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Rare ‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide
By Masayuki Kurokawa, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide (IT, 1988) Casted aluminum curved
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martinelli Luce rare pair of 1970s table halogen lamps
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Parma, IT
Martinelli Luce rare pair of 1970s table halogen table lamps. In painted metal with special
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Green Linenfold Double Student Table Lamp Tiffany Studio
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Linenfold Favrile glass double student lamp from Tiffany Studio (1878-1933) circa 1910s. This
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of rare bronze table lamps by Pepe Mendoza
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of rare bronze table lamps on wood bases with turquoise "wave" motif by Pepe Mendoza. Signed.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

HETTIER-VINCENT BACCARAT Rare Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Hettier Vincent, Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp, designed by HETTIER-VINCENT, dates from the 1920s and was
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Pyramidal Brass Table Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Chapman table lamps, pair, brass, 1978, square column bases support pyramid shades, plastic grid
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Swedish grace bronze table lamp, Malmö Metallvarufabrik, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare bronze table lamp produced by Malmö Metallvarufabrik during the 1940s. Truly a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Chrome Pierre Cardin Table Lamp by Erwin Lambeth
By Pierre Cardin, Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rarely seen Pierre Cardin table lamp in chrome finish. Everyone has them in brass but rarely see
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled fabric shade
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs, Memphis Milano
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare lamp - halogen light - dimming intensity of light - very nice style of blue lighting
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 rare Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled fabric shade
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Pair Wood and Metal Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair wood and metal table lamp, Sweden, 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Rare White Table Lamp or Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glass, metal - Unused - Fully functional - 2x E26 or E27 socket - Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Verner Panton Chrome Grey Shade Panthella Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a rare early edition of the iconic large table or side mushroom lamp, designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Midcentury Table Lamp ULUV, Krásná Jizba, 1960s
By Úľuv, Krasna JIzba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960 - Good original condition - Marked by maker.      
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Rare Midcentury Table Lamp ULUV, Krásná Jizba, 1960s
By Úľuv, Krasna JIzba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960 - Good original condition - Marked by maker.   
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Midcentury Modern Rare Adjustable Table Lamp Böhlmarks, 1940s, Sweden
By Bohlmarks
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large, and rare adjustable table lamp in brass, screen in white lacquered metal. Produced
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Model 565 Table Lamps by Gino Sarfatti, 1960s, pair
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti rare pair of model 565 table lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s. Model 565 a direct
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Old Lamp Table Lamp ART DECO "DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
art deco DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" MAZDA table lamp This rare, original table lamp from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Very Rare Sunflower Table Lamp by Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Outstanding version in perfect and untouched condition. Model tournesol designed by Chrystiane Charles.
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Beautiful and Very Rare Philips Holland 50s Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully designed and very rare Philips table lamp. Production date: late 1950s Produced by
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Poul Henningsen. PH-3/2 table lamp with original copper shade set on a browned brass stem and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Adjustable Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare adjustable Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Hight is adjustable in different
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Very Rare Sun Table Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Munich, DE
With unusual marble base. Therefore signed on the original shade.
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare Italian Glass Lamp
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Important glass lamp in the manner of Pietro Chiesa, circa 1960s. This is a rare lamp One little
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Vintage Red Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare table lamp was designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian manufacture Artemide during
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Rare Original 1920s danish table lamp in iridescent glass, perforated lamp shade
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Art Deco table lamp embodies the luxurious and modern spirit of the
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Rare Metalarte Table Lamp by André Ricard, Spain, 1960s
By André Ricard, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare Metalarte table lamp by André Ricard, Spain, 1960s. This lamp is in height adjustable and the
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass, 1960 s
By Bergboms
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Table Or Wall Lamp Sconce by Rupert Nikol "Eel"
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare table or wall lamp with a brass frame fitted with one E27 socket up to 100watt, creme fabric
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare and unusual table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Böhlmarks, Rare Adjustable Table Lamp, Lacqured Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
A rare adjustabe table lamp or desk light. In brass, screen in brown and white lacquered metal
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass Glass Table Lamp
By Zenith
Located in New York, NY
Rare Bauhaus German Zenith Brass Table Lamp. Amazing Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp Germany 1920
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Swedish Table or Floor Lamps, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish table or floor lamps, can be used as both, optional. New wiring. Excellent
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Very rare, beautiful Mid Century Modern Tripod Cocoon table lamp
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamp with an original brown-red cocoon shade. Great
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Rare Set of Two Plastic Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two Italian 1970s table lamps. Strongly influenced by the "Chimera" lamps by Vico
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Rare 1950s Tripod Louis Kalff Table Lamp for Philips
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare Louis Kalff tripod table lamp. Manufacturer: Philips. Shade lacquered in orange
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A rare GP A Monti table lamp for Kartell
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Kartell
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and minimal table lamp by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Kartell.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
By Louis Baldinger Sons
Located in Peoria, AZ
LOUIS BALDINGER BRASS ARTICULATING DRAFTING LAMP EXQUISITE! CLEAN ALL ORIGINAL! Dimensions: 20
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare MCM Empoli Butterscotch Ribbed Cased Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare MCM Empoli Butterscotch Ribbed Cased Murano Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960s. The gorgeous lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Model No. 2022 Table Lamps by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two rare Model No. 2022 Table Lamps by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1970s Laurel Brutalist Table Lamp , USA
By Harold Weiss, Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare ' Laurel ' brutalist table lamp made of cut nail mounted on clear acrylic sheet . A nice
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Jo Hammerborg / Fog Mørup Table Lamp Model Senior
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass / teak base fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 60W each double glass shade green and white. Designed by Hammerborg model „Senior“ E7163/1 and produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp by Pierre Vandel (1946)
By Pierre Vandel
Located in MOUGINS, FR
This large, brushed aluminum, Space Age style table lamp by Pierre Vandel is part of the works
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Adjustable Table Lamp by Napako, 1960 s, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in the 1960's by Napako, Czechoslovakia. Clean lamp to light up your room and experiment with
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

1970’s Rare Tiki Mayan Gods Large Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning and funky fresh 1970’s Rare Tiki Mayan Gods Large pottery Table Lamp is in excellent
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Rare Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Camden, ME
An Italian sculptural table lamp by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. The black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Jac Jacobsen, Rare L2 Luxo Table Lamp from 50s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with trace of age and use for this table lamp produced in Norway from Luxo
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare French Art Deco Modernist Maison Desny Nickel Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A rare, modernist, Art Deco table lamp in nickel-plated bronze by Clément Nauny (1900-1969) for
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Rare Lotus Table Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Meroni
By Gianfranco Frattini, Meroni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare lotus table lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Meroni. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1966
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Rosenthal Figurine Table Lamp by K.Himmelstoss, circa 1916
By Rosenthal
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very rare figurine group “Festreigen” table lamp, designed by Karl Himmelstoss, 1913, executed by
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Rare 1970s Studio Graphite Ceramic Tall Table Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
This is a knockout lamp, the ceramic is hand painted in a deep colbalt blue and sea green which
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Porcelain Advertising Ware Table Lamp, Baltimore, circa 1840s
Located in Peabody, MA
, tureens and whale oil lamps) sold by the C. Levering Co. of Baltimore, and mounted as a table lamp itself
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Antique 1840s American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Rare “Mikado” Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Table lamp, model Lte5, produced by Azucena. Shaped granite base, brass metal mounts and enameled
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant, solid brass table lamp from the 1960s. Beautiful patina and lighter traces of use
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?

Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.

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 Rare 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 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 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 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


    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 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.