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MEMPHIS "ASHOKA" Table Lamp / Ettore Sottsass (Italy) / PostModern Early
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
unstable stack of playful geometric forms. Though it seems “de-structured,” the lamp is actually well
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$3,100
H 34 in W 29 in D 6 in
Astor Table Lamp by Thomas Bley for Memphis Collection
By Thomas Bley
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bley, the only German designer to take part in Memphis, Astor is a table lamp that disrupts the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
Super Floor or table lamp by Memphis, Martine Bedin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for the bulbs. The light bulbs themselves are part of the image of the lamp.
Floor or table lamp in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Britannia Standard Silver
Italian Postmodern Aldo Cibic Table Lamp, Memphis-Milano -1980s
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Renens, CH
Limited series table lamp designed by Aldo Cibic during the 1980s for the French lighting company
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Michele de Lucchi Oceanic Memphis Milano Postmodern
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Michele de Lucchi's oceanic lamp. Materpiece of 1980s design.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
MEMPHIS "TERMINUS" Table Lamp / Michele De Lucchi (Italy) / PostModern Early
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Designed by Michele De Lucchi, the OCEANIC lamp, a mysterious stylized creature, has become one of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,200
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 6 in
Templo Lamp - Modern Memphis Handmade Table Lamp in Walnut and Stainless Steel
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Evoking ritual candelabras of the past, the Templo table lamp takes on a certain austere quality
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,200
H 10 in W 15 in D 3.5 in
Memphis Style Modern Pair of Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Black White Glass 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis Style Post- Modern style pair of bedside lamps or table lamps from black and white glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$3,087
H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Postmodern Steel and Black Wood Table Lamps by BE-YANG, 1980s
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two Postmodern, Memphis style table lamps rendered in stainless steel and geometric black
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Memphis Style Postmodern Color Blocked Plaster Table Lamp, 1980
s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Memphis style color blocked table lamp, circa 1980's. This sculptural modern form lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.5 in Dm 21 in
Memphis style table lamp, Ikea 1980 with custom-made lampshade
By IKEA
Located in Herentals, BE
Blue ceramic table lamp in Memphis style by Ikea, 1980s. Label is located at the bottom of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
MEMPHIS "SUPER" Table Lamp / Martine Bedin (France) / Classic early blue design
By Martine Bedin
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The Classic super lamp with rubber wheels by early Memphis inceptor Martine Bedin (France
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber, Lacquer
$1,350
H 12 in W 16.5 in D 4 in
Luci Milano Table Lamp, 1980s Pop Design, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible
By Luci Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Memphis Style Lamp - 1980s Pop Design - Decorative Table Lamp
Vintage 1980s table lamp by Luci
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,225 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 35.44 in
Post Modern Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Den Haag, NL
Typical 80s square shaped desk lamp, White plastic on a black metal base.
Tubular lighting good
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1980s Memphis Style
Conica
Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Acrobat Lamp – Modern Memphis Inspired Colorful Blue Lamp
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind piece produced just for fun :)
Steven Bukowski designs functional and expressive furniture in New York City. His designs are guided by traditional practices with a pla...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Steel
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass
BiBi
Table Lamps for Artemide
By VeArt, Artemide, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro Mendini
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Lamp in Yellow Blue and White Lucite, 1970s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in Lucite composed by a yellow half-sphere base supporting an inclined circular white plate
Category
Vintage 1980s European Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Postmodern Steel Frame Lamps, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern steel frame lamps, architectural detail, in original grey powder coated finish. 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Laurel Table Lamp (EU) 220 Volts, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Laurel Table light is wired with EU voltage accessibility, and originally designed in 1985 by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
$3,080 / item
H 11.42 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Memphis-Style
UFO
Adjustable Halogen Table Desk Lamp w/ Oak Base, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Post Modern / Memphis-styled adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$525
H 19.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
Mushroom table lamps in brass and glass by Herda in Memphis Style
By Herda, Robert Sonneman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table lamps made of brass with glass base and lampshade produced by Herda, the Netherlands. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$300 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
Set of Two Bracket Table Lamps by Massive in Memphis Style, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of two rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern bracket table lamps. Manufactured by Massive
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mint green ceramic table lamp from Porcelaines de Bruxelles in Memphis style.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has a matte mint green glaze and slim shape.
The table lamp has a professionally
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
$1,092
H 25.2 in Dm 9.85 in
Memphis Milano Style Lamp, Original Cardboard Conical Shade
By Flute Chicago
Located in Miami, FL
Memphis Milano Style Lamp, Original Cardboard Conical Shade
Offered for sale is a Memphis Milano
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage white ceramic table lamp, Memphis style with black and white lampshade
Located in Herentals, BE
.
The total height of the table lamp is 51 cm.
The lamp has an E 27 fitting.
The item is in very good
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
$534
H 20.08 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Postmodern Memphis Wave Metal Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Postmodern table lamps. The coveted Memphis style wave in a black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage
Oceanic
Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi made by Memphis Milano
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This striking table lamp is a postmodernist work of art designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1981. It
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$6,500
H 29.5 in W 37.8 in D 4.73 in
1980s Brass Pink Enamel Table Lamp Memphis Vintage Retro Kids Room 1970s
Located in London, GB
A lovely brass and millennial pink pastel enamel table lamp, with a burgundy pyramidal pleated
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$489 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 3.35 in
Modern Memphis Style Metal and Glass Vintage Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Vienna, AT
The modern Memphis style metal and glass vintage table lamp was designed by Robert Sonneman 1987
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,232
H 15.16 in W 17.33 in D 4.53 in
Walter Garro 1990 for Samuel Parker Slamp Post Modern Memphis Italian Table Lamp
By Samuel Parker
Located in Miami, FL
Table lamp designed by Walter Garro for Samuel Parker Slamp.
