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19th Century French Bailleux Lamp
Located in Irvington, NY
French Bailleux Porcelain Pottery Lamp Bronze Base Shade no longer available
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bailleux  Lamp
19th Century French Bailleux  Lamp
$2,000
H 15 in Dm 6.25 in
Vintage Streamline Machine Age Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Dallas, TX
" glass shade and new silk cord wiring. Works with any lipped small glass shade. Matching second lamp
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Vintage Streamline Machine Age Desk Lamp
Vintage Streamline Machine Age Desk Lamp
$2,250
H 14 in W 5 in D 7 in
1950 s Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Very nice black stitched leather table lamp Dimensions given without shade No shade included A
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Pair of Stiched Leather Floor Lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of floor lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided Can be sold individually
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

Stacked Lucite Lamp, Clear and Frosted Acrylic Lighting, 1980s
Located in Raleigh, NC
of the sockets--the lamp retains its original wiring. No shade is included.
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

1950s Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Sacramento, CA
; no shade. Lamp measures 9" in diameter and 36" tall/44" to the top of the harp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for George Hanson Travertine Marble Table Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Denver, CO
lamp is 4" square and 14.25" tall, to base of socket 18". Lamp base only, no included shade. Rewired
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Asian Style Mid-Century Buddha Table Lamps Attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Marietta, GA
dimensions without shade 26" tall 6.5" wide 6.5" deep Lamp Dimensions with shade 40" tall 16" wide
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Charcoal glaze stoneware ceramic lamp with walnut base, Victoria Littlejohn
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Nice chalk black glaze on this stoneware ceramic lamp by Victoria Littlejohn. NO Shade. Literally
Category

Vintage 1960s American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware, Walnut

Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Murano glass table lamps. No shade provided
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Table Lamps
Murano Glass Table Lamps
$2,971 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair of Brutalist Lamps
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Gilt wrought iron table lamps. No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brutalist Lamps
Pair of Brutalist Lamps
H 19.69 in Dm 6.7 in
Bronze Floor Lamp by Maison Delisle
By Delisle Paris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Neoclassic bronze floor lamp No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Floor Lamp by Maison Delisle
Bronze Floor Lamp by Maison Delisle
$2,615
H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Lamps in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of Lamps in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of nice glass & bronze tall lamps. No shade provided
Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lamps in the Style of Karl Springer
Pair of Lamps in the Style of Karl Springer
$4,636 / set
H 25.99 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps No shade provided Dimensions given without shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Lamps In The Style Of Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of brass & agates table lamps No shade provided Dimensions gave without shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Pair Of Lamps In The Style Of Willy Daro
Pair Of Lamps In The Style Of Willy Daro
H 21.26 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Ceramic Blue Foo Dog/Lion Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic blue foo dog/lion table lamp. No shade, distressed look with great patina.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Neoclassical Albaster Lamps
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Tall pair of 1940s albaster urnes lamps No shade provided Dimensions given without shade Abat
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Albaster Lamps
Pair of Neoclassical Albaster Lamps
$3,328
H 31.5 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Sentinel Table Lamp by Walter von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beguiling table lamp; no shade. Designed by Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company
Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Massive Postmodern Bronze Ball Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
color of a number of the shapes. Still a very rare and hard to find lamp! No shade. #1277.
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Arts Crafts Handel Obverse Reverse Painted Table Lamp, Signed, Shade No.5347
By Handel Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp by Handel offers obvers and reverse painted shade having
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

GREEN CERAMIC MODERNIST LAMP WITH INSIDE SHADE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A GREEN CERAMIC TABLE LAMP NO SHADE HEIGHT TO SOCKET 23IN
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Massive Midcentury Crackle Ceramic Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
brass fittings resprayed the base in black and put new cloth cord, the lamp comes with no lamp shade
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marianne Brandt No. 1115 Lamps
By Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kandem Task Lamp Model No. 1115, marked,bakelite shade on an enameled metal arm with ball
Category

Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tall Art Deco Alabaster Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
lacquered base. Gilt brass fittings. Lamp only/no shade.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Tall Art Deco Alabaster Lamp
Tall Art Deco Alabaster Lamp
$975
H 46.5 in Dm 9 in
Mexican Modernist Mahogany Table Lamp
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Mexican modernist table lamp. Mahogany wood. No shade included (for props
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Garnerville, NY
the floor with a felted bottom. A very slight contour design on the lamp's shaft. No shade. Harp and
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Felt, Teak

