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Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Mid Century Space Age Modern pottery lamp in white crackle glaze, circa 1960's. 40
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Goffredo Reggiani MCM Cascading Multi-bulb Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern table lamp features four cascading chrome stems on a painted metal base with 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,100 Sale Price
50% Off
1970s Natural Walnut Burlwood Table Lamp Organic Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Burlwood Table Lamp MCM
in the style of George Nakashima
18 to socket, 28.5 to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Burl, Walnut
Superb! Brutalist Electric Wall Sconce Pair After Tom Greene Torch Cut MCM 1960s
By Tom Greene
Located in Peoria, AZ
with wall switches but also features a switch to control the lamp at the sconce. Very rare design and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 3
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage MCM ceramic table lamp base. Not wired. Lampshade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 2
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage MCM ceramic table lamp base. Not wired. Lampshade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coastal Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of the seaside into your home with this vintage coastal MCM woven rattan table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Harris Strong Wood and Ceramic Tile Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Harris Strong Wood and Ceramic Tile Table Lamp
Beautiful vintage mcm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage MCM Floor Lamp Table 3 Tier Step Brass
Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Floor Table Lamp with 3 Tier Step Glass Tops
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Coastal Square Parquet Rattan Table Lamps, American, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Pair of MCM Coastal Square Parquet Rattan Table Lamps, American, 1970s
Fabulous pair of Coastal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cork and Chrome Table Lamps of Bottle Form
By Laurel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large pair of MCM cork table lamps of bottle-form, the cork body is set on a circular chrome foot
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern French Crystal and Brass Table Lamp by Cofrac Art Verrier
By Cofrac
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous MCM French crystal and brass table lamp by Cofrac Art Verrier, circa 1970s. The
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage MCM 1970s Bamboo Base Integrated Glass Top Round Table Floor Lamp MINT!
By Paul Frankl, McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage MCM 1970s Bamboo Base Integrated Glass Top Round End Side Table Night Stand Floor Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
. This unusual MCM black and gold table lamp
Measures: 26" High x shade is 17" Diameter
A chic mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Adjustable Chrome on Marble Table Lamp by Neal Small for Koch
Lowy
By Koch
Lowy
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM adjustable chrome on Carrara marble table lamp by Neal Small for Koch & Lowy, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
$580 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian MCM Chrome Brass Smoked Glass 30" Square Side End Lamp Table Stand MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian MCM Chrome Brass Smoked Glass 30" Square Side End Lamp Table Stand MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
1970s Mid-Century Modern cog wheel spinning gear sprocket table + floor side table lamp set-- 2
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Glass Globe Shade Table Lamp
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Mid-Century glass globe table lamp. Never seen of of these before. It's an interesting piece with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
MCM Ceramic Brutalist Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed pair of MCM Ceramic Brutalist table lamps. Shade included.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,000 / set
1960 MCM Lucite Table Torchiere Lamp, Frosted Glass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lamp torchiere with a frosted urn shape glass shade and clear Lucite base-
A very solid construction
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MCM Pair Black Geometric Iron Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of black iron lamps.
