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic design table lamp in the style of Giacometti with a bronze finish over plastered resin
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Exquisite Peill
Putzler Chromed Mirror Full Glass Table Lamp
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Voorburg, NL
Iconic and rare globe table lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler. Comes in beautiful handblown
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Coastal Michael Taylor Frond Table Lamps, a Pair
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. The iconic Frond design by Michael Taylor
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Italian Midcentury Rhubarb Brass Table Lamp Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
By Carlo Giorgi, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Paris, IDF
This iconic single leaf Rhubarb table lamp by Tommaso Barbi was produced by Carlo Giorgi in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Shogun
Table Lamp by Mario Botta Artemide Milano, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Brescia, Brescia
design.
Elegance meets innovation in this iconic pair of table lamps. The Shogun series is celebrated
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Table Lamp Design Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in taranto, IT
Iconic original table lamp produced by Lumi Milano based on a design by oscar torlasco , published
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bugia, Table Lamp by G. Gormio for IGuzzini, 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic Italian modular table lamp made of beige ochre lacquered metal designed by Giuseppe Cormio
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Mid-20th Century Modern French
Diane
Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic 'Diane' Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini White Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Iconic Italian Venini table lamp in white glass with art glass stripes.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini White Glass table Lamp, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Iconic Italian Venini table lamp in white glass with art glass stripes.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Hollywood Regency Vintage Round Crystal with Cherubs Table Lamps, Pair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of frosted glass and brass table lamps with iconic Hollywood Regency
style. These
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flemming Brylle
Preben Jacobsen Space Ace Table Lamp 1960s Sweden
By Habitat International
Located in Den Haag, NL
Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen Iconic Space Ace table lamp. 1960s
Rare find in this condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The FASE Mini table lamp is a distinctive piece from the renowned Spanish lighting manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The FASE Mini table lamp is a distinctive piece from the renowned Spanish lighting manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The FASE Mini table lamp is a distinctive piece from the renowned Spanish lighting manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The FASE Mini table lamp is a distinctive piece from the renowned Spanish lighting manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960s Brass Clamshell Table Lamps by Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Glendale, CA
refined design reminiscent of Max Ingrand's iconic glass and brass table lamp for Fontana Arte.
Price
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Pair of Impressive "Oval Lucite Table Lamps" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
in the channels on the sides. These iconic Springer table lamps are just stunning.
Reference: Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
"Porcino" Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1967
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and iconic "Porcino" table lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
"Porcino" Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1967
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and iconic "Porcino" table lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Paul Milet Sevres French Deco 1930s Table Lamp Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
An iconic French Art Deco ceramic table lamp made by Paul Milet in Sevres France. The body of the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Guzzini
Bugia
Table Lamp - 1970s Design by Giuseppe Cormio
By Giuseppe Cormio, Guzzini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
vintage Guzzini 'Bugia' table lamp, an iconic design by Giuseppe Cormio from the 1970s. These stunning mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamps (separate or the pair)
Located in London, GB
These table lamps are iconic Cornish antiques. Hand crafted from the local Serpentine stone near
Category
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Serpentine
Pair of Bronze Cariatid Table Lamps in Style of Giacometti.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Pair of Bronze Table Lamps in the Modern Neoclassical Tradition of Diego Giacometti
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Aluminium sheet metal
Cassiopeia
table lamp by Max Sauze, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An iconic Max Sauze ''Cassiopeia'' table lamp/also suitable as pendant. Very decorative geometrical
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of “Pixie” Table Lamps by Jorge Pensi, Spain, 1990s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Playful and iconic pair of “Pixie” table lamps designed by Jorge Pensi, Spain, 1990s.
These lamps
Category
1990s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti orange Eclisse Table Lamp, first edition for Artemide 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Milan, IT
Vico Magistretti Eclisse Table Lamp
The Eclissi table lamp, an icon of Italian design designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Style Italian Brass Table Lamp With Three Arms And Marble Base
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
table lamp crafted in brass, featuring a circular base in exquisite "Rosa Bellissimo" marble. A small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria Italy 1968
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Iconic "Cubosfera" table lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Max Ingrand pair of table lamps for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
Iconic Max Ingrand pair of table lamps model. 2228 for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
All original.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Early Pipistrello Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Early example of the iconic Pipistrello (bat) table lamp designed in 1965 by Gae Aulenti for
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Buttura
Massoni for Harvey Guzzini Space Age Conchiglia Table Lamp, 1968
By Luciano Buttura, Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Iconic Space Age table lamp by Harvey Guzzini, base in chromed metal and methacrylate diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Table lamp "Cubosfera"
1st
Design Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria 1970
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in taranto, IT
Iconic "cubosfera" model table lamp, fidenza vetraria Vetraria production based on a design by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Table lamp "Cubosfera"
2nd
design Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria 1970
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in taranto, IT
Iconic "cubosfera" model table lamp, fidenza vetraria Vetraria production based on a design by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1970s Mazzega Space Age Orange and White Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's an iconic Space Age table lamp made in Italy by Mazzega, orange and white opaline murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Guzzini
Bugia
Table Lamps (Pair) - 1970s Design by Giuseppe Cormio
By Giuseppe Cormio, Guzzini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
pair of vintage Guzzini 'Bugia' table lamps, an iconic design by Giuseppe Cormio from the 1970s. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Table Lamps Mezzachimera by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
iconic and elegant table lamps mod. Mezzachimera in opaline plexiglass with an irregular shape. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis Kalff for Philips First Edition Desk or Table Lamp, 1955
Located in Brecht, BE
An iconic Dutch industrial desk or table lamp designed by designer and architect Louis Kalff, for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Søborg, DK
An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark
Category
Antique 1890s Danish Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
French UFO Patinated Brass Table Lamp from attributed to Aluminor, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic French made UFO adjustable table lamp in original brass patina now US wired and excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Iconic Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iconic table lamp you’re looking for. An iconic table lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 78 options for an antique or vintage iconic table lamp now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an iconic table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An iconic table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one iconic table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fase, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Eileen Gray produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Iconic Table Lamp?
The average selling price for an iconic table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,058, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $50,792 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Iconic Table Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The Anglepoise lamp is iconic for a few reasons. For one thing, the lamp has a long, rich history that dates back to 1931, and modern versions display very few differences from the original fixture designed by George Carwardine. As a result, many people envision the Anglepoise first when someone mentions the term "desk lamp." In addition, the Anglepoise lamp is highly functional due to its hinged neck, which allows the adjustment of its position without having to use clamps or a tool. This innovative design was a major breakthrough and went on to influence the work of other lighting designers, thereby contributing to the Anglepoise's iconic status. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Anglepoise lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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, 2023The 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023There 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, 2023To 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, 2024The 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, 2024To 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.
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