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Albert Tormos Owl Table Lamp, France 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in L Escala, ES
Albert Tormos owl table lamp manufactured in France in 1970s. In perfect vintage condition. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Albert Tormos Owl Table Lamp, France 1970s
Albert Tormos Owl Table Lamp, France 1970s
$2,139
H 11.42 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Ceramic Owl Table Lamps by Jordi Aguadé, Spain 1970s...
Located in L Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful pair of ceramic owl table lamp by Jordi Aguadé, manufactured in Spain in 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Brutalist Owl Table Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Mid-Century Brutalist table lamp depicting an owl perched on a branch. The lamp sits on an 8" X 8
Category

20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Mixed Metal

Owl Lamp
Located in Alicante, ES
Resin copy of an antique bronze owl. A striking lamp.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Owl Lamp
Owl Lamp
$534
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large Owl s Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Large lamp in limestone with an owl, attributed to Alfred Tormos.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Large Owl
s Lamp
Large Owl
s Lamp
$2,139
H 16.93 in W 11.03 in D 9.85 in
Ceramic Owl Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceramic owl mounted as a table lamp. Lampe shade hand-painted inside gold diameter 50 cm.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Owl Mounted as a Table Lamp
Ceramic Owl Mounted as a Table Lamp
$1,129
H 28.75 in Dm 8.67 in
Midcentury Brutalist Inspired French Sculptural Owl Form Table Lamp by Jarry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculptural midcentury Brutalist artisan crafted torch cut owl form table lamp by Michel Jarry
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Rare Curtis Jere Owl Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Munich, DE
Curtis Jere Owl Table Lamp from 1969. Brass metal sculpture with enamel green blue eyes and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Rare Curtis Jere Owl Table Lamp
Rare Curtis Jere Owl Table Lamp
$2,853
H 35.44 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
1970s Limestone Albert Tormos "Owl" Table Lamps
Located in Brecht, BE
Poetic light, love these owl table lamps, carved in limestone by Albert Tormos, designer who worked
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

1970s Limestone Albert Tormos "Owl" Table Lamps
1970s Limestone Albert Tormos "Owl" Table Lamps
$3,328 / set
H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
1970s Italian att.Gabriella Binazzi Owl Table Lamp
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in London, GB
A beautifully detailed silver plated metalwork and glass owl table lamp att. Gabriella Binazzi.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Italian att.Gabriella Binazzi Owl Table Lamp
1970s Italian att.Gabriella Binazzi Owl Table Lamp
$2,041
H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Mid Century Alabaster Owl Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of charming vintage owl table lamps in multi-colored alabaster Price reduced from
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

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

Large Limestone Owl Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, France, 1960 s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Owl table lamp produced in 1960's by Albert Tormos, France. Hand carved limestone with an interior
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Italian Ceramic and Nickel Owl Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Italian ceramic “Rimini Blue” owl table lamp designed in the 1960s by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Small Sandstone Owls Table Lamps by Albert Tormos
By Albert Tormos
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tiny stylized owl table lamps made in sandstone by the French artist Albert Tormos
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Small Sandstone Owls Table Lamps by Albert Tormos
Pair of Small Sandstone Owls Table Lamps by Albert Tormos
$2,319 / set
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Brass Owl Table Lamp by Loevsky Loevsky, 1960s
By Loevsky Loevsky 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
these table lamps from the 1960s until the 1970s. These owl lamps were sold by several companies around
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Owl Table Lamp by Loevsky 
Loevsky, 1960s
Brass Owl Table Lamp by Loevsky 
Loevsky, 1960s
$469
H 16.93 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Owl Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, Stone, 1960s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Brussels, BE
Albert Tormos is famous French sculptor who designed sculpter limestone lamp in the 1960s. His
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Owl Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, Stone, 1960s
Owl Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, Stone, 1960s
$2,139
H 16.93 in W 11.03 in D 10.63 in
1950s French Bronze Owl Table Lamp with Ivory Lampshade
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s French table lamp featuring a petite bronze owl sculpture on a black base with ivory
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 1960s Gilt Metal Owl Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A delightful pair of table lamps - two gorgeous owls sitting on an oak stump. Lovely detail
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 1960s Gilt Metal Owl Table Lamps
Pair of French 1960s Gilt Metal Owl Table Lamps
$2,585 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 3.94 in
French Petite Sandstone Owl Table Lamp by Albert Tormos
Located in London, GB
A collectable table lamp by Albert Tormos. France, c1950s. In the form of an owl which is
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Brass Pair of Owl Table Lamps from Loevsky Loevsky, 1960s
By Loevsky Loevsky 1
Located in Verviers, BE
. Loevsky & Loevsky produced these table lamps from the 1960s until the 1970s. These owl lamps were sold by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Søborg, DK
An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark
Category

