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Vintage Boho MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage midcentury lamps. Beautiful root shape in a speckled finish. All new
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of MCM Opaline Lamps by Paul Hanson
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Opaline lamps by Paul Hanson, very tall and impressive. Classic lines
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic and Pickled Oak Desk Table Lamp Atomic Boho MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro or Mid-Century Modern pickled oak and robin’s egg blue ceramic table lamp.
Measures: 8.5
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage MCM Signed Wooden Horse Lamp With Brass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho table lamp. A fabulous carved horse head with hand painted detail. A chic
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Green MCM Pair Ceramic Table Lamps in Style of Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of Mid-Century Modern / Modernist / Brutalist stoneware or ceramic table lamps. In the style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of MCM Walter von Nessen Tall White Enamel and Chrome Cylinder Table Lamps
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of Walter von Nessen tall cylinder lamps retains one of the original identification
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Reggiani Ivory Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
wall or table lamp, offering flexible illumination with its adjustable spherical shade. Crafted from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Reggiani Chrome Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
on a table, mounted on a wall, or suspended from the ceiling, this lamp makes a distinguished
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Reggiani Chrome Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
wall or table lamp.
item. wall lamp, table lamp
model. ‘eyeball’
designer. goffredo reggiani
maker
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare
Tube
Orange Lamp by Targetti Sankey - MCM Italian Design Icon
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stunning 1960s Targetti Sankey tube table lamp, a Mid-Century Modern masterpiece featuring a bold
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic
By Arteluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
ARTELUCE
SAUCER SHADE
ARTICULATING
DESK/TABLE LAMP
EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE!
CIRCA 1953
SIMPLY
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Iconic Artemide
Telegono
Lamp by Vico Magistretti - MCM Italian Design Icon
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
contemporary or vintage interior.
item. desk lamp, table lamp
model. telegono
designer. vico magistretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Large Bitossi Londi Raymor MCM Piastrelle Bicolore Pottery Italian Ceramic Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitosso pottery lamp in piastrelle bicolore decor, circa 1960s. Nice, large form with the vibrant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Italian Studio Pottery MCM Lamp Chinoiserie 1950
s Vintage Carved Luster
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wilton, CT
Large mid-century Italian Hollywood Regency studio pottery lamp, circa 1950's. Deeply carved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Mario López Torres Mexican MCM Chuspata Fiber and Metal Flamingo Floor Lamp
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, MX
Beautiful Mexican MCM floor lamp shaped like a flamingo with a screen on top, made with woven
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of 70s Eyeball Lamps by Targetti Sankey - MCM Italian Design Light
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
accent lighting in mid-century modern interiors.
item. table lamps, desk lamps
maker. targetti sankey
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large 70s Orange Eyeball Lamp by Luci Illuminazione - MCM Italian Design Light
By LUCI Illuminazione
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. Functional, rare, and collectible, this piece embodies 70s Italian design at its best.
item. table lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
ABM
Selene
Adjustable Lamp in White Lacquered Metal, 70s MCM Design Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
anyone seeking to incorporate mid-century modern elements into their home decor.
item. table lamp
maker
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Vintage Inspired Cork And Acrylic Globe Lamps MCM Retro 70s
By Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans, Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Cork & Acrylic Globe Lamps.
The lamps are newly made and are a limited addition to our new
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cork, Acrylic
Space Age 70s Red Lamp
Sfera Notte
Gagiplast - MCM Italian Design Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The ‘Sfera Notte’ (Night Sphere) lamp, designed by Gagiplast in the 1970s, is a striking example of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
MCM Palm Regency Brass and Black Palm Leaf Lamp Frederick Cooper Style
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Frederick Cooper style brass lamp with black post. Original shade in matte black with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
2 Lovesky
Lovesky Mid Century Ornate Angel Cherub Cupid Lamps Crystals MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage lamps by L & L (Lovesky & Lovesky) featuring sky blue finish, ornate hanging
Category
Vintage 1960s Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Bentwood Lamp! Teak
Paldao Wood MCM Kagan Wegner Era
By Wilshire House
Located in Peoria, AZ
Rare!
Wilshire House of Beverly Hills
Striped Sculptural Wood
Table Lamp
Stunning Paldao Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paldao, Teak
Mid-20th Century MCM Drip Glaze Ceramic Ball Lamp with New Black Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern drip glaze ceramic ball lamp with a new silk-like black drum
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Space Age Chrome Lamp with 6 Eyeball Orbs, 3 Light Settings
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp featuring six chrome eyeball orbs arranged in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Royal Haeger lamp in atomic chrome orange red glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 23" high, 11"
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Rarest Martz Pottery Lamp! Sea Foam Green! MCM Triangle Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Gordon Martz, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Peoria, AZ
Martz Pottery Lamp!