Unusual lamp designed in Milano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Lucite
$558 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Oceanic Table Lamp
EU
220 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi from Memphis, Milano
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, oceanic table lamp made in metal and glass, designed in 1981, by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,985 / item
H 29.53 in W 37.8 in D 4.73 in
An Important POST-MODERN MEMPHIS Floor or TABLE LAMP, France or Italy 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An enormous table lamp or rather, floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Memphis, thick triangular
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cork
$2,137
H 25.99 in Dm 15.75 in
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Post Modern, Memphis School candlestick form table lamp, designed by George Kovacs
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$900
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
1980s BE-YANG Memphis Style Postmodern Table / Desk Lamp in Black and Teal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1980s vintage BE YANG desk and table lamp in teal and black. The lamp was
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,500
H 23.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Oceanic Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collec
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired (110v), Oceanic Table Lamp made in metal and glass, designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,985 / item
H 29.53 in W 37.8 in D 4.73 in
Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s
By Memphis Milano, George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare lamp
- halogen light
- dimming intensity of light
- very nice style of blue lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$407 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Asteroid Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Italy 1968 , Memphis
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
avant-garde culture in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the 1980s, he founded the influential Memphis
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$33,259
H 28.75 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Glass Table Lamp by Temde
By E. R. Nele, Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti, Temde Leuchten, Memphis Milano
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare table lamp from the 1980s.
Exceptional design and an enchanting light
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Oak
Yalos Murano Glass And Metal Tube Lamp, Memphis style , Italy 1970s
By Yalos Casa, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Den Haag, NL
Yalos Murano Glass And Metal Tube Lamp, Memphis style , Italy 1970s
Makers name with sticker
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,197
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Red Mira Table Lamp by Mario Arnaboldi for Programmaluce Italy
By Programmaluce, Arredoluce, Ettore Sottsass, Mario Arnaboldi, Memphis Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Mira Table Lamp by Mario Arnaboldi for Programmaluce Italy.
Period 1980s lamp. Shows some wear
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Samuel Parker 1990 Post Modern Memphis Italian Slamp Etno Lamp in Resin
By Samuel Parker
Located in Miami, FL
Table lamp designed by Samuel Parker for Slamp.
Unusual lamp designed in Milano Italy by Samuel
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Plastic
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Postmodern Desk Lamps in the manner of Memphis Milano, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two extremely rare Postmodern metal Table Arc Lamps. Exceptional functionality
Category
1990s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16.93 in Dm 11.03 in
Rare postmodern Memphis Style Terrazzo "EON" Table light by IKEA, Sweden 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
vintage table light in a unique vintage Memphis design. The object was designed and produced by IKEA in
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Pine
$1,484
H 15.36 in Dm 14.38 in
Post modern adjustable lamp by Herda, Netherlands 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Herda, Memphis Group
Located in ECHT, NL
Post modern design desk lamp. Made by Dutch company Herda in the 1980s. Made from wood and metal. I
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern Memphis-Style Floorlamps, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic pair of 1980s sculptural Memphis-style floor lamps. Both with a black enameled L-shaped
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodernist 1980 Memphis Pop-Art Lamp In Stainless Steel In The Shape of Man
Located in Miami, FL
An op-art postmodernist lamp.
Unusual postmodernist pop art lamp created with memphis design
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Post Modern Acrylic and Glass Lamp
By Memphis Group, Pierre Cardin, Les Prismatiques, Karl Springer, Van Teal
Located in Houston, TX
Post Modern Acrylic And Glass Lamp.
This most unusual geometric Modernist / Memphis lamp (probably
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
XL 80s Pop Art Desklamp In Postmodern Memphis Style, 80s, 90s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XL 80s Pop Art Desklamp in Postmodern Memphis Style, 80s, 90s
Very nice and rare postmodern desk
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Benetton Folding Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Vintage 1980s folding table lamp by Benetton. The lamp is in excellent condition and works perfectly. Designed in the 1980s for Benetton stores.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs table lamp, Memphis Design 80s, black metal and glass
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, 1990s
By Artemide, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Renens, CH
Memphis-Milano style glass table lamp “Bibi” by Alessandro Mendini, produced by Artemide as part of
Category
1990s Italian Adam Style Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Postmodern Table Lamps by Robert Kostka Enameled Forest Green
By Robert Kostka
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic rare pair of enameled forest green Memphis era postmodern table lamps, by Robert Kostka
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$956 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 22.5 in Dm 6 in
Postmodern Vintage Black White Table Lamp Shogun Mario Botta Artemide 1986 Italy
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern Memphis Style vintage table lamp by Mario Bott in black and white color from plastic and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$5,344
H 23.04 in W 12.41 in D 12.8 in
1980s Design Stefano Cevoli Table Lamp Produced by Vermezzo Made in Italy
By Stefano Cevoli
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Memphis style table lamp from the 1980's Design Stefano Cevoli and produced by Vermezzo
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$659 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Valigia
Memphis Style Floor or Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Glendale, CA
'Valigia' Memphis Style Floor or Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
Originally designed in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$942 / item
H 14.8 in W 9.4 in D 13.9 in
Post Modern Saturn Desk Lamp by Sonneman circa 1980
s
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Memphis style desk / table lamp by Sonneman circa 1980's. The lamp features an oval
Category
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
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Memphis Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic memphis table lamp available at 1stDibs. A memphis table lamp — often made from metal, plastic and glass — can elevate any home. There are 135 variations of the antique or vintage memphis table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the memphis table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right memphis table lamp, those designed in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made memphis table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass and Memphis Milano are consistently popular.
How Much is a Memphis Table Lamp?
Prices for a memphis table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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 Memphis Table Lamp
- 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.”
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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