Antique 1890s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Cute Bronze Owl Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of cute English bronze owl table lamps.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Table Lamps

Pair of Cute Bronze Owl Lamps
Pair of Cute Bronze Owl Lamps
$1,020
H 16.54 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
MCM Pottery Owl Lamp
Located in Fairfield, CA
An adorable midcentury pottery owl table lamp. When turned on, light glows through the owl
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Pottery Owl Lamp
MCM Pottery Owl Lamp
$80
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Owl Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
"Patent leather" vinyl shade lamp. Two standard sockets. Height to the top of owl's head 15". Shade
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Owl Lamp
Owl Lamp
$1,400
H 29.5 in Dm 9 in
Ceramic Owl Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Ceramic Owl Lamp from France. With new 3 way switch and 2 bulb. Inside of the body lights
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Ceramic Owl Lamp
Ceramic Owl Lamp
$1,250
H 34 in Dm 18 in
Exceptional Pair of Owl Brass Table Lamps.
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of "owl" brass lamps, melamine amber screen, beautiful details and patina.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A French, hammered iron sculptural table lamp shaped as an owl. Original patina. 14
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

French Owl Sculpture Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
Rare French ceramic owl lamp or sculpture. Owl illuminates from within.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Owl Sculpture Lamp
French Owl Sculpture Lamp
$2,600
H 14.75 in W 8 in D 9 in
English Victorian Gilt Bronze Owl Form Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian table lamp with a gilt bronze base in the form of an owl flanked on either side
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Giarusso Owl Shaped Ceramic Table Lamp with Dedar Lamp Shade
By Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage ceramic table lamp shaped like an owl with small dots of colours by Raphael Giarrusso circa
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Limestone Table Lamp "Owl" by Albert Tormos, France, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Paris, FR
Limestone table lamp "Owl" by Albert Tormos, France, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Pair Vintage White Glazed Terracotta Owl Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century modern glazed ceramic owls mounted as table lamps with carved wooden pedestals
Category

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

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Vintage White Glazed Terracotta Owl Form Table Lamps
Pair Vintage White Glazed Terracotta Owl Form Table Lamps
$2,200 / set
H 20.5 in W 6.75 in D 8 in
Marbro Forestal Theme Brass Table Lamp with Owl Finches
Located in Chicago, IL
Marbro table lamp in cast brass on black lacquered resin base. The body is a brass sculpture of a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual nineteenth century ceramic lamp in the form of an owl, modelled realistically perched on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp
An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp
$2,653
H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Owl Lamp in Earthenware, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
“Owl” lamp in earthenware figuring a white owl standing on a base decorated with acorns and oak
Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Owl Lamp in Earthenware, 1950s
Owl Lamp in Earthenware, 1950s
$1,664
H 14.97 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Owl Andiron Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of andirons, each having nickel plated finish, shaped as an owl with realistic
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Berlin Iron