Sea Foam Green!
Rarest Gordon and Jane Martz Design
Geometric Tower Triangle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Large 70s Orange Eyeball Lamps by Luci Milano - MCM Italian Design Light
By LUCI Illuminazione
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
ingenuity, offering timeless style and visual impact.
item. table lamps, desk lamps
maker. luci milano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MCM Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's styling is small in size but great for
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arthur Erickson Attributed Table Lamp
By John Erickson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Arthur Erickson style MCM Walnut table lamp
Sculptural shape with incredible craftsmanship.
Large
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of vintage MCM glazed ceramic table lamps. Faux bamboo trim and a bright white finish
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Faux Bamboo
Singer
Sons Splendid Round Lamp Table in Walnut Wood 1950s Edward Wormley Era
By M. Singer
Sons
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM round walnut wood lamp table in the style of Edward Wormley, 1950s.
Sharp & stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Unusual MCM Table Lamps
Located in Carmel, NY
This pair of lamps feature a white glass spherical body resting on a 3-legged wire base. 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Plaster Driftwood Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of MCM table lamps. A chic period design of driftwood in a glazed ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster, Driftwood
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC POPULUXE!
SPACE AGE!
CERAMIC & METAL
TRIPOD ROCKET SHIP
MCM TABLE LAMP!
EPIC STYLE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue
Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful 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
Maurizio Tempestini Italian Laurel Lamp Mid Century MCM Brass Good Design 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
ITALIAN FOR LAUREL LAMP!
MID CENTURY MODERN
DESK TABLE ACCENT LAMP!
STUNNING BRASS DESIGN!
CIRCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold
Italian MCM Bamboo Franco Albini Style Table Lamp
By Franco Albini
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1960's Italian bamboo table lamp in the style of Franco Albini. The hyperboloid design structure
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century glazed ceramic lamp, uniquely shaped with beautiful glaze in deep greens and a touch
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,100
Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s MCM Brass Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
their mid century table lamps.
Very fine vintage condition. Only age appropriate wear. Linen shade
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
MCM Brass and Parchment Table Lamp by Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool MCM brass and parchment table lamp by Frederic Weinberg, circa 1950s. The minimalist
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Temde Floating Ball Table and/or Wall Lamp MCM, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Temde bright red floating ball table and/or wall lamp Mid-Century Modern, made in Germany. Fabulous
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp on Solid Teak Base by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly collectible MCM mushroom table lamp on a solid teak base by Laurel Lamp Co., circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
MCM Norwegian Architects Red Desk Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Mid-Century Modern period architects desk lamp in a red gloss finish. Two spring mounted metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MCM California Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry and Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM California studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry and Terry Brown, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MCM California Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry and Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM California studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry and Terry Brown, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp on Solid Walnut Base
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Space age MCM mushroom table lamp on a solid walnut base in the style of the Laurel Lamp Co., circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Walnut
MCM Solid Walnut "Shaft" Table / Floor Lamp / Magazine Rack by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant MCM solid walnut "Shaft" table / floor lamp / magazine rack by Laurel Lamp Co
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Pair of MCM Murano Lamps by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass lamps by Seguso in amber-green degrade color, with controlled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
2 Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Table Lamps MCM Retro Tiki Wescal
Located in Dayton, OH
Two 1960s mid century modern cut out / reticulated ceramic table lamps in green and orange lava
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large MCM Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamps by Larry
Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of large MCM studio pottery stoneware table lamps by Larry & Terry Brown, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
2 Vintage Regency Brass Acrylic MCM Lucite Table Lamps Charles Hollis Jones Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Dayton, OH
2 vintage Regency brass acrylic MCM Lucite table lamps Charles Hollis Jones pair
Charles Hollis
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Table Lamp with Matched Shade Mcm
Located in Toronto, CA
Captivating midcentury Folk Art table lamp is a remarkable representation of the post-war American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Popsicle Stick Table Lamp with Matched Shade Mcm
Located in Toronto, CA
This captivating midcentury Folk Art table lamp is a remarkable representation of the post-war
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
MCM Pair of Murano Glass Egg Lamps by Venini
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of egg-shaped table lamps in white Murano glass with swirled pattern by Venini, produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of MCM Murano Glass Lamps with Gold Flakes
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian glass lamps with gold flakes and two tones of green. Mounted on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.”
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