Pair of 1960 s chest lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Chest lamps Dimensions given without shade no shade provided
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960
s chest lamps
Pair of 1960
s chest lamps
$1,890
H 20.48 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Pair of 1960 s Danish lamps
By Verner Panton
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of laquered wood and brass table lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960
s Danish lamps
Pair of 1960
s Danish lamps
$1,842
H 20.87 in Dm 6.3 in
AMPHORA BLACK AND CLEAR TABLE LAMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BLACK AND CLEAR AMPHORA GLASS TABLE LAMP NO SHADE HEIGHT TO SOCKET 24 IN
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Chrome Glass End Table Floor Lamp
By Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
Paul Evans. Circa. 1970's. No lamp shade. Glass table top measures 22.25"H. Unknown maker or designer.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Perforated Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of perforated cylinder lamps made of porcelain. Something unique about these lamps is there
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Perforated Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Perforated Porcelain Table Lamps
$750 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 5.88 in
1970s Surrealist Brass Lamp with 4 Faces
Located in Miami, FL
Intriging sculptural lamp. Thick lucite base. No shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Surrealist Brass Lamp with 4 Faces
1970s Surrealist Brass Lamp with 4 Faces
$1,500
H 28 in W 7 in D 7 in
Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Red stitched leather floor lamp Perfect condition No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

Large Bulbous Ceramic Lamp by Mark Hines
By Mark Hines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamp comes with no shade. Measurements: 18.50 inches in diameter x 33 inches high to the top of the
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Cream and Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental cream and turquoise glazed ceramic lamp. Base only; no shade. The height listed (36 in
Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Brass Agate Slice Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
spectacular light. This lamp needs no lamp shade because nature has given us the best one there is. Good
Category

Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Vintage Brass Agate Slice Table Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Brass Agate Slice Table Lamp, 1970s
$1,115
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
1980 s IKEA Desk / Table Lamp B719
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1980's Memphis style IKEA desk / table lamp model No. B719. Plastic light shade with light
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980
s IKEA Desk / Table Lamp B719
1980
s IKEA Desk / Table Lamp B719
$298
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Martz Marshall Studios Matte White Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz, Gordon Martz
Located in Garnerville, NY
bulb socket. No lamp shade included. The approximate measurements from the base to the top of the bulb
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps Attributed to Veronese
By Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of green Murano glass lamps. Dimensions given without shade No shade provided
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps Attributed to Veronese
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps Attributed to Veronese
$3,328
H 22.45 in Dm 9.85 in L 22.45 in
Pair of Lamps "Eyes" by Juan Luca Fontana
By Juanluca Fontana
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of lamps with Murano glass discs No shade provided Dimensions given without shade.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Lamps "Eyes" by Juan Luca Fontana
Pair of Lamps "Eyes" by Juan Luca Fontana
$3,150
H 25.6 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Small Teak Table Lamp Danish Mid Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a small teak table lamp. Clean modern lines. Lamp only, no shade or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Italian Fully Bronze Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and unique Italian table lamp fully brass with no shade.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Sculptural, Bronze Table Lamp by Michel Jaubert
By Michel Joubert
Located in Chicago, IL
base: 6" x 4" x 17 up to top of bronze. Lamp base, no shade as a seen: 6" x4" x 26" Lamp with shade
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mexican Modernist Mercury Lamp in Golden Yellow Color
By Luis Barragan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a tall mercury table lamp in yellow/gold tones. No shade included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

1970s Patchwork Column Table Lamp Style Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
with signs of wear. Patina shows. No lamp shade is included. Refer to images.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Lamps in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Murano glass lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps bu Juanluca Fontana
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of lamps with bubble glass column. No shade provided. Dimensions given without shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps bu Juanluca Fontana
Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps bu Juanluca Fontana
$3,804 / set
H 21.26 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Very Nice Lamp in Ceramic with a Skyscraper View
By Romeo Paris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice lamp in porcelain No shade provided.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Table Lamp Asian Ceramic Pottery Pretty Floral Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stamp underneath. No lamp shade is included. Preowned original vintage condition See images provided.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1970s Pottery Large Table Lamp Base by Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in San Diego, CA
condition no chips or cracks. Base only no lamp shade. Its 24" tall from the bottom to the top of the socket
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cubist Style Brutalist Mid-Century Belgium Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A cubist geometric style floor lamp. Belgium, c1970s. No shade was retained. Since re
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice sculptural table lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz Marshall Studios Dark Matte Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Gordon Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Garnerville, NY
working condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Old bulb socket. No lamp shade included. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lamp no shade for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every lamp no shade was constructed with great care. Find 3542 options for an antique or vintage lamp no shade now, or shop our selection of 770 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lamp no shade — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lamp no shade bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lamp no shade over the years, but those crafted by Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a lamp no shade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $104,789, while the average can fetch as much as $1,494.

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 Lamp No Shade
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
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    A candle shade is a fixture or cover that is positioned over a candle's flame to protect it. It enhances the light from a candle while minimizing the glare. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary candle shades from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mica shade is a type of covering for a floor lamp or table lamp. Instead of fabric, the shade is a mineral called mica. It produces a pleasing warm glow when someone switches the lamp on. Find a variety of mica shade lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are nearly 300 shades of green. These shades of green vary in boldness, brightness, and brilliance.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While there is only one shade of black, there are different finishes: matte, gloss, semi-gloss...etc. Each finish may have a slight effect on the shade of black.
  • 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 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 22, 2021
    The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.