Rectangular negative space creating an open geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$798 / set
Vintage MCM Table Lamp with Frosted White Glass Mushroom Shade by Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with frosted white glass mushroom shade by Laurel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 4 Bulb Brass MCM Table Lamps with Original Acrylic Spaghetti Shades
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of brass 4 arm spaghetti shade table lamps. This is a wonderful set of vintage retro table
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Smoked Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of MCM table lamps. Beautiful teak wood frame with smoked glass panels. Interior
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
$1,295 / set
Pair of Hansen New York Brass with Round White Shade Vintage MCM Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Hansen New York brass table lamps. This lovely set of mid century modern table lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Textured Ring Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Chic textured rings in pale neutral colors. Fully
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
$1,595 / item
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Crater Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Beautiful crater design with a matte glazed finish
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,450 / set
Vintage Mcm Zig Zag Glazed Ceramic Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A chic zig zag design in glamorous black and gold
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
$1,350 / set
Vintage Mid 20th Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A glazed ceramic finish in a brilliant blue green
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Shoot Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A beautiful emerald green with a glazed ceramic finish
Category
Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Cast Metal Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency Gilt Artichoke Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A chic gilt finish on a period artichoke design. Tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,650 / set
Mid-Century Modern Italian Stilnovo Style Table Lamp
Located in Surrey, BC
An MCM table lamp with a peacock-like crown detail topping its enamel shade. Characteristic of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Enamel
Vintage Patinated Green Brass Moorish Lamps After Pepe Mendoza, a Pair
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Done in the manner or Pepe Mendoza. Beautiful patinated
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Moorish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Boho Pierre Cardin C-86 Brass Wave Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Made by the iconic Pierre Cardin and marked with his
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Mid 20th Century Bitossi for Raymor Glazed Ceramic Lamps -Pair
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Italian MCM table lamps. Made by the iconic Bitossi group for Raymor and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak Brass 50s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
for the lucky collector who obtains one the finest and most iconic MCM table lamps in the world! They
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MCM Glazed Ceramic Pottery Owl Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool MCM glazed ceramic pottery owl table lamp, circa 1970s. The lamp is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MCM Pottery Owl Lamp
Located in Fairfield, CA
An adorable midcentury pottery owl table lamp. When turned on, light glows through the owl's
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Pivotal Table Lamp Reworked by the Somerset House
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pivotal table lamp reworked by The Somerset House. This table lamp is from the 1960s with the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Eyeball Table Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
.
item. table lamp
period. 1960s
country. Italy
material. aluminium
color. silver
dimensions (cm). 12 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Lime Green Retro Porcelain Table Lamp MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern lime green porcelain table lamp with linen shade and resin finial.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp in White - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
.
item. table lamp, bedside lamp
period. 60s
country. Italy
material. ceramic
color. white
dimensions (cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Orange Ceramic Table Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
.
item. table lamp, desk lamp, bedside lamp
period. 1970s
country. Italy
material. ceramic
color. orange
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of MCM Designer Tall Table Lamps with Lily Bouquets
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful pair of designer mid century modern tall two light table lamps with polychrome lily
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Composition, Brass
Pair of Danish Solid Mahogany MCM Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Danish solid mahogany MCM lamps. Circa 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
$2,950 / set
Artemide Tizio Richard Sapper Italian Swivel Table Desk Reading Lamp MCM
By Artemide
Located in Dayton, OH
".
Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowing the user to direct the light at will
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of Midcentury table lamps. A brilliant blue green design with relief details
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,250 / set
Icon! C. JERE Brutalist Table Lamp! Mid Century Modern Splendor! 1970 MCM Decor
By Paul Evans, Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
Iconic!
Curtis Jere
Finest Brutalist Table Lamp!
Mixed Metals
Circa 1970
Dimensions 36" Tall by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
MCM Blue and White Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century Modern blue and white drip glaze table lamp with textured finish, mounted on a black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Restored Pair of MCM Drip Glaze Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern American drip glaze ceramic lamps, produced circa 1950s. These lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$925 / set
MCM Pair Of Lamps By Paul Hanson
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of lamps with a hand painted floral motifs by Paul Hanson. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MCM Style Natural Brazilian Quartz Stone Point Designer Table Lamp 1/2
Located in NYC, NY
(1/2 lamps)
Mid Century Modern Natural Rock Crystal Brazilian Quartz Stone Point Designer Table
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Vintage MCM Original Italy Murano White Glass Mushroom Large 14
Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful murano glass table lamp with swirl pattern, mushroom shaped, large 14'' height, clean and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
MCM Style Natural Rock Crystal Brazilian Quartz Stone Point Designer Table Lamps
Located in NYC, NY
Mid Century Modern Natural Rock Crystal Brazilian Quartz Stone Point Designer Table Lamps
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
MCM Oriental Table Lamp in Very Dark Brown Ceramic with Custom-Made Lampshade
Located in Herentals, BE
handmade lampshade in relief fabric. The black foot is made of wood.
The table lamp is equipped with 1 E
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
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Mcm Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mcm table lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, all mcm table lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of mcm table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of mcm table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art mcm table lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mcm table lamps over the years, but those made by Artemide, Greta Von Nessen and Charles Hollis Jones are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mcm Table Lamps?
Mcm table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
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 Mcm Table Lamps
- What is an MCM lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
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The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
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