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Pair of Mid-Century Swiss Oversized Ceramic Table Lamps by Mattli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional and uncommon pair of large ceramic table lamps by the Swiss ceramicist, Mattli (circa
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970 s Modern Oversized Brass Table Lamps with Wood Lacquer Base
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1970's modern brass with black wood lacquer table lamps, newly professionally
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oversized Handblown Italian Frosted Glass Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single vase lamp, of handblown, frosted glass, in a stylized bottle form with extended neck, on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Vintage Oversized White Ceramic Chevron Table Lamps, Hollywood Regency
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of large ceramic, white chevron table lamps. These will be newly rewired prior to
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Oversized Marble Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian solid 1920s travertine marble super sized lights to shine up your space.
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Large Oversize Glazed Pottery Table lamp Blue and Chrome
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Striking basket weave pattern vase shape Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pairs of Oversized Green Glazed Terracotta Jar Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking pairs of monumental table lamps crafted from vintage, hand-thrown terracotta jars, each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Oversized White Ceramic Table Lamps by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, bulbous-form ceramic table lamps in matte white glaze designed in the 1960s by Lee Rosen for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oversized orientable desk lamp by J Bouvier, France
By Jean Bouvier
Located in London, GB
Fine quality, elegant table lamp by J Bouvier, Paris. Signed. The shade can be oriented in
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Oversized Chrome Lamp with Counterweight Anonymous Italia, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
An Anonymous oversized chrome lamp with counterweight Italy 1970 A rare model articulated in chrome
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Hermés Store Display Oversized Lightbulb Lamp, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent and massive lightbulb lamp. Emits a beautifully tinted light that fills the room with a
Category

Early 2000s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Oversized Midcentury Blue Ceramic Lamp with Floral Motif
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive ceramic table lamp in dark and light blue striated pattern with floral motif. Supported
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Walnut

Original Stiffel Pair of Oversized Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic bottle vase form lamps on bronze bases, in bone with grey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi features rich vibrant colors and a rough
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Oversized Pop Art Mod Light Bulb Table or Hanging Lamps, Orange Frames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Striking pair of 1960s Italian oversized light bulb lamps. These can stand on end on their side or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Oversized Chrome Lamp by Curtis Jere, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Presenting a remarkable vintage chrome lamp designed by the legendary Curtis Jere in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oversized Antique Bradley Hubbard School Reverse Painted Panel Lamp c1920
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique table lamp in the manner of Bradley and Hubbard offers dome form shade housing bent
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-century oversized Blanc de chin Italian pottery elephant lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage oversized Blanc de Chin Italian pottery elephant lamp. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Anglo Raj Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Oversized Acrylic Tulip Lamp in the style of Roger Rougier
By Roger Rougier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage oversized 24" tall acrylic tulip flower lamp featuring a blooming acrylic tulip-like shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Oversized Pop Art Post Modern Memphis Glass Light Bulb Lamp
By Memphis Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized Pop Art glass light bulb lamp. Appears to be from the early 1980s. High quality. Possibly
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Oversized ‘Dora’ Rock Lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1969
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare, oversized ‘Dora’ rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton in 1969. Made from a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Magnificent Orange Oversized Squatty Danish Lava Drip Glaze Lamps Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top gorgeous orange huge squatty lava drip glaze lamp. This gigantic colorful ceramic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Oversized Scandinavian Designer Turned Walnut Wood Lamps a Pair 1960 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-519 Pair Scandinavian hand turned walnut wood lamps Has on/off switch at socket and at base
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Oversized Raspberry Murano Glass Lamps W/ Silver Foil Inclusions by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
These are an elegant pair of raspberry hue Murano glass lamps with silver foil inclusions
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Extraordinary Pair of Oversize Iridescent Pearl Murano Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Oversized Mid-Century Modern 1960s Fat Lava Lamp Base in Turquoise Ceramic
Located in COLMAR, FR
space. However, this is an exception. This authentic, vintage lamp base has the fun oversized format and
Category

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

Materials

Pottery

Dutch Chrome and Painted Gray Metal Task Lamp with Oversized Shade by Hala
By Hala Zeist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hala (Zeist, Netherlands) adjustable task lamp in painted steel gray metal with chrome stem, circa
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Monumental White Gold Leaf Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An oversize wood table lamp in white lacquer and mottled gold leaf. USA, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Green Malachite Table Lamp
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid-Century Modern table lamp with oversized off-white custom cylindric shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