Pair of Owl Andiron Lamps
Pair of Owl Andiron Lamps
$2,100
H 17.75 in W 8 in D 13 in
Large Owl Accolay Ceramic Table Lamp with Fabric Shade
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Berlin, DE
Large rare size Accolay ceramic table lamp with new fabric shade. One x E24 / model a bulb. Newly
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Georges Pelletier "Owl" Lamp, circa 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Aspen, CO
French ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier. Lamp features gilt glaze and owl motif. Custom
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Georges Pelletier "Owl" Lamp, circa 1970
Georges Pelletier "Owl" Lamp, circa 1970
$3,200
H 32 in Dm 14 in L 32 in
1930s Pair of Porcelain Owl Art Deco Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly rewired - Porcelain figure owls in very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Carved Wood Owl Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
The base of this Mid-Century owl lamp is composed of a single block of wood that has been hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Carved Wood Owl Lamp
Mid-Century Carved Wood Owl Lamp
$750
H 22 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Brutalist Owl Sculpture as Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous vintage brutalist owl sculpture is quite the conversation piece. This steel flame
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brutalist Owl Sculpture as Lamp
Vintage Brutalist Owl Sculpture as Lamp
$795
H 28 in W 16 in D 7 in
A Midcentury Ceramic Owl Accent Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
owl perched on a log. Whimsical design and illuminating eyes are reminiscent of TV lamps produced
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Midcentury Ceramic Owl Accent Lamp
A Midcentury Ceramic Owl Accent Lamp
$1,500
H 21 in W 16 in D 11 in
Limestone Owl Lamp by Albert Tormos, 1970s
By A. Tormos
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive sculptural limestone table lamp depicting an owl. This Minimalist table lamp is made
Category

Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Limestone Owl Lamp by Albert Tormos, 1970s
Limestone Owl Lamp by Albert Tormos, 1970s
$956
H 16.93 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Adorable Pair of Glazed Ceramic Owls Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tiny lamps made of glazed ceramic with deep shades of green, brown and ochre in the shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Owls Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Søborg, DK
An amazing black pottery table lamp with owls and bats by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

2 Limestone Owl Lamps by Albert Tormos, 1970s
Located in Brecht, BE
2 sculptural limestone table lamps, depicting an owl. Minimalist table lamps made out of carved
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

2 Limestone Owl Lamps by Albert Tormos, 1970s
2 Limestone Owl Lamps by Albert Tormos, 1970s
$3,328 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 8.67 in L 17.33 in
Mid Century Table Lamp, Owl in Matt Gold Plated Metal 1970s, Deknudt Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid Century table lamp, owl in matt gold plated metal 1970s, Deknudt LIghting Belgium Very stylish
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp, having the original white glass shade
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Albert Tormos Stone Owl Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Brussels, BE
Albert Tormos stone owl desk lamp, France, 1970s.  
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Albert Tormos Stone Owl Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
Albert Tormos Stone Owl Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
$2,139
H 16.93 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Albert Tormos Stone Owl Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Brussels, BE
Albert Tormos stone owl desk lamp, France, 1970s.       
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Albert Tormos Stone Owl Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
Albert Tormos Stone Owl Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
$1,545
H 16.93 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Ceramic Lamp "Owl" by Georges Pelletier, France, 1960s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic lamp "Owl" by Georges Pelletier, France, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Albert Tormos, Lamp “Owl” in Natural Stone, 1960s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Albert Tormos, attributed to. Natural stone lamp, representing an owl. French work realized
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Albert Tormos, Lamp “Owl” in Natural Stone, 1960s
Albert Tormos, Lamp “Owl” in Natural Stone, 1960s
$1,426
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
A Small Pair of Ceramic Owl Meissen Lamps
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Germany, circa 1900 A pair of early twentieth century Meissen white owl lamps, the owls modelled
Category

Early 20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp in the Form of an Owl
Located in New York City, NY
Unique arched ceramic lamp glazed in various brown tones in the form of an owl. newly rewired for
Category

French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp in the Form of an Owl
Ceramic Lamp in the Form of an Owl
$2,450
H 27 in W 11 in D 10 in
Pair of Brass Owl Lamps by Loevsky Loevsky, 1960s
By Deknudt, Loevsky Loevsky 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
shades. Loevsky & Loevsky produced these table lamps from the 1960s until the 1970s. These owl lamps
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Owl Lamps by Loevsky 
Loevsky, 1960s
Pair of Brass Owl Lamps by Loevsky 
Loevsky, 1960s
$582
H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Owl Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Black ceramic with owl and bat details. - Originally a paraffin lamp - Made by Lauritz Adolph
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Owl 
Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900
Owl 
Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900
$1,313
H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
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Owl Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the owl table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An owl table lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an owl table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each owl table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made owl table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albert Tormos, Loevsky Loevsky and Deknudt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Owl Table Lamp?

An owl table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $9,434.

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 Owl Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.