XXL Mid-Century Modern Gray and Orange Carstens Tönnieshof Ceramic Table Lamp
By Amitābha Studio, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Oversize Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava table lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, with new teal
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Chenille, Jacquard

Lee Rosen Design Technics Mid Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid Century Modern oversized ceramic table lamp designed by Lee Rosen for Design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Marble Cut Triangle II Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
poster beat the whites with red wedge, this oversized triangular wedge table lamp projects through the
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Marble Cut Triangle I Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
beat the whites with red wedge, this oversized triangular wedge table lamp projects through the cotton
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large Italian Modernist "Ippocastano" Brass Table Lamp Designed by Carlo Giorgi
By Bottega Gadda, Carlo Giorgi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oversized, impressive brass table lamp Model L2B Ippocastano (Horse Chestnut) designed by Carlo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Swedish Mid-Century CeBe ASEA Brass Table Lamp w. Original Shade, 1950s
By CeBe, Bergboms, Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and oversized Scandinavian Modern brass table lamp with original fabric shade. Made by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of X Base Post Modern Pop Art Light Bulb Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of x-base post modern pop art light bulb table lamps. These super cool, playful table lamps
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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Large Tulip Table Lamps with Glass Globes, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1960s oversized Italian tulip table lamps with milk glass globes. Sold per pair
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Kovacs 1960 Mid Century Modern Large Desk-Table Lamp In Polished Brass
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Table desk lamp designed by George Kovacs. An exceptional, monumental and oversized desk-table
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large White Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s Italian oversized white porcelain table lamps in organic circular shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Hammered and Polished Brass Leaf Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s Italian gilt table lamps with oversized pierced leaves covering each light bulb
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Oversize Tower Shape Etched Metal Middle Eastern Motive Floor Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large oversize middle eastern motif table lamp from Mid-Century Modern era.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Studio Ceramic Lamps in Natural Tones by Bernard Rooke, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
Two monumental or oversize studio ceramic table lamps by English potter Bernard Rooke. Beautiful
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Modernist Table Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stunning oversized table lamps by Hans Bergström, made in the late 1930s. Mahogany stems
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Oversized Table Lamp by The Laurel Lamp Co
Located in Finchley, London
A huge single chrome lamp with original glass top by Laurel lamp co. Original string/silk shade
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Oversized Copper Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Oversized hammered and textured copper shade and table lamp c. 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Oversized Antique Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Oversized, unusual shape urn-style antique bronze table lamp. Newly rewired with dual pull chain
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Oversized Table Venetian Glass Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Venetian glass table lamp on marble base.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Oversized Hollywood Regency Porcelain Parrot Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Oversized porcelain parrot table lamp Ceramic, aluminum Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 12".  
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Oversized Postmodern Textured Ceramic Table Lamp, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern urn-shaped ceramic table lamp in a very large size with real presence. Textured mottled
Category

1990s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oversized Stiffel Style Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pierre Cardin Oversized Chrome and Suede Table Lamps, France, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Vienna, AT
Pierre Cardin oversized chrome and suede table lamps, France, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Oversized French Accolay Pottery Lamp
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Hudson, NY
standard. Fitted with two bulbs, one inside the body of the lamp.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Vintage Oversize Blue Barovier Murano Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A 1960s giant Barovier table lamp in blue Murano glass. This lamp is being sold without a harp.
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Biomorphic XL, Oversized Pair of Table Lamps, Black Resin, In-Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
” clear cord. Functional sculpture, statement or task table lamp. Dimensions: A: Height: 23-0”; Width: 6
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Limestone

Biomorphic XL, Oversized Pair of Table Lamps, Black Resin, In-Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
” clear cord. Functional sculpture, statement or task table lamp. Dimensions: A: Height: 23-0”; Width: 6
Category

2010s American Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Limestone

Pair of Oversized Ceramic Asian Style Urn-Shaped Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of very large, oversized Asian-style urn-shaped table lamps from the 1960s. Urns with
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oversized Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Tommaso Barbi, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern ceramic and brass table lamp in beige colour with gilt decorations. Designed in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Oversized Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of oversized table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique oversized table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. There are all kinds of oversized table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Oversized table lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large oversized table lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller oversized table lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 4.33 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made oversized table lamps over the years, but those made by Bradley Hubbard, Design Technics and Lee Rosen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oversized Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,472, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $14,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Table Lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Oversized Table Lamps
  • 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
    Your 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    The 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, 2022
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    There 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, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    To 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.